In this episode, I talk to Leanid, a student who moved from Belarus to California and learn about his incredible journey building a business and his recognition of cultural differences. Learn how he overcame cultural differences, grew as an individuals, and formed meaningful friendships even when he left his home country when everything was going well. We also explore cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and Web3, the struggles of managing school with big projects, and why taking risks early in life can be so important. Whether you're into tech, personal growth, or understanding human behavior, this episode offers valuable insights and real-life reflections to spark your inspiration.

0:00 Intro

01:35 Cultural Differences Between Belarus & Berkeley

03:28 Building Relationships vs. Connections

07:39 Getting Into Berkeley

08:24 Philosophy on Competition and Mentorship

23:09 Building Startups and How to Find Problems

40:13 Being Grateful for having Privilege

45:43 Dating and Relationships: A Comparative View

46:26 Cultural Differences in Family Dynamics

48:05 Challenging the Idea of Societal Norms

50:04 Adapting to Life at Berkeley

54:11 The Importance of Curiosity and Outgrowing Your Network

1:10:40 Why Are You In College?

01:14:02 Balancing College and Personal Projects

01:21:37 Closing Tradition

1:24:31 GIVEAWAY!

1:26:00 El Fin

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