Success is a Choice: Achieving Breakthroughs

Exit founder Matthias Hendrichs shares the brutal truth behind building a $1.5B startup, selling too early, AI investing, startup failures, venture capital, and why founders must “Go All In or Go Home.” From Apple leadership to investing in Anthropic and AI startups, this podcast reveals real lessons about entrepreneurship, exits, business growth, and the future of AI. Perfect for founders, entrep...

She left the corporate world, faced doubt from friends and family, and rebuilt her life through purpose, self belief, and transformation. In this powerful podcast, TEDx speaker Sanaiyah Gurnamal shares how betting on yourself can completely change your career, mindset, relationships, and future. If you feel stuck, lost, or afraid to pivot in life, this conversation will change the way you think ab...

Dawn Dobras, a veteran consumer industry, reveals why great founders matter more than great ideas. From scaling billion dollar brands to building Capital F, she shares powerful lessons on AI, startup investing, leadership, failure, entrepreneurship, women-led economy, and building companies that last.  If you want to understand the future of venture capital, business growth, AI disruption, and wha...

How do you become the youngest VC partner at 29? In this podcast, Sheena Jindal shares how she built a top venture capital track record, invested in AI startups early, learned from failed investments, and built a $32M venture fund.  You’ll learn founder mindset, startup investing lessons, AI business trends, venture capital strategy, and why timing matters in business success. Perfect for entrepre...

Most people think entrepreneurship means starting from zero. These founders chose a different path. After working at Amazon, TikTok, and Wall Street, they bought an existing SaaS company and scaled it using product strategy, operations, and customer growth systems. In this podcast, they reveal how Search Funds work, how they acquired IDS, and why buying a business can be smarter than building from...

What happens when a hedge fund investor with zero industry experience and no outside investors decides to buy a 26-year-old business? She makes it work. Hao Nguyen walked away from a prestigious finance career — McKinsey consultant, hedge fund investor, Wharton graduate — to acquire Winborne, a niche waterproofing company in Singapore 🇸🇬. With 2 kids at home, no local network and no industry knowl...

In this powerful episode of the Founder Mindset Podcast With Chris Yeh, we dive deep into the real world of startups, entrepreneurship, and long-term success. This conversation goes beyond motivation and social media hype to uncover the truth behind Founder vs Employee thinking and what it actually takes to build meaningful success. Chris Yeh shares honest lessons from his journey as an employee t...

As a first generation immigrant and university graduate, Anthony Tse faced multiple setbacks in life and career, including a congenital heart defect, two near death experiences and getting laid-off twice. However, he treated these roadblocks as building blocks toward climaxes of his life story, one that inspires many. He founded two businesses and is an exit founder who successfully pivoted into a...

In this podcast episode, we talk to Yi Chen (YC), who shares his real-life experience of building a business from scratch. How he built his own business with just $700 is the real story of starting a business with no money. This discussion is invaluable for new entrepreneurs and professionals alike, as it explores the mental shift required to transform from an employee to a successful entrepreneur...

In this episode of Xraised Podcast, Anthony Tse shares powerful insights on How To Reinvent Yourself Professionally and why change is essential in today’s world. The conversation explores the Power Of Reinvention, overcoming imposter syndrome, and Redefining Success by aligning career, values, and purpose. Find Institute for Greatness here: https://ifgreatness.com/ Find Anthony Tse here: https://w...

In this Founder Mindset Podcast, we dive deep into the real journey of moving from employee life to becoming an entrepreneur. This episode is an honest Employee Vs Entrepreneur conversation that breaks common myths around startups, business ownership, and success. This is not a motivational fantasy — it’s a true Startup Reality Check. From long working hours, repeated rejections, risk management,...

In this episode of X-Raised, host Miles talks with Anthony Te—global investor, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and founder of the Institute for Greatness—about stop chasing numbers and discovering what financial freedom truly means. This conversation goes beyond money and numbers. Anthony explains why real financial freedom comes from alignment with your values, work, and lifestyle—not just a high...

This interview features Jake Berber, co-founder & CEO of Prefer — a Singapore-based food-tech startup creating sustainable and affordable coffee and cocoa alternatives using fermentation. Jake shares his journey from the US as a top 50 nationally ranked junior tennis player to Israel to Singapore, how he met his co-founder, how they validated their idea by speaking with 20+ customers weekly, a...

In this episode of Institute for Greatness, we sit down with serial entrepreneur and coach Will Chang, who opens up about his journey—from employee to CEO, navigating near-failure and deep personal struggles to building a pioneering tech company in the funeral industry. This is the story of entrepreneur Will Chang, where he shares powerful insights on entrepreneurship, freedom, leadership, purpose...

Why do some of the most technically brilliant professionals still struggle to command a room, articulate their vision, or inspire teams—even after decades of experience? In this thought-provoking episode, host Myles Sabiniano sits down with Anthony Tse, founder of the Institute for Greatness, to explore the hidden barriers that prevent seasoned leaders from mastering executive presence and communi...

What does a high-stakes hedge fund manager and a nurturing early childhood education business have in common? More than you might think. In this bonus episode of Success is a Choice, this is a recording from the ASN Prefounder Catalyst Bootcamp where Eric Koh—CEO of Gen Capital Partners—sits down with Anthony Tse, founder of the Institute for Greatness, to unravel one of the most fascinating caree...

A layoff can feel like a professional death. But what if it was actually a rebirth? How can a sudden job loss become the catalyst for building a career and a life with more purpose, alignment, and fulfillment? In this episode, host Myles Sabiniano sits down with Anthony Tse, founder of the Institute for Greatness. Anthony doesn't just theorize about career resilience—he's lived it. He open...

You've built it, bought it, and grown it. But how do you know when it's the right time to let go? And how do you ensure you exit on top, securing both your financial future and the legacy of what you've created? In this strategic episode, host Myles Sabiniano sits down with Anthony Tse, founder of the Institute for Greatness, to navigate the complex and often emotional journey of exiti...

In the high-stakes world of investing, the greatest untapped asset isn't a stock tip or an algorithm—it's the human mind. In this special bonus episode, recorded live at the exclusive event "The Psychology of Alpha," host Alvin Fan sits down with Anthony Tse, a former fund manager turned performance coach, for a deep dive into the science of elite performance. Anthony, founder of t...

Is your aversion to risk holding you back from a major breakthrough? What if the key to unlocking your next level of success isn’t about avoiding risk, but about learning to master it? In this episode, host Myles Sabiniano sits down with Anthony Tse, founder of the Institute for Greatness, to demystify the art and science of strategic risk-taking. Anthony, who has navigated his own leaps from fina...

You've done the due diligence, signed the contracts, and got the keys. Now what? The real work of acquiring a business begins on Day One, and it's less about spreadsheets and more about people. In this crucial episode, host Myles Sabiniano goes beyond the initial purchase price with Anthony Tse, founder of the Institute for Greatness, to tackle the human element of buying a business. Antho...

From Hedge Funds to Kindergartens: A Story of Risk, Reinvention, and Purpose with Anthony Tse How does a finance professional managing millions go from analyzing spreadsheets to running a kindergarten? And what can that incredible journey teach us about taking calculated risks and finding true purpose? In this special bonus episode we are sharing an episode of Alpha Uncovered , where host Alvin Fa...

Are you feeling the pull to diversify your professional life beyond a single job title? You're not alone. The future of work is shifting towards multifaceted "portfolio careers," but how do you successfully build one? In this insightful episode, host Myles Sabiniano talks with Anthony Tse, founder of the Institute for Greatness, who has masterfully navigated this very transition—from f...

Is financial freedom just about never working again? Or is it about gaining the ultimate choice to design a life and career deeply aligned with your values? In this thought-provoking episode, host Myles Sabiniano sits down with Anthony Tse, founder of the Institute for Greatness, to dismantle common myths about wealth and explore a more nuanced, purposeful path to financial independence. Anthony m...

Dreaming of being your own boss but daunted by starting from scratch? What if the fastest path to entrepreneurship isn't a startup, but an acquisition? In this actionable and no-nonsense episode, host Myles Sabiniano sits down with Anthony Tse, founder of the Institute for Greatness, to break down the essential steps and strategies for acquiring an existing business. Anthony provides a masterc...