Daniel Lee and Trey Wilson

The Subtext

Society EN ↓ 6 episodes

Not everything we are fits in a bio. The Subtext is where it spills out. We dive into the hidden dreams, quiet doubts, passion projects, and bold resets behind creative founders of rising startups, Gen Z leaders, execs, creators, artists, and builders. Hosted by Daniel Lee and Trey Wilson, it’s a raw, reflective space for the stories still unfolding - a time capsule of who we are underneath the surface and who we’re still becoming.

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Daniel Lee and Trey Wilson

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The Hidden Reason You’re Missing IB/Consulting Offers – IB vs Startup Life: What He Chose (and Why) – Brooks Gammill: Co-Founder of RecruitU 17.10.2025 52:27

Missing timelines is the easiest way to miss offers in industries like investment banking, consulting, tech, and more. Brooks Gammill walked away from a tech investment banking offer to go all in on building RecruitU so you never miss again. If you’re looking to break into such competitive industries or are torn between finance vs building, this is your episode. If you’re aiming for investment ban...

Cayden Ginting – Taxing Degeneracy Goes Viral – Co-Founder of Tally 02.10.2025 46:32

What happens when you bet on yourself so hard it borders on delusion, but it works? In this episode of The Subtext , we sit down with Cayden Ginting: Gates Scholar, Columbia student, content creator (80k+), and the co-founder of Tally, Gen Z’s most unhinged habit tracker. We unpack how a joke accountability challenge with a friend turned into a real startup redefining behavioral growth for Gen Z,...

Elise Pham – From Losing Her Mom to Cancer to Finding Purpose – Founder of Ultimate Ivy League Guide 18.09.2025 49:06

What happens when your purpose outgrows your plan? Elise Pham joins us to unpack the power of reinvention, resilience, and rewriting the narrative — not just for yourself, but for everyone watching. Elise Pham built a 7-figure business while balancing pre-med at Harvard. She’s amassed over 1.4 million followers across social media, been featured in Forbes and Business Insider , and helped thousand...

The Subtext Trailer 09.09.2025 0:55

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Jerry Lee – He Built a Following of 2.5M+ by Fixing the Job Search – Co-Founder of Wonsulting 08.09.2025 59:31

What if you left Google… and built something better? Jerry is the COO & Co-Founder of Wonsulting and an ex-Senior Strategy & Operations Manager at Google & used to lead Product Strategy at Lucid. After graduating college, Jerry was hired as the youngest analyst in his organization by being promoted multiple times in his first 2 years. After he left Google, he was the youngest person to...

Colin Rocker - The LinkedIn Creator Right Behind Mr. Beast - "Take Control of Your Narrative" 08.07.2025 42:01

Colin Rocker is a content creator, keynote speaker, and community builder based in New York City with over 410k+ followers across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. His content resonates widely due to his authenticity and focus on providing tools and strategies for career growth, especially for the unique workplace challenges faced by first-gen professionals. Prior to full-time conten...