Samir discovered his love for building things early on with Lego sets. He encourages finding and pursuing your passion, even if it deviates from the traditional path.

Embrace Your Passion

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

Samir questioned the traditional path of college and focused on building his network and skills independently. The video emphasizes that college is losing its credibility and that the university system teaches you what to think and not how to think.

Challenge Conventional Norms

Samir learned about the financial industry by reading, watching videos, and, most importantly, by talking to and shadowing people in the field. He highlights the importance of learning through observation and real-world experience.

Learn by Doing and Observing

Samir advises identifying your "superpower" – the one thing you are best at – and focusing on developing that skill. He emphasizes that it's more effective to maximize your strengths than to fixate on weaknesses.

Focus on Your Strengths

Building a business is challenging, and Samir admits he wanted to quit multiple times. He stresses the importance of resilience, having a long-term vision, and staying focused on your goals to overcome obstacles.

Resilience and Vision

Samir's success at a young age proves that with passion, skills, and determination, you can achieve remarkable things.

Your age doesn't define your potential

If the traditional path doesn't align with your goals, explore alternative routes and create your own definition of success.

Don't be afraid to question the status quo

"The biggest risk is not taking any risk... In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks."

Embrace a growth mindset and seek knowledge through various channels, including books, online resources, and real-world experiences.

Continuous learning is key

Building something meaningful takes time and effort. Stay committed to your goals, learn from your mistakes, and never give up on your dreams.

Believe in Your Vision and Persevere

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking."

Meet Samir, the 20-year-old founder of a billion-dollar company! Defying expectations, he dropped out of high school to build Vise, an AI platform revolutionizing capital management. His journey highlights the power of focusing on your strengths, continuous learning, and a clear vision.With determination, anything is possible.

Understand What Your Superpower Is

This video features an interview with Samir, who founded a billion-dollar company at the age of 16 and achieved a billion-dollar valuation by 20. He shares his journey of dropping out of high school to pursue entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way.

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Meet Samir Vasavada, a young billionaire who left school early and built a $1 billion AI company by the age of 24. He discusses the changing credibility of college and believes that universities and degrees are officially outdated.
In this episode, Samir talks about how he trusted his vision early on, bet everything on artificial intelligence (AI), and grew Vise into a company that's transforming wealth management.
He discusses starting from scratch, the future of investing with AI, and what it takes to hire and lead in today's world. He also reveals how to unlock your unique superpower.
If you’re figuring out your own path without a traditional college degree, this episode is for you!

00:00 – Teaser 
01:35 – Why Did Samir Drop Out Despite His Traditional Indian Upbringing?
06:30 – Meeting the Co-founder and First Business Steps
09:26 – Startup Spending Philosophy and The Power of Team
13:38 – How to Hire? Qualities Over Skills, Building Culture 
15:42 – How Hiring Changed with AI? Advanced Insights from Samir
18:45 – The Vise Idea: AI is Transforming Wealth Management
21:00 – Overcoming Challenges: Pitching AI to Banks and Advisors
24:48 – AI-Driven Portfolio Insights: Upload, Customize, and Optimize Your Investments 
28:50 – What Keeps Samir Going Through Hard Times? The Struggles of Building a Startup
31:30 –  College vs. Real-World Learning: How to Build Credibility Without a Degree 
33:30 – Samir’s North Star — Building a Company That Transforms Generations
34:23 – Investing Tips: Balancing Long-Term Growth with Small Risks 
38:16 – Democratizing Wealth: Can Vise Serve Everyone?
38:56 – Rethinking College: Will AI Replace Traditional Education?
41:45 – How to Become Successful in the AI Era: Find and Master Your Superpower 

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