In this video, I sit down with Denis Deriotis, the founder of GoQuant, who started his entrepreneurial journey at just 17 years old! Denis shares how he turned his vision into a multi-million dollar startup, raising funds from venture capitalists, angel investors, and family offices along the way.
Discover:
How you can start preparing in college or even high school to build your own company.
Strategies for raising funds and attracting the right investors.
Key insights and advice on every step of building a successful startup.
Whether you’re a young aspiring entrepreneur or someone curious about the startup world, Denis's story is packed with inspiration and actionable tips. Don't miss this chance to learn directly from a founder who made it big early on!
00:00 Intro
01:20 How Denis started trading at 9
04:00 Launching GoQuant at 17
06:10 Why Denis skipped college
08:30 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
11:00 Networking tips for students
13:40 How to raise funds for a startup
16:20 GoQuant’s business model explained
18:40 Skills for careers in cryptocurrency
21:00 Future opportunities in crypto and AI
31:10 Lessons learned from early career failures
37:15 The role of persistence in entrepreneurship
42:30 Key takeaways from Denis’s journey
45:00 Final remarks
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