20VC: The Memo: The $23BN Company You Have Not Heard Of: Tradeweb, The Story of 27 Years of Compounding Growth Leading to the Market Leader with $1.4BN in Revenue and 50% EBITDA Margins
This podcast episode explores the personal and professional journeys of successful individuals, focusing on topics such as leadership, ego, work-life balance, and the challenges and rewards of being a CEO. The speakers emphasize the importance of authenticity, empathy, and grit in leadership, while also discussing the complexities of ego and the pressures faced by CEOs. They also delve into the challenges of raising ambitious children in wealthy families and the debate between hard work and natural talent. The episode concludes with advice on avoiding the pitfalls of success and the benefits of flexibility in life and work.
