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From 1.9 GPA to NBA Owner — Ryan Smith on Focus, Sales & the Long Game | My First Million

From 1.9 GPA to NBA Owner — Ryan Smith on Focus, Sales & the Long Game | My First Million

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 One sentence can change a life: Ryan Smith went from a high-school dropout to a $2B net worth and NBA owner by doubling down on hustle, focus, and long-term thinking. This condensed 3-minute summary (from the original 47-minute episode) with hosts Saam Paar and Shaan Puri and guest Ryan Smith distills the startup and leadership lessons that powered Qualtrics — relentless sales, tactical market focus, strategic VC choices, and the mindset to refuse short-term exits. You'll learn practical takeaways on entrepreneurship, negotiation, product-market focus, productivity, and building lasting companies — plus Ryan’s rules for decision-making and presence. Perfect for founders, investors, and anyone fascinated by business and big-tech trends. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.
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