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#002: Gret Glyer (27 yrs) on Founding a Tech Startup, Building a School, and Changing the World
05/24/2017
#002: Gret Glyer (27 yrs) on Founding a Tech Startup, Building a School, and Changing the World
Gret Glyer () graduated from Grove City College in 2012 with a degree in Entrepreneurship after transferring from Christopher Newport University. At just 27 years old, Gret is an entrepreneur, startup founder, and philanthropist. Immediately after graduation, Gret worked for Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, where he advanced so quickly that the company changed its bylaws to prevent others from advancing as fast. After only a year, Gret tired of Corporate America and took a risk by leaving Enterprise, a stable job with a promising future. Upon leaving, Gret moved to Malawi, Africa to tackle poverty alleviation. In less than 2 years from graduating college, Gret founded , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds houses in Malawi. If that’s not enough, Gret to build an all-girls school in Malawi through a brilliant YouTube campaign. Today, after raising money from investors, Gret is confronting world poverty head-on through the tech startup he founded, . In this episode, Gret and I discuss his story and a ton of actionable items, including: How to graduate with a 2.8 GPA and found a world-changing tech startup without a tech background Why “getting in the game” is the best advice for an entrepreneur How to crowdfund $100,000+ using YouTube How to stand out, conquer fear, and thrive as a result How to fail effectively and why it matters How to limit distractions Why interning/working is the best way to develop self-awareness How to effectively take risks and why not to play it safe How to identify the point of diminishing returns and move on from a job or internship How to transfer college and make friends The value of “small wins” The pros/cons of attending a small college Gret’s “tweetable” advice for college students: “If the only thing holding you back is fear, you have to do it.” I’m so excited about Gret’s work that I have partnered with him. Together, we are offering to hang with Gret and immerse themselves in poverty alleviation, economic policy, and entrepreneurship. . Plus, 100% of every I sell during the period goes straight to . My goal is to fund the construction of 100 houses. To follow Gret, check out his , him, or download . PS. Here's my , which explains how I first met Gret.
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