Learning from Setbacks in the World of Business with Neil Twa

Neil Twa, an entrepreneur with a heart for service, reveals how his fascinating name traces back to French Quebec and Viking ancestry, providing a personal touch to his business wisdom. Neil urges listeners to abandon the illusion of "hopium," instead embracing the language of business with realism and pragmatism. His journey, marked by significant highs and lows, offers a compelling lesson on the importance of time, energy, attention, and money in building sustainable business relationships.

Neil's transition from a senior position at IBM to the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship paints a vivid picture of resilience. He candidly shares the lessons learned from a collapsed billion-dollar idea, a venture that unraveled due to over-leveraging, leading to personal and financial turmoil. The intertwined nature of life and business, especially with family, becomes evident as he reflects on the value of failures as critical learning moments amidst the excitement of the internet's early days and the evolution of new technological landscapes.