In this powerful episode of the World Class Podcast, Chris Vasquez sits down with Andrew D’Souza, the co-founder and former CEO of Clearco, one of the most successful fintech startups of the last decade, valued at over $2 billion.
After scaling Clearco to massive heights and transforming how startups access capital, Andrew made the bold decision to step away from the company he built — not to retire, but to chase a new dream.
In this episode of the World Class Podcast, Chris Vasquez sits down with Jim McKelvey, the co-founder of Square (now Block), to discuss how he and Jack Dorsey built a $50 billion+ company that revolutionized digital payments. Jim shares the inside story of how Square took on—and ultimately beat—Amazon, the challenges they faced in scaling the company, and the innovation mindset required to disrupt an industry.
In this episode of the World Class Podcast, Chris Vasquez sits down with Adam Wexler, the visionary Founder and Chairman of PrizePicks, one of the fastest-growing daily fantasy sports platforms in the world.
Adam shares his journey of building PrizePicks from an idea into a market-leading company, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and scaling a business in one of the most competitive industries.
In this in-depth conversation, we explore Peter’s unique perspective on the future of cryptocurrency and what’s coming next as the industry matures. Peter shares insights on how he scaled Blockchain.com into a billion-dollar platform, the biggest challenges facing crypto today, and how the global financial landscape is on the brink of revolutionary change.
We also delve into Peter’s take on regulation, decentralization, and the massive potential of Web3.
In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Darren Prince, renowned sports and celebrity agent, and a global advocate for addiction recovery, who shares a raw and inspiring story of resilience.
Darren built a successful career representing some of the world’s most iconic figures, like Magic Johnson, Muhammed Ali, Hulk Hogan, and Dennis Rodman. But despite working at the top of his industry, he struggled with a profound sense of emptiness, constantly seeking approval and battling imposter syndrome.
In this episode of World Class with Chris Vasquez, we dive into the mind of one of Silicon Valley’s most influential entrepreneurs and investors, Keith Rabois. Keith, a founding member of PayPal and an early investor in companies like LinkedIn, Square, and Yelp, shares his profound insights on scaling world-class companies, leadership, and what it takes to succeed in the fast-paced world of startups.
Throughout this conversation, Keith opens up about his decision-making frameworks, operating fast-growing startups, and hiring the right executives.
He discusses why talented salespeople sometimes flop as VPs, the importance of knowing when to delegate versus doing things yourself, and how to manage time effectively as a leader. Keith also reveals his personal motivation, including how proving people wrong has fueled his incredible drive.
In this insightful episode of “World Class with Chris Vasquez,” Chris is joined by Ed Sim, the #1 seed investor in the world, to share his invaluable lessons from 28+ years of venture capital investing.
Myles Shear also known as Manager Myles, a pioneer in the music industry who manages some of the world’s biggest electronic artists like Kygo, Thomas Jack, Gryffin and Sam Feldt. Myles is the Co-Founder of Palm Tree Crew, an entertainment and hospitality empire spanning music, live events, consumer brands & investments.
In this episode of World Class with Chris Vasquez, Chris sits down with Brent Saunders, former CEO of Allergan, who shares his incredible journey of selling the pharmaceutical giant for $83 billion and the invaluable leadership lessons he’s learned along the way.
Brent offers a masterclass in CEO skills, discussing everything from scaling a company and finding A+ talent, to the complexities of hiring, firing, and performance management. He reveals his strategies for building a high-performing executive team and balancing time management with work/life balance. They also dive deep into winning with others, dealing with stress, and knowing when not to overcommit.