Made It with Connor Tomkies

In this episode of Made It with Connor Tomkies, we dive into a groundbreaking concept with Charlie Olson, CEO of Pando. Charlie explains how his company helps individuals in high-risk careers like professional athletes and entrepreneurs pool their incomes, creating a supportive and incentivized community that shares both successes and setbacks. Learn how Pando has transformed the landscape of career risk management and what the future holds for this innovative business model.

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Chapter Titles:
[00:00:00] Introducing Charlie Olson from Pando
[00:00:45] The Origin of Pando’s Name
[00:01:30] Income Pooling for Risky Careers
[00:02:45] Incentives and Career Risk Management
[00:03:30] Entrepreneurship in a Winner-Take-All Economy
[00:04:45] Pando's Start in Professional Baseball
[00:06:00] Entrepreneurs Pooling and Collaborating
[00:07:00] Contributions and Success Rates at Pando
[00:08:00] Entrepreneurial Pooling in Series B Stage
[00:09:00] Recruiting High-Caliber Entrepreneurs
[00:10:30] Community, Incentives, and Success
[00:11:30] Pando’s Potential for Industry Disruption
[00:12:45] Reimagining the Financial Institution
[00:14:00] Pooling as Upside Insurance
[00:16:30] Network Benefits and Negotiations
[00:19:00] Crowdsourcing Knowledge and Warm Intros
[00:21:30] Charlie’s Entrepreneurial Journey
[00:23:00] The Unique Vertical of Income Pooling
[00:24:00] Pando's Supportive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
[00:27:00] Physical Therapy and Incentives
[00:29:00] Exciting Pando Companies in AI Revolution
[00:29:45] Long-Term Vision for Pando

Charlie's Stuff:

Pando: https://www.pandopooling.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-olson/

My Stuff:

Podcast: https://www.madeitpod.com/
Website: https://www.connortomkies.com/
X: https://twitter.com/ConnorTomkies
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/

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Connor Tomkies
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What is Made It with Connor Tomkies?

"Made It" is a podcast hosted by Connor Tomkies that delves into the journeys of successful entrepreneurs who have not only built and exited their companies, but who are writing the next chapter of their journeys. The show focuses on the unique challenges and lessons learned while moving beyond the exit, offering insights and strategies for listeners aiming to grow their own businesses. Through engaging conversations with various guests, the podcast provides a blend of motivational stories, practical advice, and insider tips on entrepreneurship, business growth, and personal development.