LaSean Smith - unlocking values-based business & personal success

Maker Manager Money with Kyle Ariel Knowles - Entrepreneur & Business Owner Inspiration

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LaSean Smith is a visionary investor and business strategist. With a background in software at Amazon and Microsoft, LaSean has deep expertise in artificial intelligence, behavioral economics, and systems engineering to reshape the landscape of business strategy. With over $450 million in capital deployed and several patents to his name, LaSean is a trailblazer in utilizing AI and machine learning to drive business success. His book, Values-Based Business Design, is an Amazon bestseller, reflecting his successful approach to high-growth product development. As founder of CAGR Investments, he propels software companies to exponential growth, emphasizing financial returns, relationships, and time efficiency. LaSean's philosophy, deeply rooted in Stoicism, focuses on reaction mastery and the vital roles of position, people, and process in achieving business success.
Key Learnings

• Know thyself. LaSean has a concise personal North Star that guides his values and decisions: "Know thyself. Make things. Stay free." This keeps him focused on what's important.
• Focus on the "why" first. LaSean believes leading with your purpose and values (the "why") builds trust and attracts the right people to work with. People want to understand what you stand for.
• Embrace lifelong learning. Entrepreneurship allows LaSean to learn new things constantly, which he sees as a key perk. He has an insatiable curiosity and values personal growth and expanding his knowledge across disciplines. His diverse background and self-education contribute to his success.

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