Being Grateful. 'Money' Lessons from Gene Podsiadlo, former Wall Street Executive and current Venture Capitalist

​​What if the key to winning wasn’t luck, but learning how to adapt when life knocks you down?

Gene Podsiadlo — former Wall Street executive at Warburg Pincus and current venture capitalist — joins Spirit of Gratitude for a gripping and insightful conversation on resilience, reinvention, and the lessons that only life-threatening experiences can teach.

Having survived both a plane crash and a motorcycle accident, Gene reflects on how risk—in business and in life—demands not just courage, but strategy. He shares his philosophy of success, the value of self-awareness, and why adaptability is the most underappreciated skill in both boardrooms and backroads. With reflections on modern challenges, the pursuit of meaning, and the importance of bringing ideas to life, this episode is a masterclass in owning your path, no matter how unpredictable.

✅ You'll learn:

• How surviving life-altering events reshaped Gene’s perspective
• The parallels between risk in finance and everyday life
• Why adaptability is the ultimate asset in uncertain times
• What “winning” in business really means beyond the headlines
• How the next generation can prioritize self-investment over appearances
  
  
  

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Resilience is built through risk, not comfort.
• The best ROI comes from investing in yourself.
• Success isn’t about status — it’s about bringing ideas to life.
  
  
  

🎧 Tap play to hear how a venture capitalist redefined success — and how you can too.