The Subtext
The Subtext
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Not everything we are fits in a bio. The Subtext is where it spills out. We dive into the hidden dreams, quiet doubts, passion projects, and bold resets behind creative founders of rising startups, Gen Z leaders, execs, creators, artists, and builders. Hosted by Daniel Lee and Trey Wilson, it’s a raw, reflective space for the stories still unfolding - a time capsule of who we are underneath the surface and who we’re still becoming.
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The show delves into themes like the aspirations and insecurities of startup founders, the transformative journeys of Gen Z leaders, and the artistic expressions of creators. Episodes may include discussions on overcoming self-doubt, navigating career pivots, and the personal motivations behind innovative projects, offering insights into the often-unseen aspects of the creative process.
Not everything we are fits in a bio. The Subtext is where it spills out. We dive into the hidden dreams, quiet doubts, passion projects, and bold resets behind creative founders of rising startups, Gen Z leaders, execs, creators, artists, and builders. Hosted by Daniel Lee and Trey Wilson, it’s a raw, reflective space for the stories still unfolding – a time capsule of who we are underneath the surface and who we’re still becoming.
Missing timelines is the easiest way to miss offers in industries like investment banking, consulting, tech, and more. Brooks Gammill walked away from a tech investment banking offer to go all in on building RecruitU so you never miss again. If you’re looking to break into such competitive industries or are torn between finance vs building, this is your episode.
If you’re aiming for investment banking or consulting and feeling lost on timelines, target vs non-target politics, and who to coffee chat first, listen up. Brooks Gammill, cofounder of RecruitU, breaks down the system he wished he had as a student: jobs, contacts, clubs, and prep in one place. We also unpack the real tradeoffs between a prestige IB path and entrepreneurship. Although Brooks secured a seat in tech IB, he chose to ship an MVP, raise capital, sign enterprise clients, and build something students actually use.
What you’ll learn:
- A clean recruiting operating system: how to track people, roles, emails, and timelines without 10 tabs and 3 spreadsheets
- From MVP to momentum: the playbook for getting thousands of students and real employers onboard
- The decision framework for IB vs startup: pay, skill compounding, network, lifestyle, and asymmetric upside
- Preventing burnout with simple habits that actually stick
- Emotional intelligence as a networking edge
Perfect for:
- Students recruiting for IB, PE, tech, or consulting who want a repeatable system
- Non-targets who need an edge on timing and outreach
- Builders debating banking vs startup life and wanting a real comparison
- Club leaders who want tools that help members actually land interviews/offers
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