Dain Ehring, a former astrophysicist turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from studying astrophysics to starting and selling his own company in the financial services technology industry. He discusses the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur, including the stress of raising funds, making payroll, and navigating the slow adoption cycle of new technologies in the risk-averse banking industry. Dain emphasizes the importance of having a strong personality, principles, and perseverance to succeed as an entrepreneur. In this part of the conversation, Dain and Vic discuss their experiences with authority and decision-making in their personal and professional lives. They talk about the importance of choosing who has authority over you and the impact it can have on your success and happiness. They also touch on the transition from being passionate about something to running a successful business and the common mistake of starting a business based solely on passion. Dain shares his experience working for Steve Jobs and the attention to detail and vision that Jobs had. They also discuss the intense security measures and protocols Dain encountered while working on national security projects. In this final part of the conversation, Dain Ehring and Vic Pepe discuss their career transitions, the importance of learning from others, and their love for travel and experiencing different cultures. They also touch on the future of technology, including AI and its impact on various industries. The conversation ends with a discussion about the power of human consciousness and the potential limitations of AI. #podcast #astrophysics #entrepreneur #success #money