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What does it take to build a company from two people in a room to hundreds across the world?

In this episode, Richard Crane, Founder, CTO, and CAIO of MILL5, shares his journey from engineer to entrepreneur, building a global tech company while embracing difficulty instead of comfort.

Richard talks about scaling a business, the importance of continuously learning (especially with AI), and why many people fall behind by not investing in themselves. He also shares a deeply personal story from his childhood that shaped his work ethic and relentless drive.

What you’ll learn:

- Why comfort limits growth
- How AI is reshaping careers and productivity
- The importance of continuous self-investment
- How early experiences shape entrepreneurs
- Why keeping your circle small matters

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