BIO
Pete Sena, the visionary force behind Digital Surgeons, embodies tech innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. A coding enthusiast since age 13, Pete founded Digital Surgeons in 2004, transforming it into an 8-figure powerhouse renowned for award-winning designs. As Founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer, he's led the company to collaborate with icons like Lady Gaga and United Technologies.
Pete's journey reflects his passion for leveraging creativity and technology for positive change. Beyond business success, he mentors at Yale and the University of Connecticut, guiding the next wave of entrepreneurs. Pete's Ikigai centers on using design and tech to enhance businesses and lives, fostering affluence and influence. His commitment to paying success forward positions Pete as a transformative figure, not just in the tech arena but as a catalyst for positive global impact.
SHOW NOTES
In this episode of the “Ideate with Florian” podcast, we’re joined by Pete Sena, founder of several companies and a so-called forward obsessed founder. We discuss the intersection of creativity and business, and how fascinating it is how this all comes together. Pete shares practical investor criteria like network effects and market arbitrage, learned from his own experience and mistakes, and he emphasizes the importance of singular focus in all kinds of businesses. We also discuss how Pete encourages breaking free from norms, how he likes to ANT, and finding value in combining different elements. The conversation ends with a call for self-awareness through the zone of genius. Listen to discover innovations in entrepreneurship, creativity, and business strategies with Pete!
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