He Quit Wall Street to Build a Business That Changed His Life | Andrew Franz

From Wall Street to founder.

In this episode of Think Like a Leader, Dorian sits down with Andrew Franz, a former investment banker turned tech entrepreneur who walked away from the safety of corporate success to build Panel — a revolutionary ad platform helping brands and creators connect with purpose.

This conversation dives deep into what it really means to leave the “supposed to” path, battle self-doubt, and build a business rooted in self-belief. Andrew’s story is a powerful reminder that the fog never clears — you just learn to walk through it with faith and clarity.

We talk about:

How to leave a career everyone else celebrates but you no longer love

Rewiring identity after sports or success

The “mental jail” that keeps high performers stuck

How to lead yourself when no one’s watching

Why entrepreneurship is more like a game than a job

Building discipline and habits that make success sustainable

This one’s raw, relatable, and built for anyone standing at the edge of their next leap.

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