In this episode, Joel Palathinkal talks with Armond Davis about his entrepreneurial journey, exploring the impact of family, education, and personal challenges. Armond reflects on his college days, investment banking career, and the differences between buy side and sell side portfolio management. He discusses his interest in alternative investments, founding a hedge fund, and growing a construction business. The conversation includes investment strategies, the 2008 recession's effects, and the importance of supporting diverse founders. They wrap up with Armond's interests in whiskey and marketing, highlighting an abundance mindset and instinctual trust. (0:00) Entrepreneurship, authenticity, and guest introduction (2:43) Armand Davis's entrepreneurial journey and family dynamics (6:25) Impact of family drama, divorce, and father figures on development (11:13) Education's role in Armand Davis's life and overcoming adversity (17:32) Armand's experiences from college to investment banking (24:16) Understanding buy side vs. sell side in portfolio management (27:12) Attraction to alternative investments and starting a hedge fund (30:52) Buying and learning the ropes of a small construction business (36:03) Expansion and evolution of construction business services (42:04) Investment strategy and the impact of the 2008 recession (48:50) Investing in diverse founders and developing empathy (50:34) Embracing an abundance mindset and trusting instincts (52:26) Armand's personal interests: whiskey and marketing expertise