# He Left a $73B Hedge Fund to Fix a BROKEN System | Daniel Schoenbrun

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Podcast: [Let's Talk Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-business-1176654)
Published: 2025-06-23T16:12:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ever wonder what it takes to leave a "dream job" in high finance managing billions to build something from scratch? What do you learn at the highest levels of investing that can be applied to solving messy, real-world problems? This episode is a masterclass in exactly that. Meet Daniel Schoenbrun. After a 13-year career at institutions like Michael Dell's family office and a $73B hedge fund, he walked away to fix one of the most broken parts of healthcare. He founded Exceptional, a fast-growing software company that is making waves by solving problems most founders would never even see. In this deep-dive conversation, Meny Hoffman sits down with Daniel to uncover his playbook for finding true product-market fit, building an elite team of "drivers," and applying the principles of high-stakes investing to the world of startups. You'll discover: 👉 The real, unvarnished difference between VC, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds. 👉 A critical warning about the hidden dangers of taking venture capital money. 👉 How to find genuine Product Market Fit (PMF) by listening for pain signals (The "Mom Test"). 👉 Daniel's "Drivers vs. Passengers" framework for building a high-performance team with zero managers. 👉 Actionable advice on when and how to raise capital for your startup without derailing your product. If you're a founder trying to solve a real problem, a leader building a team, or anyone curious about what it takes to bring structure to chaos, this conversation is essential listening. 👉 Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations with real builders and leaders. – 🎥 Watch & Connect: 🔗 Listen to the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/z-jK-coU1mo 🎯 Book a Clarity Session with Meny Hoffman: https://calendly.com/ptex/60-minutes-strategy-meeting-clone 📲 More Let's Talk Business Episo…

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