EP. 18 Effort Is Good, But Results Are Better

Brian Hoang, Founder and Fmr. CEO of SURVIVR, has had a unique entrepreneurial journey that's allowed him to combine virtual reality, artificial intelligence and military/law enforcement training into one venture.  This noble venture has given military and law enforcement the ability to train in realistic environments through multiple life-saving scenarios.  Virtual reality has benefits even in other industries and Brian describes their applications for even retailers practicing Black Friday scenarios.  Brian had no experience in any of these areas prior to successfully running his company, yet was able to earn the confidence of investors and the trust of an entire community.  He attributes a lot of his success and tenacity to being raised by immigrant parents who taught him to be grateful and that effort only matters, if the results are achieved.  Brian shares stories about his parents growing up in Vietnam, living through the war and surviving everyday to keep from going hungry.  Brian's gained perspective and being results-oriented, gave him the confidence to lead a company with no "real" experience.  The Texas Business Hall of Famer, also knows that any successful venture is not done alone.  Brian shares his philosophy on Team dynamics, how to hire the right folks and set the proper expectations for excited teammates entering the start-up world.  Sometimes the best opportunities are the ones that you follow your intuition on, but once you're on that course, ensure that what your building is delivering outcomes that will move your company forward.