“I don’t mind what you do for a living… as long as it’s legal!” Banking Without the Pedigree by Thinking Differently with Kenneth Lawrence

Pints Of View

In this episode of Pints of View, Gary Goldsmith talks to Kenny Lawrence about his career in finance and entrepreneurship.

They discuss Kenny's journey breaking into the elite world of banking and private equity without the typical pedigree, and how he was able to create success by thinking differently and adding value when companies needed help. Kenny rose through the ranks at banks like Bankers Trust and restructured troubled businesses. He also shares how he co-founded a drinks distribution company and acquired a stake in Red Bull early on.

You'll also learn about deals he worked on and some of the connections he made in the industry. Kenny provides advice on success in interviews and investing in yourself to control your own destiny.

In this episode you will hear:

• Kenny’s unconventional path from working at Her Majesty's Treasury to senior roles in banking
• Deals Kenny worked on and some of the connections he made in the industry
• Advice on success in interviews and investing in yourself to control your own destiny

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