Susan engages in a candid discussion with Jeremy Delk, the visionary Founder of Delk Enterprises, delving into his remarkable journey. In this captivating episode of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast, Jeremy deviates from his usual style by conducting his first interview without using any profanity, a conscious effort to keep it clean!
Jeremy openly shares the peaks and valleys of his entrepreneurial voyage, underscoring the importance of gleaning wisdom from failures and perceiving challenges as opportunities for personal growth. He explores the notion of calculated risk-taking, underscoring the significance of maintaining control over one’s investments and assembling a capable team.
This authentic and relatable conversation is bound to inspire co-founders and fellow entrepreneurs alike, encouraging them to embrace authenticity, vulnerability, and self-awareness on their entrepreneurial odysseys. Whether one is in pursuit of stability, financial expansion, or the exhilaration of birthing something from nothing, this podcast episode will leave you feeling empowered and ready to conquer uncharted territories. Don’t miss out on the priceless insights and transformative wisdom shared in this enthralling installment of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast.
About Jeremy Delk: At the tender age of seven, Jeremy encountered a significant loss when his father passed away, leaving him with a $30,000 inheritance. This event marked a pivotal juncture in his life, thrusting him into the role of the man of the house and instilling a profound yearning for stability. Fueled by a desire to break free from his small-town origins, Jeremy set his sights on the grandeur of New York City, enticed by the allure of Wall Street and the prospects of financial success.
Jeremy’s foray into the world of finance commenced with self-education and stock trading. Remarkably, he swiftly grew his portfolio from $30,000 to an impressive $2 million by the tender age of 16. However, as fate would have it, he encountered a devastating setback during the dot-com bubble burst, losing everything in a mere four days. This humbling experience imparted invaluable lessons about risk, resilience, and the significance of introspection.
Presently, Jeremy stands as the Founder of Delk Enterprises, a 20-year-old diversified VC fund with interests in biotech and healthcare, consumer brands, technology, building materials, and real estate development. Jeremy now dedicates his efforts to investing in and mentoring entrepreneurs through public speaking engagements. His forthcoming book candidly recounts the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, serving as a poignant reminder of the fundamental principles he’s gleaned throughout his journey: while the good times are ephemeral, so too are the truly challenging ones.