114: From Soviet Refugee to Completing Ironmans (How He Beat the Odds) | Steven Pivnik

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Steven Pivnik, founder of Binary Tree and author of Built to Finish, shares his remarkable journey from Soviet refugee to tech entrepreneur, building and selling a multi-million dollar company—all while completing 17 Ironman races. In this inspiring episode, Steven reveals how resilience and strategic planning fueled his success in both business and endurance sports. Read the full breakdown of Steven Pivnik’s episode on Learnit.

Key Leadership Lessons from Steven Pivnik’s Journey:

  • KPIs for Growth – Learn how implementing key performance indicators drives business growth and accountability.

  • Scaling Smartly – Discover how to make tough personnel decisions when growing a company.

  • Visualization for Success – Explore how mental imagery techniques can help achieve both business and athletic goals.

  • Planning for an Exit – Gain insights on preparing years in advance for a successful business exit.

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Steven’s journey exemplifies how resilience and strategic planning lead to extraordinary achievements. Currently preparing to climb Mount Everest, he continues to push boundaries while advising founders on scaling and exit strategies through his firm, AIP Advisory.

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