This episode: From Dyslexia to Wall Street: Chris Lipper’s Journey of Overcoming Obstacles and Inventing Success.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

• Life lessons and overcoming obstacles. (0:08)
• • Chris Lipper reflects on a defining moment where he realized life doesn't always go as planned, and shares a regret about not pursuing music despite a passion for it.
  • Chris recounts a missed opportunity to receive private tennis coaching as a child due to parental disapproval.
  • He shares his experience with dyslexia, boarding school, and college.
  • Chris felt disconnected from teachers in college and wanted to move on with life.

• Wall Street experiences and inventing a hashtag product. (5:38)
• • Chris shares his experience working on Wall Street, highlighting the importance of word being bond and the unique culture of the industry.
  • He invented a removable tattoo as a gift with purchase for the apparel industry.
• Inventions, patents, and pharmaceutical industry challenges. (10:01)
• • Chris’ last invention was a transdermal delivery system for drugs and vitamins using removable tattoos.
  • He resisted FDA pressure to develop fentanyl, citing patent issues and ethical concerns.

• Entrepreneurship, coaching, and business growth. (14:27)
• • Chris shares his experience with coaching and starting a mastermind group.
  • Entrepreneurs share challenges and opportunities, receive feedback and coaching, and transform their businesses and lives.
• Virtual conventions and business coaching. (18:33)
• • Chris describes the metaverse as a web-based experience with no need for goggles.
  • He highlights the realistic and animated nature of the metaverse, his virtual trade show.
  • Chris discusses his coaching business, focusing on community-driven feedback and licensing opportunities.
  • Chris offers advice to young entrepreneur Chris: follow your dreams and passions.

To learn more about Chris’ mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at