In this episode of Up Next Express (Up Next's rapid-fire format), we catch up with Jens Mannanal for a lightning round of questions. From his dream job as a kid to how he spent his first salary, Jens shares his takes. He also reveals his favorite book and what advice he'd give to his 18-year-old self.

If you enjoyed this, you'll love the full interview with Jens.

Mentioned resources:

- The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien*

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Get ready for the third episode of Up Next. Today, we're talking with Jens Mannanal, COO and co-founder of Passionfroot.

Growing up with immigrant parents in Germany, Jens went to some of Europe's top business schools before he started his career as a consultant at Bain in India - a decision many questions but that turned out to be golden.

We talk success, how he realized that the corporate ladder wasn't for him, and how he finally took the courage to start his own company. We also talk about whether or not he's happy with what he's built and how to minimize regrets.

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Chapters:

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:17) - Jens' job
• (01:54) - Jens as a highschooler
• (04:58) - His University experience
• (07:53) - Definition of success in his 20s
• (08:40) - Doing an MBA
• (11:31) - Starting a high paying career as a consultant
• (17:26) - Realizing money isn't success
• (19:26) - Leaving everything behind
• (23:17) - Why he didn't start a company earlier
• (26:42) - Why he lives in Germany
• (28:53) - The goal of Passionfroot (his company)
• (30:38) - Are they successful?
• (32:44) - What he wants to achieve
• (36:43) - Minimizing regrets
• (40:55) - Is he happy?
• (43:08) - The 2 best decisions of his life
• (45:24) - How he came up with the name for this podcast
• (46:54) - Outro

In this episode of Up Next Express (Up Next's rapid-fire format), we catch up with Landon Campbell for a lightning round of questions. From his dream job as a kid to how he spent his first salary, Landon shares some fun and insightful answers. He also reveals his favorite book and shares what advice he'd give to his 18-year-old self.

If you enjoyed this, you'll love full interview with Landon.

Mentioned books:
- Measure What Matters by John Doerr*

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