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Reinventing Entrepreneurship: The Inspiring Journey of Lyubim Kogan from Wall Street to Wings for Heroes
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What if losing everything was the exact thing that would lead you to your true purpose?
In this gripping episode of At the End of the Day, host Chris Raimo sits down with Lyubim Kogan, whose extraordinary entrepreneurial journey will completely redefine how you think about success, failure, and purpose.
Arriving in the U.S. as a first-generation immigrant with Olympic skiing dreams, Lyubim’s path took a sharp turn, first into Wall Street’s high-pressure world, then through the devastating events of 9/11, and finally into homelessness. But it was exactly through these setbacks that Lyubim discovered his true mission: serving others.
After protecting his clients during the 2008 financial crisis but growing disillusioned with the industry’s values, a chance meeting with a double-amputee veteran in Ukraine ignited his passion for a higher calling. That encounter led to the creation of Wings for Heroes, a nonprofit that empowers wounded veterans to reclaim freedom and dignity through paragliding.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How entrepreneurship is sometimes born through extreme adversity
- Lyubim’s rise and fall in the world of high finance
- The turning point that led him from personal loss to humanitarian leadership
- How paragliding is transforming the lives of wounded veterans
- Why mission-driven entrepreneurship creates lasting impact
- The mental toughness required to turn pain into purpose
- Actionable lessons for entrepreneurs facing major life challenges
Lyubim Kogan’s journey isn’t just about business, it’s about how real entrepreneurship is built on resilience, service, and a refusal to give up.
🔗 Connect with Lyubim Kogan:
Wesbite: https://wings4heroes.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wings4heroes
"Sometimes your greatest failures are the doorway to your greatest purpose." – Lyubim Kogan
Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Introducing Lyubim Kogan
12:15 – From immigrant dreams to Wall Street reality
22:43 – Homelessness, resilience, and finding clarity after 9/11
35:00 – The veteran encounter that sparked Wings for Heroes
45:50 – Paragliding as therapy and freedom for veterans
53:00 – Entrepreneurial lessons in service, mindset, and meaning
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