Gen One Legacy

Making a generational impact starts with one: one person, one family, and one community. And so, the Gen One Legacy is our attempt to help first-gen tech professionals like you get your financial house in order so you can live your legacy.

Hosted by Peter Donisanu, a Private Wealth Manager, this podcast serves to simplify your journey through the often-complex world of wealth management, tailored specifically for the first-generation impact-oriented tech worker.

One person can’t change the world alone.

But one person can be the spark that lights the way, providing future generations with resources they need to align with their higher purpose so they can make a dent in the universe.

Your journey as a first-generation high earner isn’t just about accumulating wealth; it’s about creating a legacy that lasts the tests of time. A legacy that empowers your family, uplifts your community, and leaves a lasting mark on society for generations to come.

That’s why each episode of Gen One Legacy dives deep into the critical aspects of wealth creation, preservation, and legacy formation. From actionable stock options & equity comp strategies, to investing, estate planning and fostering a mindset of generational wealth, we cover it all.

Join us as we distill proven Wealth Management practices into practical and actionable insights that you can apply to your own life.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, an executive, or anywhere in between in the tech space, this podcast is your first step toward securing a prosperous future for your family and generations to come.

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How to Be a Prudent Speculator

October 19, 2023 • Peter Donisanu

Being a prudent speculator is like trying to "act natural", or being "clearly confused", or listening to the "deafening silence".

They're all things that typically don't go together.

Even so, it is possible to become a prudent speculator if you approach it the right way.

And why would you want to be a speculative investor?

Certainly, don't we all know that disciplined investing is the surefire way to achieving and maintaining financial independence?

Well, let's face it: For many of you out there, taking big bets is what's allowed you to achieve the level of success in your career or business that you're living today.

Indeed, you know all too well what it feels like to go all-in on yourself, and to see those efforts rewarded in many multiples of your initial time and financial outlay.

Now, while it's true that you've likely experienced some big professional wins in the past, a common mistake that many high achievers make is to extrapolate expertise in one domain by trying their hand at beating the markets.

And you know, all too often, this move rarely works.

That's because, all it takes is one wrong move in the markets, and you could see your years of hard work wiped out in short order, which is why a disciplined investment strategy works for the long-term.

Even so, if you're going to try your hand at speculative investing, there is a way to have your cake and eat it too, so long as you approach this act from a place of self-knowledge, order, and prudence.