Business
In this episode of the Superpowers podcast, Bill and Chris talk with the hilarious Terence Kawaja, Founder and CEO of the investment bank LUMA Partners. Terence brightened the video conference with his engaging storytelling and unique views on the intersection between digital media and marketing. A native of Quebec, Terence was an entrepreneur from an early age. From running a paper route at 9 years old to building a prominent investment bank, he has always been a driven and creative problem solver. Terence graduated from the University of Western Ontario, then went on to both law school and business school before starting his career on Wall Street at 26. After a decorated career as a manager at Salomon Brothers and other Wall Street heavyweights, Terence decided to build his own company. He started LUMA Partners in 2010 and has helped it grow into an influential investment bank that advises top businesses and overseas M&As of dozens of companies every year. Terence’s superpower is his comedic skill and ability to tell stories that captivate audiences. He’s also a giver. As he told Bill and Chris, “95% of the things that don’t accrue to LUMA’s benefit, I believe in giving” without monetizing. That’s why LUNAScapes, which breaks down the supply chain of various parts of the digital media ecosystem with engaging graphics and data visualizations, is free at LUMA’s website along with other information resources.