Shane Currey Explains the Difference Between a Classroom and Real-World Education
Currey has over 14 years of experience in his field and is the president of a financial services company, three real estate development corporations, and a property management business. With an almost uncanny ability to find undervalued assets for himself and his clients, he has an enviable record of no failures among his ten startups.
While all of his investments have created positive value, Currey applies this to his investment in people. His passion is for mentoring and angel investing, and he was the first angel investor for an organization that secured the #2 spot on the list of Canada’s fastest-growing companies.
As Currey was drawn to the world of investing and advising at a young age, he encourages others to do the same. He also emphasizes the importance of taking a hands-on approach to this work and being active in all areas of the work. Currey looks for opportunities where he can add personal value using his skillset. He applies this to all aspects of his life, but it particularly fits angel investment and mentorship.
As Currey helps startups, he provides them with a real-world education one simply cannot learn in a classroom. A formal education introduces people to the more uniform aspects of an area, while actual experience and learning from a seasoned professional serves as an education to an organization. These macro- and micro-dynamics comprise a two-part system that gives people a definite advantage.
Shane Currey developed his Midas touch through real-world education and by taking an active role in all aspects of his business. When it comes to mentoring, one of his first lessons is to get ready to learn things that simply cannot be taught in a classroom.
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