What scares you most about starting something on your own? What would it take for you to leave the comfort and structure of a steady paycheck? And if you did, would it look like freedom? Or just more stress? In this grounded and eye-opening discussion, we’ll explore the real trade-offs of going from employee to entrepreneur. Whether you're thinking about launching a side hustle, starting a company, or just trying to understand your options in a fast-changing economy, this conversation is designed to be practical, smart, and full of useful insights._x000D_ _x000D_ Our host, Jerome, is someone who’s truly lived both sides. He’s the current Head of Business Development for a Web 3.0 blockchain firm, but he’s also been a founder, an employee at the bottom, and an executive at the top. With experience spanning Shanghai and Western markets, Jerome will help us unpack what’s hype and what’s real when it comes to entrepreneurship today. We’ll cover risk tolerance, personal freedom, burnout, financial planning, identity shifts, and how the local and global economic landscape shapes our options. Come ready to share, listen, and maybe rethink what “success” really means._x000D_ _x000D_ 你最害怕自己独立创业的是什么？如果要你放弃稳定的薪水和舒适的结构，什么条件才能促使你迈出这一步？而如果你真的这么做了，这会是自由的象征吗？还是只是更多的压力？在这场接地气又发人深省的讨论中，我们将一起探讨从员工到创业者的真正得失。无论你是在考虑开展副业，还是准备创办公司，或者只是想在这个快速变化的经济环境中了解更多选择，这场对话都将充满实用、聪明和有价值的见解。_x000D_ _x000D_ 我们的主持人Jerome，真正体验过两种角色。他目前是一个Web 3.0区块链公司的商务发展负责人，但他也曾是创始人，经历过从基层到高层的不同角色。Jerome的经验跨越了上海和西方市场，他将帮助我们揭示今天创业的“ hype”和“真相”。我们会讨论风险承受力、个人自由、倦怠、财务规划、身份变化，以及本地和全球经济环境如何影响我们的选择。请准备好分享、倾听，并也许重新思考“成功”究竟意味着什么。