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From Dumpster Diving to Wall Street Mentor: The Johnny Chankhamany Story

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Johnny Chankhamany joins Evan Leong to share his remarkable journey from growing up in a low-income immigrant household to becoming a respected finance leader, venture capital connector, and mentor helping others break into Wall Street and beyond. Johnny opens up about watching his parents sacrifice everything, the mindset shifts that pulled him out of scarcity, the grit it took to navigate college and corporate finance, and how pivotal mentors changed the trajectory of his life. He talks candidly about rejection, imposter syndrome, financial literacy, and why building authentic relationships—not just resumes—creates real opportunity. More than a career story, this is a powerful conversation about responsibility, resilience, and paying it forward so the next generation doesn’t have to struggle alone. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, finance professional, or anyone determined to rewrite your story, this episode delivers hard-earned wisdom and practical insight you won’t want to miss. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:54 Johnny's Role at Builders VC and Akamai Foundation 03:48 Success Stories from Hawaii 06:48 ThriveHI and Ecosystem Development 08:22 Pitch Karaoke and Entrepreneurial Success 11:16 Training and Mentorship at Akamai 24:17 Johnny's Personal Journey and Career Path 32:51 Real Estate Ventures and Family Memories 33:38 Volunteering at Akamai and Career Beginnings 35:09 Challenges in Job Hunting and Helping Others 37:03 Building and Funding a Financial Education Program 44:31 Real Estate Insights and Family Business 48:10 Family History and Entrepreneurial Spirit 53:52 Childhood Struggles and Motivations 01:01:03 Reflecting on Parenting Styles 01:01:34 Impact of Parental Influence 01:03:25 Navigating Social Anxiety 01:05:06 Balancing Work and Family 01:08:40 Challenges of Immigrant Parents 01:21:46 Memories of Parents 01:31:12 Maui Fires Aftermath 01:33:17 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements Johnny Chankhamany is a Hawai‘i-based venture capital and ecosystem leader best known for serving as Hawai‘i Program Director and Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development at Builders VC, where he helps deploy early-stage capital and strengthen the state’s startup infrastructure. A graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business (BBA in Finance, later pursuing an MS in Finance), Johnny began his career in finance and strategic roles, including positions with the AKAMAI Foundation and as a financial analyst at Hawaiian Electric Industries. Over time, he became a key connector in Hawai‘i’s innovation economy, supporting founders, mentoring young finance professionals, and contributing to broader initiatives such as ThriveHI. His impact on the local startup ecosystem earned him recognition as Investor of the Year at the Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards, highlighting his role in backing transformative companies and expanding access to venture capital across the islands. FOLLOW JOHNNY:   / johnnychankhamany   https://www.akamaifinanceacademy.org/ https://www.thrivehi.org/ https://www.builders.vc/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel:    / @greatergoodradio   VISIT our website: https://www.greatergoodradio.com/ FOLLOW us on LINKEDIN:   / greatergoodradio   LIKE us on Facebook:   / greatergoodradio   FOLLOW us on Twitter:   / ggradiohi   FOLLOW us on Instagram:   / greatergoodradio   FOLLOW us on Tiktok:   / greatergoodradio   You can also LISTEN to our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44BF8Ua Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45FnRec Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Rmfhg7 #GreaterGoodRadio #JohnnyChankhamany #ConnectLearnHealGrow #InspirationalInterviews #Hawaii #Relationships #PositiveImpact #AlohaSpirit #Entrepreneurship #FinanceCareers #Mentorship #StartupEcosystem #Leadership #OvercomingAdversity #HawaiiBusiness