Haz Hubble: How We Solve The Human Connection Problem | EP06

Haz Hubble is the Founder of Pally which is solving the most complex problem in human history - how humans connect!
Haz is one of the most clear-minded founders I’ve met - his focus when solving problems. The fact he was the youngest CGMA in the world and his ability to empower not only the team at Pally but his previous role as CFO of a 200-person company.
🛠️ Building Pally, to solve the Human connection problem
🧠 25 and wise beyond his years
🏦 Youngest CGMA in the world
Background
* When Haz described himself as an intelligent person who doesn’t know very much. Reflecting on his childhood, would he say he has always been like this?
* What would Haz say he is running from?
* Knowing Haz grew up as an avid gamer, did he display any entrepreneurial traits?
* Was there a turning point in Haz's childhood that set him on his current trajectory?
* Did Haz have a mentor who guided him in the early days, or did he navigate his path independently?
CGMA/CFO
* How does a Haz reflect on being the youngest Chartered Management Accountant in the world
* As a young Chartered Accountant, how did Haz navigate not being taken seriously or older peers trying to dictate his actions?
* How does Haz approach asking the right questions?
* Does Haz have a process for working through problems?
* What was the best lesson Haz learned about being a CFO, and who shared it with him?
Communication + Inner Drive
* What would Haz say his superpower is?
* How does Haz think about the need for a strong moral compass in the workplace?
* Where does Haz's focus and drive come from?
* What advice would Haz give to young people today who want to start building solutions to the world's problems?
Building Pally & Solving Human Connection
* Why did Haz start going by "HAZ"?
* When did Haz find his love for solving the human connection issue?
* Does Haz enjoy the size and scale of the solution to the human connection problem?
* Does Haz think we underestimate how human connection will evolve in a year and overestimate it in 10 years?
* How did Haz pitch convince friends and family to invest in his vision of the future?
* Is Haz glad he raised a seed round without unknown investors?
* As a founder, what are three things Haz focuses on every single day in the business?
Quickfire
* What makes the pain of building companies beautiful for him?
* What does a successful day in the life of Haz look like?
* If Haz could be doing anything else, what would it be?
* What was the most recent mistake Haz made?
* Is Haz happy?
* Who are the three peers Haz finds himself constantly learning from, and why?
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