Rich Galgano Shares Journey From Gambling Addiction to $465M Business Exit

Rich Galgano, who hit rock bottom due to gambling addiction at age 23, rebuilt his life to found Windy City Wire. The company achieved 32 consecutive years of profitability before being sold to Diploma PLC for $465 million in 2020. Galgano warns that the dopamine-driven nature of gambling mirrors the risks of leveraged trading, advising investors to prioritize discipline and avoid excessive leverage.