Join us in this episode as we unravel the incredible journeys of your hosts Carlo and Haider. From experiencing homelessness and being diagnosed with autism, to leaving school with no GCSEs, Carlo’s path was filled with obstacles. However, his unwavering determination propelled him to later achieve three A* grades in his BTEC course at college, opening the door to university. However, Carlo made a bold choice: he turned down his university offer at Kings College London in favour of a Technology Degree Apprenticeship at NatWest Markets, setting himself on a unique and empowering journey. From attending an Ofsted Special Measures school ranked bottom 3 in England and growing up as the eldest of 6 in one of the most deprived postcodes in the UK, Haider became the anomaly his environment said he couldnโt be by achieving As & A*s at both GCSE and A-level. Despite landing top university offers from LSE and UCL, he made the brave decision to turn them all down in favour of a Master’s degree-level Finance apprenticeship at Engineering giant Rolls-Royce, later becoming one of the UK’s youngest Chartered Management Accountants. Both these individuals are proving that unconventional paths can lead to extraordinary success.