Coffeez with Joe Shalaby - Anti-MBA: How an 18-Year-Old Became a CEO in 3 Weeks w/ David Guttman & Anna Prudchenko

Duration: 39m
Broadcast on: 28 Nov 2025
Audio Format: other

What happens when a Wharton MBA tears up his diploma on camera… and hands the keys to a new company to an 18-year-old with zero business experience?

You get the Anti-MBA movement — and the birth of One on One Media.

In today’s episode, Joe sits down with David R. Guttman, serial founder, investor, and servant-leadership advocate… and Anna Prudchenko, the 18-year-old who went from summer intern to CEO in just three weeks.

This episode challenges everything you’ve been taught about education, leadership, career paths, and what it really takes to build something meaningful.

If you have kids… if you're questioning college… if you're a founder trying to hire better… or if you’re rebuilding your identity as a leader — this one is mandatory.

📌 About the Guests

David R. Gutman

Entrepreneur, investor, and creator of The Anti-MBA — a program designed to mentor founders, build companies, and invest up to $500K into the next generation of entrepreneurs. Formerly misdiagnosed with terminal cancer at age 24, David rebuilt his life around service, impact, and leadership rooted in heart.

IG: @davidgutman

YouTube: Official David Guttman

Anna Prudchenko

Just graduated high school. Three weeks later: CEO of One on One Media. Anna is building her company publicly from the ground up, documenting the wins, the mistakes, and the real process of learning entrepreneurship through action — not academia.

Follow her journey: @oneofoneofficial

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