Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

Let’s begin our journey with the quiet, curious world of a boy who would one day shake global finance. Imagine a home where the ticking of a clock is replaced by the gentle hum of intellectual debate, where birthdays slip by unnoticed and holidays fade into the background. In this space, ideas matter more than rituals, and the pursuit of understanding is a daily affair. Our young protagonist grew up in a household where both parents were respected law professors, and the dinner table was a stage for discussions on philosophy, ethics, and politics. Here, curiosity wasn’t just encouraged—it was the family currency.

Yet, for all its brilliance, this environment was isolating. Sam found it easier to converse with adults than with children his own age. He struggled to mimic the facial expressions and social cues that came so naturally to others. Instead of joining in playground games, he gravitated toward solitary pursuits: reading, daydreaming, and, eventually, the intricate world of puzzles. His family’s indifference to tradition—forgetting Hanukkah, skipping birthdays—left him with a sense of detachment from the world’s rhythms, but also a remarkable freedom to think for himself.

As Sam moved through school, he rarely felt at home among his peers. He was obedient but disengaged, his mind often wandering far from the classroom. It was only at math camp and through organizing elaborate puzzle hunts that he glimpsed the joy of community—albeit a community of fellow outliers, each more interested in logic and riddles than in fitting in. These experiences, rare as they were, showed him that meaningful connection could be found outside conventional boundaries.

In this first chapter of our story, we see how the seeds of independence, skepticism, and analytical rigor were sown early. The world outside, with its rituals and expectations, might have seemed strange to Sam, but inside his mind, a different kind of order was forming—one that would shape his choices for years to come. And so, as we leave the quiet glow of that book-filled living room, we prepare to follow Sam into the wider world, where his unique outlook will collide with new challenges and opportunities.

Let’s step forward and discover how these early influences paved the way for a life defined by risk, logic, and the relentless pursuit of impact.