The Subtext

Not everything we are fits in a bio. The Subtext is where it spills out. We dive into the hidden dreams, quiet doubts, passion projects, and bold resets behind creative founders of rising startups, Gen Z leaders, execs, creators, artists, and builders. Hosted by Daniel Lee and Trey Wilson, it’s a raw, reflective space for the stories still unfolding - a time capsule of who we are underneath the surface and who we’re still becoming.

The Subtext is a society podcast hosted by Daniel Lee and Trey Wilson, with 6 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Daniel Lee and Trey Wilson hosts The Subtext, a society show with 6 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  The Hidden Reason You’re Missing IB/Consulting Offers – IB vs Startup Life: What He Chose (and Why) – Brooks Gammill: Co-Founder of RecruitU

  Oct 17, 202552 minS1

  <p>Missing timelines is the easiest way to miss offers in industries like investment banking, consulting, tech, and more. Brooks Gammill walked away from a tech investment banking offer to go all in on building RecruitU so you never miss again. If you’re looking to break into such competitive industries or are torn between finance vs building, this is your episode.</p><p>If you’re aiming for investment banking or consulting and feeling lost on timelines, target vs non-target politics, and who to coffee chat first, listen up. Brooks Gammill, cofounder of RecruitU, breaks down the system he wish...

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  Episode #4

  Cayden Ginting – Taxing Degeneracy Goes Viral – Co-Founder of Tally

  Oct 2, 202547 minS1

  <p>What happens when you bet on yourself so hard it borders on delusion, but it works?</p><p>In this episode of The Subtext, we sit down with Cayden Ginting: Gates Scholar, Columbia student, content creator (80k+), and the co-founder of Tally, Gen Z’s most unhinged habit tracker. We unpack how a joke accountability challenge with a friend turned into a real startup redefining behavioral growth for Gen Z, the wild viral launch that gained 650k+ impressions, 350+ DMs, and even a closed deal with an investor within 24 hours, and the deeply personal moments that shaped Cayden’s relentless driv...

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  Episode #4

  Elise Pham – From Losing Her Mom to Cancer to Finding Purpose – Founder of Ultimate Ivy League Guide

  Sep 18, 202549 minS1

  <p>What happens when your purpose outgrows your plan? Elise Pham joins us to unpack the power of reinvention, resilience, and rewriting the narrative — not just for yourself, but for everyone watching.</p><p>Elise Pham built a 7-figure business while balancing pre-med at Harvard. She’s amassed over 1.4 million followers across social media, been featured in Forbes and Business Insider, and helped thousands of students navigate college admissions through her platform, Ultimate Ivy League Guide. But her story isn’t just about accolades. It’s about everything she had to carry to get there.</p><p>In this deeply personal...

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  Sep 9, 20251 minS0

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  Episode #2

  Jerry Lee – He Built a Following of 2.5M+ by Fixing the Job Search – Co-Founder of Wonsulting

  Sep 8, 20251 hourS1

  <p>What if you left Google… and built something better?</p><p>Jerry is the COO & Co-Founder of Wonsulting and an ex-Senior Strategy & Operations Manager at Google & used to lead Product Strategy at Lucid. After graduating college, Jerry was hired as the youngest analyst in his organization by being promoted multiple times in his first 2 years. After he left Google, he was the youngest person to lead a strategy team at Lucid. Jerry started Wonsulting to help millions around the world land their dream jobs. Through his work, he’s spoken at 250+ events & amassed 2.5+ Million followers across LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram and...

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