Learn Why Billionaires Like Peter Thiel Are Bullish On This 25-Year-Old

In this episode of Beyond The Wealth, I sit down with Kian Sadeghi, the founder of Nucleus Genomics, a trailblazing startup revolutionizing genetic testing and personalized health. Kian dropped out of UPenn, lied to his immigrant parents to build his company, and turned a deeply personal family tragedy into a billion-dollar vision. Investors like Founders Fund and Alexis Ohanian backed him early — not because of his resume, but because of his relentless founder energy.

We break down:

- How Kian raised millions without a degree or formal science background

- What makes Nucleus “the most advanced DNA health test ever created”

- Why he believes this is the single greatest time in history to start a company

- How he used rejection, curiosity, and pressure to build a rocket ship

This conversation is a masterclass in founder grit, long-term thinking, and turning pain into purpose. If you're building something big or want a peek into the future of genomics, AI in healthcare, and founder-driven startups, don’t miss this.

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Twitter – @KianSadeghi5

IG – @therealkiansadeghi

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🧬 Topics Covered:

00:00 - Why passion over shortcuts

04:00 - His cousin’s passing and the moment that changed everything

10:00 - Getting into genomics as a teen and being featured in WSJ

14:00 - Lying to his parents to drop out and start building

17:00 - Raising $200K off a cold text

20:00 - The power of founder energy and investor belief

27:00 - What Nucleus Genomics actually does

33:00 - Why Kian is building a trillion-dollar healthcare company

42:00 - Don’t chase trends—follow curiosity

48:00 - The vision for Nucleus in 5–10 years

50:00 - Advice to the next-gen founder: Follow your bliss