What’s the most interesting/nontraditional pivot you’ve seen someone make after leaving FDD?

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1) A comedian and 2) manager of their son’s rock band

Both should have stuck to FDD given how their career paths have since played out

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Owning their own business

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Some notable people who left public accounting include

Brad Owen’s (Professional Poker Player)
John Summit (DJ)
Simi Liu (Actor)

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