The PLC Podcast - Adam Johnson '98 and Kevin Johnson '03 - Tensho by Loyola Academy published on 2020-11-16T16:49:48Z In the latest installment of the PLC Podcast, executive board members Brian Daly '10 and Bo Murray '12 spoke with Adam Johnson '98 and Kevin Johnson '03, brothers and co-founders of premium combat sports start-up Tensho Gear. They provided great insight into working in a start-up environment and career advice for #LAalumni "if you're patient and focus on building your skills, building your network, and being around high quality and high caliber people you will have a really good shot of earning the opportunity to pursue a passion as a vocation later on in your career." Landmarks: - 0:00 Introductions - 1:50 Upbringing & how they got to Loyola Academy - 3:40 Looking back at Loyola Academy. Where did the idea/passion for Tensho start? - 7:15 College experience and transitioning into their careers. - 12:00 Mentorship / Mentors - 16:00 First jobs out of school and career progression - 27:00 Taking a leap of faith to start a business / the start-up world - Adam & P4 Security Services / P4 Protective Services. Kevin & Tensho, MVMT, and Trunk Club. - 39:35 Challenges and successes they've faced along the way. - 50:00 Starting and managing a business in the pandemic and what they've learned. Hobbies, books, etc. - 55:45 General career advice for people early in their career / looking to become involved in startups. Genre Alumni Engagement