Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, shared insights into his life journey, revealing that he worked at McDonald's at 14 and later invested in Bitcoin at an average price of $600. In an interview, CZ recounted his family's financial struggles after immigrating to Canada from China in 1989. Despite early challenges, CZ pursued education in computer science and built a successful career, including roles at Bloomberg and co-founding a fintech company in Shanghai. In 2013, CZ made a pivotal decision to invest $900,000 in Bitcoin, which laid the foundation for his future success. By 2017, he launched Binance, raising $15 million through an ICO. CZ emphasized that wealth is just one aspect of life, highlighting the importance of health, family, and personal fulfillment. He is currently working on an autobiography to address misconceptions about his life and career.