Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli is challenging the idea that startups are the riskier career path.

“It’s more risky to go into a career that’s safe and predictable,” he told CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick on the “Executive Decisions” podcast.

Riparbelli pointed to friends who landed six‑figure salaries in their 20s—only to end up in “golden handcuffs,” afraid to chase their entrepreneurial ambitions.

Listen to the full episode at the link below.

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