Six and a half years ago, Wall Street people at a half-dozen firms were suddenly sending Vayner's resume to DealBreaker.com, where I was editor. The resume, which Vayner had sent to several investment banks in hopes of landing a position, was certainly impressive—if it could be believed. Still an undergraduate, Vayner claimed to have founded a charity for troubled kids, started an investment advisory business called Vayner Capital Management, and to have published a book title Women's Silent Tears; A Unique Gendered Perspective On The Holocaust.
The resume also listed his experience in ballroom dancing, powerlifting (specifically noting he could bench press 495 pounds), and martial arts (Tai Chi Chuan master; Shaolin Kung Fu 8th Dan). Most importantly, he included a link to a video entitled "Impossible Is Nothing." (Someone has reposted it to YouTube, so you can watch it here.)