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28 Feb 2022
#1 - Sarah (Consultant @ BCG) | Management Consulting
00:41:02
Sarah is a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the top 3 consulting firms in the world. Throughout this episode, Sarah provides recruiting tips, what life is like at BCG, her favorite memories, and much more. A must-listen for those interested in consulting. ------ 💧rareliquid💧 ► My careers channel ► My investing channel ► My free daily investing newsletter ► Buy the resume + CL that got me into JPM ------ 🎥Related Videos🎥 How to Break Into Management Consulting The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Consulting Revealing my Wharton Application ------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 0:36 - Sarah's background 1:51 - Why consulting? 3:17 - Work / life balance 5:01 - A day in the life 7:21 - What part of your job do you enjoy most? 8:46 - Team structure in consulting 9:45 - Indications consulting is NOT a good fit? 11:43 - Qualities of the best consultants 13:36 - BCG's culture? 15:37 - What skills are you most proud of? 17:32 - Resources for consulting recruiting 21:26 - Networking for recruiting 22:45 - Networking tips 23:58 - Tips for students recruiting from non-target backgrounds 25:27 - Consulting negatives 29:00 - What is the value consultants bring? 31:50 - Favorite memory from BCG 33:36 - Advice for women 35:42 - Defining success 36:37 - How do you invest your money? 37:37 - What advice would you give yourself back in college? 38:40 - How were you able to build confidence? 40:11 - Conclusion ------ 📱Interact With Me📱 ► Instagram ► Twitter ► TikTok ► LinkedIn ► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com
Learn how to break into crypto venture capital from a Vice President at ParaFi Capital. Throughout the interview, Anjan provides tips for recruiting, what life in venture capital is like, and insights about the VC industry. ------ 🐦Anjan's Twitter🐦 ► https://twitter.com/anjan_vinod ------ 💧rareliquid💧 ► My careers channel ► My investing channel ► My free daily investing newsletter ► Join the rareliquid community ------ 🧑🎓Career Resources👩🎓 ► Buy the resume + CL that got me into JPM ► Financial Edge - Get 25% OFF using code RARELIQUID25 ► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource ► Books I recommend ► My filming equipment ------ 🎥Related Videos🎥 ► Interview with a BCG Consultant ► The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Consulting ► Revealing my Wharton Application ► A Week in the Life of an Investment Banking Analyst ► Revealing My Toughest Banking Experiences ------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Anjan’s background 2:27 - What got you interested in crypto? 4:55 - What got you interested in crypto venture capital? 6:05 - Can you walk us through your day-to-day responsibilities? 8:36 - Can introverts and extroverts both succeed in VC? 10:29 - Can you walk us through a deal you worked on? 13:42 - What have been some of the pleasant surprises from your time in VC? 15:45 - What are some of the unglamorous parts of the job? 18:01 - How many hours a week do you work? 20:20 - What is the recruiting timeline for crypto VC? 23:47 - What is the recruiting process like? 27:07 - What are your best networking tips? 29:55 - What are some of the most common mistakes candidates make? 33:02 - Is there anything important about the VC industry we didn’t cover? 33:58 - What advice would you give your younger self? 35:10 - How can people follow you? ------ 📱Interact With Me📱 ► Instagram ► Twitter ► TikTok ► LinkedIn ► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com ------ 🔎Disclaimer🔎 This is for educational purposes only. In addition, some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
28 Mar 2022
#3 - Ritika (ex-Analyst @ Morgan Stanley) | Investment Banking
00:39:45
Learn what it’s like working at Morgan Stanley in my interview with Ritika, a former investment banking analyst. ------ 💧rareliquid💧 ► Sign up for my future MBA course ► Youtube ► Instagram ► TikTok ► LinkedIn ► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com ------ 🧑🎓Career Resources👩🎓 ► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides ► Financial Edge - Get 25% OFF using code RARELIQUID25 ► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource ► Books I recommend ► My filming equipment ------ 🎥Related Videos🎥 ► The Best Beginner’s Guide to Banking ► A Week in the Life of an Investment Banking Analyst ► Revealing My Toughest Banking Experiences ► The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Consulting ► Interview with a BCG Consultant ------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Ritika’s background 1:52 - Why did you choose tech banking? 2:54 - What differentiates Morgan Stanley from other banks? 5:18 - How large is the MS tech group? 5:50 - Can you speak upon what it was like working with Michael Grimes? 7:45 - What was Morgan Stanley’s culture like? 9:11 - What did you do as an analyst on a day-to-day basis? 10:19 - Why do bankers work such long hours? 12:39 - What were some of the personal and professional skills you gained? 14:51 - What were some of your toughest challenges on the job? 16:20 - What are some qualities that are good indications banking is the right fit for you? 18:18 - Are there any characteristics that may indicate banking is NOT a good fit for you? 19:39 - What is your favorite memory from your time at Morgan Stanley? 21:22 - What resources do you recommend for banking recruiting prep? 22:48 - Any banking guides you found helpful? 23:51 - Do you have any tips for answering behavioral questions? 25:35 - Can you provide an example of one strength you try to highlight in an interview? 27:36 - Do you have any networking tips? 29:58 - Any other banking recruiting tips? 32:01 - Do you have any tips for women recruiting for banking? 35:14 - What are your long-term career goals? 37:16 - What advice would you give to your younger self? 38:43 - Conclusion ------ 🔎Disclaimer🔎 This is for educational purposes only. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
28 Apr 2022
#4 - Charles (Harvard Business School) | MBA
00:39:11
In this video, I interview Charles and ask him about his experience at Harvard Business School (HBS).
⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - Charles Background 1:36 - What made you want to pursue an MBA? 3:01 - How do you form relationships during the MBA program? 5:21 - How did you manage your time? 7:49 - How strict is HBS’s participation policy and how would you describe the culture? 13:01 - How would you describe out of the classroom learning opportunities? 15:03 - What surprised you about your MBA experience? 16:25 - How would you describe your fondest memories from HBS? 18:27 - Do you have any tips for managing everything your first semester? 20:21 - What tangible ways has your network helped you? 21:52 - Are alumni responsive? 23:12 - Any HBS essay tips? 26:53 - Any overall MBA application tips? 30:00 - Should you emphasize leadership in the HBS application? 32:29 - Do you have anything else to add about the program? 34:21 - Did you see drastic career pivots? 36:40 - What advice would you give to your former self? 38:02 - Conclusion
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08 Jul 2022
#5 - Mei-Li (Wharton/Kearny) | MBA and Consulting
00:31:40
Learn what it's like working at Kearny and attending Wharton for your MBA in this interview with my friend and classmate Mei-Li Thompson.
⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 0:09 - Mei-Li's background 0:41 - Why did you decide to go both undergrad and MBA at Wharton? 1:36 - How would you characterize the ups and downs of your experiences in undergrad at Penn? 3:01 - Why did you end up in consulting? 4:05 - What value do consultants bring to the projects that they work on? 6:43 - What makes a top performing consultant? 9:07 - What are some of the most valuable skills you feel you gained from your experience at Kearney? 11:29 - What kept you motivated at your job? 12:44 - What do hiring managers look for in future consultants? 14:38 - Do you have any consulting recruiting tips that people usually don't know? 16:30 - What made you interested in getting and MBA, and why the Lauder program specifically? 19:24 - What are you first impressions of the Lauder Program? 20:52 - Are there any key lessons or moments that stand out to you so far? 22:50 - Do you have any tips for people applying for an MBA? 25:27 - What are your post MBA and long term career goals? 26:49 - If you could go back in time and give your former college self advice, what would you tell yourself? 29:04 - What are some of your top 2-3 personal values?
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26 Aug 2022
#6 - Ana Lopez (Wharton Lauder) | MBA and Venture Capital
00:36:09
Learn what it's like working at startups and VCs, as well as attending Wharton for your MBA in this interview with my friend and classmate Ana Lopez.
⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Ana's Background 1:31 - Can you tell us about your previous work experiences? 2:02 - What got you interested in the startup world? 4:01 - Can you share anything about the startup world that not many people know about? 6:07 - What are the most valuable skills you gained through your startup experiences? 7:47 - What are your proudest moments while working on those startup experiences? 10:31 - Tell us about your experiences with Steph Curry! 11:23 - Can you tell us about your transition from the startup world into venture capital? 13:41 - What was an example of something you found fascinating about fund operations? 15:31 - With your time in the venture capital world, do you feel like you had any unexpected challenges? 17:34 - Do you have any tips on how to break into venture capital? 18:49 - Did you experience any pleasant surprises while working in venture capital? 22:18 - Why did you decide to get an MBA and what made you interested in the Lauder program specifically? 25:13 - What are you initial impressions of the Lauder program? 26:40 - Were there any key lessons or moments that stood out to you? 28:18 - Do you have any top tips for applying to MBA programs? 29:14 - Do you have any advice for female viewers on how to succeed in the startup / venture capital space? 32:25 - What advice would you give to your young college self? 34:14 - What are some values that have directed your life?
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⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 0:20 - Phillip's background 1:54 - How did you come up with the idea for your first startup? 3:09 - How was it managing both a startup and schoolwork? 4:30 - What were your responsibilities at the endowment fund and did you have any pleasant surprises working there? 6:26 - Do you have any cool stories from your meetings with those highly influential people? 7:34 - Were there are any common characteristics that the high net worth investors you interacted with all seemed to have? 9:03 - Why did you make the transition into private equity and what kind of roles did you play? 11:35 - What does a day in the life of a private equity investor look like? 14:09 - How many hours did you work per week? 14:44 - Are there any skills in particular that you got from your experience working in private equity that you really value? 17:12 - Do you have any tips on how to break into private equity? 19:02 - What resources did you use in order to prepare for interviews? 20:59 - What got you interested in an MBA and why did you choose the Lauder program specifically? 23:02 - What are your first impressions thus far at Penn? 24:24 - What are your short term and long term plans after getting your MBA? 25:39 - What is a search fund? 28:00 - If you could go back in time to when you were in college, what advice would you give yourself? 29:42 - What are the personal values that have guided you throughout your life?
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25 Apr 2023
#8 - Pavan Patel (ex-Bain Capital and CI Capital) | Private Equity
00:37:01
Learn what it's like working in private equity in this interview with my Wharton MBA classmate Pavan Patel.
⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 0:44 - Can you give us an overview of your background? 1:11 - Can you tell us more about your private credit role? 1:50 - What was your experience in CI capital partners? 2:30 - Can you tell us about how your experience at Bain capital helped get you into private equity? 3:24 - Can you tell us about one or two role models that you have? 4:36 - What kind of personality traits did your bosses have? 5:48 - What were the common characteristics the most senior investors you worked for had? 7:16 - What are some of the personal skills that you gained from your career so far? 8:46 - What does a day in the life of a private equity associate look like? 10:22 - How does private equity provide value to society? 12:35 - What kind of challenges did you face during your time at PE? 13:56 - Can you share some of the things about private equity life that no one talks about? 14:49 - Were there any workstreams you didn't enjoy? 16:05 - What did you enjoy about your job? 17:09 - Can you tell us about your one on one experiences with executives? 18:47 - What are the best tips you have for those listening who are interested in breaking into PE? 20:13 - WSP/Wharton 21:27 - What kind of people do you think PE is best fit for and then who is it not fit for? 23:00 - What resources were most helpful for you? 23:52 - Can you walk us through the interview process? 25:36 - How do you stay up to date on industry trends and news? 26:22 - What made you want to get an MBA? 27:19 - What have been some of the most meaningful lessons you’ve gained from being in an MBA program so far? 28:28 - What are some of your top tips for those interested in applying to MBA programs? 30:02 - If you could go back to when you were in college, what would you tell yourself? 31:56 - What do you do to relax? 33:30 - What are your core values?
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Learn about the world of investment banking from an interview with 3 Wharton MBA classmates who summer interned at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan.
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Brandon Brooks is a 10 year NFL veteran and 3X Pro Bowler who won Super Bowl 52 against Tom Brady and the Patriots. He's also a fellow Wharton MBA classmate and will be joining Goldman Sachs upon graduation as an investment banker.
Watch this episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/G-4IGs3cVGQ
⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 00:02:57 - Can you tell us about your background? 00:10:34 - When did you start to believe you could go pro in football? 00:11:50 - If you hadn’t gone pro, what were your alternative career plans? 00:12:41 - Where did your interest in business originate? 00:13:35 - How did you spend your first NFL paycheck? 00:14:49 - How do you manage your investments and finances now? 00:16:56 - How has your relationship with money changed over the years, and what brings you happiness? 00:23:12 - Can you talk about the influence of your mother and her values? 00:26:09 - How tough was it defend your starting position in the NFL? 00:29:25 - Where did your competitive nature come from? 00:34:10 - What was it like preparing on the morning of Super Bowl 52 against Tom Brady? 00:38:27 - When did you feel like you could win the Super Bowl? 00:40:31 - How did you guys manage your focus against your opponents? 00:44:13 - What were the most important lessons you learned from your time in the NFL? 00:49:45 - What was the atmosphere like on the sidelines in the final moments of the Super Bowl? 00:51:01 - Do you think Patrick Mahomes could potentially become the GOAT? 00:57:38 - How is your health today after what many consider season-ending injuries? 00:58:58 - How has your battle with anxiety disorder affected you, especially on game days? 01:04:39 - How is your relationship with anxiety now? 01:06:47 - What have been some of the most significant lessons or insights you've gained from your therapy sessions? 01:09:29 - What made you decide it was time to retire from the NFL? 01:12:08 - Why did you choose to pursue an MBA at Wharton after retiring? 01:16:20 - What is the nerdiest thing about you? 01:19:53 - What have been your favorite classes at Wharton? 01:23:48 - What were some important lessons that you've learned at Wharton so far? 01:25:31 - Why did you choose investment banking over other career paths post-NFL? 01:29:13 - What kind of projects did you work on during your internship at Goldman Sachs? 01:32:51 - What did you find to be the most challenging aspects of your banking internship? 01:36:19 - How would you describe Goldman Sachs’ culture? 01:39:00 - How will you bring what you learned in the NFL into banking? 01:41:18 - Looking back, what advice would you give to your 20-year-old self and what general career advice do you have for viewers?
In this episode, I interview Bruce Biegler, who went from the University of South Dakota to investment banking at Goldman Sachs and to private equity at Bain Capital.
Watch this episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/jj2j8iJmTcQ
⏱Timestamps⏱ 00:01:53 - Bruce's Background 00:04:30 - Breaking Into Investment Banking 00:10:38 - Most Challenging Banking Interview Questions 00:12:28 - Banking Recruiting Process 00:16:42 - Why Bankers Work Long Hours 00:21:04 - Day in the Life of a Banker 00:23:47 - Why Bruce Went Into Private Equity 00:26:58 - Bain Capital's Strategy 00:37:36 - Bain Capital's Culture 00:49:29 - Example of a PE Deal 00:53:27 - PE Work Life Balance 00:59:00 - What Makes PE Work Interesting 01:00:48 - PE Compensation 01:03:15 - What Makes PE Worth it 01:04:45 - Wharton MBA 01:18:46 - Leadership Lessons From MBA 01:21:32 - Most Contrarian Opinion 01:27:05 - Advice to Younger Self
18 Mar 2024
#12 - Jen Kim (BCG, Baird, Wind Point) | Consulting, Private Equity, Investment Banking
01:15:07
In this episode, Jen Kim discusses her dynamic career across banking, consulting, and private equity.
⏱Timestamps⏱ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:51 - Jen's personal and professional overview 00:03:55 - Decision to enter banking 00:05:40 - Banking experience and group joined 00:08:11 - Preparation for consulting cases 00:11:17 - Consulting interview process 00:17:45 - Practice for consulting math 00:18:53 - Work-life balance in banking vs consulting 00:25:43 - Explaining the value of consultants 00:30:08 - Partners' specialization in consulting 00:31:38 - Client buy-in at different levels 00:34:57 - Overcoming imposter syndrome 00:36:55 - Gaining professional skills from consulting 00:45:08 - Responsibilities 00:49:00 - Impact of travel on work-life balance 00:51:06 - Qualities of a good consultant 00:56:11 - Decision to switch to private equity 01:09:24 - Reason for leaving private equity for business school 01:11:56 - Advice to younger self
In this episode, I interview Connor Crandall, who went from Brigham Young University to investment banking at J.P. Morgan and to private equity at Warburg Pincus.
⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 00:02:01 - Overview of background 00:02:36 - Breaking into investment banking 00:03:49 - Approach to securing internships early 00:07:02 - Early investments 00:09:00 - Decision to pursue PE 00:10:02 - Recommended financial resources 00:10:45 - Coping with banking challenges 00:11:50 - Daily life as an investment banking analyst 00:14:50 - Preparing for investment banking 00:16:00 - Difference between working in small vs large teams 00:18:18 - Adjusting to banking’s demands 00:20:20 - Recruiting resources for banking 00:21:30 - Interest in healthcare 00:23:27 - On-cycle vs off-cycle recruiting for PE 00:23:47 - How to choose PE firms 00:27:09 - Role of headhunters in PE recruiting 00:29:58 - Why Warburg was Connor’s top choice 00:33:15 - Preparing for PE interviews 00:37:37 - Warburg’s investment strategy 00:39:39 - Criteria for evaluating investments 00:41:49 - Insights into a specific PE investment process 00:47:47 - Walking through a PE deal 00:49:24 - Favorite part of the job in PE 00:50:40 - What made PE worth it 00:51:44 - Surprises and challenges in PE 00:53:54 - Involvement in portfolio companies post-acquisition 01:02:38 - Advice for aspiring finance professionals 01:04:13 - Personal lessons from PE 01:07:07 - Overcoming mistakes 01:08:00 - AI’s impact on private equity 01:12:21 - Reasons for pursuing an MBA 01:14:50 - Why growth equity as next step 01:19:24 - Alternate universe 01:19:55 - Influential mentor 01:21:30 - Advice to younger self 01:23:01 - Outro
In this episode, I interview Ashley Wu, who went from being an athlete at Yale University to working at UBS’s TMT Group in New York and in private equity at Thoma Bravo.
⏱Timestamps⏱ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:31 - Overview of background 00:07:39 - Initial interest in finance 00:10:00 - Utilizing resources at Yale for finance and banking 00:11:41 - Tips for networking in finance 00:14:21 - Timing for sending thank-you emails post-interview 00:15:15 - Resources used for securing a position at UBS 00:17:26 - Initial months of working at UBS 00:07:36 - Yale experiences leading to a career in finance 00:14:15 - Qualities of a successful investment banking analyst 00:26:25 - Highlights and challenges of banking 00:35:15 - Choosing to transition into private equity 00:38:45 - Thoma Bravo's company pitch 00:41:27 - Discussion on full buyouts 00:41:41 - Typical debt percentage in deals 00:43:01 - Profitability requirements for investment 00:43:19 - Managing risk in potentially unprofitable investments 00:48:11 - Involvement with portfolio companies 00:48:13 - Operational support from Thoma Bravo 00:50:11 - Changes in management post-acquisition 00:51:57 - Decision-making on management team adjustments 00:53:19 - Perspectives on the necessity of private equity 00:55:49 - Valuable insights gained from working in private equity 01:06:50 - Walking through a PE deal 01:11:10 - Discussing work hours during intensive periods 01:14:10 - Enjoyable aspects and surprises in PE 01:14:18 - Challenges in PE beyond work/life balance 01:18:00 - Deciding to leave PE for further education 01:19:56 - Integrating lessons from Adobe into future roles 01:22:40 - Aspirations for becoming a CXO 01:24:58 - Key lessons from the Wharton experience 01:31:20 - Advice to younger self
⏱Timestamps⏱ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:47 - Background Overview 00:04:24 - Princeton Experience 00:07:13 - Pivot into Finance 00:08:41 - How did you end up choosing the division that you did? 00:12:45 - JPM Day to Day Activities 00:16:28 - Interview Prep Resources 00:19:34 - Hardest Interview Question 00:21:49 - Switch from JPM to Carlyle 00:29:32 - Types of Deals 00:38:24 - Carrying costs 00:41:14 - Impact of higher interest rate environments 00:46:10 - Challenging phases 00:51:47 - Overview of Carlyle's culture and team dynamics 00:52:31 - Carlyle's work-life balance during COVID 00:54:32 - Acquisition and asset management in real estate 00:57:42 - Work-life balance at Carlyle and real estate investing 01:01:16 - Compensation in real estate investing 01:04:07 - Personal lesson from private equity experience 01:09:04 - Decision to pursue an MBA 01:10:49 - Standout experience during the first year at school 01:13:13 - Characteristics of a good investor 01:14:46 - Tips for purchasing an apartment 01:17:25 - Future of the real estate market 01:19:58 - Advice to younger self
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In this episode, I speak with Martim Maia who went from London Business School, to being a senior technical manager at Amazon and then to Whartom for his MBA.
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18 Jun 2024
#18 - Hari Joy - (CD&R, Blue Haven, JPM) | Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking
01:36:23
In this episode, I interview Hari, a Wharton alum who worked at JPMorgan in investment banking, CD&R in private equity, and Blue Haven Initiative in venture capital.
------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 2:03 - Hari’s background 6:49 - Investment banking at J.P. Morgan 12:36 - Private equity process and recruiting tips 22:32 - CD&R’s recruiting process 23:37 - CD&R’s investment strategy 35:55 - The operational side of PE 38:11 - Life at CD&R 41:35 - CD&R culture and hours 47:00 - The hierarchy in PE 52:56 - Lessons learned from PE 55:50 - Transitioning from PE to VC 1:01:00 - Recruiting for VC 1:08:49 - Day in the life of a VC investor 1:14:28 - What makes an entrepreneur great 1:16:94 - Blue Haven’s investment philosophy & team structure 1:19:52 - VC investor responsibilities 1:24:37 - Comparing PE vs. VC 1:29:24 - Decision to get an MBA 1:31:20 - Lessons learned from the MBA
In this episode I speak with Akanksha, a fellow Wharton MBA classmate who went from Evercore to growth equity at TPG.
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In this episode I speak with Akanksha, a fellow Wharton MBA classmate who went from Evercore to growth equity at TPG.
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------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 00:02:33 - Tvisha’s background 00:05:27 - Recruiting strategy for big tech 00:06:21 - Why product management 00:07:37 - The role of a PM 00:10:17 - Exciting projects and impact 00:11:42 - Challenging parts of being a PM 00:17:11 - Microsoft culture 00:19:57 - Productivity tips 00:22:15 - Balancing MBA and working full-time 00:29:41 - Key lessons from Microsoft 00:31:44 - Microsoft team structure 00:34:49 - PM recruiting process, questions, and tips 00:46:36 - Tvisha’s Microsoft patents 00:49:03 - Daily responsibilities as a PM 00:51:26 - Traits of a good PM 00:52:56 - Typical PM work hours 00:54:55 - Growing as a PM 00:57:48 - Unglamorous parts of the job 00:59:50 - Compensation 01:01:02 - 5-10 year career plan 01:01:49 - Favorite Wharton classes 01:04:07 - Favorite MBA experience 01:06:39 - Fun questions 01:10:25 - Advice for your younger self
------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 00:08:40 - Recruiting for Apple 00:02:23 - Shreya’s background 00:16:18 - Explanation of Apple’s rotation program 00:25:54 - Day to day responsibilities 00:30:55 - Rotation at Apple Japan 00:35:37 - Rotation at Apple Cupertino 00:46:24 - Apple’s culture 00:57:14 - Compensation 01:03:27 - Unique experiences at Apple 01:06:02 - A vs. B players 01:08:03 - Motivation for pursuing MBA 01:09:54 - Internship at Adobe as a PM 01:11:51 - Why being a PM wasn’t enjoyable 01:16:31 - Day in life of a PM 01:19:46 - Fun questions 01:24:25 - Advice to younger self
In this episode, I interview Paige, a fellow Wharton MBA and former SpaceX employee, as she shares her unique journey and insights into the company's culture and mission.
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------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:16 - Paige’s background 00:05:45 - Princeton 00:11:28 - Entering the tech industry 00:12:59 - Meeting Elon Musk in high school 00:15:04 - Working at Qualtrics 00:21:06 - Recruiting for SpaceX 00:28:26 - Getting the SpaceX offer 00:29:18 - SpaceX culture and role 00:32:31 - Day to day responsibilities 00:35:27 - Key lessons at SpaceX 00:39:16 - Feedback culture 00:42:37 - Moving to a different team at SpaceX 00:43:54 - SpaceX culture 00:47:22 - Work-life balance 00:48:55 - SpaceX perks 00:49:44 - Surprising aspects at SpaceX 00:50:26 - Elon Musk’s presence 00:51:58 - Armada 00:57:21 - Armada’s relationship with SpaceX 00:58:00 - Discovering Armada opportunity 00:58:49 - Pivoting from SpaceX 00:59:52 - Resources for tech trends 01:01:33 - Overcoming imposter syndrome 01:02:51 - Team structure at SpaceX 01:04:28 - Compensation at SpaceX 01:05:49 - Why MBA 01:18:14 - Advice for your younger self
10 Sep 2024
#23 - Victor Ngo (Tesla) | Business Operations
01:32:26
In this interview, Victor reveals what it's like to work at Tesla, from the intense culture to the groundbreaking projects.
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------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 02:35 - Background 05:48 - Penn Undergrad vs MBA 08:00 - Saudi Arabia experience 17:15 - Energy consulting at Power Advocate 27:37 - Switching to Tesla 30:55 - Pace at Tesla 37:30 - Encounters with Elon Musk 45:22 - Favorite part of Tesla job 58:21 - Hours at Tesla 01:01:52 - Proudest accomplishment at Tesla 01:08:41 - Tesla recruiting process 01:14:40 - Compensation 01:18:00 - Leaving Tesla for MBA 01:20:16 - Returning to consulting 01:21:16 - Long-term career plans 01:22:37 - MBA surprises 01:24:31 - Alternate career path 01:29:14 - Advice to younger self
23 Sep 2024
#24 - Cherie Luo (Linkedin, Stanford Business School) | Product Management, Content Creator
00:42:52
In this interview, Cherie and I discuss what the MBA experience was like at Wharton and Stanford.
------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 2:07 - Hookup culture at business school? 9:49 - Secret Relationships 13:06 - Pros and cons of dating during MBA 18:43 - MBA dating red flags 21:19 - MBA - "Married But Available"
25 Oct 2024
#26 - MBA Drama with Cherie Luo (Stanford Business School, Linkedin) | Product Management, Content Creator
00:38:49
In this juicy interview, Cherie and I discuss what the MBA dating culture is like at Wharton and Stanford.
------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 1:44 - Drama in recruiting and its impact on career dynamics 6:20 - Dramatic classroom interactions among classmates 15:30 - Notable incidents during international trips 21:28 - Craziest power moves observed for personal advancement 25:55 - Most dramatic event during the MBA experience
08 Nov 2024
#27 Cherie Brooke Luo (Linkedin), Jean Luo (Snapchat) | Product Management
00:46:52
Join me as we dive deep into the world of product management with Cherie and Jean, two industry veterans with experience at LinkedIn and Snapchat.
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------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 6:19 - What does a Product Manager do? 13:55 - What are your tips for breaking into Product Management? 22:20 - What are some red flags that indicate PM may not be for you? 29:01 - What separates a good PM from a great one? 38:47 - What does compensation look like as a Product Manager?
27 Nov 2024
#28 - Cherie Brooke Luo (GSB), Jean Luo (HBS) | MBA Life
01:04:51
In this episode, I sit down with Cherie and Jean to compare and contrast our MBA experiences at Wharton, Stanford, and Harvard.
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------ ⏱Timestamps⏱ 0:00 - Introduction 2:08 - School culture and its impact on the MBA experience 12:24 - Academic culture of the school 25:45 - Best and worst parts of the school 46:14 - Traits Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton seek in applicants 54:05 - Influence of the experience on career path
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