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00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome
00:01:40 – Annanay's Background & Cambridge
00:04:09 – Preparing for HFT Interviews
00:05:33 – Brain Teaser Resources & Pressure
00:06:27 – Competitiveness in Trading Internships
00:07:46 – Value Creation in HFT
00:10:50 – Day in the Life of a Quant Trader
00:13:55 – Systematic vs. Tactical Work
00:15:20 – Best/Worst Trades (Crypto Examples)
00:18:30 – Risk Controls & Volatility
00:21:09 – Retail Investing Advice
00:23:10 – Personal Investing Strategies
00:24:20 – Tools & Dashboards for Trading
00:27:20 – Building Statistical Models
00:30:13 – Required Skills (Coding, Stats)
00:32:57 – Handling Black Swan Events
00:36:28 – Trading Glitches & Blowups
00:39:00 – Deploying New Strategies
00:41:48 – Sources of Edge in HFT
00:44:36 – HFT vs. Fundamental Investing
00:47:47 – AI's Role in Trading & Finance
00:51:34 – Compensation Structure
00:56:58 – Leaving Trading for QFEX
00:59:30 – Y Combinator Application Process
01:02:06 – What is QFEX? (24/7 Exchange)
01:06:41 – 24/7 Trading Mechanics
01:07:02 – Trading vs. Entrepreneurship
01:09:06 – Lessons from Trading for Startups
01:13:09 – Fundraising Tips
01:15:07 – VC Priorities at Seed Stage
01:19:25 – 5-10 Year Vision for QFEX
01:22:07 – Closing & Outro

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In this episode, I chat with Marek about his journey from studying finance at the University of Florida (MSF) to landing an analyst role at Evercore and transitioning into private equity. Marek shares practical insights on breaking in from a non-target school and as an international student – plus a candid look at Evercore’s recruiting process and culture. 

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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:09 – Marek's Background
00:03:23 – Non-Target School Banking Recruiting Advice
00:08:36 – Recommended Interview Prep Resources
00:11:20 – Evercore Recruiting Process Overview
00:17:24 – Hard Technicals and Interview Advice
00:26:01 – Tips for International Students
00:30:46 – Networking Advice for Non-Target Students
00:35:32 – Inside Look Into Evercore Recruiting
00:44:21 – Qualities of Top Candidates
00:46:33 – Answering "Why Evercore?"
00:55:22 – Final Advice
00:58:33 – Outro
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In this episode, I chat with Josh about his journey from studying industrial engineering and business at Lehigh University to becoming a consultant at Bain & Company. Josh shares valuable insights into the recruiting process, the nature of consulting work, and the skills needed to succeed in the industry.

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⏱Timestamps⏱
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:40 – Guest Introduction & Early Life
00:05:34 – Discovering Consulting
00:05:34 – Case Competition Experience
00:07:23 – Recruiting Process for Consulting
00:07:23 – Consulting Club Conference
00:08:34 – Recruitment Preparation
00:10:14 – Tips for Case Interviews
00:11:59 – Recruitment Process Details
00:13:46 – Training at Bain
00:23:34 – Cultural Fit at Bain
00:43:59 – Most Effective Feedback
00:45:39 – Hardest Parts of the Job
00:47:07 – Practical Tips for New Consultants
01:06:58 – Significant Lessons from Wharton
01:08:01 – Internship at Duckhorn Portfolio
01:09:24 – Surprising Aspects of Business School
01:10:26 – Alternative Career Path
01:11:08 – Important Mentor

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In this episode, I chat with Amanda about her journey from Penn to McKinsey and back to Penn for her MBA and JD, as well as her current role at Kirkland where she leverages her consulting expertise to navigate the complexities of restructuring and law.

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⏱Timestamps⏱
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:55 – Early Life & Academics
00:02:51 – Undergrad & Career Shift
00:05:22 – Consulting Recruitment & Case Prep
00:12:45 – Interview & McKinsey Offer
00:20:23 – Tough Interview Questions
00:29:09 – Customizing Case Frameworks
00:36:05 – Data Analysis & Quant Tips
00:40:55 – Consulting Culture & Fit
00:59:26 – Key Consulting Case Studies
01:22:03 – Transition to Law
01:25:16 – Cravath Internship
01:28:59 – Kirkland & Restructuring Focus
01:32:27 – Relationship Building & Career Advice
01:36:26 – Final Reflections

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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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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

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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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?

In this juicy interview, Cherie and I discuss what the MBA dating culture is like at Wharton and Stanford.
 
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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

In this juicy interview, Cherie and I discuss what the MBA dating culture is like at Wharton and Stanford.
 
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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"

In this interview, Cherie and I discuss what the MBA experience was like at Wharton and Stanford.
 
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0:00 - Introduction
01:33 - MBA culture
06:13 - Dirty secrets
10:22 - Favorite classes
13:57 - Biggest lessons
23:14 - Friendships
25:50 - Dating
28:42 - Unique experiences
31:33 - MBA application tips
36:16 - Something you'd do differently
38:10 - Future plans

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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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

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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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