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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

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

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.

Watch this episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/Tf3SvAIW4SI

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⏱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, Jen Kim discusses her dynamic career across banking, consulting, and private equity.

Watch this episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/4Oa5Rp5kYLI

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⏱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 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

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⏱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

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

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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?

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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Learn what it's like working in private equity in this interview with my Wharton MBA classmate Pavan Patel.

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⏱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 what it's like working in private equity and endowment funds in this interview with my Wharton MBA classmate Phillip Weinstein.

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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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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.

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⏱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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