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The Definition of Persistence - Andre Bueno Jul 04, 2017

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Andre didn’t have the right background to break into Wall Street – but he did it anyway. How he did it and his four stories to making it happen. The unconventional strategies you can use to break into Wall Street when interviews are not available. Getting fired from Goldman Sachs and how not to make excuses for yourself. https://www.linkedin.com/in/buenobomb/

From Media to Venture Capital and Back Again (Dennis Miller) Jun 20, 2017

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Dennis has had a huge career. Starting off in the entertainment business with Ted Turner tapping him to run Turner, being one of the first guys at Lionsgate and then running TV at Sony. Having a fascination for how tech impacted the content business, Dennis transitioned to an investing role in the venture capital world. Dennis tells us what it’s like to be at an influential venture firm from the very beginning and how his career has helped him see where to put his time and money on the non-profit side and how easy and important it is for you to get involved now.

How to Trick Yourself Into Being Happy - Entrepreneurship Coach Eddie Weinhaus Jun 13, 2017

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Professor of entrepreneurship "Coach" discusses why he enrolled in law school after earning an MBA, being a successful entrepreneur and a professor. Coach then tells us how to know if you’re doing the right thing in life and how to define happiness. We end the podcast with Coach singing the alphabet backwards, sharing his favorite movie quotes and discussing a book about the most important business decision you will make in your life.

Sales & Trading vs. Investment Banking, but Now Hedge Funds Jun 06, 2017

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Hedge fund analyst discusses his transition from sales and trading to banking to hedge funds. What it’s like working for Houlihan’ s restructuring group, distressed debt investing and the hedge fund interview process.

Transitioning from a Pilot to a Private Equity Associate – Managing Director at Google May 30, 2017

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Darren and I talk about his career going from a pilot to PE associate to 15 years at McKinsey and now Google. Darren leads a team of 600 at Google. We discuss his advice on how to get to get there and the skills and attitude that will set you apart. We finish with how to find happiness in where you are now and what you need to do to get a job at McKinsey or Google.

Becoming CEO – Mike Hopkins CEO of Hulu May 23, 2017

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Mike walks us through his career and tells us about the skills that got him to where he is today. Why he got an MBA while working at Fox, the future of Hulu and the media industry and if I can have a job when I graduate.

Don’t ask for permission just go make it happen (Professor and Entrepreneur) May 16, 2017

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We have a mind-opening chat with ex-investment banker Josh about the importance of gaining self-awareness and understanding who you are and how to do that. We discuss whether you should get an MBA and how to make a complete life.

How to make the most out of B-School – 2017 MBA Candidate May 09, 2017

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Max Levenstein, 2nd year MBA student discusses why investment banking was not for him and how he found what was. What success means for him and how it has changed over time and what you can do in business school to get the most out of it.

2-3-2 – Moelis, Brentwood, MBA Candidate Apr 26, 2017

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John talks about the trade-off of working hundred hour weeks in investment banking but how they help you find a great job after. We discuss the PE recruiting process and why he chose to come to business school rather than staying with his fund. John interned in the strategy group at the Wonderful Company over the summer and we discuss how he thinks about what he wants to do now.

Trying to impress others vs. trying to do what’s right for me (Andres Engel, Strategy at MeUndies) Apr 18, 2017

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Andres Engel, strategy executive and HBS grad chats about his passion to work with people and empower teams, growing up in Chile and why LA reminds him of South America. His background in investment banking both before and after business school and why he didn’t see himself as a banker long-term.

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