Navigating MBA Applications and the VC Landscape

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.

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⏱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