In this engaging discussion, tech founder Victor shares his seven years of experience in Beijing. He dives into the post-COVID economic landscape and the real estate bubble, shedding light on the semiconductor industry's challenges amid U.S.-China tensions. Victor also contrasts STEM education between the U.S. and China, emphasizing the latter's rising workforce capabilities. The conversation explores cultural leadership styles in tech, highlighting differences in approaches between East and West, and concludes with reflections on the misperceptions surrounding China.

In 2016 the LinkedIn breach data became available to the public. What the Guild of the Grumpy Old Hackers did with it then is quite the story. Listen to Victor, Edwin, and Mattijs tell their story.SponsorsSupport for this show comes from Blinkist. They offer thousands of condensed non-fiction books, so you can get through books in about 15 minutes. Check out Blinkist.com/DARKNET to start your 7 day free trial and get 25% off when you sign up.Support for this show comes from Privacy.com. Privacy allows you to create anonymous debit cards instantly to use for online shopping. Visit privacy.com/darknet to get a special offer.View all active sponsors.

Learn about the competitive application process, tips for standing out in the Point72 Academy, and the significance of independent investing. Hear from Martin, Cherry, and Victor on their unique paths to discovering a passion for investing. Explore the preparation process for the summer internship and the essential skills needed for a successful career in hedge fund analysis.

Victor looks for vulnerabilities on the web and reports them responsibly. This is the story about discloser number 5780.Listen to episodes 86, and 87 before this one to be caught up on the story leading up to this.SponsorsThis podcast is sponsored by Navisite. Accelerate IT transformation to respond to new demands, lower costs and prepare for whatever comes next. Visit Navisite.com/go.This podcast is sponsored by the JSCM Group. They have a service called ClosedPort: Scan, and it’s is a monthly Penetration Test performed by Cyber Security Experts. Contact JSCM Group today at jscmgroup.com/darknet.Support for this show comes from IT Pro TV. Get 65 hours of free training by visiting ITPro.tv/darknet. And use promo code DARKNET25.

Mindy, a 39-year-old software consultant, shares her experiences of navigating financial tensions with Victor, a 25-year-old boxing gym owner. They discuss their differing attitudes towards money, highlighting Mindy's desire for equality and Victor's struggle with financial conversations. The couple explores how their backgrounds shape their perspectives on stability and risk, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue. They also touch on the emotional dynamics of income and self-worth while aiming for a shared financial philosophy.