In this episode, I sit down with Cherie and Jean to compare and contrast our MBA experiences at Wharton, Stanford, and Harvard.  👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my investment banking course► Sign up for my how to get into MBA course (NOW LIVE)► Sign up for my management consulting course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!)► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction2:08 - School culture and its impact on the MBA experience12:24 - Academic culture of the school25:45 - Best and worst parts of the school46:14 - Traits Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton seek in applicants54:05 - 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. 👊Ace your PM and tech interviews with Exponent 👊► Use code RARELIQUID to get 20% off!► https://www.tryexponent.com/courses/pm/?ref=rareliquid💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my investment banking course► Sign up for my how to get into MBA course (NOW LIVE)► Sign up for my management consulting course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!)► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction6:19 - 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?

Cherie Luo, a Stanford GSB graduate and budding entrepreneur, dives into the chaotic world of MBA life. She shares hilarious and dramatic recruiting stories, highlighting the fierce competition and camaraderie among classmates. Cherie recounts memorable incidents from international trips and the tangled web of personal relationships that can lead to unexpected drama. From chaotic negotiation tactics to wild group travels, she captures the essence of ambition and authenticity in the high-stakes environment of business school.

In this juicy interview, Cherie and I discuss what the MBA dating culture is like at Wharton and Stanford. 👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊► Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my investment banking course► Sign up for my how to get into MBA course (NOW LIVE)► Sign up for my management consulting course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!)► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction2:07 - Hookup culture at business school?9:49 - Secret Relationships13:06 - Pros and cons of dating during MBA18:43 - MBA dating red flags21:19 - MBA - "Married But Available"

In this interview, Cherie and I discuss what the MBA experience was like at Wharton and Stanford. 👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊► Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off! 💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my investment banking course► Sign up for my how to get into MBA course (NOW LIVE)► Sign up for my management consulting course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!)► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction01:33 - MBA culture06:13 - Dirty secrets10:22 - Favorite classes13:57 - Biggest lessons23:14 - Friendships25:50 - Dating28:42 - Unique experiences31:33 - MBA application tips36:16 - Something you'd do differently38:10 - Future plans

In this interview, Victor reveals what it's like to work at Tesla, from the intense culture to the groundbreaking projects.🧑‍🏫Wharton & Wall Street Prep PE Certificate Program🧑‍🏫► Use code RARELIQUID for up to $500 OFF► https://secure.enroll.wharton.wallstreetprep.com/referral/fkx0rrss/s2yqD1GUkwps4u5h💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my investment banking course► Sign up for my how to get into MBA course (NOW LIVE)► Sign up for my management consulting course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!)► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction02:35 - Background05:48 - Penn Undergrad vs MBA08:00 - Saudi Arabia experience17:15 - Energy consulting at Power Advocate27:37 - Switching to Tesla30:55 - Pace at Tesla37:30 - Encounters with Elon Musk45:22 - Favorite part of Tesla job58:21 - Hours at Tesla01:01:52 - Proudest accomplishment at Tesla01:08:41 - Tesla recruiting process01:14:40 - Compensation01:18:00 - Leaving Tesla for MBA01:20:16 - Returning to consulting01:21:16 - Long-term career plans01:22:37 - MBA surprises01:24:31 - Alternate career path01:29:14 - Advice to younger self

In this engaging conversation, Paige Shaw, a former SpaceX employee and Wharton MBA, shares her fascinating journey from Princeton to the tech industry. She recounts her memorable encounter with Elon Musk and insights into SpaceX's intense culture and feedback-driven environment. Paige delves into her role in launching Starlink’s Direct2Sell and the unique challenges of entering deep tech. She also discusses the importance of adaptability, mentorship, and navigating career transitions in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Shreya Shanbhag, a finance professional with experience at Apple and Adobe, shares her insights into corporate finance and product management. She discusses her unique journey through Apple's rotation program, including her transformative time in Japan. Shreya contrasts the cultures at Apple and Adobe, emphasizing teamwork and communication. She also reflects on stock-based compensation, day-to-day responsibilities, and the importance of adaptability in tech careers. Ultimately, she highlights the challenges and joys of working in major tech firms.

In this episode I speak with Akanksha, a fellow Wharton MBA classmate who went from Evercore to growth equity at TPG.🧑‍🏫Wharton & Wall Street Prep PE Certificate Program🧑‍🏫► Use code RARELIQUID for up to $500 OFF► https://secure.enroll.wharton.wallstreetprep.com/referral/fkx0rrss/s2yqD1GUkwps4u5h💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my investment banking course► Sign up for my how to get into MBA course (NOW LIVE)► Sign up for my management consulting course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!)► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------⏱Timestamps⏱00:02:33 - Tvisha’s background00:05:27 - Recruiting strategy for big tech00:06:21 - Why product management00:07:37 - The role of a PM00:10:17 - Exciting projects and impact00:11:42 - Challenging parts of being a PM00:17:11 - Microsoft culture00:19:57 - Productivity tips00:22:15 - Balancing MBA and working full-time00:29:41 - Key lessons from Microsoft00:31:44 - Microsoft team structure00:34:49 - PM recruiting process, questions, and tips00:46:36 - Tvisha’s Microsoft patents00:49:03 - Daily responsibilities as a PM00:51:26 - Traits of a good PM00:52:56 - Typical PM work hours00:54:55 - Growing as a PM00:57:48 - Unglamorous parts of the job00:59:50 - Compensation01:01:02 - 5-10 year career plan01:01:49 - Favorite Wharton classes01:04:07 - Favorite MBA experience01:06:39 - Fun questions01:10:25 - Advice for your younger self

In this episode I speak with Akanksha, a fellow Wharton MBA classmate who went from Evercore to growth equity at TPG.🧑‍🏫Wharton & Wall Street Prep PE Certificate Program🧑‍🏫► Use code RARELIQUID for up to $500 OFF► https://secure.enroll.wharton.wallstreetprep.com/referral/fkx0rrss/s2yqD1GUkwps4u5h💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my investment banking course► Sign up for my how to get into MBA course (NOW LIVE)► Sign up for my management consulting course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!)► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:54 - Background overview00:03:32 - Oliver Wyman summer internship00:04:44 - Switching from consulting to finance00:09:47 - UPenn undergrad experience00:11:48 - Interest in finance00:17:37 - Why Evercore00:22:54 - Banking recruiting tips00:27:54 - Unglamorous banking moments00:30:32 - Lessons learned in banking00:35:18 - Switching to private equity00:36:18 - PE recruiting00:43:15 - Why TPG00:44:28 - Growth equity explanation00:45:53 - TPG differentiation00:48:34 - Valuation in growth equity00:53:07 - Transitioning from banking to growth equity00:55:14 - Due diligence01:02:38 - Unglamorous sides of investing01:07:33 - Productivity hacks01:12:46 - Why MBA01:15:57 - Future plans01:18:56 - Alternate career path01:19:45 - Mentors01:21:19 - Advice to younger self