Hari, a Wharton alum and seasoned finance professional, shares his journey through investment banking at JPMorgan, private equity at CD&R, and impact investing at Blue Haven Initiative. The conversation dives into the nuances of recruiting in private equity, the importance of operational strategies post-deal, and how to transition into venture capital. Hari also discusses the significance of strong investment theses in impact investing and highlights the transformative power of solar solutions in rural communities. His insights on building long-term value and mentoring future entrepreneurs are particularly inspiring.

In this episode, I speak with Martim Maia who went from London Business School, to being a senior technical manager at Amazon and then to Whartom for his MBA.👊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⏱00:02:01 - Background00:04:32 - LBS experience00:06:31 - Comparing Wharton and LBS courses00:07:56 - LBS culture00:11:20 - Path to Amazon00:14:49 - Amazon recruiting00:16:56 - First role at Amazon00:18:24 - Vendor management responsibilities00:20:05 - Enjoying vendor management00:21:53 - Reason for role switch00:25:58 - Treasure Truck project duties00:27:28 - Treasure Truck success00:28:55 - Amazon culture00:32:29 - Example of a meaningless artifact00:35:02 - Switch to product management00:36:02 - Transition process00:39:00 - Number of interviews00:40:03 - Interview questions00:46:35 - Excellent answers to behavioral questions00:49:00 - Enjoyment of PM role transition00:49:45 - Reasons for loving PM role00:52:55 - Less enjoyable PM aspects00:54:53 - Additional PM challenges00:57:08 - Experiencing frustrations00:58:21 - Multi-stakeholder project01:06:05 - Technical PM project01:12:00 - Qualities of a great PM01:15:11 - Amazon working hours01:19:37 - Amazon role compensation01:25:01 - Discussing rising Amazon stock01:31:11 - Reasons for MBA01:32:15 - Post-MBA PM plans01:33:34 - Advice to younger self~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📱Interact With Me📱► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rareliquid► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com🔎Disclaimer🔎Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you cl

Former McKinsey consultant turned private equity professional, Jimmy Gillespie, shares his journey including consulting travel details, workplace boundaries, and insights into consulting life. He discusses the differences between McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, tips for budding consultants, and the transition to private equity.

In this episode, I interview Ojima Agada, who worked at JP Morgan and Carlyle in their real estate PE group.Watch this episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/S5JWnYCUcAs🧑‍🏫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► 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 - Introduction00:01:47 - Background Overview00:04:24 - Princeton Experience00:07:13 - Pivot into Finance00:08:41 - How did you end up choosing the division that you did?00:12:45 - JPM Day to Day Activities00:16:28 - Interview Prep Resources00:19:34 - Hardest Interview Question00:21:49 - Switch from JPM to Carlyle00:29:32 - Types of Deals00:38:24 - Carrying costs00:41:14 - Impact of higher interest rate environments00:46:10 - Challenging phases00:51:47 - Overview of Carlyle's culture and team dynamics00:52:31 - Carlyle's work-life balance during COVID00:54:32 - Acquisition and asset management in real estate00:57:42 - Work-life balance at Carlyle and real estate investing01:01:16 - Compensation in real estate investing01:04:07 - Personal lesson from private equity experience01:09:04 - Decision to pursue an MBA01:10:49 - Standout experience during the first year at school01:13:13 - Characteristics of a good investor01:14:46 - Tips for purchasing an apartment01:17:25 - Future of the real estate market01:19:58 - Advice to younger self

Former Yale athlete turned investment banker and private equity professional, Ashley Wu, discusses her journey from UBS to Thoma Bravo. Topics include networking tips, challenges in banking, transition to private equity, Thoma Bravo's investment strategy, work-life balance, and reflections on personal growth.

Connor Crandall shares his journey from investment banking at J.P. Morgan to private equity at Warburg Pincus. He discusses breaking into finance, tackling daily challenges in banking, navigating private equity recruitment, insights on LBO preparation, and Warburg's thesis-driven strategy. He also delves into overcoming failure, the impact of AI on private equity modeling, tech's influence on finance efficiency, and personal reflections on growth equity and defining success.

Experienced professional Jen Kim discusses her career in banking, consulting, and private equity. Topics include decision-making, consulting interviews, work-life balance differences, client buy-in, overcoming imposter syndrome, gaining professional skills, qualities of a good consultant, and transitioning to private equity.

Former investment banker Bruce Biegler discusses breaking into investment banking, challenging interview questions, day in the life of a banker, transition to private equity, Bain Capital's strategy and culture, example of a PE deal, work-life balance, PE compensation, why PE is worth it, and leadership lessons from Wharton MBA.

Brandon Brooks, a Super Bowl champion and NFL veteran, discusses his journey from football to investment banking. He shares insights on managing finances, the influence of his mother, defending his starting position, and preparing for Super Bowl 52. The podcast also covers topics like the potential for Mahomes to become the GOAT, the decision to retire from the NFL, pursuing an MBA at Wharton, and choosing investment banking at Goldman Sachs.

Learn about investment banking from interviews with summer interns at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan. Topics include the appeal of investment banking, protected Saturdays for work-life balance, importance of communication, differences between banks in interviews, choosing Goldman Sachs for exposure to finance and M&A, tips for getting into banking at the MBA level, and personal and career growth.