Learn what it's like working in private equity in this interview with my Wharton MBA classmate Pavan Patel.------💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my future MBA 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------🎥Related Videos🎥► Buy-Side Compensation Explained► Top 10 Jobs in Finance► A Day in the Life of an Investment Banker► Why I'm Getting My MBA► Why I Left Investment Banking ------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction0:44 - Can you give us an overview of your background?1:11 - Can you tell us more about your private credit role?1:50 - What was your experience in CI capital partners?2:30 - Can you tell us about how your experience at Bain capital helped get you into private equity? 3:24 - Can you tell us about one or two role models that you have? 4:36 - What kind of personality traits did your bosses have?5:48 - What were the common characteristics the most senior investors you worked for had?7:16 - What are some of the personal skills that you gained from yourcareer so far?8:46 - What does a day in the life of a private equity associate look like?10:22 - How does private equity provide value to society?12:35 - What kind of challenges did you face during your time at PE?13:56 - Can you share some of the things about private equity life that no one talks about? 14:49 - Were there any workstreams you didn't enjoy?16:05 - What did you enjoy about your job?17:09 - Can you tell us about your one on one experiences with executives?18:47 - What are the best tips you have for those listening who are interested in breaking into PE? 20:13 - WSP/Wharton21:27 - What kind of people do you think PE is best fit for and then who is it not fit for?23:00 - What resources were most helpful for you?23:52 - Can you walk us through the interview process?25:36 - How do you stay up to date on industry trends and news?26:22 - What made you want to get an MBA?27:19 - What have been some of the most meaningful lessons you’vegained from being in an MBA program so far?28:28 - What are some of your top tips for those interested in applying to MBA programs?30:02 - If you could go back to when you were in college, what would you tell yourself?31:56 - What do you do to relax?33:30 - What are your core values?------🔎Disclaimer🔎This is for educational purposes only. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Learn what it's like working in private equity and endowment funds in this interview with my Wharton MBA classmate Phillip Weinstein.------💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my future MBA 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------🎥Related Videos🎥► Buy-Side Compensation Explained► Top 10 Jobs in Finance► A Day in the Life of an Investment Banker► Why I'm Getting My MBA► Why I Left Investment Banking ------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction0:20 - Phillip's background1:54 - How did you come up with the idea for your first startup? 3:09 - How was it managing both a startup and schoolwork?4:30 - What were your responsibilities at the endowment fund and did you have any pleasant surprises working there?6:26 - Do you have any cool stories from your meetings with those highly influential people?7:34 - Were there are any common characteristics that the high net worth investors you interacted with all seemed to have?9:03 - Why did you make the transition into private equity and what kind of roles did you play?11:35 - What does a day in the life of a private equity investor look like?14:09 - How many hours did you work per week?14:44 - Are there any skills in particular that you got from your experience working in private equity that you really value? 17:12 - Do you have any tips on how to break into private equity?19:02 - What resources did you use in order to prepare for interviews?20:59 - What got you interested in an MBA and why did you choose the Lauder program specifically?23:02 - What are your first impressions thus far at Penn?24:24 - What are your short term and long term plans after getting your MBA?25:39 - What is a search fund?28:00 - If you could go back in time to when you were in college, what advice would you give yourself?29:42 - What are the personal values that have guided you throughout your life?------🔎Disclaimer🔎This is for educational purposes only. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Learn what it's like working at startups and VCs, as well as attending Wharton for your MBA in this interview with my friend and classmate Ana Lopez.------💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my future MBA course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------🎥Related Videos🎥► Life in the Startup and Venture Capital World (Interview with Wharton Classmate!)► The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Consulting► Interview with a BCG Consultant► Why I'm Getting My MBA► Recap of My First Few Weeks at Wharton► My First Week at Wharton► Why I Left Investment Banking------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction1:00 - Ana's Background1:31 - Can you tell us about your previous work experiences?2:02 - What got you interested in the startup world?4:01 - Can you share anything about the startup world that not many people know about?6:07 - What are the most valuable skills you gained through your startup experiences?7:47 - What are your proudest moments while working on those startup experiences? 10:31 - Tell us about your experiences with Steph Curry!11:23 - Can you tell us about your transition from the startup world into venture capital?13:41 - What was an example of something you found fascinating about fund operations?15:31 - With your time in the venture capital world, do you feel like you had any unexpected challenges?17:34 - Do you have any tips on how to break into venture capital?18:49 - Did you experience any pleasant surprises while working in venture capital?22:18 - Why did you decide to get an MBA and what made you interested in the Lauder program specifically?25:13 - What are you initial impressions of the Lauder program?26:40 - Were there any key lessons or moments that stood out to you?28:18 - Do you have any top tips for applying to MBA programs?29:14 - Do you have any advice for female viewers on how to succeed in the startup / venture capital space? 32:25 - What advice would you give to your young college self?34:14 - What are some values that have directed your life?------🔎Disclaimer🔎This is for educational purposes only. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Learn what it's like working at Kearny and attending Wharton for your MBA in this interview with my friend and classmate Mei-Li Thompson.------💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my future MBA course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------🎥Related Videos🎥► The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Consulting► Interview with a BCG Consultant► Why I'm Getting My MBA► Recap of My First Few Weeks at Wharton► My First Week at Wharton► Why I Left Investment Banking ------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction0:09 - Mei-Li's background0:41 - Why did you decide to go both undergrad and MBA at Wharton?1:36 - How would you characterize the ups and downs of your experiences in undergrad at Penn?3:01 - Why did you end up in consulting?4:05 - What value do consultants bring to the projects that they work on?6:43 - What makes a top performing consultant?9:07 - What are some of the most valuable skills you feel you gained from your experience at Kearney?11:29 - What kept you motivated at your job?12:44 - What do hiring managers look for in future consultants?14:38 - Do you have any consulting recruiting tips that people usually don't know?16:30 - What made you interested in getting and MBA, and why the Lauder program specifically?19:24 - What are you first impressions of the Lauder Program?20:52 - Are there any key lessons or moments that stand out to you so far?22:50 - Do you have any tips for people applying for an MBA?25:27 - What are your post MBA and long term career goals?26:49 - If you could go back in time and give your former college self advice, what would you tell yourself?29:04 - What are some of your top 2-3 personal values?------🔎Disclaimer🔎This is for educational purposes only. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

In this video, I interview Charles and ask him about his experience at Harvard Business School (HBS).------💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my future MBA course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------🎥Related Videos🎥► Revealing my Wharton MBA Application► How I’m Preparing for my Wharton MBA► Beginner’s Guide to Management Consulting► A Week in the Life of an Investment Banking Analyst► Revealing My Toughest Banking Experiences------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction0:49 - Charles Background1:36 - What made you want to pursue an MBA?3:01 - How do you form relationships during the MBA program?5:21 - How did you manage your time?7:49 - How strict is HBS’s participation policy and how would you describe the culture?13:01 - How would you describe out of the classroom learning opportunities?15:03 - What surprised you about your MBA experience?16:25 - How would you describe your fondest memories from HBS?18:27 - Do you have any tips for managing everything your first semester?20:21 - What tangible ways has your network helped you?21:52 - Are alumni responsive?23:12 - Any HBS essay tips?26:53 - Any overall MBA application tips?30:00 - Should you emphasize leadership in the HBS application?32:29 - Do you have anything else to add about the program?34:21 - Did you see drastic career pivots?36:40 - What advice would you give to your former self?38:02 - Conclusion------🔎Disclaimer🔎This is for educational purposes only. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Learn what it’s like working at Morgan Stanley in my interview with Ritika, a former investment banking analyst.------💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my future MBA course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides ► Financial Edge - Get 25% OFF using code RARELIQUID25► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------🎥Related Videos🎥► The Best Beginner’s Guide to Banking► A Week in the Life of an Investment Banking Analyst► Revealing My Toughest Banking Experiences► The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Consulting► Interview with a BCG Consultant------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction0:42 - Ritika’s background1:52 - Why did you choose tech banking?2:54 - What differentiates Morgan Stanley from other banks?5:18 - How large is the MS tech group?5:50 - Can you speak upon what it was like working with Michael Grimes?7:45 - What was Morgan Stanley’s culture like?9:11 - What did you do as an analyst on a day-to-day basis?10:19 - Why do bankers work such long hours?12:39 - What were some of the personal and professional skills you gained?14:51 - What were some of your toughest challenges on the job?16:20 - What are some qualities that are good indications banking is the right fit for you?18:18 - Are there any characteristics that may indicate banking is NOT a good fit for you?19:39 - What is your favorite memory from your time at Morgan Stanley?21:22 - What resources do you recommend for banking recruiting prep?22:48 - Any banking guides you found helpful?23:51 - Do you have any tips for answering behavioral questions?25:35 - Can you provide an example of one strength you try to highlight in an interview?27:36 - Do you have any networking tips?29:58 - Any other banking recruiting tips?32:01 - Do you have any tips for women recruiting for banking?35:14 - What are your long-term career goals?37:16 - What advice would you give to your younger self?38:43 - Conclusion------🔎Disclaimer🔎This is for educational purposes only. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Learn how to break into crypto venture capital from a Vice President at ParaFi Capital. Throughout the interview, Anjan provides tips for recruiting, what life in venture capital is like, and insights about the VC industry.------🐦Anjan's Twitter🐦► https://twitter.com/anjan_vinod------💧rareliquid💧► My careers channel► My investing channel► My free daily investing newsletter► Join the rareliquid community------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy the resume + CL that got me into JPM► Financial Edge - Get 25% OFF using code RARELIQUID25► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------🎥Related Videos🎥► Interview with a BCG Consultant► The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Consulting► Revealing my Wharton Application► A Week in the Life of an Investment Banking Analyst► Revealing My Toughest Banking Experiences------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction1:00 - Anjan’s background2:27 - What got you interested in crypto?4:55 - What got you interested in crypto venture capital?6:05 - Can you walk us through your day-to-day responsibilities?8:36 - Can introverts and extroverts both succeed in VC?10:29 - Can you walk us through a deal you worked on?13:42 - What have been some of the pleasant surprises from your time in VC?15:45 - What are some of the unglamorous parts of the job?18:01 - How many hours a week do you work?20:20 - What is the recruiting timeline for crypto VC?23:47 - What is the recruiting process like?27:07 - What are your best networking tips?29:55 - What are some of the most common mistakes candidates make?33:02 - Is there anything important about the VC industry we didn’t cover?33:58 - What advice would you give your younger self?35:10 - How can people follow you?------📱Interact With Me📱► Instagram► Twitter► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🔎Disclaimer🔎This is for educational purposes only. In addition, some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Sarah is a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the top 3 consulting firms in the world. Throughout this episode, Sarah provides recruiting tips, what life is like at BCG, her favorite memories, and much more. A must-listen for those interested in consulting.------💧rareliquid💧► My careers channel► My investing channel► My free daily investing newsletter► Buy the resume + CL that got me into JPM------🎥Related Videos🎥How to Break Into Management ConsultingThe Ultimate Beginner's Guide to ConsultingRevealing my Wharton Application------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction0:36 - Sarah's background1:51 - Why consulting?3:17 - Work / life balance5:01 - A day in the life7:21 - What part of your job do you enjoy most?8:46 - Team structure in consulting9:45 - Indications consulting is NOT a good fit?11:43 - Qualities of the best consultants13:36 - BCG's culture?15:37 - What skills are you most proud of?17:32 - Resources for consulting recruiting21:26 - Networking for recruiting22:45 - Networking tips23:58 - Tips for students recruiting from non-target backgrounds25:27 - Consulting negatives29:00 - What is the value consultants bring?31:50 - Favorite memory from BCG33:36 - Advice for women35:42 - Defining success36:37 - How do you invest your money?37:37 - What advice would you give yourself back in college?38:40 - How were you able to build confidence?40:11 - Conclusion------📱Interact With Me📱► Instagram► Twitter► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com