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rareliquid
Hosted by rareliquid · EN
A series of interviews that aims to level the playing field for those interested in business careers. Learn more at www.youtube.com/@rareliquid.
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#33 Hannah Zhang | Leaving Morgan Stanley and Never Looking Back
1w ago01:02:45Tap to summarize👋 Hannah Zhang 👋► Instagram: https://instagram.com/careerhannah► LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hannahzhang0👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊► Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!► https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/🚀My 1-1 Banking Mentorship Program🚀► Work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://go.bankingaccelerator.com/home⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome00:01:51 – Hannah’s Background00:02:42 – Pivoting from Sales & Trading to Investment Banking00:04:39 – Networking & Internal Transfers at a Bank00:06:41 – Navigating Team Dynamics & Manager Support00:08:01 – Sales & Trading vs. Banking Team Structure00:11:10 – Banking Culture in Hong Kong vs. New York00:13:20 – Burnout & the Reality of IB Hours in Asia00:15:03 – The Moment She Decided to Leave Banking00:15:05 – Traveling & Moving to Latin America00:16:52 – What is DiDi? Launching Food Delivery in Mexico00:18:07 – Startup Life vs. Banking Life00:21:12 – Banking Accelerator00:22:25 – Goal Going into Wharton: Product Management00:24:22 – Strategy Roles vs. Product Roles00:29:06 – Pivoting from PM to Product Marketing00:31:12 – How Hannah Started Creating Content00:37:03 – Defining a “Nonlinear” Career Path00:39:13 – Do You Need a Prestigious Background?00:40:44 – Is Banking Still Worth It?00:44:14 – Happiness, Fulfillment & Career Reflection00:47:04 – AI’s Impact on Tech & Finance Careers00:49:27 – AI Tools They’re Both Using (ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code)00:51:23 – Content Creation with AI & Automation00:54:02 – Personal Finance Advice from a Former Banker00:56:50 – Options, Speculative Bets & Investing Mistakes00:57:51 – Advice to Her Younger Self at Morgan Stanley01:00:44 – Is Banking / Consulting Still Worth Doing?01:02:01 – Closing Thoughts & Outro📱Interact With Me📱► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com
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#32 Annanay (Flow Traders, Tower Research, YC) | Quant Trading, HFT
Nov 201:23:25Tap to summarize👇Annanay👇► Twitter: https://x.com/a_kapila_► QFEX: https://x.com/TradeQFEX🧑🏫Columbia & Wall Street Prep AI Certificate Program🧑🏫► Use code RARELIQUID for up to $500 OFF► https://secure.enroll.columbia.wallstreetprep.com/referral/VsWSdAX1/s2yqD1GUkwps4u5h🚀My 1-1 Banking Mentorship Program🚀► Work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://bankingaccelerator.com/⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome00:01:40 – Annanay's Background & Cambridge00:04:09 – Preparing for HFT Interviews00:05:33 – Brain Teaser Resources & Pressure00:06:27 – Competitiveness in Trading Internships00:07:46 – Value Creation in HFT00:10:50 – Day in the Life of a Quant Trader00:13:55 – Systematic vs. Tactical Work00:15:20 – Best/Worst Trades (Crypto Examples)00:18:30 – Risk Controls & Volatility00:21:09 – Retail Investing Advice00:23:10 – Personal Investing Strategies00:24:20 – Tools & Dashboards for Trading00:27:20 – Building Statistical Models00:30:13 – Required Skills (Coding, Stats)00:32:57 – Handling Black Swan Events00:36:28 – Trading Glitches & Blowups00:39:00 – Deploying New Strategies00:41:48 – Sources of Edge in HFT00:44:36 – HFT vs. Fundamental Investing00:47:47 – AI's Role in Trading & Finance00:51:34 – Compensation Structure00:56:58 – Leaving Trading for QFEX00:59:30 – Y Combinator Application Process01:02:06 – What is QFEX? (24/7 Exchange)01:06:41 – 24/7 Trading Mechanics01:07:02 – Trading vs. Entrepreneurship01:09:06 – Lessons from Trading for Startups01:13:09 – Fundraising Tips01:15:07 – VC Priorities at Seed Stage01:19:25 – 5-10 Year Vision for QFEX01:22:07 – Closing & Outro📱Interact With Me📱► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com
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#32 Annanay (Flow Traders, Tower Research, YC) | Quant Trading, HFT
Nov 201:23:25Tap to summarize👇Annanay👇► Twitter: https://x.com/annanay► QFEX: https://x.com/TradeQFEX🧑🏫Columbia & Wall Street Prep AI Certificate Program🧑🏫► Use code RARELIQUID for up to $500 OFF► https://secure.enroll.columbia.wallstreetprep.com/referral/VsWSdAX1/s2yqD1GUkwps4u5h🚀My 1-1 Banking Mentorship Program🚀► Work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://go.bankingaccelerator.com/e492c575⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome00:01:40 – Annanay's Background & Cambridge00:04:09 – Preparing for HFT Interviews00:05:33 – Brain Teaser Resources & Pressure00:06:27 – Competitiveness in Trading Internships00:07:46 – Value Creation in HFT00:10:50 – Day in the Life of a Quant Trader00:13:55 – Systematic vs. Tactical Work00:15:20 – Best/Worst Trades (Crypto Examples)00:18:30 – Risk Controls & Volatility00:21:09 – Retail Investing Advice00:23:10 – Personal Investing Strategies00:24:20 – Tools & Dashboards for Trading00:27:20 – Building Statistical Models00:30:13 – Required Skills (Coding, Stats)00:32:57 – Handling Black Swan Events00:36:28 – Trading Glitches & Blowups00:39:00 – Deploying New Strategies00:41:48 – Sources of Edge in HFT00:44:36 – HFT vs. Fundamental Investing00:47:47 – AI's Role in Trading & Finance00:51:34 – Compensation Structure00:56:58 – Leaving Trading for QFEX00:59:30 – Y Combinator Application Process01:02:06 – What is QFEX? (24/7 Exchange)01:06:41 – 24/7 Trading Mechanics01:07:02 – Trading vs. Entrepreneurship01:09:06 – Lessons from Trading for Startups01:13:09 – Fundraising Tips01:15:07 – VC Priorities at Seed Stage01:19:25 – 5-10 Year Vision for QFEX01:22:07 – Closing & Outro📱Interact With Me📱► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com
Transcribe →#31 Marek (Evercore) | Investment Banking, Private Equity
Sep 2400:59:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Marek about his journey from studying finance at the University of Florida (MSF) to landing an analyst role at Evercore and transitioning into private equity. Marek shares practical insights on breaking in from a non-target school and as an international student – plus a candid look at Evercore’s recruiting process and culture. 👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/🚀The Banking Accelerator🚀► Apply to work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://bankingaccelerator.com/⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 – Introduction00:02:09 – Marek's Background00:03:23 – Non-Target School Banking Recruiting Advice00:08:36 – Recommended Interview Prep Resources00:11:20 – Evercore Recruiting Process Overview00:17:24 – Hard Technicals and Interview Advice00:26:01 – Tips for International Students00:30:46 – Networking Advice for Non-Target Students00:35:32 – Inside Look Into Evercore Recruiting00:44:21 – Qualities of Top Candidates00:46:33 – Answering "Why Evercore?"00:55:22 – Final Advice00:58:33 – Outro~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📱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 click through and make a purchase.
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#31 Marek (Evercore) | Investment Banking, Private Equity
Sep 2400:59:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Marek about his journey from studying finance at the University of Florida (MSF) to landing an analyst role at Evercore and transitioning into private equity. Marek shares practical insights on breaking in from a non-target school and as an international student – plus a candid look at Evercore’s recruiting process and culture. 👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/🚀The Banking Accelerator🚀► Apply to work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://go.bankingaccelerator.com/414f91d4⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 – Introduction00:02:09 – Marek's Background00:03:23 – Non-Target School Banking Recruiting Advice00:08:36 – Recommended Interview Prep Resources00:11:20 – Evercore Recruiting Process Overview00:17:24 – Hard Technicals and Interview Advice00:26:01 – Tips for International Students00:30:46 – Networking Advice for Non-Target Students00:35:32 – Inside Look Into Evercore Recruiting00:44:21 – Qualities of Top Candidates00:46:33 – Answering "Why Evercore?"00:55:22 – Final Advice00:58:33 – Outro~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📱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 click through and make a purchase.
Transcribe →#30 - Josh (Bain) | Management Consulting
May 7, 202501:15:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Josh about his journey from studying industrial engineering and business at Lehigh University to becoming a consultant at Bain & Company. Josh shares valuable insights into the recruiting process, the nature of consulting work, and the skills needed to succeed in the industry.👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/🚀The Banking Accelerator🚀► Apply to work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://bankingaccelerator.com/🧑🎓Recruiting Resources👩🎓► The Resume That Got Me Into JPM - https://rareliquidcareers.com/► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!) - https://gv142.isrefer.com/go/rliquid/rareliquid/► Target Test Prep (Use code RARELIQUID15 for 15% OFF!) - https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:40 – Guest Introduction & Early Life00:05:34 – Discovering Consulting00:05:34 – Case Competition Experience00:07:23 – Recruiting Process for Consulting00:07:23 – Consulting Club Conference00:08:34 – Recruitment Preparation00:10:14 – Tips for Case Interviews00:11:59 – Recruitment Process Details00:13:46 – Training at Bain00:23:34 – Cultural Fit at Bain00:43:59 – Most Effective Feedback00:45:39 – Hardest Parts of the Job00:47:07 – Practical Tips for New Consultants01:06:58 – Significant Lessons from Wharton01:08:01 – Internship at Duckhorn Portfolio01:09:24 – Surprising Aspects of Business School01:10:26 – Alternative Career Path01:11:08 – Important Mentor~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📱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 click through and make a purchase.
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#30 - Josh (Bain) | Management Consulting
May 7, 202501:15:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Josh about his journey from studying industrial engineering and business at Lehigh University to becoming a consultant at Bain & Company. Josh shares valuable insights into the recruiting process, the nature of consulting work, and the skills needed to succeed in the industry.👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/👨🏫My 1:1 Banking Mentorship Program👨🏫► Our guarantee - secure a $150K+ / year investment banking offer within 180 days!► Sign up: https://go.bankingaccelerator.com/df5506f1🧑🎓Recruiting Resources👩🎓► The Resume That Got Me Into JPM - https://rareliquidcareers.com/► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!) - https://gv142.isrefer.com/go/rliquid/rareliquid/► Target Test Prep (Use code RARELIQUID15 for 15% OFF!) - https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/🎥Related Videos🎥Investment Banking vs. Management Consulting: https://youtu.be/BXJk2vA9c-0 Hedge Funds vs. Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: https://youtu.be/gjcR43mp1_Q A Beginner's Guide to Private Equity: https://youtu.be/nW1QpmvfCvwA Week in the Life of a Wharton MBA Student: https://youtu.be/2_ryKOmZwLETips for Getting Into Your Dream MBA School: https://youtu.be/i_hBLiNOaB8Interview with Bain Capital PE Investor: https://youtu.be/jj2j8iJmTcQ⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:40 – Guest Introduction & Early Life00:05:34 – Discovering Consulting00:05:34 – Case Competition Experience00:07:23 – Recruiting Process for Consulting00:07:23 – Consulting Club Conference00:08:34 – Recruitment Preparation00:10:14 – Tips for Case Interviews00:11:59 – Recruitment Process Details00:13:46 – Training at Bain00:23:34 – Cultural Fit at Bain00:43:59 – Most Effective Feedback00:45:39 – Hardest Parts of the Job00:47:07 – Practical Tips for New Consultants01:06:58 – Significant Lessons from Wharton01:08:01 – Internship at Duckhorn Portfolio01:09:24 – Surprising Aspects of Business School01:10:26 – Alternative Career Path01:11:08 – Important Mentor~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📱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 click through and make a purchase.
Transcribe →#29 - Amanda (McKinsey, Kirkland) | Management Consulting
May 5, 202501:40:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Amanda about her journey from Penn to McKinsey and back to Penn for her MBA and JD, as well as her current role at Kirkland where she leverages her consulting expertise to navigate the complexities of restructuring and law.👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/🚀The Banking Accelerator🚀► Apply to work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://bankingaccelerator.com/🧑🎓Recruiting Resources👩🎓► The Resume That Got Me Into JPM - https://rareliquidcareers.com/► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!) - https://gv142.isrefer.com/go/rliquid/rareliquid/► Target Test Prep (Use code RARELIQUID15 for 15% OFF!) - https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:55 – Early Life & Academics00:02:51 – Undergrad & Career Shift00:05:22 – Consulting Recruitment & Case Prep00:12:45 – Interview & McKinsey Offer00:20:23 – Tough Interview Questions00:29:09 – Customizing Case Frameworks00:36:05 – Data Analysis & Quant Tips00:40:55 – Consulting Culture & Fit00:59:26 – Key Consulting Case Studies01:22:03 – Transition to Law01:25:16 – Cravath Internship01:28:59 – Kirkland & Restructuring Focus01:32:27 – Relationship Building & Career Advice01:36:26 – Final Reflections~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📱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 click through and make a purchase.
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#29 - Amanda (McKinsey, Kirkland) | Management Consulting
May 5, 202501:40:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Amanda about her journey from Penn to McKinsey and back to Penn for her MBA and JD, as well as her current role at Kirkland where she leverages her consulting expertise to navigate the complexities of restructuring and law.👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/👨🏫My 1:1 Banking Mentorship Program👨🏫► Our guarantee - secure a $150K+ / year investment banking offer within 180 days!► Sign up: https://go.bankingaccelerator.com/78bd26ae🧑🎓Recruiting Resources👩🎓► The Resume That Got Me Into JPM - https://rareliquidcareers.com/► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!) - https://gv142.isrefer.com/go/rliquid/rareliquid/► Target Test Prep (Use code RARELIQUID15 for 15% OFF!) - https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/🎥Related Videos🎥Investment Banking vs. Management Consulting: https://youtu.be/BXJk2vA9c-0 Hedge Funds vs. Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: https://youtu.be/gjcR43mp1_Q A Beginner's Guide to Private Equity: https://youtu.be/nW1QpmvfCvwA Week in the Life of a Wharton MBA Student: https://youtu.be/2_ryKOmZwLETips for Getting Into Your Dream MBA School: https://youtu.be/i_hBLiNOaB8Interview with Bain Capital PE Investor: https://youtu.be/jj2j8iJmTcQ⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:55 – Early Life & Academics00:02:51 – Undergrad & Career Shift00:05:22 – Consulting Recruitment & Case Prep00:12:45 – Interview & McKinsey Offer00:20:23 – Tough Interview Questions00:29:09 – Customizing Case Frameworks00:36:05 – Data Analysis & Quant Tips00:40:55 – Consulting Culture & Fit00:59:26 – Key Consulting Case Studies01:22:03 – Transition to Law01:25:16 – Cravath Internship01:28:59 – Kirkland & Restructuring Focus01:32:27 – Relationship Building & Career Advice01:36:26 – Final Reflections~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📱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 click through and make a purchase.
Transcribe →#28 - Cherie Brooke Luo (GSB), Jean Luo (HBS) | MBA Life
Nov 27, 202401:04:51Tap to summarizeIn 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
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