Podcast
Tiger Sisters
Hosted by Cherie Brooke Luo and Jean Luo · EN
Every Monday, sisters Cherie Brooke and Jean Luo bring sharp, funny, and unfiltered conversations about money, power, and love. From Harvard and Stanford MBAs to Goldman Sachs and 50 AI patents, as tech execs turned podcasters, they’ve played the game – and now they’re breaking it down for you.
With the honesty of a late-night sister talk and the strategy of a boardroom, Tiger Sisters is where ambition meets real life. Expect bold opinions, career frameworks, and silly sister banter. From leadership to love, Jean and Cherie make business – and being human – way more interesting. ❤️🔥🩵❤️🔥
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Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel: Creativity, Love, and the Future of Tech
3d ago01:13:06Tap to summarizeThank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this video. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/TIGERSISTERS #oneskinpodSign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeMost conversations about tech focus on what’s already happened. Today, we’re talking to Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snapchat, to discuss the future. From Gen Z consumption habits, to Snapchat’s constant evolution, to the repeatable processes behind creativity and design, this episode explores the tension between innovation and humanity in our changing world.Tune in for lessons on: ✅ The impact AI has on Gen Alpha & the future of learning ✅ The future of AR, wearables, and human computing✅ Creativity as a repeatable process (and how to become more creative) ✅ The hidden tension between technology and human relationships ✅ Evan’s practical dating advice (hint: skip the game-playing)✅ Why Evan believes America needs to think in 100-year timelines againThis episode is funny, thoughtful, deeply optimistic, occasionally chaotic, and packed with ideas about where technology and humanity may be headed next.Follow Evan: @evanspiegelLearn more about Snapchat & SpecsListen to Founders PodcastTimestamps:01:35: Introducing Evan Spiegel 02:20: What does Gen Z really want? 06:40: How do we create products for Gen Alpha?08:05: How AI is changing Gen Alpha10:54: What was Evan doing on the Internet growing up?12:30: Should there be a ban on social media for young people?15:30: How to set up rules and regulations as a parent for social media21:20: Evan’s thoughts on Human Computer Interaction (HCI)26:52: The future of Augmented Reality (AR) in our daily lives30:15: The role of creativity in Evan’s everyday life 31:42: Breaking everyday routine to foster creativity 35:20: Evan’s experience at the Met Gala 38:36: How Evan met Miranda Kerr 40:17: How Evan navigates the public eye in his relationship44:05: The #1 thing in building relationships 46:48: The difference between design vs. art 48:30: Building the Snapchat design and interface50:52: How Snapchat differentiates itself via wearables and specs 54:00: What is the market missing that Snapchat brings?59:04: Snapchat’s early days and innovating against the grain1:02:50: What will Snapchat be doing differently in the next 5 years?1:03:00: Rapid fire questions 1:05:18: If Evan had a podcast, what would he talk about and why?1:07:48: Evan’s thoughts on the importance of long term thinking 1:10:00: Evan on American healthcare 1:12:20: Closing thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →The Real Cost of Having Kids (No One Talks About This) | Natasha Leggero & Sabrina Jalees
1w ago00:57:36Tap to summarizeThank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. Start now at https://shopify.com/tigersisters Thank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this video. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/TIGERSISTERS #oneskinpodSign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeWatch this ep on Spotify! If you’re subscribed to Spotify Premium, you don’t get any Spotify ads on our videos :)Having kids is no longer just a biological conversation… it’s an economic, emotional, philosophical, and existential one.Today, we’re joined by comedians, writers, and podcast hosts Natasha Leggero and Sabrina Jalees from the ‘Good Enough’ podcast for one of the funniest (and most honest) conversations on the economics of parenting. From egg freezing and IVF, to breaking perfectionism, to parenting identities, to poop tracking (?), we discuss the hidden realities behind one of the most important decisions in life besides choosing your partner: the decision to become a parent. Tune in for lessons on:✅ Egg freezing, IVF, and fertility timelines✅ Why more women are having children in their 40s than in their teens✅ The emotional and financial realities of raising kids✅ How to know if someone will actually make a good parent✅ Debunking pregnancy fears and the pressure to “do motherhood correctly”✅ The hidden joy, meaning, and identity shifts that come with raising children✅ “Good enough” parenting This episode is chaotic, hilarious, emotional, and the conversation women are having privately… but rarely publicly.Follow Natasha: @natashaleggeroFollow Sabrina: @sabrinajaleesListen to Good Enough PodcastListen to Endless Honeymoon PodcastTimestamps:00:58: The second biggest decision you’ll make in your life01:09: Introducing Natasha and Sabrina 03:20: What goes into the decision to have kids?06:28: Freezing your eggs 08:28: Jean’s story about freezing her eggs 11:28: Sabrina’s vision for her family 13:57: Stats on U.S. fertility rates 14:51: Should you have kids? Pros and cons 18:16: Debunking pregnancy myths 23:36: The intangible rewards of having kids 26:15: What if you have a kid but… don’t like them? 26:40: Inner child work and patience 30:50: The importance of taking things in stride31:20: Teaching resilience to your kids32:47: The economics and cost of parenting 34:30: Tips and tricks to save money while parenting 39:17: How parenting humbles you 42:54: More people are giving birth in their 40s than teens45:44: How can you tell if a partner will be a good parent? 54:25: Navigating the ticking clock 56:19: Closing thoughts and the Good Enough Pod 🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — https://www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →How to Survive a Stock Collapse: What Founders Get Wrong About Going Public | Dave CEO Jason Wilk
2w ago00:31:54Tap to summarizeThank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSisters What does it take to keep building when your company loses 98% of its value publicly? Jason Wilk knows firsthand what it feels like to live on the financial edge. Before building one of the biggest names in fintech, Jason was overdrafting his checking account while trying to survive as a young entrepreneur. Today, Jason is the founder and CEO of Dave, the fintech company helping millions of Americans avoid overdraft fees and access short-term credit in a smarter, more personalized way. But the road to success wasn’t smooth. In this episode, we chat with Jason to understand what it actually takes to survive as a founder when the market turns against you, why mission-driven companies endure, and how AI is completely changing the future of banking and credit.Tune in for tactical lessons on:✅ Why the best businesses start with a personal pain point✅ What it’s like to watch your company’s stock collapse 98%... and then recover✅ The mindset founders need to stay calm during public failure and market chaos✅ Why “growth at all costs” stopped working in tech and fintech✅ How AI is transforming lending, underwriting, and access to credit✅ Why traditional credit scores may become less important over time✅ Why Jason believes discipline, patience, and self-belief matter more than credentialsThis episode is a masterclass in resilience, founder psychology, financial innovation, and what it really takes to build through uncertainty. We hope you enjoy! Timestamps:00:31: Episode intro 00:46: Intro to Dave01:20: What shaped Jason the most as an entrepreneur 02:15: What’s behind the best companies? 03:50: Jason’s origins in fintech and early Dave days 06:10: How Jason built self-belief (and maintained it)07:50: How he dealt with Dave’s stock collapse10:07: Going public via SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company)14:38: How to lead during a crisis 17:59: Where Jason sees the biggest opportunities in AI and fintech22:42: What should founders in fintech learn from Jason’s challenges with Dave?25:50: For someone who feels stuck financially, what should they do RIGHT now?26:11: Mark Cuban’s all-time financial advice 27:10: “Mild and Wild” Questions31:11: Closing thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →Stop Feeling Guilty About Wanting Money | Vivian Tu (Your Rich BFF)
3w ago00:51:49Tap to summarizeThank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. Start now at https://shopify.com/tigersisters Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerPlusSign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeWatch on Spotify. If you’re subscribed to Spotify Premium, you don’t get any Spotify ads on my video.And if you want to see us IN PERSON, grab your free ticket now for our first ever LIVE EVENT in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 20th: bit.ly/4w4BIbf LADIES (and humans alike): You’re allowed to want to be rich. Full stop.Today, we’re sitting down with Vivian Tu, former Wall Street trader turned founder of one of the most influential financial platforms on the internet, Your Rich BFF. From analyzing how the wealthy think during market downturns, to redefining what it means to be financially independent as a woman, Vivian shares the exact mindset shifts that can change your financial future.Tune in for lessons on: ✅ How the rich actually build wealth during economic downturns ✅ Why consistent investing beats trying to “time the market” ✅ The concept of the “FU number” and how to calculate your own financial freedom ✅ How to recession-proof your career and think strategically about stability vs. growth ✅ Why women need to stop feeling ashamed about wanting money ✅ The truth about friendships, jealousy, and finding people who celebrate your success ✅ Smart scripts for navigating expensive life moments without going brokeThis episode is a workshop on thinking like an investor, owning your ambition, and building a life where money works for you… not the other way around.Timestamps:01:42: Welcoming Vivian to the show 02:06: How do you build wealth during a recession? 05:17: The true definition of a recession 05:53: All about a K-shaped economy 07:36: Why the feeling of loss is more magnified than a win 09:33: How you should recession-proof your job during a recession 12:03: How to un-brainwash women when it comes to wanting money 16:15: The 2 things to do to remind yourself you’re worthy of wealth 21:02: How to navigate those who don’t celebrate your wins 26:34: Being a bridesmaid on a budget 33:28: Calculating your “F.U” number 39:38: Leasing Vs. buying cars43:38: Should we aspire to own a home in this economy? 47:25: Would You Rather: Rich Girl Edition51:05: Closing thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →The Real Rules of Power in America (How to Use Them) with Rahm Emanuel
Apr 2701:13:54Tap to summarizeThank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this video. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/TIGERSISTERS #oneskinpodSign up for our newsletter here and be the first to access our upcoming LIVE EVENT: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeWhat does it take to lead at the highest levels of power? Today, we’re sitting down with Rahm Emanuel, former White House Chief of Staff to President Obama, former Mayor of Chicago, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, and one of the most influential (and outspoken) figures in American politics. From negotiating billion-dollar deals in Washington to navigating global diplomacy, Rahm breaks down how power really works and gives several valuable reflections on life, love, and relationships. Tune in for more on: ✅ How Rahm would lead a divided America ✅ The biggest mistake people make in negotiations ✅ Why trust is the most valuable currency in leadership ✅ What working alongside Obama taught him about communication and charisma ✅ His honest take on American power, global influence, and what’s broken right now ✅ The importance of family as a pillar in American lifeThis is a true masterclass on money, power, leadership, and the realities of being “in the room where it happens.” Timestamps:00:56: Introducing Rahm Emanuel 01:50: Will Rahm be our next President? 02:20: How Rahm would lead a divided America 06:24: The ‘Hunger Games’ of American politics 08:16: How deals get done in Washington 10:50: What you should do before sitting down to negotiate 19:22: Is the US still the most dominant power in the world? 21:08: 4 elements in the toolbox for diplomacy 25:10: Rahm’s thoughts on the current administration’s social media use30:18: Cherie, Jean, and Rahm do presidential impressions 38:30: President Obama’s charisma and leadership style45:08: How Presidents meet people where they are in crisis 47:00: The most important role, aside from the President54:10: Leaving the world a better place (Tzedakah)55:00: Rahm’s love and dating advice 58:30: Rahm’s sibling dynamic (meet the Tiger Brothers) 1:05:31: Live improv debates1:10:13: Rahm on the importance of family 1:13:22: Closing thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →The #1 Small Talk Rule That Makes People Like You (Stanford Communication Professor)
Apr 2000:46:09Tap to summarizeThank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. Start now at https://shopify.com/tigersisters Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerPlusSign up for our newsletter here and be the first to access our upcoming LIVE EVENT: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeHave you ever walked away from a conversation with someone and thought: “how are they so magnetic?” Or, have you ever left a meeting and wondered: “why did I say it like that?”Today, we’re joined by Professor Matt Abrahams – a world-renowned communication expert, Stanford GSB lecturer, host of the podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, and Cherie’s former TEDx coach – to break down the science (and strategy) behind how to talk to anyone.Tune in for lessons on: ✅ How to get out of your head and connect in real time ✅ The #1 mistake killing your communication ✅ Matt’s “What, So What, Now What” framework for confidence on the spot ✅ Tips to get in (and out of!) small talk ✅ The 5 stories everyone should have ready (for networking, interviews, and life) ✅ How to take your networking – and Zoom interviews – to the next level Plus, we get tactical with real exercises you can start using this week: from recording yourself, to building your personal “story bank,” to becoming what Matt calls a “communication athlete.”Consider this your guide to thinking faster, speaking smarter, and connecting better 🤓📝PS… Tiger Fam: We ran into a few technical difficulties this time and there were a few dips in audio levels, but we worked extremely hard to make it the best episode possible! What did you think? Did you even notice? We’d love your feedback!Timestamps:00:44: Episode Intro 01:35: Introducing Matt Abrahams 01:54: What actually makes someone easy to talk to? 03:40: Why Matt records his students in different scenarios 05:40: 5 fundamental stories everyone should have in their arsenal 09:34: Matt’s go-to story… about toothpaste 10:45: How to prepare to be spontaneous 11:30: Being a “communication athlete” 13:30: The Pin Drop Principle’s techniques 14:30: The best way to have successful small talk 17:38: How to get OUT of small talk 21:34: How to judge yourself less while talking 22:45: An improv game to try (“shout the wrong name”)24:00: Why memorizing is so bad 30:42: “What, so what, now what” framework to speak on the spot 34:10: Bad vs. good apologies 39:20: How to communicate while networking 41:45: The science and art of “biz rizz” 42:50: Tips for connecting on virtual meetings and calls 45:32: Closing thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →Lessons From Our Exes: 5 Red Flags We Ignored
Apr 1300:49:16Tap to summarizeThank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSisters Sign up for our Substack here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fcherieluo.substack.com%2Fabout Grab your matcha, Tiger Fam because this week we're getting personal. 💔Today, we're breaking down the Top 5 Lessons We Learned From Our Exes: the red flags we ignored, the mistakes we made, and the hard truths we wish someone had told us sooner. Because as we always say: relationships aren't just emotional, they shape your confidence, your finances, and your career trajectory too.Think of this episode as a public service announcement from our former selves.Tune in for: ✅ Why putting someone on a pedestal is actually a decision-making problem✅ The real reason age-gap relationships can go sideways✅ Why dating for money is the wrong move (and what to look for instead)✅ The golden rule: Don't sh*t where you eat (we learned this one the hard way)✅ How to spot a love bomber before you're already in too deepEvery lesson comes backed with psychology, research, and our own lived experience, because your love life deserves the same rigor you'd apply to any major life decision.Consider this your relationship due diligence guide. Let's get into it. 🐯Timestamps:00:48: Episode Intro 02:08: Lesson #1: Don’t put anyone on a pedestal 02:50: Jean’s personal anecdote 07:28: Why it’s dangerous to put someone on a pedestal 09:00: The business lesson (don’t put founders on a pedestal) 12:12: How to know if you’re putting someone on a pedestal 13:08: Lesson #2: Mind the age gap 13:36: Cherie’s personal anecdote 16:13: Jean’s personal anecdote 24:54: Why the age gap matters in different life stages26:21: Lesson #3: Don’t date for money: date for track record 31:17: What to look for in a partner *outside* bank account 32:45: Lesson #4: Don’t sh*it where you eat33:37: 3 major risks of workplace relationships 34:10: Cherie’s personal anecdote36:05: Why it’s difficult to work with friends39:00: Lesson #5: beware of the love bomber39:20: Jean’s personal anecdote 43:30: What to do if you’re being love bombed 45:30: The importance of boundaries 48:08: Conclusion and lasting thoughts🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →How a Hedge Fund Manager Picks Stocks (The Rules He Uses)
Apr 600:39:19Tap to summarizeThank you to Shopify for sponsoring this video. Start now at http://www.shopify.com/tigersisters Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSisters Most people think professional investors have some kind of secret formula for picking stocks. In reality, the edge comes from something much simpler: curiosity, discipline, and asking better questions than everyone else.In today’s episode, we sit down with Imran Khan, founder of Proem Asset Management and former Chief Strategy Officer at Snapchat, to break down how hedge fund managers actually make investment decisions.Tune in for tactical lessons on:✅ The first rule Imran uses before investing in any company ✅ Why buying a stock because it’s “cheap” is one of the most common investing mistakes ✅ Breaking down: “The market likes to make fools of the greatest number of people” ✅ Why consensus thinking can be dangerous and when contrarian thinking works ✅ How professional investors analyze risk, sentiment, and market psychology ✅ How AI is changing investing: from comparing filings to analyzing sentiment ✅ Why pattern recognition is one of the most valuable skills in investing over time ✅ A simple strategy for beginners: start small and build your investing muscleConsider this episode a practical guide to how professional investors actually think about markets, and how YOU can apply the same frameworks to your own financial life.Timestamps:00:39: Episode topics 00:51: Intro to Imran Khan 01:31: The biggest shift in investing over the past 30 years03:25: The #1 Investing Rule: Never invest in something you don’t understand05:00: The investing edge hiding in boring documents (10Ks, S1s)05:52: The #1 skill great investors share: curiosity06:35: “Market likes to make fools of the greatest number of people”07:40: Why contrarian investors can be wrong for years09:10: Meme stocks, retail investors, and the Robinhood era09:32: Why the market has always been speculative17:53: Using AI to understand sentiment 19:18: Never buy a stock just because someone told you to22:02: Never buy a stock because it’s “cheap”25:55: The hidden force behind stock prices: trust28:23: The simplest way to start investing (even with $5)30:06: Building your investing muscle over time31:22: How investors develop pattern recognition32:48: Learning your personal risk tolerance35:10: Rapid fire questions with Imran37:12: Snapchat storytime 39:05: Wrap up🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.co Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →How to Sound Smart About Money in Any Room
Apr 100:47:15Tap to summarizeThank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this video. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TIGERSISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/TIGERSISTERS #oneskinpodThank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerPlus What if the language of money is actually a social skill? At work dinners, networking events, and founder circles, people casually throw around phrases like “Series B,” “cap table,” and “private equity acquisition.” And if you don’t speak this language, it’s easy to feel like an outsider. In today’s Remix episode, we’re combining two of our most informative episodes: Venture Capital 101 and Private Equity 101. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: who to take money from; when not to, and how to protect yourself when capital enters the room.Tune in for tactical lessons on: ✅ The need-to-know concepts of Venture Capital and Private Equity✅ How startups go from seed → Series A → unicorn✅ Why venture capital is actually a power game built on networks and social capital✅ How PE firms make billions through leveraged buyouts ✅ What it means for you as an employee, founder, or customer when PE takes overTake it from us: once you understand how capital moves, you start to see the incentives behind every decision… and the power behind every company.Timestamps:01:25: What you’ll learn in this capital masterclass02:10: Top 5 Parts of Venture Capital02:34: Venture Capital defined 03:05: Stages of investing (pre-seed, Series A, Series B)04:45: Example: Airbnb’s journey07:10: What “B2B SaaS” actually means (and why VCs love it)08:30: The 3 things VCs look for: team, market, traction10:10: Why the team matters more than the idea11:45: Understanding TAM (total addressable market)13:40: What traction and product-market fit look like16:40: Mini Exercise: Map your social capital 18:30 The dark side of venture capital20:40 Why VCs push startups toward extreme growth21:30: Biggest mistake founders take25:41: Thinking like a VC in your own life26:12: Portfolio strategy: don’t put all your eggs in one basket26:45: Conviction over consensus (contrarian thinking)28:10: Optionality: always create more choices30:00: Mini Exercise: Dream big & share your one bet 32:50 Transition: What happens after VC? Enter: PE34:26: Private Equity defined in 3 parts335:09: How PE is different from VC35:50 How PE firms actually make money37:28: Leveraged buyouts (LBOs) explained38:50 Case study: Toys “R” Us and the risk of leverage40:02: Why PE often gets a bad reputation43:53: When PE actually improves companies44:30: How PE affects employees and customers46:12: Closing thoughts and reflections🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
Transcribe →“Just Ask” Is the #1 Career Skill (Pay, Promotions, Power)
Mar 2300:40:26Tap to summarizeWhat if the most important skill for your career, relationships, and life… is simply learning how to ask? Today, we sit down with former CEO of Match Group, Mandy Ginsberg, to explore what really happens at the intersection of love, data, power, and reinvention. From scaling the business behind Tinder and Match, to serving on nearly 14 boards (and counting) throughout her career, Mandy teaches the art of making high stakes decisions. We get into:✅Why “just ask” is one of the most underrated career skills (and why women are less likely to do it)✅The real impact of asking for raises, promotions, and opportunities, and how it compounds over time✅How to recognize when it’s time to leave (even at the top) and how to reinvent yourself✅The mindset shift from operator → board member ✅How top companies think about compensation, incentives, and the psychology of risk✅The power of community-building as a leadership skill✅ How to intentionally build relationships that compound across your entire careerPlus, we explore the human side of leadership; from running a company alongside your closest collaborator, to learning that you don’t have to be the star player to build something iconic.If you’ve ever wondered how to ask for more, when to walk away, or how to navigate power in your career, this episode is your playbook. Because at every level, you don’t get what you deserve… you get what you ask for.Timestamps:00:27: Meet Mandy (Match Group CEO)02:00: The evolution of dating apps06:54: Knowing when to leave07:24: Leadership and self-doubt09:05: From operator to board member10:14: What makes a great board member?10:42: Crisis leadership (JCPenney)11:00: Disrupting your own business12:24: First board seat (Care.com)13:58: Staying close to innovation14:18: Board “superpowers”16:25: Compensation as psychology18:02: Equity vs cash decisions18:43: Most people avoid risk20:23: Pay transparency origins20:47: Scaling Match Group21:16: Women & under-asking31:17: Power of networks31:47: Investing in relationships34:06: Mild & Wild Question Game38:23: Competition vs self38:53: Internal drive39:14: Outro🐯👯♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b
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