Business & Personal Development with Chris Haroun

Chris Haroun
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Welcome to the Business & Personal Development podcast with Chris Haroun, where you’ll find tips on how to take your career to the next level. Chris has sold more than 1,000,000 courses globally and has been featured in Business Insider, NBC, Inc, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur & TedEx. Chris is the author of the #1 best selling online business course called "An Entire MBA in 1 Course" and the author of the book "101 Crucial Lessons They Don't Teach You in Business School,"​ which Business Insider wrote is "the most popular book of 2016."​ Forbes called this book "1 of 6 books that all entrepreneurs must read right now."​He is the founder & CEO of Haroun Education Ventures, an award winning business school professor, MBA graduate from Columbia University & former Goldman Sachs employee. He has raised/managed over $1bn in his career. He also has work experience at hedge fund giant Citadel, consulting firm Accenture & several firms that he has started, including an investment firm that had a venture capital investment in Facebook several years before the Facebook IPO. He is a frequent guest lecturer at several Bay Area MBA schools including Berkeley & Stanford. Download a free "Networking" book (retails for $19.99) at www.harouneducation.com.

  1. 4d ago

    Crypto & government surveillance, Free AI Resume Class, leveraged ETFs and more

    This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. I'll be covering the topic on: Crypto & government surveillance, Free AI Resume Class, leveraged ETFs and more.  Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.  Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications.  Chapter Marks:  0:25 Welcome to Webcast #375  0:33 Free AI Resume Class  3:50 Crypto & government surveillance  6:08 UK economy concerns  7:05 Will AI eliminate Adobe?  8:45 Why prop up the yen?  9:18 Are we in a debt crisis?  11:14 BRICS currency impact  11:53 Sales vs. finance career  14:23 Trump and term limits  15:34 Can European companies survive?  16:13 GPUs & data centers  17:23 Can Nvidia keep rising?  19:43 Leveraged ETFs  26:16 Tetris movie  28:26 Accountants as jack-of-all-trades  29:16 Modeling Nvidia returns  30:08 How to fix Japan  32:28 How to become a quant  34:10 Do quants need programming?  36:26 Is China moving toward democracy?  37:38 MS in Computer Science vs. MBA  39:23 Modeling a country's debt  43:48 Closed-source AI models  45:30 Best finance career path  46:41 Are young people embracing socialism?  48:42 Staying consistent with videos  50:27 How market makers work  52:16 China's impact on the global economy Connect with me:  Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

  2. Aug 15

    New AI Dream Job Bootcamp, Salary vs in-demand Skills and more

    This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. I'll be covering the topic on: New AI Dream Job Bootcamp, Salary vs in-demand Skills and more. Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.  Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Chapter Marks: 0:25 Welcome to Webcast #374  1:16 New AI Dream Job Bootcamp  9:56 Salary vs. in-demand skills  13:13 Why countries lend to the US  15:31 LinkedIn algorithm changes  19:36 Dealing with high-net-worth investors  24:03 Jeff Bezos 10-year resume exercise  28:07 Importance of the US dollar to Japan  29:07 SpaceX share lockup  31:17 Webcast setup  32:27 Democratic socialism  35:08 Mamdani and NYC  36:00 Future of the S&P 500  36:48 AI vs. software developers  38:32 Moats for AI companies  39:50 Will Iran control the Gulf?  40:44 Why governments buy US debt  42:30 Is SaaS dead?  45:53 Capitalism  47:10 Are we in an AI bubble?  48:37 Are we headed for stagflation?  49:52 When will the AI bubble burst?  51:39 Spending on AI tokens  54:44 Buying assets at a loss  57:25 Will Mag 7 AI CAPEX pay off?  58:04 Term limits for politicians  59:21 How to become a quant  1:00:45 Rebuilding assets destroyed by Iran  1:01:25 Rubio and Cuba  1:02:25 Meeting Justin Trudeau  1:04:35 Can AI make money?  1:05:59 Will universities survive AI?  1:07:52 What are AI tokens? Connect with me:  Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

  3. Aug 6

    Feeling Behind, China's Growth, Best MBA programs and more

    This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. I'll be covering the topic on: Feeling Behind, China's Growth, Best MBA programs and more.   Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.  Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Chapter Marks:  0:25 Welcome 1:59 Gulf States Switching from USD to Yuan 3:59 Iran War 5:38 Oil at $160 6:49 Sales Careers 9:56 Feeling Behind 13:23 Tariffs and US Debt 17:34 Business Plan Forecasts 19:04 Korea's Economy 21:48 China's Growth 27:09 Online Courses 29:35 Socialism and Younger Generations 32:05 Biggest Macro Risk 32:42 Equity Analysts 34:28 Investment Process 37:05 AI and Jobs 38:35 DAX Valuation 39:45 Micron and SanDisk 41:25 Finding Your Investing Edge 43:10 Researching Investors 45:55 Investor Checklist 47:57 Relationship Focused Careers 50:20 Hedge Funds in Africa 51:13 Equity Research Careers 53:05 Comparison and Success 56:05 Master's in Finance 59:42 Ideas vs Execution 1:00:55 AI and Intelligence 1:01:35 SaaS and AI 1:04:16 US Dollar Reserve Currency 1:04:54 Cash for Opportunities 1:06:45 Favorite University Course 1:07:15 Businesses Adapting to AI 1:07:53 SpaceX and Tesla Merger 1:08:35 Why Write a Business Plan First? 1:12:55 BYD's Future 1:16:04 GTA 6 1:17:36 China's Rise 1:18:57 Learning Business in GTA 6 1:19:54 ACCA vs CFA 1:20:36 Korea's Economy 1:21:11 Using Your Background 1:24:19 Dating Androids 1:25:53 Ray Dalio 1:27:18 College in 2030 1:29:02 Cuban Invasion 1:29:59 Three Political Parties 1:34:03 Creativity in Finance 1:35:50 More Udemy Courses 1:36:26 Keeping an Empty Mind 1:40:11 AI Risks 1:42:01 Law to Finance and MBA 1:44:25 Humanities to Finance 1:47:11 Credit Default Swap Hedge Funds 1:49:42 My Background 1:51:29 Options Course 1:54:02 Best MBA Programs Connect with me:  Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun Connect with me:  Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

  4. Jul 25

    NotebookLM, the SpaceX IPO & Can Iran Become a Superpower?

    This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. I'll be covering the topic on: What is NotebookLM, an analysis of the SpaceX IPO & Can Iran Become a Superpower? and more.  Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.  Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Chapter Marks:  0:25 Welcome 0:45 SpaceX IPO with NotebookLM 2:08 What Is NotebookLM? 3:55 SpaceX IPO Analysis 13:28 Maximizing Startup Growth 15:25 How Far Could Tesla Fall? 16:58 Will Oil Reach $120? 18:00 Concerns About Mamdani 19:27 Trump and Emergency Powers 20:00 Is China in a Recession? 21:26 Best Class for Finance Careers 23:09 Will Claude Replace Jobs? 25:28 Who Has an AI Moat? 27:12 Trump’s Canada Tariffs 28:15 Could Stripe Acquire PayPal? 29:49 Is Democracy Still Best? 30:41 Is India Moving Left? 31:23 Could Iran Become a Superpower? 33:26 Advice to My Younger Self 35:05 Building an Options Bot 36:19 IBM Stock Analysis 37:56 How to Analyze Competitors 41:00 Is Quant Finance Still Worth It? 44:25 Fed Cut or Hike? 45:40 What Is the VIX? 48:24 Offshore Jobs and Tech 49:35 How to Use Credit Cards 50:37 Do Investment Firms Use AI? 52:42 Starting a Travel Agency 53:55 Best STEM Degree 56:29 Breaking Into Risk Quant 1:02:09 Should We Fear AI? 1:03:37 What Is Fixed Income? 1:06:45 Do I Still Need Coding? 1:07:25 Will the U.S. Target Cuba? 1:08:51 Starting a Prop Trading Firm 1:11:11 Is Private Equity Ethical? 1:14:01 Thoughts on Social Democracy 1:15:34 Trading Commodity Options 1:16:47 When Will We Hate AI Slop? 1:18:00 Founder-Led Companies and IPOs 1:19:32 Can China Win the AI Race? 1:20:05 Preparing to Own a Holding Company Connect with me:  Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

  5. Jul 19

    How to ask for a raise, where is smart money going, how to analyze an earnings call and more

    This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. I'll be covering the topic on: how to ask for a raise, where is smart money going, how to analyze an earnings call  and more.  Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.  Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Learn more about my MBA Degree ProgramChapter Marks:  0:25 Welcome to the 371st Weekly Live Webcast 0:59 How to Ask for a Raise 4:27 Can Founders Keep a Full Time Job? 6:46 Best Movie Business Plans 9:27 Starting a Hedge Fund Internship 14:42 Where Is the Smart Money Going? 20:08 IBM Earnings Miss 22:50 Running Out of Questions During a Presentation 28:02 Who Is Your Mentor? 29:43 Is IBM a Buy? 31:11 Will War Hurt the Economy? 32:00 Are Stocks Overvalued? 36:30 Are T Bills Worth Buying? 37:46 SpaceX Valuation Drop 41:06 What Makes a Great VC Firm? 43:45 How VC Fees Work 44:41 Taking a Sick Day 46:35 Russia's Debt to GDP 47:52 Is the CFA Worth It? 49:14 Is IBM Falling Behind? 50:25 Is Investment Banking Still Worth It? 51:43 Careers in Lending 52:20 Can I Start a Bank? 52:53 Investing in Royalties 53:54 Why Cathie Wood Is Popular 57:43 How to Analyze Earnings Calls 1:01:22 Making Money With AI 1:02:12 The Social Network Reaction Video Connect with me:  Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

  6. Jul 15

    Venture Capital Bootcamp: What investors need to see first.

    In this Venture Capital Bootcamp, Chris Haroun shares a practical framework for raising capital, from developing a compelling business plan and using other people's money strategically to creating an investor pitch deck and building long term relationships with investors. He also answers live questions on venture capital, startup fundraising, equity structure, investment banking careers, AI, entrepreneurship, finance, and the future of business. Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.  Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Learn more about my MBA Degree ProgramChapter Marks:  0:25 Welcome & Venture Capital Bootcamp 2:56 How to Raise Money for Your Business 5:54 Business Plan 12:49 Other People's Money 17:16 Investor Pitch Deck 21:35 Building Investor Relationships 28:14 Q&A Begins 28:14 Raising Money from Small Investors 29:04 US vs China Capital Raising 30:05 Voting vs Non Voting Shares 31:30 Biggest Fundraising Mistakes 33:19 Contrarian Beliefs 34:16 Phoenix-ing Explained 37:24 Breaking into Investment Banking 42:09 Following Your Dreams 43:35 Skipping Workouts 44:14 Future of Iran 44:47 US Dollar Reserve Currency 46:03 Options & Short Selling 48:13 Becoming a YouTuber Today 50:09 Bitcoin-Backed Countries 51:52 AI Options Trading Bots 52:35 Overcoming Fear 54:45 Religion in China 56:46 Will AI Replace College? 58:32 AI Opportunities in Developing Countries 59:29 Finance Certifications 1:00:19 Why Curiosity Matters 1:01:05 Europe's Future 1:01:50 Big Tech Layoffs 1:03:14 Raising Money in Silicon Valley 1:03:59 What VCs Look For 1:06:19 Likeability in Business 1:07:59 Building a 5 Stock Portfolio 1:09:42 Dealing with Tough Parents 1:10:06 BYD vs Tesla 1:10:49 Starting an Instagram Business with AI 1:13:20 Knowing When You're Ready 1:15:33 Are Reaction Videos Worth It? 1:19:43 Future of Video 1:21:17 Viral Marketing on a Budget 1:24:04 Alternatives to Giving Up Equity 1:25:19 Finance Without a Degree 1:26:12 How Important Is Your Website? Connect with me:  Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

  7. Jul 12

    Private Equity vs Venture Capital, Term Sheets, & Life Regrets

    This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. I'll be covering the topic on: Private Equity vs Venture Capital, Term Sheets, & Life Regrets and more.  Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.  Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Learn more about my MBA Degree ProgramChapter Marks:  0:25 Welcome to the 369th Weekly Live Webcast of July 2, 2026! 0:57 Should prospective investors sign NDAs for my startup? How to review a term sheet? 4:03 Is SpaceX still overvalued? Will Elon be able to put people on Mars? 5:21 How to train your biceps and triceps? Will kids have more or less toys in the future? 8:22 What would make you leave America? How to fix the United Kingdom? What business would you start if you had to start over? 12:54 How to invest in private equity? Is Oracle too big to fail? Thoughts on MicroStrategy? What is the future of Intuit and SAP? 18:50 Biggest regret in your life? How do you stay humble? Do you have a funnel strategy for marketing? What is some of the best love and money advice? 25:46 How long will Mamdani last? Have you ever hated someone? Should I get into private equity or venture capital after having startup experience? Do you like the idea of tokenization for real estate? Do you worry about the US debt level? 33:12 Where can I find your finance courses? Will Samsung ever not be the largest company in Korea? Connect with me:  Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

  8. Jul 2

    How to Win on LinkedIn, Find Love and Handle Equity Compensation

    This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. I'll be covering the topic on: How to Win on LinkedIn, Find Love and Handle Equity Compensation  and more.  Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.  Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Learn more about my MBA Degree ProgramChapter Marks:  0:25 Call Starts 1:00 LinkedIn Masterclass 23:45 LinkedIn Profile & Career Questions 33:58 AI Stocks, Micron & SpaceX 40:45 AI, Bitcoin & the Future of Technology 50:53 Options Trading & Hedge Funds 54:37 Startup Advice: Co-Founders & Equity 58:23 Markets, AI Trends & One-Person Companies 1:07:35 Oracle, Micron, Snapchat & LegalZoom 1:14:35 SpaceX, Cursor & Starting an AI Company 1:19:35 BYD, Tesla, Magnificent 7 & Accenture 1:23:00 LinkedIn Networking & Job Search 1:29:55 Dating, AI Creators & Big Tech 1:39:56 Best S&P 500 Index Funds Connect with me:  Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

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Welcome to the Business & Personal Development podcast with Chris Haroun, where you’ll find tips on how to take your career to the next level. Chris has sold more than 1,000,000 courses globally and has been featured in Business Insider, NBC, Inc, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur & TedEx. Chris is the author of the #1 best selling online business course called "An Entire MBA in 1 Course" and the author of the book "101 Crucial Lessons They Don't Teach You in Business School,"​ which Business Insider wrote is "the most popular book of 2016."​ Forbes called this book "1 of 6 books that all entrepreneurs must read right now."​He is the founder & CEO of Haroun Education Ventures, an award winning business school professor, MBA graduate from Columbia University & former Goldman Sachs employee. He has raised/managed over $1bn in his career. He also has work experience at hedge fund giant Citadel, consulting firm Accenture & several firms that he has started, including an investment firm that had a venture capital investment in Facebook several years before the Facebook IPO. He is a frequent guest lecturer at several Bay Area MBA schools including Berkeley & Stanford. Download a free "Networking" book (retails for $19.99) at www.harouneducation.com.

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