Business & Personal Development with Chris Haroun

Chris Haroun

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. 2h ago

    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

    36 min

  2. 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

    1h 44m

  3. Jun 25

    SpaceX Valuation, Handling Rejection, Breaking into Equity Research 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: SpaceX Valuation, Handling Rejection, Breaking into Equity Research 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 & Introduction 1:02 SpaceX Valuation, TAM & Future Growth 5:58 Geopolitics: Putin, Trump, China & Taiwan 7:15 How AI Is Transforming Business and Jobs 12:18 Networking, Risk Taking & Handling Rejection 19:00 Career, Dating & Life Priorities 23:26 Retirement Planning & Wealth Building 25:12 AI Infrastructure Stocks and Investment Opportunities 28:29 Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin Thesis & Margin Explained 31:03 IPO Investing: When Should You Buy? 34:33 Lessons from Accenture and Raising Capital 39:56 OpenAI, Anthropic and the Future of AI 41:11 Canadian Housing Market Outlook 42:54 Should You Invest in SpaceX Today? 44:43 Which Careers Will Survive AI? 45:48 How to Identify Great Management Teams 47:33 The Hidden Risks of Leverage 50:22 Analyzing Investment Properties 51:37 Teaching as a Career Path 52:11 Breaking into Equity Research and Finance 59:27 What Billions Got Wrong About Finance 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

    1h 6m

  4. Jun 14

    The #1 Founder Mistake, SpaceX IPO & Will AI Replace Your Job?

    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: The #1 Founder Mistake, SpaceX IPO & Will AI Replace Your Job?  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 Program Chapter Marks:  0:25 Founder Mistakes & Startup Framework 15:49 Product Built Before Validation? What to Do Next 19:17 Client Success Stories & Results 22:20 Customer Conversations & Entrepreneur Traits 26:09 Seed Funding & Marketing an Agency 32:25 Debt, OpenAI, Anthropic & Market Efficiency 37:11 Starting a Quant Fund 38:43 IPOs, AI, SaaS & When to Quit 43:08 Ukraine Real Estate, Meta & Valuing SpaceX 47:12 Career Transitions, Inflation & Mars 52:50 AI, Mortgage Originators & SpaceX IPO 58:16 Breaking Into Finance & Wealth Management 1:03:30 Defense Contracting Risks 1:07:52 Q&A Access & Program Overview 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

    1h 12m

  5. Jun 10

    SpaceX IPO Explained, Anthropic, AI Bubble, 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: Topics include: SpaceX IPO Explained, Anthropic, AI Bubble, 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 Program Chapter Marks:  0:25 Welcome  1:00 SpaceX IPO Explained  10:40 Public Speaking & Finance Interview Tips  17:52 Sales, IT Services & Future Careers  20:23 Anthropic IPO & AI Investing  21:10 Iran, Politics & Avoiding Pessimism  30:36 SpaceX Risks & Market Highs  33:34 Content Creation & Startup Risks  37:47 Private Wealth Management Careers  40:49 Why Facebook Beat MySpace  45:55 IPO Investing & Hedge Fund Access  48:37 The Dollar, Debt & Money  51:17 Venture Capital, Sales & Finance Careers  55:14 CFA, TSMC & Global Competition  56:49 Iran, California & Political Trends  1:00:12 Independence, Y Combinator & Entrepreneurship  1:06:24 Business Metrics & Long-Term Planning  1:10:02 SAP, Japan's Debt & AI Infrastructure  1:16:52 Anthropic Valuation & AI Bubble  1:18:47 How to Pitch a Stock to Point72 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

    1h 25m

  6. Jun 8

    How Finance Hiring Actually Works. What Recruiters Actually Look For.

    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: Topics include: How Finance Hiring Actually Works. What Recruiters Actually Look For 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  0:33 How Finance Hiring Actually Works  2:17 My Background  3:57 Who Decides Who Gets Hired  6:34 The Resume Screener  9:11 Non-Target Schools & Networking  17:09 Winning the Interview  18:03 The Story That Gets the Offer  21:01 How to Get a High-Paying Finance Job  24:05 Career Switches, MBAs & Global Finance Jobs  26:29 Finance Hiring Recap  27:58 War, China, Cold War & Global Risks  34:14 Stock, Bond & Storage Market Risks  39:19 Career, Company Structure & Education Advice  44:45 Options, Portfolio Strategy & Teaching  49:14 Anthropic CEO, The Pope & AI  52:59 Emailing Portfolio Managers  54:56 SpaceX IPO & Retail Investor Access  56:39 Day Trading & Options Risks  1:01:50 Dreams, Rejection & Resilience  1:07:48 Adobe & Figma 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

    1h 13m

  7. May 26

    Will AI Replace Entry Level Jobs? SpaceX IPO Explained, Bond Yields & The Future of Investing

    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. Topics include: Will AI Replace Entry Level Jobs? SpaceX IPO Explained, Bond Yields & The Future of Investing 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 Intro & Welcome  0:55 How to AI-Proof Your Life  3:38 SpaceX S-1 & IPO Explained  13:21 Do Bond Yields Predict Recessions?  16:22 Will AI Replace Entry Level Jobs?  17:21 How to Make Your First $10K  20:16 Startup Advisors & Equity  23:01 Why SpaceX Is Different  26:41 Goldman & JPMorgan on SpaceX  27:38 How to Pass Multiple Choice Exams  29:04 Debt Levels & Market Risks  30:19 Hedge Fund Trading Firms  32:51 Investing in SpaceX Before IPO  34:46 Global Diversification  35:32 Rupees, Inflation & Currency Risk  35:58 Why Trump Would Want a Weak Dollar  38:08 Poker & Investing Skills  39:26 Zuckerberg, Xi & Global Politics  40:52 Is Nikkei in a Bubble?  41:54 High Frequency Trading  44:17 Trust & Ethics in Business  45:02 Bezos Interview Thoughts  47:34 Will AI Kill Cybersecurity?  48:28 Why Mutual Funds Underperform  53:33 Facebook, AGI & Layoffs  54:26 How to Buy SpaceX IPO  57:16 Is It Bad to Immigrate to the UK?  1:01:16 Mamdani vs The Rich  1:02:58 Staying Current on Financial News  1:04:09 Will Nvidia Eventually Pop?  1:05:04 CFA vs CPA  1:05:57 Ebola, Hantavirus & Lockdowns 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

    1h 11m

  8. May 17

    New Fed Chairman, Expensive Markets & the Fight to Stay AI-Proof

    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. Topics include: New Fed Chairman, Expensive Markets & the Fight to Stay AI-Proof, 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 362nd Weekly Live Webcast of May 14, 2026! 0:57 Will inflation force the Fed to raise rates?  3:47 Thoughts on the new Fed Chairman & if markets are too high  6:19 How bad can it get for India, Japan & China?  7:22 Should you separate accounts for different assets?  8:59 Is California getting too expensive?  9:55 Are prediction markets a good way to make money?  10:51 How to stay AI-proof  13:08 Best tips for buying stocks  14:20 Should you time the market using the VIX?  18:15 When should you sell a stock?  20:10 Should you buy a China ETF?  21:45 Do you trust Berkshire right now?  22:43 Should you leave gaps in your resume?  23:34 Should founders tell angel investors about Plan B?  26:06 What is the quote on your wall?  28:16 How to invest at all-time highs  29:35 What’s happening in the chip market?  31:18 Why do people lose money in prediction markets?  32:22 How to avoid burnout  33:15 How important is personal branding?  35:10 How to stay balanced in life  36:48 Thoughts on dating AI  40:48 What happens if the AI bubble bursts?  41:38 Thoughts on robo-advisors  42:10 What’s happening in the luxury market?  46:50 Are certifications worth it?  48:33 Will quant finance survive AI?  51:22 Best ETFs for monthly dividends  54:03 Should you launch an imperfect app?  55:06 Is university becoming a waste?  56:10 Best time to start a YouTube channel  57:30 Will AI increase wealth inequality?  59:43 Why it’s easier than ever to build a business  1:02:10 How to break into wealth management 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

    1h 8m
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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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