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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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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