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. APR 26

    Build Discipline, Make $100K+, and Break Into Quant & AI Careers

    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: building discipline, making $100K+, and breaking into Quant and AI Careers.  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 Program00:25 Start & intro  01:53 Job market  03:45 Stand out & consistency  04:58 Growth & discipline  09:05 Mindset & focus  11:25 Making $100k  21:10 Confidence & comparison  24:59 Self-sabotage & mistakes  26:00 Nature vs nurture  26:50 Priorities & balance  27:22 Patience & life design  30:47 Life transformation  33:25 Consistency & hunger  36:22 Avoid plateau  37:09 Starting a business  37:35 Comparison mindset  38:15 Quant & AI careers  47:05 Sponsors & education  49:35 Quant life & career pivots  51:55 Making millions  54:08 JPMorgan decision  55:40 AI tools  58:05 Passion vs money  59:05 Mental health  1:01:57 Startup evaluation  1:05:30 Global economy  1:05:57 AI entrepreneurship  1:07:49 Day trading views  1:09:04 Japan outlook  1:10:40 Social media thoughts  1:12:29 Education system  1:15:00 Fitness habits  1:20:20 Wealth management marketing  1:21:47 BRICS future  1:23:25 RSI timing  1:28:29 Quant hiring 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 31m

  2. APR 18

    Free Fall & All-Time Highs: Navigating Markets, Job Loss, and What to Buy When Nothing Makes Sense

    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: VOO/QQQ reversal,what changes to make after losing a job , what to buy when everything is at an all-time high, 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 Program0:25 – Intro & Market Overview Welcome, VOO/QQQ reversal, bull run outlook 0:31 – AI Disruption & Future Impact Bad actors, video editing, UBI, vulnerable jobs, future of coding, human vs AI 10:04 – Geopolitics & Global Trends NYC policy changes, Iran propaganda, war outlook, socialism concerns 10:39 – Investing Strategy & Assets What to buy at highs, gold (physical vs ETF), value investing, bootstrap vs OPM 16:51 – Finance & Hedge Funds Why funds underperform, Steve Cohen, Renaissance Technologies, factor investing, insider trading 17:55 – Skills, Careers & Breaking In Financial statements, math in finance, IB at 28, prop trading, alt investments 24:11 – Career Growth & Entrepreneurship Job loss recovery, starting a fund, lead generation, personal development 1:02:23 – Practical Advice & Lifestyle Case competition prep, structuring feedback, how to dress, teaching philosophy 1:23:26 – Macro & Policy Outlook DOJ & currency markets 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 29m

  3. APR 18

    Should You Bet Against BNPL? AI’s Best Sectors & the Blueprint for Your Business Plan, 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. Topics include: would you bet against buy-now-pay-later companies?,  What sectors to focus on for AI?,  How to write a business plan? 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 Program0:25 – Intro & Opening Remarks Call start, welcome, and overview 1:05 – Markets, Trading & Macro Day trading, oil (spot vs futures), oil stocks, rates/inflation, buy-now-pay-later 10:31 – Geopolitics & Global Economy Trump commentary, India food concerns, Iran & Strait of Hormuz 13:23 – Stocks & Company Analysis Nvidia outlook, Deutsche Bank, Anthropic, Zoom Video Communications, SpaceX, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac 33:15 – AI Trends & Industry Outlook AI bubble debate, top sectors, why AI firms fail, hedge funds + AI 7:18 – Careers, Skills & Education Job rejection, IT careers, business plans, sales vs dev, networking, private credit, MBA vs alternatives 45:17 – Life Strategy & Big Picture Marriage vs startups, future of work, starting over 1:03:37 – Closing Segment Steve Jobs “No Smarter Than You” 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. APR 5

    Safe Havens, AI Hype, and Oil at $200: What Investors Must Know

    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 margin calls, safe haven investments, life of a hedge fund trader 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 Program0:27 Intro + Setup 2:32 Oil Shock, AI Risk & Global Energy Crisis 7:40 Where to Invest Right Now (Safe Havens) 10:19 New World Order, Billionaires & Inequality 12:37 Iran War & Geopolitical Endgame 14:27 Careers: Hedge Funds, IPOs & Getting a U.S. Job 21:23 Presentation Skills & Managing Cash 27:45 VTI vs VOO + Future of Retail Investing 31:24 Building Wealth Without Day Trading 33:32 Startups, Big Tech Breakups & Retirement 37:50 Politics, Layoffs & Bay Area Reality 40:39 Borrowing to Invest + Global Careers 44:02 Trading, Fintech Ideas & Space Economy 46:29 Middle East Tensions & Oil Impact 48:00 Margin Call: Risk, Leverage & Wall Street Playbook 1:12:46 Private Credit Risks & 2026 Market Outlook 1:18:49 AI, Careers, Game Theory & Investor Mindset 1:26:57 Dollar Future, Debt & Politics 1:31:54 AI vs YouTube + Life Advice 1:35:54 Prediction Markets, AI Content & Education Future 1:40:11 Steve Jobs Mindset 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 43m

  5. MAR 30

    Winning in 2026: AI in Finance, Market Resilience, and Scaling Your Influence

    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 how to start an online presence, market resilience, how to stay consistent on LinkedIn 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 Program0:24 Welcome to the 355th Weekly Live Webcast of March 26, 2026! 0:39 Thoughts on Zillow? 1:46 How to start an online presence? 4:25 How to deal with high stress and stay unemotional when a stock falls? 6:37 How to know if you have a broken stock or a broken company? 8:46 Thoughts on Workday and PayPal? 10:23 How to know if a stock is value or growth? 13:36 Where does Circle and Coinbase go from here? 14:28 How did Gold and Silver fall so much today? 15:38 What has changed your business? 17:30 How to stay consistent on LinkedIn and social media? 20:07 How to publish my own book? 21:26 How to get over the growth plateau? 24:42 How to learn about macroeconomics? 25:44 How to learn about quant trading? 26:36 Biggest fear you have? 31:23 Will India ever become a dictatorship? 32:06 How to use AI in finance? 33:35 How to choose what I should work on first? 37:44 How do oil prices affect Russia? 39:18 If you were young again, how would you invest? 39:58 Why did Meta lay off so many people? 40:31 What sort of hedge fund did you run? 41:46 Will an undergraduate degree become obsolete? 42:40 Are the big banks too big to fail? 44:11 How to get into entrepreneurship? 46:29 Should I go to grad school? 4 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 14m

  6. MAR 21

    From Oil to AI: What’s Driving Markets, Money & Your Career Right Now

    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 oil and global conflict, Bitcoin and market volatility, smart investing in uncertain times, and how to win in today’s evolving job market, 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:  0:26 Welcome to the 354th Weekly Live Webcast of March 19, 2026! 0:52 How to short the real estate market? 4:31 How high does oil go to at this point? 5:58 What is the point of hitting oil bases in Iran? 6:49 How does this affect Petrodollars? 7:40 Who is the best president of all time? 8:10 Why is Bitcoin falling? 10:23 Is now the best time to invest? 13:16 How do new graduates navigate this job market? 16:05 Are we ending the near of a cycle? 19:52 How do levered ETFs work? 21:35 What risk should every person be taking in their 20's? 24:37 Did you see layoffs at Meta? 25:54 How to nail a pitch deck? 28:10 What makes you stand out in sales? 29:52 Toughest question you've ever been asked? 30:54 What does the U.S. look like if we were still on the Gold Standard? 31:57 Shouldn't we invest in a Bear Market? 33:22 Can Gold fall more than Bitcoin? 36:47 Do you cringe when you watch your videos? 43:05 How to handle when the USD is rising and much stronger than my local currency? 44:20 Where do you cast your eyes when interviewing 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 21m

  7. MAR 15

    War, Rates, and AI: How the Strait of Hormuz Attack, Fed Cuts, and AI Disruption Could Reshape Markets

    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: War, Rates, and AI: How the Strait of Hormuz Attack, Fed Cuts, and AI Disruption Could Reshape Markets 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 353rd Weekly Live Webcast of March 12, 2026! 0:59 What is the after effects from the Strait of Hormuz attack? 2:26 How to handle debt during a recession? 3:55 Where is the Iran War heading? 5:24 Will the Fed cut rates? 7:07 What do you think about market research analysts? 10:15 Will oil prices continue to stay high? 11:18 How to network at my new internship? 13:08 How will AI affect SaaS companies? 15:25 What stocks are you looking at right now? 16:47 Thoughts on JPMorgan being accused of manipulation? 17:19 Should there be regulation on AI? 19:05 Did you enjoy working at a hedge fund? 22:46 Is Bitcoin too big to fail? 24:52 Thoughts on Microstrategy and Saylor? 25:28 Any new content you are adding to your MBA program? 27:16 What do you think about quant finance and trading? 29:44 Will the US Dollar lose it's world's reserve currency status 31:26 Will Blackrock and Blackstone continue to struggle? 33:51 Would you still not be concerned if the deficit rose to $200 trillion? 35:11 What is your version of risk in the stock market? 36:20 Do you think Ethereum is losing its shine? 39:30 Is it better to work at a smaller boutique IB firm first? 40:27 What is your go-to AI tool? 42:19 A 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 22m

  8. MAR 7

    How important is getting an education today, How to overcome feeling defeated, How to get an internship 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. Topics covered include: How important is getting an education today, How to overcome feeling defeated, How to get an internship and more. Refer to chapter marks for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.  Download 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 ProgramConnect with me:  YouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun300How to forecast a P/E ratiov 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 50m
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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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