83 episodes

Do you have dreams to join companies like Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and Google? But feel like you have a low GPA, or come from a non-target background? Then this is the podcast for you!

I was a Vice President in Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley and also worked at Google, all with a 3.0 GPA and a non-target background, so let me show you how I did it. Come join me for unfiltered and candid advice related to all things career!

Sherjan - My Personal Mentor Sherjan Husainie

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

Do you have dreams to join companies like Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and Google? But feel like you have a low GPA, or come from a non-target background? Then this is the podcast for you!

I was a Vice President in Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley and also worked at Google, all with a 3.0 GPA and a non-target background, so let me show you how I did it. Come join me for unfiltered and candid advice related to all things career!

    82. Reza Jafer - Leaving Investment Banking to Join a Startup

    82. Reza Jafer - Leaving Investment Banking to Join a Startup

    Today's guest is Reza Jafer, who I met at one of my Toronto workshops. Reza defines what it means to hustle to break into competitive industries. He studied at York University and then turned every stone possible to break into investment banking. He started his career at RBS and then at MUFG in investment banking. After a while, Reza wanted to pursue a career where he could consistently wake up happier and still work in a fast-paced team. Reza then transitioned from investment banking to Lending Loop where he leads Wealth Management for the startup. Tune in, it's story time.

    For more information visit sherjan.com.

    • 58 min
    81. Salmaan Javed - Work Hard, Play Harder

    81. Salmaan Javed - Work Hard, Play Harder

    On today's episode I have my good friend Salmaan Javed. He's definitely one of the coolest kids I know, and lives a life that is instagram worthy, but more importantly, Salmaan has always pursued avenues that he is passionate about and has avoided chasing brands and validation. He started his career at Allen & Co. where he worked closely with rising early-stage companies and now recently he has transitioned to a stealth startup that is quite literally going to change how we live our daily lives. Salmaan's story is full of passion and excitement and he is the definition of work hard play harder type of character. Tune in, it's story time!

    For more information visit sherjan.com.

    • 47 min
    80. Eliza Tay - Working at a Hedge Fund after Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan

    80. Eliza Tay - Working at a Hedge Fund after Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan

    On today's episode I chat with Eliza, one of my closest friends and a rising start in the world of finance in Asia. I met Eliza in Singapore in 2013 and she has had one of the most impressive career paths I've ever seen She did multiple stints in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, Standard Chartered, and HSBC, and then transitioned to Temasek's hedge fund called SeaTown Holdings where she focuses on Global Internet and Oil & Gas investments. Tune in, it's story time!

    For more information visit sherjan.com. 

    • 30 min
    79. Prarthana Neotia - Journey from Deloitte to Private Equity and Finance

    79. Prarthana Neotia - Journey from Deloitte to Private Equity and Finance

    In today's episode I chat with Prarthana who is currently a Senior Analysts of Business Analytics at Vista Equity Partners, a leading software private equity firm. Prarthana studied at University of Texas Austin and graduated to pursue a career in consulting at Deloitte. Her passion for working with businesses and analyzing companies from a data perspective took her to joining one of the top private equity firms in the world where she analyzes various metrics of portfolio companies and helps with strategy. Tune in, it's story time!

    For more information visit sherjan.com. 

    • 43 min
    78. Asad Malik - Journey from Goldman Sachs to Google

    78. Asad Malik - Journey from Goldman Sachs to Google

    In today's episode I chat with Asad Malik, who I first met at my workshop in London. Asad started his journey at LSE and began his career at Goldman Sachs in the Emerging Markets Equity team in London. He then transitioned to Google where he helps the firm with Strategy, Investments and FP&A for the Technical Infrastructure team with a focus on machine supply chains, robotics and automation. Asad is a new father as well and on this episode we chat about his journey and some of the struggles he faced in making the transition from pure finance to the wonderful world of tech. Tune in, it's Story Time!

    For more information visit sherjan.com.

    • 43 min
    77. Elizabeth "Bairu" Zhan - Journey to TPG Capital from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs

    77. Elizabeth "Bairu" Zhan - Journey to TPG Capital from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs

    In today's episode I chat with Elizabeth Zhan, or as the homies call her, Bairu. Bairu started her career at Goldman Sachs in Singapore and then joined Morgan Stanley's tech group in Hong Kong. She then left the world of banking and joined TPG Capital and is now back in Singapore investing in late-stage companies. Tune in and listen to Bairu and her journey through the crazy world of finance. 

    For more information visit sherjan.com.

    • 49 min

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Sherjan is excellent!

I met Sherjan in 2013 and have followed his content and career through the years. He is kind, funny, inspirational, and gives sound career advice. This podcast is absolutely worth your time. Thank you, Sherjan!

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Amazing and insightful! Sherjan is a true inspiration.

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Super helpful & relevant content!

Have followed Sherjan for the past decade and he keeps coming up with great insights & advice. Super helpful & relevant in transitioning from college to first job to broader career trajectory. He manages to keep it light hearted & fun too! 🙌🏽

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