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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 3d ago

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. May 17

    Should You Follow Your Heart or Mind?, Founder Risk, Career Survival & Life Beyond Finance and Tech

    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: Should You Follow Your Heart or Mind?, Founder Risk, Career Survival & Life Beyond Finance and Tech, 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  2:09 Heart vs Mind  4:40 Appliance Sales Collapse  5:35 SaaS & Consulting Outlook  7:48 Is Intel Too Big to Fail?  10:25 Claude vs ChatGPT  11:49 Oil Industry & Iran War  13:41 Will Duolingo Survive?  15:33 Investment Banking vs AI  17:54 Coinbase Layoffs  20:54 Future of Work  22:02 Building Cash Flow  23:41 Building Traffic in 2026  27:35 AI & Dating  30:21 Politicians & Insider Trading  31:38 Oil Short Before the War  32:07 Convertible Notes  33:44 Marriage Advice  35:39 Is PayPal a Buy?  37:35 Career Pivot from Finance  41:26 Anthropic IPO  42:17 Portfolio Diversification  43:53 Quant vs Traditional Finance  44:47 Quant vs Macro Hedge Funds  46:33 Researching a Company  48:29 Why VOO?  50:28 Investing in Oil  54:33 Stocks vs Bonds vs ETFs  54:48 Best Sell Signals  56:47 SpaceX IPO Risks  58:35 Facebook in 20 Years  59:40 Modeling a Stock  1:00:38 What Private Equity Firms Do  1:02:47 Risk Taking When Young  1:04:57 AI Productivity Multiplier  1:06:08 Gamestop-Ebay Deal  1:06:48 Software Sales Compensation  1:07:45 Founder Leaves Company  1:11:55 Student Loans vs Cash Tuition  1:13:34 Future Outside Finance & Tech  1:16:48 Managing Negative Feelings  1:18:35 Is the Iran War Ending?  1:20:00 Real Estate, Stocks & Golf  1:22:36 Blockchain & Traditional Finance  1:25:59 Space Sector Advice  1:28:00 Advice for a 15-Year-Old  1:29:25 Finance vs Consulting  1:30:35 What Makes a Great CEO?  1:31:40 Vanguard ETFs  1:32:30 Is Nvidia Overvalued?  1:33:09 Gold vs Real Estate  1:34:36 $1M Bitcoin Valuation 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 39m

  6. May 5

    Earnings & GDP, Lessons for Your Younger Self, and Is SpaceX the Biggest Short, 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: earnings & GDP, lessons for Your Younger Self, and Is SpaceX the Biggest Short, 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 Start / Welcome / Intro  2:38 Earnings & GDP  5:28 Big Tech Earnings (Amazon, Microsoft, Meta)  7:47 Macro: Russia, Markets, Bubble Talk  10:25 Gold & Bill Ackman  12:38 Life Advice: What to Learn Young  19:08 Valuation (DCF Alternatives)  23:48 Career Anxiety & Purpose  36:52 Buy, Borrow, Die  38:25 Real Estate Investing  39:51 RSI Explained  41:07 Sales Skills  45:11 Fundraising from HNWIs  47:31 Interview: Zoom Setup (Adrian Roup)  50:25 Free Zoom Setup Evaluation  1:29:52 Content Repurposing  1:31:45 Future: OpenAI IPO & SpaceX Short Thesis  1:34:34 Society & Politics  1:35:19 Careers (Equity Analyst, Research)  1:38:21 Degrees: Cyber vs CS  1:39:13 Geopolitics & Oil  1:40:14 VIX Outlook  1:42:05 Hedge Fund Careers  1:43:10 AI vs Wall Street  1:44:39 Insider Trading Debate  1:45:37 Billionaires Discussion  1:49:15 AI & Job Disruption 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 54m

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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