Business & Personal Development with 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.

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June 14, 2026Episode 3661 hr 12 min

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 ProgramChapter Marks: 0:25 Founder Mistakes & Startup Framework15:49 Product Built Before Validation? What to Do Next19:17 Client Success Stories & Results22:20 Customer Conversations & Entrepreneur Traits26:09 Seed Funding & Marketing an Agency32:25 Debt, OpenAI, Anthropic & Market Efficiency37:11 Starting a Quant Fund38:43 IPOs, AI, SaaS & When to Quit43:08 Ukraine Real Estate, Meta & Valuing SpaceX47:12 Career Transitions, Inflation & Mars52:50 AI, Mortgage Originators & SpaceX IPO58:16 Breaking Into Finance & Wealth Management1:03:30 Defense Contracting Risks1:07:52 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

June 10, 2026Episode 3651 hr 24 min

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 ProgramChapter 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

June 8, 2026Episode 3641 hr 13 min

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

May 26, 2026Episode 3631 hr 10 min

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

May 17, 2026Episode 3621 hr 7 min

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

May 17, 2026Episode 3611 hr 38 min

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

May 5, 2026Episode 3601 hr 53 min

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

April 26, 2026Episode 3591 hr 30 min

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

April 18, 2026Episode 3581 hr 29 min

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 outlook0:31 – AI Disruption & Future Impact Bad actors, video editing, UBI, vulnerable jobs, future of coding, human vs AI10:04 – Geopolitics & Global Trends NYC policy changes, Iran propaganda, war outlook, socialism concerns10:39 – Investing Strategy & Assets What to buy at highs, gold (physical vs ETF), value investing, bootstrap vs OPM16:51 – Finance & Hedge Funds Why funds underperform, Steve Cohen, Renaissance Technologies, factor investing, insider trading17:55 – Skills, Careers & Breaking In Financial statements, math in finance, IB at 28, prop trading, alt investments24:11 – Career Growth & Entrepreneurship Job loss recovery, starting a fund, lead generation, personal development1:02:23 – Practical Advice & Lifestyle Case competition prep, structuring feedback, how to dress, teaching philosophy1:23:26 – 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

April 18, 2026Episode 3571 hr 5 min

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 overview1:05 – Markets, Trading & Macro Day trading, oil (spot vs futures), oil stocks, rates/inflation, buy-now-pay-later10:31 – Geopolitics & Global Economy Trump commentary, India food concerns, Iran & Strait of Hormuz13:23 – Stocks & Company Analysis Nvidia outlook, Deutsche Bank, Anthropic, Zoom Video Communications, SpaceX, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac33:15 – AI Trends & Industry Outlook AI bubble debate, top sectors, why AI firms fail, hedge funds + AI7:18 – Careers, Skills & Education Job rejection, IT careers, business plans, sales vs dev, networking, private credit, MBA vs alternatives45:17 – Life Strategy & Big Picture Marriage vs startups, future of work, starting over1:03:37 – 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