Business & Personal Development with Chris Haroun

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.

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Chapter 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

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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/1on1CallYTW
• Download my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.com
• Attend 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

00:25 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

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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/1on1CallYTW
• Download my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.com
• Attend 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

0:25 – 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

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• LinkedIn: Chris Haroun
• Twitter: @chris_haroun
• Facebook: Haroun Education Ventures  
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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/1on1CallYTW
• Download my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.com
• Attend 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

0:25 – 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”

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• Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTW
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• Facebook: Haroun Education Ventures  
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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. 

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• Attend 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

0:27 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

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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. 

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• Attend 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

0:24 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?

47:42 How to improve your leadership skills?

48:41 Will UBI be implemented?

51:06 When will the AI bubble burst?

52:53 Is the Mag 7 in a mean reversion?

53:19 How to land a role in IB?

54:40 Did you see the Jensen Wuang interview?

56:39 Should young people be scared of AI?

58:29 How does Trump handle the war from here on out?

59:30 Is Dubai safe now?

1:00:25 What is the future of oil?

1:01:56 How to start a career in ESG?

1:02:25 How to break a bad habit?

1:04:32 Is Trudeau done for good in Canada?

1:05:48 Is Google still a good long?

1:06:40 Are China and Russia supporting Iran?

1:08:20 Do words matter to yourself?

1:09:26 What is your journey like to finance?

1:11:24 Steve Jobs No Smarter Than You video

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• Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTW
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• Facebook: Haroun Education Ventures  
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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/1on1CallYTW
• Download my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.com
• Attend 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: 

0:26 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 someone?
47:23 Is SaaS reaching a cliff?
48:31 What skills to learn to land a role in finance?
51:33 Is unemployment due to lack of jobs or skill?
52:55 Why is the USD falling?
54:07 Will AI replace most teachers?
56:53 How to prepare for Investment Banking super days?
58:32 How long with Berkshire sit on so much cash?
59:58 Thoughts on private credit?
1:00 Do you think young people are moving towards blue collar jobs?
1:03 How to move from wealth management to private equity?
1:06 Is AI igniting a class of people who are becoming depressed?
1:08 How to make accurate bets in life?
1:15 Are you still bullish on Nvidia?
1:17 Would you ever start an export-import company?
1:18 Do you set short and long-term goals?

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• Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTW
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• LinkedIn: Chris Haroun
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• Facebook: Haroun Education Ventures  
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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/1on1CallYTW
• Download my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.com
• Attend 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 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 Are there any hedge funds that invest in different lobbying groups?
44:10 Did you ever trade the FX markets?
46:01 Would recommend moving to Canada for work?
47:55 How to become AI-proof?
49:47 Should I learn how to do plumbing?
50:50 Should I buy stocks on the local exchange or go international?
52:17 Have you seen the movie Other People's Money?
52:58 Are there any cryptos to buy other than just ETH and Bitcoin?
55:02 Thoughts on investing in insurance companies?
55:45 Have you read the book, "When McKinsey Comes to Town"?
58:26 Why is Gold price increasing?
1:00:02 Best advice you've ever heard?
1:00:57 Is the future of NFTs worth it?
1:03:30 Do you think tariffs are gone now?
1:04:03 Are you believer in the Indian stock market?
1:05:10 Do you think the markets are efficient or inefficient?
1:05:55 Do you think most autocracies fall eventually?
1:06:59 Best advice to finding and starting a niche business?
1:08:38 Do you think the new Ayatollah is more dangerous?
1:09:09 Will consulting firms

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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.com
• Attend 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

Connect with me: 

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Connect with me: 

• Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTW
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• Facebook: Haroun Education Ventures  
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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 to avoid burnout, Best time to invest in the foreign markets, How to use AI to prepare for interviews and more. Refer to chapter marks 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/1on1CallYTW
• Download my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.com
• Attend 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

Connect with me: 

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• LinkedIn: Chris Haroun
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Connect with me: 

• Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTW
• YouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducation
• Instagram @chrisharoun
• LinkedIn: Chris Haroun
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• Facebook: Haroun Education Ventures  
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