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Did We Waste $500K on MBAs? Our Honest Take. EP 6
In this episode, we’re diving into whether dropping $500K on Harvard and Stanford MBAs was worth it. Cherie shares how the MBA boosted her confidence as we break down how knowing "enough to be dangerous” gives you an edge in life. We chat about the value of knowing the lingo in any field, how real estate classes could turn us into future Tiger Tycoons, and how improv skills apply to business. Plus, Jean reflects on whether she should’ve gone to startup school instead. Was the $500K investment really worth it? Tune in to find out! 💸🎓
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🐯👯♀️ Tiger Sisters Podcast | Career, Tech, and Life
Welcome to Tiger Sisters, your go-to podcast for career mentorship and life guidance! Hosted by Cherie Brooke Luo and Jean Luo, we’re your internet big sisters here to demystify the ups and downs of navigating careers, tech, and entrepreneurship—while keeping it real about staying healthy, stylish, and joyful along the way.
Cherie is an influencer who has broken down the complexities of big tech, finance, and MBA programs for millions of viewers, with over 100M+ views across platforms. Jean is a tech product executive and investor, holding over 50 AI patents, who has built an impressive career in product management and institutional investment at companies like Goldman Sachs and Snapchat.
Between the two of us, we’ve survived stints at top investment banks and big tech firms, founded startups, and earned four Ivy League degrees—if we’re counting Stanford! Yet, we still find time to focus on wellness, friendships, fashion, and skincare, while sharing the lessons we've learned along the way.
Join us for candid conversations where we spill the tea on careers, technology, entrepreneurship, school, and life. Whether you’re here for career advice, stories about balancing life’s challenges, or just to hear our honest takes on what it means to pursue fun, wealth, and joy in all areas of life, we’ve got you covered.
🍿 WATCH NEXT:
- Are Our Standards Too High? EP 5 [Tiger Sisters]
https://youtu.be/V2gOF7NC6BI?si=tKo6WcK7u6URYQ0J
- Finance and Consulting to MBA | How to Get in From Any Industry: EP 4 [Tiger Sisters] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuZD6_Z11Xo&t=1107s
- 3 Planning Hacks to Get Into HBS & Stanford MBA: EP 3 [Tiger Sisters]
https://youtu.be/MbHnwiOF8hA?si=-HPQPrby3tlum8ej
- Best Age For Business School | Workaholic Tendencies and Feeling Lonely: EP 2 [Tiger Sisters]
https://youtu.be/zGuTX6a53LI?si=fI5eGG1sZn6QpUyQ
- Spilling the Tea: Harvard Business School (HBS) vs. Stanford Business School (GSB): EP 1 [Tiger Sisters]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GAr7mNJpPk
💛 LET'S CONNECT:
~ CHERIE ~
🤳🏻 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cherie.brooke
📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@cherie.brooke
✍🏻 My Substack – https://cherieluo.substack.com/
👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-luo/
~ JEAN ~
🤳🏻 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jean.ventures/
👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanluo
Music produced by Sammy Signal https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS
⌚️ Timestamps:
00:00 $500K MBAs: Worth It or Nah? 💸
00:26 MAILBAG: How did the MBA change us? ✉️
00:43 Cherie’s Glow-Up: Post-MBA confidence boost 🌟
01:47 Leveling Up: How the MBA expanded our knowledge 💡
02:42 “Enough to be dangerous” – Knowing a bit about everything 🎯
04:17 Talk the Talk: Why jargon matters 🗣️
05:00 Real Estate Vibes: Future Tiger Tycoons? 🏢💰
06:20 Improv Skills: Quick thinking in biz 🎭💼
08:17 “More Tools for my Tool Belt” – Adding to our skill set 🔧✨
09:01 Social Flex: Cherie’s growth beyond books 🎓🤝
10:00 MBA vs. Other Grad Schools: What’s the difference? 🏫
11:30 Solo Dinners: Jean’s take on eating alone 🍽️
12:07 Jean’s Dilemma: Startup school or MBA? 🤔🚀
14:18 Startup Lessons: Launching while in school 💥📚
16:00 Final Verdict: $500K well spent? 🤷♀️💸
16:46 Outro: Love y’all! ❤️👋
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By Cherie Brooke Luo and Jean Luo
4.7
7676 ratings
In this episode, we’re diving into whether dropping $500K on Harvard and Stanford MBAs was worth it. Cherie shares how the MBA boosted her confidence as we break down how knowing "enough to be dangerous” gives you an edge in life. We chat about the value of knowing the lingo in any field, how real estate classes could turn us into future Tiger Tycoons, and how improv skills apply to business. Plus, Jean reflects on whether she should’ve gone to startup school instead. Was the $500K investment really worth it? Tune in to find out! 💸🎓
------------------------------------------------------------------
🐯👯♀️ Tiger Sisters Podcast | Career, Tech, and Life
Welcome to Tiger Sisters, your go-to podcast for career mentorship and life guidance! Hosted by Cherie Brooke Luo and Jean Luo, we’re your internet big sisters here to demystify the ups and downs of navigating careers, tech, and entrepreneurship—while keeping it real about staying healthy, stylish, and joyful along the way.
Cherie is an influencer who has broken down the complexities of big tech, finance, and MBA programs for millions of viewers, with over 100M+ views across platforms. Jean is a tech product executive and investor, holding over 50 AI patents, who has built an impressive career in product management and institutional investment at companies like Goldman Sachs and Snapchat.
Between the two of us, we’ve survived stints at top investment banks and big tech firms, founded startups, and earned four Ivy League degrees—if we’re counting Stanford! Yet, we still find time to focus on wellness, friendships, fashion, and skincare, while sharing the lessons we've learned along the way.
Join us for candid conversations where we spill the tea on careers, technology, entrepreneurship, school, and life. Whether you’re here for career advice, stories about balancing life’s challenges, or just to hear our honest takes on what it means to pursue fun, wealth, and joy in all areas of life, we’ve got you covered.
🍿 WATCH NEXT:
- Are Our Standards Too High? EP 5 [Tiger Sisters]
https://youtu.be/V2gOF7NC6BI?si=tKo6WcK7u6URYQ0J
- Finance and Consulting to MBA | How to Get in From Any Industry: EP 4 [Tiger Sisters] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuZD6_Z11Xo&t=1107s
- 3 Planning Hacks to Get Into HBS & Stanford MBA: EP 3 [Tiger Sisters]
https://youtu.be/MbHnwiOF8hA?si=-HPQPrby3tlum8ej
- Best Age For Business School | Workaholic Tendencies and Feeling Lonely: EP 2 [Tiger Sisters]
https://youtu.be/zGuTX6a53LI?si=fI5eGG1sZn6QpUyQ
- Spilling the Tea: Harvard Business School (HBS) vs. Stanford Business School (GSB): EP 1 [Tiger Sisters]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GAr7mNJpPk
💛 LET'S CONNECT:
~ CHERIE ~
🤳🏻 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cherie.brooke
📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@cherie.brooke
✍🏻 My Substack – https://cherieluo.substack.com/
👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-luo/
~ JEAN ~
🤳🏻 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jean.ventures/
👩🏻💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanluo
Music produced by Sammy Signal https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HsyknHuxhT8RoZfn5rqMS
⌚️ Timestamps:
00:00 $500K MBAs: Worth It or Nah? 💸
00:26 MAILBAG: How did the MBA change us? ✉️
00:43 Cherie’s Glow-Up: Post-MBA confidence boost 🌟
01:47 Leveling Up: How the MBA expanded our knowledge 💡
02:42 “Enough to be dangerous” – Knowing a bit about everything 🎯
04:17 Talk the Talk: Why jargon matters 🗣️
05:00 Real Estate Vibes: Future Tiger Tycoons? 🏢💰
06:20 Improv Skills: Quick thinking in biz 🎭💼
08:17 “More Tools for my Tool Belt” – Adding to our skill set 🔧✨
09:01 Social Flex: Cherie’s growth beyond books 🎓🤝
10:00 MBA vs. Other Grad Schools: What’s the difference? 🏫
11:30 Solo Dinners: Jean’s take on eating alone 🍽️
12:07 Jean’s Dilemma: Startup school or MBA? 🤔🚀
14:18 Startup Lessons: Launching while in school 💥📚
16:00 Final Verdict: $500K well spent? 🤷♀️💸
16:46 Outro: Love y’all! ❤️👋
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