We are joined by Dimitry Cherney. Dima is a CFA, MBA, and overall smart fella. We talk about life in Kharkiv, Ukraine; Dima's move to Baltimore, his official name change, and our shared high school mythology. We learn about John Hopkins, being a consultant, interviewing with Investment Banks, working for Amazon, the number of restaurants Dima's been to in NYC (he has the data!) and the great Ashkenazi Jewish genetic bottleneck. 

We go global for this episode with Andy Gensler, Chris Rappa, and Jimi Lawal. We started our careers together at magical Deutsche Bank. We hear from three different corners of the world: London, Frankfurt and New Jersey.  We learn how everyone is surviving the pandemic and how our experiences are unique yet shared. This episode is chock full of Pavel stories with some NSFW.  We get tons of hot tips and even more laughs. This is pure premium Pavel content at its finest, the treehouse lives again! 

We are joined by Andy Gross. Andy is a Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist. We talk about his current pandemic survival life in Cincinnati. How geneticists can track Covid's genetic mutation. Andy gives us his best tips on becoming a data scientist. We talked about 'FIRE' financial independence retire early. I break down my lessons learned in the past 6 months of fun-employment. We travel to Jerusalem and get not one but three hot tips from Andy. 

Enjoy!

Columbia Reunion is a limited-run series of conversations with alumni from Columbia University. Ivy League, we made it! 

Daniel Rumennik is an early-stage technology investor and partner at Streamlined Ventures. Dan holds a BS in Operations Research: EMS from Columbia's School of Engineering and Applied Science, as well as an MBA from Harvaaahhhd. 

We talk about Dan growing up in Silicon Valley, COVID-19 and it's the effect on venture capital and investing. Our general advice for an economic downturn for businesses and individuals. Dan gets raw and recounts how he got laid off during the last great financial crisis. We philosophize on loneliness vs. solitude, hint - it's all about perspective. We get some hot tips on Columbia's greatest eats, an amazing Netflix watch and maintaining peace of mind through stressful times. We teleport to Seattle pre-pandemic, cider and pelmeni for all.  

Enjoy!

Jordana Fremed is a consultant and Alter Management fellow based in Boston.  'Jord' holds a BA in Sustainable Development from Columbia College. 

We talk about life in the current pandemic (we are lucky because we are alive and can work from home). We discuss sustainable development, social good, carbon credit markets and our overall trajectory as a planet. J shares advice on how businesses can weather this unprecedented time. She shares amazing HOT FRUIT TIPS and we travel to South Africa for a virtual safari using our Elon Musk teleport. 

Stay safe, healthy and listen to Dr. Faucci. Thanks to all the healthcare workers and others running our essential infrastructure!

We are joined by Dr. Ushinsky, an interventional radiologist and engineer. 

We discuss interventional radiology, coronavirus special coverage, current, and future AI/deep learning in interpreting medical images. 

Recorded on Wed, 3/11.

Stay engaged and healthy!

Columbia Reunion is a limited-run series of conversations with alumni from Columbia University. Ivy League, we made it!

Allen Sukholitsky is an investment strategist, founder of Xallarap Advisory, with prior stints at Goldman and Citi. Allen holds a BA in economics and political science from Columbia College.

We recount our initial hallway meeting, our favorite Columbia meals and Allen's early interest in economics. I learn what the federal reserve does and what it could do to juice the economy in the wake of the Coronavirus.

Allen shares general tips for financial management, his views on personal branding and the life-changing experience of having kids. 

We visit Iceland via our teleportation device and get one hell of a deep and meaningful hot-tip from Mr. Sukholitsky.

Enjoy!

Columbia Reunion is a limited-run series of conversations with alumni from Columbia University. Ivy League, woot woot! 

It was supposed to be for the best and brightest, but somehow they let me (Pavel) in. 

We kick it off with the Larry David to my Jerry Seinfeld, the inimitable Daniel Minsky, Columbia College 2007, BA in Mathematics. 

We talk about Minsky's passion for mathematics, great deals, and technology. We recount our meet-cute, roommating in college and Minsky's almost career in adult entertainment. 

We travel to Capri via our teleportation device (thanks Elon!) and Minsky recommends his favorite youtube channel for our hot-tip. 

We are joined by Matt Bavosa, a web developer, brand new father and streak runner. Matt graduated with a degree in Communications from University of Maryland, had a career in sales before deciding to take a hard right turn and enter the world of software development. We talk about how he managed to pull of that career change, streak and marathon running, his alter-ego house-maid Mattina and his love of Elvis Duran. 

Brought to you by you! We do it for the fans. 

Another fun one, with my good buddy Tom Petrillo. Tom is a math Ph.D., former math professor, high-frequency trader and Facebook engineer. 

We go through Tom's origin story, from winning Oregon State's high school math competition, to a PhD in mathematics from UCSD. We also go through his interesting career path. 

We travel to the ancient city of Bagan, using our Treelon Musk teleporter. And as always get a couple of hot tips from our guest. 

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