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👇Annanay👇► Twitter: https://x.com/a_kapila_► QFEX: https://x.com/TradeQFEX🧑‍🏫Columbia & Wall Street Prep AI Certificate Program🧑‍🏫► Use code RARELIQUID for up to $500 OFF► https://secure.enroll.columbia.wallstreetprep.com/referral/VsWSdAX1/s2yqD1GUkwps4u5h🚀My 1-1 Banking Mentorship Program🚀► Work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://bankingaccelerator.com/⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome00:01:40 – Annanay's Background & Cambridge00:04:09 – Preparing for HFT Interviews00:05:33 – Brain Teaser Resources & Pressure00:06:27 – Competitiveness in Trading Internships00:07:46 – Value Creation in HFT00:10:50 – Day in the Life of a Quant Trader00:13:55 – Systematic vs. Tactical Work00:15:20 – Best/Worst Trades (Crypto Examples)00:18:30 – Risk Controls & Volatility00:21:09 – Retail Investing Advice00:23:10 – Personal Investing Strategies00:24:20 – Tools & Dashboards for Trading00:27:20 – Building Statistical Models00:30:13 – Required Skills (Coding, Stats)00:32:57 – Handling Black Swan Events00:36:28 – Trading Glitches & Blowups00:39:00 – Deploying New Strategies00:41:48 – Sources of Edge in HFT00:44:36 – HFT vs. Fundamental Investing00:47:47 – AI's Role in Trading & Finance00:51:34 – Compensation Structure00:56:58 – Leaving Trading for QFEX00:59:30 – Y Combinator Application Process01:02:06 – What is QFEX? (24/7 Exchange)01:06:41 – 24/7 Trading Mechanics01:07:02 – Trading vs. Entrepreneurship01:09:06 – Lessons from Trading for Startups01:13:09 – Fundraising Tips01:15:07 – VC Priorities at Seed Stage01:19:25 – 5-10 Year Vision for QFEX01:22:07 – Closing & Outro📱Interact With Me📱► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/► Business Inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode, I chat with Marek about his journey from studying finance at the University of Florida (MSF) to landing an analyst role at Evercore and transitioning into private equity. Marek shares practical insights on breaking in from a non-target school and as an international student – plus a candid look at Evercore’s recruiting process and culture. 👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/🚀The Banking Accelerator🚀► Apply to work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://bankingaccelerator.com/⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 – Introduction00:02:09 – Marek's Background00:03:23 – Non-Target School Banking Recruiting Advice00:08:36 – Recommended Interview Prep Resources00:11:20 – Evercore Recruiting Process Overview00:17:24 – Hard Technicals and Interview Advice00:26:01 – Tips for International Students00:30:46 – Networking Advice for Non-Target Students00:35:32 – Inside Look Into Evercore Recruiting00:44:21 – Qualities of Top Candidates00:46:33 – Answering "Why Evercore?"00:55:22 – Final Advice00:58:33 – Outro~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📱Interact With Me📱► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rareliquid► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/► Business Inquiries: [email protected]🔎Disclaimer🔎Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

In this episode, I chat with Josh about his journey from studying industrial engineering and business at Lehigh University to becoming a consultant at Bain & Company. Josh shares valuable insights into the recruiting process, the nature of consulting work, and the skills needed to succeed in the industry.👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/🚀The Banking Accelerator🚀► Apply to work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://bankingaccelerator.com/🧑‍🎓Recruiting Resources👩‍🎓► The Resume That Got Me Into JPM - https://rareliquidcareers.com/► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!) -  https://gv142.isrefer.com/go/rliquid/rareliquid/► Target Test Prep (Use code RARELIQUID15 for 15% OFF!) - https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:40 – Guest Introduction & Early Life00:05:34 – Discovering Consulting00:05:34 – Case Competition Experience00:07:23 – Recruiting Process for Consulting00:07:23 – Consulting Club Conference00:08:34 – Recruitment Preparation00:10:14 – Tips for Case Interviews00:11:59 – Recruitment Process Details00:13:46 – Training at Bain00:23:34 – Cultural Fit at Bain00:43:59 – Most Effective Feedback00:45:39 – Hardest Parts of the Job00:47:07 – Practical Tips for New Consultants01:06:58 – Significant Lessons from Wharton01:08:01 – Internship at Duckhorn Portfolio01:09:24 – Surprising Aspects of Business School01:10:26 – Alternative Career Path01:11:08 – Important Mentor~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📱Interact With Me📱► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rareliquid► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/► Business Inquiries: [email protected]🔎Disclaimer🔎Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

In this episode, I chat with Amanda about her journey from Penn to McKinsey and back to Penn for her MBA and JD, as well as her current role at Kirkland where she leverages her consulting expertise to navigate the complexities of restructuring and law.👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/🚀The Banking Accelerator🚀► Apply to work with me to secure an investment banking offer: https://bankingaccelerator.com/🧑‍🎓Recruiting Resources👩‍🎓► The Resume That Got Me Into JPM - https://rareliquidcareers.com/► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!) -  https://gv142.isrefer.com/go/rliquid/rareliquid/► Target Test Prep (Use code RARELIQUID15 for 15% OFF!) - https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/⏱Timestamps⏱00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:55 – Early Life & Academics00:02:51 – Undergrad & Career Shift00:05:22 – Consulting Recruitment & Case Prep00:12:45 – Interview & McKinsey Offer00:20:23 – Tough Interview Questions00:29:09 – Customizing Case Frameworks00:36:05 – Data Analysis & Quant Tips00:40:55 – Consulting Culture & Fit00:59:26 – Key Consulting Case Studies01:22:03 – Transition to Law01:25:16 – Cravath Internship01:28:59 – Kirkland & Restructuring Focus01:32:27 – Relationship Building & Career Advice01:36:26 – Final Reflections~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📱Interact With Me📱► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareliquid► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rareliquid► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rareliquid► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chon-8b0ba34a/► Business Inquiries: [email protected]🔎Disclaimer🔎Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

In this episode, I sit down with Cherie and Jean to compare and contrast our MBA experiences at Wharton, Stanford, and Harvard.  👊Crush the GMAT with TTP👊►Use code RARELIQUID15 to get 15% off!►https://targettestprep.referralrock.com/l/rareliquid/💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my investment banking course► Sign up for my how to get into MBA course (NOW LIVE)► Sign up for my management consulting course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: [email protected]🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► Wall Street Prep (Use code RARELIQUID for 20% OFF!)► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction2:08 - School culture and its impact on the MBA experience12:24 - Academic culture of the school25:45 - Best and worst parts of the school46:14 - Traits Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton seek in applicants54:05 - Influence of the experience on career path