Episode 16 "What are Private Equity Annual General Meetings? Part 1" features me talking about my company's annual conference for our investors that took place in October 2023. Part 1 goes over the agenda from Sunday (arrival) to Tuesday early evening (conference day + dinner). Part 2 will cover Tuesday evening entertainment including how I met the Black Eyed Peas until Thursday (departure home). --- I started this podcast to help answer questions you may have on Investment Banking / Private Equity / Finance. Let me know what I should talk about next! Instagram @venturesinthecapital  &nbs ..read more

Episode 15 "Asian Expectations Pt 2" features my good friend Alvin where we talk about growing up as a British Born Chinese in the UK. Our discussion spans from childhood into high school, then university and finally to our current careers where I'm working in Finance and Alvin is working in FinTech. Part 2 is the final half of our conversation where we discuss our university experiences, current careers and how we manage our finances. --- I started this podcast to help answer questions you may have on Investment Banking / Finance. Let me know what I should talk about next! Instagram @ventures ..read more

Episode 14 "Asian Expectations Pt 1" features my good friend Alvin where we talk about growing up as a British Born Chinese in the UK. Our discussion spans from childhood into high school, then university and finally to our current careers where I'm working in Finance and Alvin is working in FinTech. Part 1 is the first half of our conversation where we reach the high school era. --- I started this podcast to help answer questions you may have on Investment Banking / Finance. Let me know what I should talk about next! Instagram @venturesinthecapital     --- Do you want to get a ..read more

Episode 13 "Bad Memories of Investment Banking" talks about some of my worst memories of when I was working as an Investment Banking Analyst. I started this podcast to help answer questions you may have on Investment Banking / Finance. Let me know what I should talk about next! Instagram @venturesinthecapital     --- Do you want to get a free stock share worth up to £100? Create a Trading 212 Invest account and use promo code: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2 ..read more

Episode 12 "Types of guys you'll date (as a female banker)" is inspired by a recent conversation I had with a friend. Listen to my experiences of dating 3 different types of guys from non-finance backgrounds, including how they acted whilst dating a female Investment Banker (in particular from a financial standpoint). I started this podcast to help answer questions you may have on Investment Banking / Finance. Let me know what I should talk about next! IG @venturesinthecapital     --- Do you want to get a free stock share worth up to £100? Create a Trading 212 Invest accoun ..read more

Episode 11 "Advice for Internship Success" runs through some top tips I've accumulated for greater probability in converting a summer internship into a full time offer. I also talk about my own summer internship experience with some personal stories. If you have specific questions then don't hesitate to reach out! I started this podcast to help answer questions you may have on Investment Banking / Finance. Let me know what I should talk about next! IG @venturesinthecapital     --- Do you want to get a free stock share worth up to £100? Create a Trading 212 Invest account an ..read more

Episode 10 "Honest thoughts on Private Equity" is inspired by a recent conversation I had with an ex-colleague in Investment Banking. Listen to my thoughts on how buyside differs with sellside including personal experiences of the day-to-day work, work-life balance, compensation, and much more.  I started this podcast to help answer questions you may have on Investment Banking / Finance. Let me know what I should talk about next! IG @venturesinthecapital     --- Do you want to get a free stock share worth up to £100? Create a Trading 212 Invest account and use promo code: H ..read more

Episode 6 "Dating as an Investment Banker" reminisces on dating stories from when I was working in Investment Banking. These include: how to escape on a weekday with a disguise, frequently being called back to work and leaving dates halfway, regularly being 1-2 hours late, as well as organising back-to-back dates when a free weekend finally emerges. I started this podcast to help answer questions you may have on Investment Banking / Finance. Let me know what I should talk about next! IG @venturesinthecapital --- Do you want to get a free stock share worth up to £100? Create a Trading 212 ..read more

Episode 5 "Dealing with Imposter Syndrome" talks about my experiences of and how to overcome Imposter Syndrome, a modern-day psychological illness that is understated but prevalent. My method: (1) recognize & acknowledge that everyone has Imposter Syndrome, (2) overcome the feeling of Imposter Syndrome through acquiring more knowledge & skills, (3) forgive yourself (for failures) and trust yourself (to succeed) - you will get there! I started this podcast to help answer questions you may have on Investment Banking / Finance. Let me know what I should talk about next! IG @venturesinthec ..read more

Episode 4 "How to maintain a work life balance" covers stories and tips I've accumulated on how to maintain a social life whilst working in Investment Banking. Key takeaways: (1) You will not have a work life balance at the beginning; (2) However, this will definitely improve! (3) You need to make an effort (take work with you, go and then come back to work, set your boundaries, negotiate with team members), (4) You will become friends with colleagues, (5) Take up a new hobby (that you pay for). I started this podcast to help answer questions you may have on Investment Banking / Finance ..read more