In this episode, I interview Hari, a Wharton alum who worked at JPMorgan in investment banking, CD&R in private equity, and Blue Haven Initiative in venture capital. ?‍?Wharton & Wall Street Prep PE Certificate Program?‍?► Use code RARELIQUID for up to $500 OFF► https://secure.enroll.wharton.wallstreetprep.com/referral/fkx0rrss/s2yqD1GUkwps4u5h?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: ben@rareliquid.com------?‍?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⏱2:03 - Hari’s background6:49 - Investment banking at J.P. Morgan12:36 - Private equity process and recruiting tips22:32 - CD&R’s recruiting process23:37 - CD&R’s investment strategy35:55 - The operational side of PE38:11 - Life at CD&R41:35 - CD&R culture and hours47:00 - The hierarchy in PE52:56 - Lessons learned from PE55:50 - Transitioning from PE to VC1:01:00 - Recruiting for VC1:08:49 - Day in the life of a VC investor1:14:28 - What makes an entrepreneur great1:16:94 - Blue Haven’s investment philosophy & team structure1:19:52 - VC investor responsibilities1:24:37 - Comparing PE vs. VC1:29:24 - Decision to get an MBA1:31:20 - Lessons learned from the MBA