Ventures in the Capital

Episode 17 "Private Equity Conference Part 2" features me talking about my company's annual conference for our investors that took place in October 2023. Part 2 starts from the 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     --- 00:01 Evening entertainment (the Black Eyed Peas) 04:00 Wednesday Conference half day 06:00 Wednesday evening company party 09:30 Going home on Thursday

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     --- 01:14 What are Private Equity AGMs 04:00 Pre-Conference Prep 05:26 Sunday: Arrive in the States 08:09 Monday: Work from HQ 13:25 Tuesday: Conference Day 1 17:09 Energy Transition Presentation 21:00 Lunch (finally) 24:08 Final part of the conference day 26:05 Cocktail reception + Dinner  

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 @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 --- 00:00  Final years of high school; which university? 05:25  London university life 10:14  Alvin explains his Fintech job 12:19  Do your parents support you in your career? (what about a PhD?) 14:01  Does Fintech pay well? 15:51  Career paths outside of finance? 21:00  Building wealth over the long term

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 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 --- 00:47  Intro and how we met  05:09  Generational gap with Asian parents 11:52  How does growing up in an Asian household differ vs. average household? 15:32  Music instruments and Chinese families 18:47  Chinese parents and outdoor activities?  20:19  Getting into High School

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

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 account and use promo code: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2 --- 00:12  Background and context 02:00  Introducing the “3 types of guys” you may date as a female banker 06:49  1st type: a guy who is happy that you are a female banker and thinks you’re a boss lady 10:34  2nd type: a guy who is happy that you are a female banker because you’ll pay for s*** 17:14  3rd type: a guy who is pressured by the fact you’re a female banker  

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 and use promo code: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2 --- 01:15 Part 1: Internship Q&A 01:16 Question 1: What time should you come in / leave as an intern? 03:02 Question 2: Should you directly reach out to senior members of the team? 04:23 Question 3: Do HR matter? 05:14 Question 4: Should you ask for feedback? 06:04 Question 5: Should you ask lots of questions? 06:58 Question 6: Does the project matter? 08:26 Part 2: “Dos & Don’ts” of Internships 08:35 “Don’ts” of Internships 11:09 “Dos” of Internships 14:35 Part 3: My internship experience 16:03 Personal story No. 1 22:57 Personal story No. 2

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: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2 --- 00:41 Episode inspiration 01:49 Funds explained 04:38 Similarities & differences with Investment Banking 07:03 Financial modelling 09:57 Buyside work overview (origination, execution, portfolio management) 13:07 Fund structure & size 16:09 Compensation 18:16 Work life balance 20:57 Banks as advisor 22:36 Small teams 24:20 Buyside pitching 25:24 Correct decision?

Episode 9 "Goldman Sachs Working Conditions Survey (reaction)" dissects the recently leaked survey conducted by first year analysts from the elite yet infamous American investment bank Goldman Sachs. Topics include working hours, mental & physical health, workplace abuse, etc. Listen to my perspective and personal experiences of the survey results! 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: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2 --- 00:12 Survey background 04:47 Hours worked 11:07 Retention rate 13:52 Physical & Mental health (impact on diet, gym culture, extreme stress/anxiety, panic attacks) 18:58 Analyst treatment (part 1 of 3) (impact on relationships with family & friends, workplace abuse, therapy?)  

Episode 8 "Coming Clean: Hydrogen 101" is the first instalment in my sub-series dedicated to the energy transition. Hydrogen is gaining momentum as a key pathway to a net-zero emissions future. Listen to this episode to find out what it is, what the fuss is all about, and what our future could look like! 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: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2 --- 00:12 Episode start 02:02 Contents of the episode 04:19 What is hydrogen? 05:51 Why so much focus now? 11:34 Shades of hydrogen 13:47 “Sector coupling” 15:24 Cost analysis (it’s expensive) 18:18 Hydrogen over batteries? 21:10 Transportation options 24:33 Drivers & Barriers 25:30 What governments are doing / need to do 30:30 Ending

Episode 7 "Working on weekends (rant)" is inspired by recent events. Listen to my not-so-elegant rant about weekend working featuring my own personal stories and how I truly feel about them. Enjoy! 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: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2 ---   00:12 Episode start (rambling & ranting) 07:13 Story No. 1 (lying to get out of weekend working - part a) 11:40 Story No. 1 (lying to get out of weekend working - part b) 17:38 Story No. 2 (getting a last-minute Saturday deadline) 19:38 Story No. 3 (called to office on Sunday morning) 22:52 Ending spiel

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 Invest account and use promo code: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2 --- 00:12 Episode start 04:57 Advice to my younger self 08:23 Dating story #1 (rare weekday drinks, being called back into office)   15:18 Dating story #2 (borrowed a disguise and escaped on a Monday, stepped out halfway to take a work call)   25:59 Frequent dating behaviour & ending spiel

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 @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 --- 00:12  Chit chat (Netflix shows) 02:44  Episode start 03:07  Imposter Syndrome definition 06:07  Main points (3#) 08:11  Point #1: acknowledging  14:28  Point #2: overcoming  20:27  Point #3: forgiving & trusting *yourself*

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. 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: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2 --- 00:27 New Year update 02:06 Episode start 02:46 Quick overview of tips 04:06 Key takeaways (5 points) 07:06 First year stories 13:26 Second year stories 17:35 Third year stories 21:43 Ski trip stories 25:14 Ending summary

Episode 3 "What do Investment Banking Analysts actually do?" outlines the genuine day-to-day jobs you are required to do if you start out as an Investment Banker. This is largely sorted into 3 main buckets: (1) Execution, (2) Origination, and (3) Internal work.  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: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2

Episode 2 "How I got into Investment Banking" covers the conventional route that I took (spring week > summer intern > full-time analyst) superseded by the unconventional path that I landed in (trading > capital markets > M&A). Listen to my story of how I got into Investment Banking, tips for the various application processes, and how I eventually found a sector that I enjoy. 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: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2

Episode 1 "Why I'm starting a podcast" is a short trailer to the "Ventures in the Capital" podcast which will be a platform dedicated to all aspiring young professionals kick-starting their careers and navigating their way through the metropolis.    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: HXtM9As2 Create an account using this link: www.trading212.com/invite/HXtM9As2