Why you WILL (definitely) leave investment banking [Video]

Philosophical take on why people leave investment banking. I feel like there are enough videos on the material benefits of post-IB exists, but not enough on the psychological! Quite a hot take so let me know your thoughts in the comments 🙂

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About me: I’m an ex-investment banker turned venture capitalist, who enjoys musing over multi-disciplinary topics and creating interesting theories!

If you’re interested in getting into investment banking, I documented my entire journey to securing a role in a 3-part series called “The IBDiaries”:
Season 1 – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGoqqM0MAWeWHru9Osi8KC5sjKfGKLB7E
Season 2 – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGoqqM0MAWeUkCwo9D-OuGfhWjhB0z0Do
Season 3 – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGoqqM0MAWeVl6xAtRwBZaLf26DPtKXLg

If you’re interning in a front-office finance role this summer, get the IBDiary to stay on track to convert your internship: https://melinsights.gumroad.com/l/IBDiary

If you need any coaching on getting into investment banking: [email protected]

Timestamps
00:00 – introduction
00:53 – who they target
03:12 – how they get you
05:56 – end of high achiever
08:56 – end of multifaceted
11:45 – case study
13:13 – how other roles get it right
14:50 – conclusion

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