This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. Topics include: New Fed Chairman, Expensive Markets & the Fight to Stay AI-Proof, and more.

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Chapter Marks:

0:25 Welcome to the 362nd Weekly Live Webcast of May 14, 2026!

0:57 Will inflation force the Fed to raise rates?
3:47 Thoughts on the new Fed Chairman & if markets are too high
6:19 How bad can it get for India, Japan & China?
7:22 Should you separate accounts for different assets?
8:59 Is California getting too expensive?
9:55 Are prediction markets a good way to make money?
10:51 How to stay AI-proof
13:08 Best tips for buying stocks
14:20 Should you time the market using the VIX?
18:15 When should you sell a stock?
20:10 Should you buy a China ETF?
21:45 Do you trust Berkshire right now?
22:43 Should you leave gaps in your resume?
23:34 Should founders tell angel investors about Plan B?
26:06 What is the quote on your wall?
28:16 How to invest at all-time highs
29:35 What’s happening in the chip market?
31:18 Why do people lose money in prediction markets?
32:22 How to avoid burnout
33:15 How important is personal branding?
35:10 How to stay balanced in life
36:48 Thoughts on dating AI
40:48 What happens if the AI bubble bursts?
41:38 Thoughts on robo-advisors
42:10 What’s happening in the luxury market?
46:50 Are certifications worth it?
48:33 Will quant finance survive AI?
51:22 Best ETFs for monthly dividends
54:03 Should you launch an imperfect app?
55:06 Is university becoming a waste?
56:10 Best time to start a YouTube channel
57:30 Will AI increase wealth inequality?
59:43 Why it’s easier than ever to build a business
1:02:10 How to break into wealth management

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This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. Topics include: Should You Follow Your Heart or Mind?, Founder Risk, Career Survival & Life Beyond Finance and Tech, and more.

Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.

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Chapter Marks:

0:25 Intro + Welcome
2:09 Heart vs Mind
4:40 Appliance Sales Collapse
5:35 SaaS & Consulting Outlook
7:48 Is Intel Too Big to Fail?
10:25 Claude vs ChatGPT
11:49 Oil Industry & Iran War
13:41 Will Duolingo Survive?
15:33 Investment Banking vs AI
17:54 Coinbase Layoffs
20:54 Future of Work
22:02 Building Cash Flow
23:41 Building Traffic in 2026
27:35 AI & Dating
30:21 Politicians & Insider Trading
31:38 Oil Short Before the War
32:07 Convertible Notes
33:44 Marriage Advice
35:39 Is PayPal a Buy?
37:35 Career Pivot from Finance
41:26 Anthropic IPO
42:17 Portfolio Diversification
43:53 Quant vs Traditional Finance
44:47 Quant vs Macro Hedge Funds
46:33 Researching a Company
48:29 Why VOO?
50:28 Investing in Oil
54:33 Stocks vs Bonds vs ETFs
54:48 Best Sell Signals
56:47 SpaceX IPO Risks
58:35 Facebook in 20 Years
59:40 Modeling a Stock
1:00:38 What Private Equity Firms Do
1:02:47 Risk Taking When Young
1:04:57 AI Productivity Multiplier
1:06:08 Gamestop-Ebay Deal
1:06:48 Software Sales Compensation
1:07:45 Founder Leaves Company
1:11:55 Student Loans vs Cash Tuition
1:13:34 Future Outside Finance & Tech
1:16:48 Managing Negative Feelings
1:18:35 Is the Iran War Ending?
1:20:00 Real Estate, Stocks & Golf
1:22:36 Blockchain & Traditional Finance
1:25:59 Space Sector Advice
1:28:00 Advice for a 15-Year-Old
1:29:25 Finance vs Consulting
1:30:35 What Makes a Great CEO?
1:31:40 Vanguard ETFs
1:32:30 Is Nvidia Overvalued?
1:33:09 Gold vs Real Estate
1:34:36 $1M Bitcoin Valuation

Connect with me:

• Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTW
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• Facebook: Haroun Education Ventures
• TikTok: @chrisharoun

This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. Topics include: earnings & GDP, lessons for Your Younger Self, and Is SpaceX the Biggest Short, and more.

Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section.

• Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTW
• Download my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.com
• Attend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications.
• Learn more about my MBA Degree Program

Chapter Marks:

0:25 Start / Welcome / Intro
2:38 Earnings & GDP
5:28 Big Tech Earnings (Amazon, Microsoft, Meta)
7:47 Macro: Russia, Markets, Bubble Talk
10:25 Gold & Bill Ackman
12:38 Life Advice: What to Learn Young
19:08 Valuation (DCF Alternatives)
23:48 Career Anxiety & Purpose
36:52 Buy, Borrow, Die
38:25 Real Estate Investing
39:51 RSI Explained
41:07 Sales Skills
45:11 Fundraising from HNWIs
47:31 Interview: Zoom Setup (Adrian Roup)
50:25 Free Zoom Setup Evaluation
1:29:52 Content Repurposing
1:31:45 Future: OpenAI IPO & SpaceX Short Thesis
1:34:34 Society & Politics
1:35:19 Careers (Equity Analyst, Research)
1:38:21 Degrees: Cyber vs CS
1:39:13 Geopolitics & Oil
1:40:14 VIX Outlook
1:42:05 Hedge Fund Careers
1:43:10 AI vs Wall Street
1:44:39 Insider Trading Debate
1:45:37 Billionaires Discussion
1:49:15 AI & Job Disruption

Connect with me:

• Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTW
• YouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducation
• Instagram @chrisharoun
• LinkedIn: Chris Haroun
• Twitter: @chris_haroun
• Facebook: Haroun Education Ventures
• TikTok: @chrisharoun