#6 - Ana Lopez (Wharton Lauder) | MBA and Venture Capital

Learn what it's like working at startups and VCs, as well as attending Wharton for your MBA in this interview with my friend and classmate Ana Lopez.------💧rareliquid💧► Sign up for my future MBA course► Youtube► Instagram► TikTok► LinkedIn► Business Inquiries: ben@rareliquid.com------🧑‍🎓Career Resources👩‍🎓► Buy My Banking Recruiting Guides► TTP - The BEST GMAT prep resource► Books I recommend► My filming equipment------🎥Related Videos🎥► Life in the Startup and Venture Capital World (Interview with Wharton Classmate!)► The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Consulting► Interview with a BCG Consultant► Why I'm Getting My MBA► Recap of My First Few Weeks at Wharton► My First Week at Wharton► Why I Left Investment Banking------⏱Timestamps⏱0:00 - Introduction1:00 - Ana's Background1:31 - Can you tell us about your previous work experiences?2:02 - What got you interested in the startup world?4:01 - Can you share anything about the startup world that not many people know about?6:07 - What are the most valuable skills you gained through your startup experiences?7:47 - What are your proudest moments while working on those startup experiences? 10:31 - Tell us about your experiences with Steph Curry!11:23 - Can you tell us about your transition from the startup world into venture capital?13:41 - What was an example of something you found fascinating about fund operations?15:31 - With your time in the venture capital world, do you feel like you had any unexpected challenges?17:34 - Do you have any tips on how to break into venture capital?18:49 - Did you experience any pleasant surprises while working in venture capital?22:18 - Why did you decide to get an MBA and what made you interested in the Lauder program specifically?25:13 - What are you initial impressions of the Lauder program?26:40 - Were there any key lessons or moments that stood out to you?28:18 - Do you have any top tips for applying to MBA programs?29:14 - Do you have any advice for female viewers on how to succeed in the startup / venture capital space? 32:25 - What advice would you give to your young college self?34:14 - What are some values that have directed your life?------🔎Disclaimer🔎This is for educational purposes only. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.