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Here at Haas“Student Leaders” Series Part 4: Ravi Malhotra – Leading with Purpose in Finance and BeyondIn this inspiring episode, Vance and Michele sit down with Ravi Malhotra, a second-year MBA student in the EW program at Haas and Corporate Controller at HeartBeam. From his humble beginnings in India to leading finance operations in Silicon Valley, Ravi shares his remarkable journey of grit, purpose, and continuous learning.Ravi dives deep into what sparked his passion for accounting, why he pursued a Chartered Accountancy path before joining EY, and how his decision to prioritize family led him to make a courageous leap from Big Four to industry. Now at the helm...2025-05-2337 min
Here at Haas“Student Leaders” Series Part 3: Paramee Intarachumnum, Building, Leading, and Dreaming BigIn this episode of Here@Haas, we sit down with the multi-talented and dynamic Paramee Intarachumnum—Executive MBA student, Vice President of Social for her cohort, and co-founder of Invex, an investment platform bridging high-quality tech deals with Asian investors. From launching a mentoring startup to building a chicken farm school for underprivileged youth in Thailand, Paramee shares her remarkable journey from advertising to innovation, from boardrooms to bars (yes, she owns four in Bangkok!).We talk about her bold approach to leadership, her mission to democratize tech investment, and how she’s creating impact through collaboration, crea...2025-05-0231 min
Here at Haas“Student Leaders” Series Part 2: Lucia Casella on Navigating Haas, Leadership & Career GrowthIn this episode, hosts Vance and Michele welcome Lucia Casella, an engineer turned MBA student at Berkeley Haas, to discuss her experiences in the Evening Weekend MBA (EWMBA) program. As a member of the LUX 2026 cohort and the VP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Belonging (DEIJB), and Mental Health Awareness (MHA), Lucia shares insights into balancing a career, academics, and leadership roles.She dives into what drew her to Haas, her experience in the Flex program, and how she stays organized amid the challenges of an MBA. Lucia also reflects on the importance of...2025-04-1120 min
Here at Haas"Student Leaders" Series Part 1: Claudia Vina Vazquez's Journey from Full-Time President to Finding Purpose at HaasIn this episode of Here at Haas, hosts Vance and Michele welcome Claudia Viña Vazquez, a second-year full-time MBA student at Berkeley Haas and the former president of the MBA Association. Originally from Spain, Claudia shares her journey from studying in Europe to pursuing an MBA in the U.S., how she adapted to life in the Bay Area, and why she ultimately chose Haas—even though it wasn’t her first choice.As a leader, Claudia reflects on her time as MBA Association president, emphasizing the importance of team collaboration, fostering a stron...2025-03-3126 min
Here at HaasXan Wood: General partner at Courtyard Ventures Fund IIH@H Ep 79: Xan Wood, current FTMBA student at the Haas School of Business talks to hosts Ameya Purandare and Marissa Maliwanag about tech, venture capital, private equity, and much more. In this episode, we explore the Berkeley entrepreneurship ecosystem, the need for a venture fund dedicated to Berkeley Entrepreneurs, the formation of Courtyard Ventures Fund 2, and many other things. On Courtyard Ventures:"Courtyard is a fund run by MBAs and Berkeley students to invest in startups from Berkeley. The genesis of that is that students are very close to companies. We...2023-02-2827 min
Here at HaasAround the Block: Nate Pola, Director of Programming @ Berkeley Blockchain XceleratorH@H: AtB Ep 7 – In this episode, Nate Pola, Director of Programming @ Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator and Defi Governance and Stakeholder Incentives Researcher talks to Paul Bryzek about his love for teaching, his interest in crypto, and how it culminated in him revamping the edX courses as the director of programming for Blockchain at Berkeley B@B. Nate and Paul further discuss all things blockchain from basics such as the unspent transaction output (UTXO) model, algorithmic stablecoins, and various macroeconomic principles which are used to design them to the recent Terra Luna collapse which shook the crypto ecosystem.Bl...2022-09-2227 min
Here at HaasDr. Kurt Beyer, Professor, Innovator, & Founder - A Lifelong Entrepreneur Helping Future FoundersH@H: Ep 78 - Dr. Kurt Beyer, Haas lecturer specializing in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Navy veteran, and founder of the California Innovation Fund chats with host Paulina Lee on her last episode for Here@Haas (originally recorded in Spring 2022). Dr. Beyer shares his journey to Haas from flying planes to writing a book to his first start-up to teaching at Haas and everything in between. This episode is filled with great advice for business and life.On failure“Reinvent your notion of failure, because failure is so common when you're an entrepreneur.”2022-09-0144 min
Here at HaasAround the Block: Nick Helgeson (FTMBA 2022) and Johnny Antos (FTMBA 2022)H@H: AtB Ep 6 – On this episode, Nick Helgeson, MBA 2022 and Johnny Antos, MBA 2022 a senior developer at Prysm Group (a consulting firm specializing in the economics of emerging technologies, particularly in the blockchain space), chat with Paul Bryzek. They share how they stumbled into the crypto ecosystem, the Web3 speaker series they created on the Haas campus, and what’s in store for the future of WEB3. This episode was recorded during the Terra Luna stablecoin collapse and Nick and Johnny provide their expert crypto perspectives. Tune into this conversation to learn more about exciting topics like token econ...2022-08-1841 min
Here at HaasAround the Block: James Dai Blockchain Accelerator fellowH@H: AtB Ep 5 – Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) and Senior Product manager from Blockchain @ Berkeley James Dai chats with hosts Paulina Lee and Paul Bryzek and shares his blockchain expertise as a seasoned blockchain developer. His diverse experiences and collaboration with The Berkeley Center for Responsible, Decentralized Intelligence (RDI), in collaboration with Professor Dawn Song, led him to identify the need for reliable content authenticity on the web, and has started his own project and is recruiting co-founders. If interested feel free to email James at jamesmdai@berkeley.eduFakeNet AI – Detects synthetic (fake) media to protect u...2022-06-2225 min
Here at HaasAround the Block: Andrea Chang Partner at NGC VenturesH@H: AtB Ep 4 – Partner at NGC Ventures Andrea Chang chats with hosts Paulina Lee and Paul Bryzek and shares her industry insights as a crypto VC. Andrea is a graduating full-time 2022 MBA originally from Taiwan who moved to California to attend Haas. She previously lived in Singapore and worked at Goldman Sachs doing equity research for a few years. Later she joined NGC Ventures, one of the largest institutional investors of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies and has been a key contributor to several leading blockchain projects.On NGC Ventures“NGC ventures...2022-05-2032 min
Here at HaasWhat Happens After Your MBA? with Robert Strand and Jenelle HarrisTaking the time to come to Haas and do an MBA can be an incredible opportunity for exploration and introspection, especially for those of us that are interested in sustainability and social impact. But the task of figuring out what you want to do next and how you want to make an impact can feel daunting at times.With that in mind, we’ll be delving into the question: “how might we chart our path and discover our purpose” in this episode.We are first accompanied by Professor Robert Strand, also known as “Mr. Nordic.” He is the...2022-05-2057 min
Here at HaasWhat Do Careers in Sustainability Look Like in The Real World? with Tracy Gray and Evan WienerOnce you have your MBS and certificate, how do you translate that knowledge into the working world and make some lasting change? Today we are joined by a couple of very special Haas MBA alumni that have developed their careers in sustainability with very different paths.We will hear from Tracy Gray who is a Haas MBA alumni class of 2007. She is the Founder and Managing Partner at The 22 Fund, the Founder of non-profit We Are Enough focused on educating women on how to invest, and Lead Partner at Porfolia Green and Sustainability Fund. She t...2022-05-1353 min
Here at HaasAround the Block: Graham Bode Founder of Two Grahams CapitalH@H: AtB Ep 3 – Co-Founder of Two Grahams Capital, LLC Graham Bode, current Haas student soon to graduate, chats with hosts Paulina Lee and Paul Bryzek. Graham shares his Haas story, an entrepreneurial journey including quitting his cushy corporate job to pursue his own ventures full time. He initially was very skeptical of the entire space, but quickly became immersed with blockchain technology and its market dynamics. Graham is an expert at detecting inefficiencies in markets and capitalizing on them through automated arbitrage. He breaks down his strategies for dealing with the high risk and volatility in the crypto market...2022-05-1042 min
Here at HaasFaculty Perspectives on Sustainability with Dave Rochlin and Panos PatatoukasIn this episode, we talk to two faculty members who are driving the effort to integrate sustainability and social impact topics into the curriculum at Haas through both the core curriculum and electives.Dave Rochlin, the Executive Director of the Innovation, Creativity, and Design Practice at Berkeley Haas joins us first. He teaches a new applied innovation elective called Designing Tech for Good, recently featured in Haas News.He shares why he created this class, the role business leaders play in shaping public policy, and his ideas for the future of sustainability at Haas.2022-05-1054 min
Here at HaasThe Michaels Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business with Kat Baird and Sanchita B. SaxenaHaas has launched the Michaels Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business to empower new leaders to create the economic and social transition to a climate-resilient, low-carbon, and equitable future.The Michaels Certificate in Sustainable Business will equip aspiring leaders to evaluate operational and strategic decisions using a sustainability lens.In this episode, we’ll hear from Kat Baird, the Associate Director of Sustainability at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business who will break down the Michaels Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business for us. We get into why Haas decided to launch this certificate, what Mic...2022-04-2956 min
Here at HaasReshaping How Business Schools Teach Sustainability with Dean Ann Harrison and Michele de NeversWelcome to Sustainability at Haas mini series, a podcast looking at how the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business is shaping the next generation of sustainable business leaders. In 5 episodes, we will share with you perspectives from the Dean, faculty, students, alumni, and staff about how UC Berkeley is developing sustainability in its core. For our first episode, we have two very special guests: Haas School of Business Dean, Ann Harrison and the Executive Director of Sustainability at Haas, Michele de Nevers.In this conversation, we will be learning about Haas’ vision for leading the eff...2022-04-2235 min
Here at HaasAround the Block: Ratan Kaliani & Darya Kaviani - Presidents of Blockchain @ BerkeleyH@H: AtB Ep 2 – Co-presidents of Blockchain @ Berkeley Darya Kaviani and Ratan Kaliani, some of the most connected blockchain students who can be found across campus, chat with hosts Paulina Lee and Paul Bryzek and share their extensive knowledge in the Blockchain space. Like a fire hose, these guests provide a fast stream of knowledge on tap! This episode is packed with blockchain fundamentals, evolution, startups, and how this innovative technology continues to define the rapidly changing web3 space.When to and not to use blockchain? Do you want your system to be interoperable long term? Is...2022-04-1743 min
Here at HaasAround the Block: Maura O'Neill, Haas Lecturer & Distinguished Teaching FellowH@H: AtB Ep 1 - Professor Maura O'Neill chats with hosts Paulina Lee and Paul Bryzek to share her extensive expertise and knowledge in the Blockchain space, originating with her early work in mobile money payments as she served as Chief Innovation Officer under the Obama Administration. Listen as Professor O’Neill takes us on a journey through the web3 space, how geo-political events including the Russia-Ukraine escalation are impacting the future of blockchain.Maura’s 3 Big Trends in Blockchain:Supply Chain TransparencyCrypto: “Bitcoin is to crypto what the US dollar is to global finan...2022-03-2454 min
Here at HaasAround the Block: Maura O'Neill, Haas Lecturer & Distinguished Teaching FellowH@H: AtB Ep 1 - Professor Maura O'Neill chats with hosts Paulina Lee and Paul Bryzek to share her extensive expertise and knowledge in the Blockchain space, originating with her early work in mobile money payments as she served as Chief Innovation Officer under the Obama Administration. Listen as Professor O’Neill takes us on a journey through the web3 space, how geo-political events including the Russia-Ukraine escalation are impacting the future of blockchain.Maura’s 3 Big Trends in Blockchain:Supply Chain TransparencyCrypto: “Bitcoin is to crypto what the US dollar is to glo...2022-03-2154 min
Here at HaasINTRODUCING Around the Block @ HaasWelcome to Around the Block @ Haas, a Here@Haas podcast focused on all things Blockchain on Berkeley's campus. Meet your co-hosts, Paulina Lee and Paul Bryzek!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/here-at-haas/donations2022-03-1703 min
Here at HaasMarissa Maliwanag, EWMBA 24 – Building Community Throughout HaasH@H: Ep 77 – Newly elected EWMBA Association EVP for Communications, Marissa Maliwanag joins host, Adam Ward on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Marissa shares why her passion for serving her community led her to run for the EWMBA Association Executive Board, why intersectionality is so important to her, and why her vacation reading material was a sign that she should embark on the MBA.Episode Quotes:Marissa shares one of the lightbulb moments pointing her to the MBA“I was on vacation with some friends and a girlfriend pointed out that I was...2022-03-0724 min
Here at HaasBob Wang, EWMBA 23 - The Road to C-Suite: Enabling a Problem-Solving MindsetH@H Ep. 76 - Bob Wang, EW MBA Student talks about his journey from the Czech Republic to Vancouver and explains how his problem-solving mindset has brought him this far. He recalls how his upbringing and seeing his entrepreneurial parents taught him about the freedom and limitations of being your own boss.Find out how he used these skills to start Legacy Advantage, a company he founded by identifying a problem and creating a solution that works twice as well. In this episode, Bob offers practical advice on how to use technology to streamline bookkeeping processes, hiring...2022-01-2041 min
Here at HaasAlex Holden MBA 2023 (Part-Time)— Gaining Competitive Advantage in Sports and Entertainment MediaH@H: Ep 75 - MBA student and BD and partnership lead at Visa, Alex Holden, was first introduced to professional sports by his grandfather, who gave him a Steve Young jersey. Since then, Alex knew he wanted to pursue a career in sports. As a child, he became fascinated with how players are chosen, traded, and the work that goes beyond brand partnerships. Adam and Alex discuss Alex's love for professional sports, and how he has successfully carved out a successful career for himself in the field he enjoys. Listen in as they talk about competitive advantage, s...2022-01-0730 min
Here at HaasKevin Truong, BS 22 - Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Unstoppable GrowthH@H: Ep 74 - When you're facing too many challenges in a competitive career market, what can you do to stand out? For Kevin Truong, a first-generation college student who came from an immigrant family, it's having a persistent attitude towards career and life as a whole.Kevin has always lived an interesting life since he was diagnosed with dwarfism at 4, which stunted his physical development. His condition may have given him limitations and attracted very few friends, but it only made him grow stronger and tougher internally. Through his focus and determination in his goals, he...2021-12-2833 min
Here at HaasYannell Selman, FTMBA 21 - Educator turned Female FounderH@H: Ep 73 - Yannell Selman chats with host, Paulina Lee to share her journey from coast-to-coast and how her previous venture inspired her latest company, Cultiveit. Listen to the end to hear this female founder’s tips for preventing burnout!This week’s episode is in partnership with two other clubs at Haas: Haas Venture Capital Club (HVCC) and Berkeley Entrepreneurship Association (BEA) who are hosting Pitch Nights as a way for student founders and investors to get hands-on experience. Yannell is the latest winner of best pitch!On w...2021-09-2846 min
Here at HaasHere@Haas Trailer: Season 2 - Meet your new (& old) hosts!Meet your 4 hosts for Season 2 of Here@Haas:Paulina Lee, Ray Guan, Nick Gerwe, & Adam WardThe team chats about why they got involved, their favorite podcasts, and some of their favorite Haas memories!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/here-at-haas/donations2021-09-2812 min
Here at HaasShachar Kariv, Professor & Decision Theorist – Make Better Decisions [Ep. 23 Re-broadcast]H@H: Ep 72 – On this episode of Here@Haas, Ray talks with Shachar Kariv, Tel Aviv-native and former Department Chair of Economics at UC Berkeley. We delve into Shachar’s research on social preferences, including the 3 fundamental tradeoffs of decision-making and why Yale law students have such a disproportionate impact on society. Shachar then talks about how his virtual teaching experience and his expectations for the fall. Finally, we wrap with Shachar’s contributions towards X-Lab, a Berkeley social science laboratory, and Capital Enterprises, his own financial services startup.Episode Quotes:I would actually argue that all dec...2021-08-2645 min
Here at HaasDr. Rebecca Portnoy - Breaking Bread [Ep. 26 Re-broadcast]H@H: Ep 71 – Dr. Rebecca Portnoy joins us today to discuss some of her research in the field of organizational behavior. We touch upon topics such as procedural vs. distributive justice, the toxic tandem, and why Americans are continually disengaged at work. Rebecca then offers perspective on her Haas experience and how it’s been a two-way street of learning & enrichment between herself & the students. Throughout the podcast, we also learn about how food has constantly played a role in Rebecca’s life and career.Episode QuotesOn organizational decision-making:If a process is fai...2021-08-1732 min
Here at HaasZsolt Katona, Professor & Digital Marketing Expert – At the Intersection of Marketing and TechnologyH@H: Ep 70 - Professor Zsolt Katona chats with host Nick Gerwe to share his journey to Haas, research initiatives and plans for his core Marketing course for this year’s class of EWMBA’s. Zsolt is a Professor of Marketing at Haas and strives to introduce and excite each new crop of Weekend MBA students to the world that a Marketing perspective can open. With PhDs in Computer Science and Marketing, Zsolt is a born learner, self-described nerd and expert in each aspect of Marketing and Business Analytics he dives into. He brings his r...2021-07-3021 min
Here at HaasEWMBA VPs of Incoming Student Experience – Making the most of WE Launch 2021H@H: Ep 69 – EWMBA Association VPs of Incoming Student Experience - Farzad Yousefi, Lynn Chen, Paulina Tsai, and Veena Dharmadhikari - join host, Adam Ward on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. With WE Launch just around the corner, the VPs of Incoming Student Experience share their plans for the weekend, as well as advice for the new cohort on how to make the most of the event. The VPs reflect on the vision statement they made for WE Launch: “We wanted WE Launch to be a welcoming, informative, and comprehensive experien...2021-07-2128 min
Here at HaasAvni Kansara, Director of Student Experience EWMBA – Behind the scenes of WE LaunchH@H: Ep 68 – Avni Kansara joins host, Adam Ward on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. As the Director of Student Experience for the EWMBA program, Avni is in charge of running key events in the program’s calendar, including WE Launch, Haas’ introductory weekend for new admits. Having worked at Berkeley Haas for seven years, Avni knows what goes into making a successful event for students. During this interview, she provides a behind-the-scenes look of WE Launch and the learnings she had from having to take the whole event virtual last year. As a murder mystery writer in her s...2021-07-1631 min
Here at HaasSteven Lee, FTMBA 21 — From Parachuting Out of Planes to Becoming an EntrepreneurH@H: Ep 67 — Steven Lee chats with host, Paulina Lee to share his journey from West Point to Haas and starting Gear2Go.This week’s episode is in partnership with two other clubs at Haas: Haas Venture Capital Club (HVCC) and Berkeley Entrepreneurship Association (BEA) who recently hosted a pitch night - of which Steven and Gear2Go won for best pitch!On becoming an entrepreneur:“I was inspired by the level of entrepreneurship and that go-getter attitude that I saw at [Beachhead]. And I think that t...2021-07-0931 min
Here at HaasHeather Whiteman, Professor & People Data Enthusiast - The Power of People AnalyticsH@H: Ep. 66 – On this week’s episode, professor Heather Whiteman joins host Ray Guan to talk about all things people analytics (PA). Heather talks about how she became interested in working with data and how she’s spent her career marrying analytics with human capital. We discuss the evolution of data and its effects on PA, including why some data scientists who succeed in the hard sciences fail at PA. Finally, we wrap with why PA is important for all business leaders, and why you should strongly consider adding the PA elective this fall.Epis...2021-06-1849 min
Here at HaasAbhishek Saraf, FTMBA 22 – A Global Perspective on PrideH@H: Ep 65 – Abhishek Saraf joins host, Adam Ward on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Abhishek, a Co-President of Q@Haas - the organization for LGBTQ+ MBA students, partners, and allies at Berkeley Haas - speaks about what Pride means to him. From growing up in India to living in Singapore and now America, Abhishek provides an important global perspective on the fight for equality and how we must remember that Pride is a protest.Why Abhishek moved to Singapore from India: “That was a massive transition I had to make pe...2021-06-1128 min
Here at HaasLuis Liang, EWMBA 23 – Proudly MeH@H: Ep 64 – Luis Liang joins host Adam Ward on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Luis fell in love with Berkeley when he first visited the campus as a 19 year old. The people and the courses were great, and the university’s proximity to San Francisco was certainly a draw - especially as Luis was coming to terms with being gay. But being undocumented, Luis lack of a social security number prevented him from being able to accept the necessary scholarship to attend. In this interview, Luis speaks about the lessons he’s learned in overcoming adversity to get b...2021-05-2828 min
Here at HaasGhita Soulimani, EWMBA 23 – Innovating for the Betterment of People’s HealthH@H: Ep 63 – Ghita Soulimani joins host, Adam Ward on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Throughout her life, Ghita has held a passion for research. From attempting to learn more about the medical conditions that her father suffered when she was growing up in Morocco, to finding out everything she could about Haas during the admission process, Ghita is certainly someone who appreciates diving into the details. During this interview, Ghita shares what she has learned on the journey. She provides advice to those wanting to pivot into healthcare from her perspective as a...2021-05-2136 min
Here at HaasTiffany Shumate, EWMBA 23 – Education as the Battleground for EquityH@H: Ep 62 – Tiffany Shumate joins host, Adam Ward on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Tiffany shares why education is the battleground for equity, and more about her role as Executive Director at Hack the Hood, an organization which connects low-income young people of color and local, small businesses through technology in order to create opportunities for all the people who live in the Bay area and beyond.The importance of education for Tiffany: “Education for me is the battleground of equity. And so when I think about my identity as an educator and how...2021-05-1432 min
Here at HaasGregory La Blanc, Professor, Strategist, & Podcast Host - How Curiosity Created a GeneralistH@H: Ep 61 - Professor Gregory La Blanc chats with host, Paulina Lee on his journey to be a lecturer and distinguished teaching fellow at Haas. From attending Montessori school as boy to studying in multiple subject areas on his way to Haas, Professor La Blanc is a specialist in being a generalist. Hear about his life and teaching philosophies and how MBAs can help change the world. Listen to the end to hear La Blanc’s three mistakes that MBA students most often make! On staying curious:“I think that curiosity is a...2021-05-1142 min
Here at HaasA Call for Action to End the Tigray GenocideH@H: Ep 60 - Today’s episode is a significant call for action against the ongoing genocidal war declared on Tigray and its people. This war has left more than 50,000 civilians killed in over 150 massacres, an estimated 10,000 cases of rape and sexual violence committed by federal soldiers against girls as young as four, 2.3 million children needing assistance, 4.5 million people in need of emergency food, more than 60,000 refugees and 2.2 million people internally displaced.We speak with Almaz Ali, Sami Tamyalew, and Lula Desta. Their families have been directly affected, as they describe the horrors through the stories of vi...2021-05-0829 min
Here at HaasClaudia Natasia, EWMBA 23 – Building a Gender-Equal Entrepreneurial EcosystemH@H: Ep 59 - Claudia Natasia joins host, Sean Li on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Growing up on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, her penchant for the unknown unknowns led her to Berkeley where she further explored her interest in behavioral economics, data science, and business.Now the Director of Research and Analytics at Fivestars and Co-president of Berkeley Female Founders + Funders (BFFF) while concurrently pursuing her MBA, Claudia shares her journey of finding a community of like-minded people as well as the challenges faced by female leaders and investors.2021-04-3029 min
Here at HaasManny Smith, FTMBA 22 - From the Air Force to Finding a Calling to EntrepreneurshipH@H: Ep 58 - Manny Smith chats with host, Paulina Lee to share his journey from the US Air Force Academy to being called to be an entrepreneur at Haas, now as the CEO & Co-founder at EdVisorly Education.On becoming an entrepreneur:“There's a quote by Steve jobs, he said ‘as with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.’ My heart was calling me to do something a little bit different, not necessarily better, but different in the world....The truth of the matter is I believe that entrep...2021-04-2325 min
Here at HaasCat Ziac, EWMBA 22 – No Such Thing as Too Much EconH@H: Ep 57 – Cat Ziac joins host, Raymond Guan on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Cat's career journey began in New York on Wall Street before pivoting to a startup and then back to finance at AllianceBernstein's responsible investing group. We also learn about her supporting Haas students in both the Academic Cohort Representative and Graduate Student Instructor roles, and why she has such an affinity for economics.Episode QuotesOn why she chose to attend Berkeley-Haas: “I view businesses as being able to have a positive, societal impact, and I thin...2021-04-1633 min
Here at HaasGraham Haydon, FTMBA 22 - A Veteran Finding a New Passion in Clean EnergyH@H: Ep 56 - Graham Haydon sits down with Paulina Lee to share his journey from West Point to Haas. Graham also has a masters in Energy Policy & Climate and shares a defining moment in his army career that solidified his passion for clean tech energy.How Graham’s military experience helps ground him during stressful times:“I think when it comes to dealing with these deadlines and dealing with classwork and dealing with group projects, I think my benefit is that, my first job was waking up and wondering if any of m...2021-04-0940 min
Here at HaasMonthly Musings - April 2021H@H: Ep 55 – On this month’s edition of Monthly Musings, Paulina Lee welcomes Nick Gerwe and Runjini Murthy, two of the newer members of the Here@Haas team to chat about spring break, what everyone is looking forward to as life returns to normal post-COVID-vaccine, and recommendations on what to read or listen to during a study break.Check out the recent Here@Haas eps, books, and podcasts recommended in this episode!Recent Here@Haas episodes:Nuhamin Woldemariam (EWMBA 22)Gillian Chu (EWMBA 22) Zeenia Irani (EWMBA 23) All our March podc...2021-04-0613 min
Here at HaasSarah Schilling, FTMBA 21 - Fostering a Culture of Women Leadership at ESADEH@H: Ep. 54 – On this week’s episode of Here@Haas, Ray talks with Sarah Schilling (FTMBA 21) from ESADE, one of Berkeley’s partner schools for a virtual exchange this term. We talk about her interaction with Haas students and faculty, and how both ESADE and Haas share a penchant for entrepreneurship and collaboration. Sarah also mentions her extracurricular involvement within her class and how she fosters a strong culture of women leadership at ESADE.QuotesComparing Berkeley & ESADE: “At Berkeley you cover different varieties of subjects - so you go much more int...2021-03-3127 min
Here at HaasStopAsianHateH@H: Ep. 53 - Today, we give our condolences to the countless victims and loved ones who have suffered recently from the tragic events in Atlanta, San Francisco, New York, other places where Asians have seen increased hate crimes since COVID19 became a global epidemic.Ray shares his own story of feeling exclusion, a sentiment felt by many Asians who grew up in a city or region where Asian representation is lacking. The events in recent months have shone light on the Asian community & its struggles in assimilating to America, whether due to explicit...2021-03-2605 min
Here at HaasZeenia Irani, EWMBA 23 – A Global Journey to HaasZeenia Irani, EWMBA 23 – A Global Journey to Haas H@H: Ep 52 – Zeenia Irani joins NEW H@H host, Adam Ward on his first episode of Here@Haas. Zeenia discusses how her heritage, culture, and upbringing have formulated her perspectives and passions of community and the overall importance of elevating and providing support for vulnerable communities.On how her Zoroastrian roots influence her perspective:“Good thoughts, good words. Good deeds, which translates to in our book, the Avesta - And so growing up with these tenants that really influenced a sense of comm...2021-03-1916 min
Here at HaasFrances Ho, EWMBA 22 – Mental health during COVID-19 is hard, that’s ok. Embrace it.H@H: Ep 51 – On this shelter-in-place anniversary edition of Here@Haas, host Ray Guan talks with Frances Ho about her unique journey to Haas from the animal welfare and music festival industries. The Bay Area went into quarantine in mid-March last year, and the live events & entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit throughout. Frances talks about the challenges she’s faced, imposter syndrome (more common than you think) upon coming into the program, and the help she’s received along the way.QuotesOn imposter syndrome within...2021-03-1742 min
Here at HaasGillian Chu, EWMBA 22 – A Global Journey to HaasH@H: Ep 50 – Gillian Chu joins host, Paulina Lee on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Gillian shares about her journey growing up and working in different countries and making the cross-country move from NYC to SF. She discusses her passion for Haas and why she wanted to get involved as the EW MBA Association Co-President and the legacy she hopes to leave.The legacy that Gillian hopes she and the executive team hope to leave:“I'd like us to introduce new types of programming. New types of events and new types...2021-03-1227 min
Here at HaasNuhamin Woldemariam, EWMBA 22 – Living and Leading in DEIH@H: Ep 49 – Nuhamin Woldemariam joins host, Paulina Lee on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Nuhamin, shares her journey from Ethiopia to Chicago and finally to the Bay Area. She also discusses her pivot from accounting to recruiting to consulting and finding her current career working in Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at LinkedIn. Other themes in the episode are the Black experience in America and Corporate America, corporate culture, allyship, privilege and creating boundaries for yourself.Nuhamin also shares the importance of finding a workplace that allows you to be your true self, “I alway...2021-03-0544 min
Here at HaasD’Juan Wilcher, EMBA 22 - The Power of Substantive Relationships in DEIH@H: Ep 48 - D’Juan Wilcher joins Ray Guan this week on Here@Haas. As the SVP, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Associated Bank, D’Juan is passionate about DEI and its evolution in the business world. A naval officer with extensive experience in the non-profit sector, D’Juan shares his advice on how people can make a difference in workplace equity no matter how big their company.Episode QuotesLifelong learning in DEI: I think it's incredibly important that whoever wants to go into this space, t...2021-02-2638 min
Here at HaasCheick Diarra, Pharm.D, EWMBA 22 – Eternal Optimist Embracing the JourneyH@H: Ep 47 – Cheick Diarra joins host, Ray Guan on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Cheick, originally from Mali, has a deep background in biotech, including receiving his Doctorate of Pharmacy at UCSF, and currently works as a Senior Safety Scientist at Genentech. To all that know Cheick, he is always optimistic, encouraging and raises the spirits of anyone he interacts with. Self described as “annoyingly positive” Cheick believes that “How you frame things in your head can go a long way. For instance, I don’t see dead ends, I see detours. I do...2021-02-1923 min
Here at HaasChloe Kauffman, EWMBA 23 – Creating CommunityH@H: Ep 46 – On this episode of Here@Haas, Chloe Kauffman joins host Ray Guan to share her story of settling into the Bay Area. After spending her entire life in the Midwest, Chloe moved to Santa Clara county upon accepting a job at CISCO, and has been active with community events through mentoring students and working in foster care. Chloe has already extended her community leadership to Haas by becoming a social cohort rep & the upcoming EWMBAA EVP of Finance. She and the rest of the executive team hope to aid in a safe & smooth transition back to in...2021-02-1628 min
Here at HaasAlan Duong, EWMBA 22 – A Leader to Haas and His CommunityH@H: Ep 45 – Alan Duong joins host, Paulina Lee on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Alan, a US Army Veteran and Sr. Financial Analyst at LinkedIn, leverages his passions for photography, the outdoors and much more to give back to the community and causes that mean the most to him. Recently elected as the Executive Vice President of the EWMBA Association, he hopes over the next year to lead EWMBA students in a smooth transition back to an in-person Haas experience. Fueling his passion to get involved with the community he founded Green...2021-02-1247 min
Here at HaasAdam Ward, EWMBA 23 - Politics, Persuasion, and PassionH@H: Ep 44 - Adam Ward joins host Paulina Lee on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. After studying politics in the UK, Adam came to the States on a scholarship to study the 2012 election. His fascination with people, messaging, and better understanding what persuades actions has translated seamlessly into a career in sales and marketing at MuleSoft. Adam is also the newly elected EVP of Marketing for the EWMBA class, eager to bring his passion for communication with his desire to represent and help his fellow classmates.Episode QuotesA lifel...2021-02-0927 min
Here at HaasRyan Scott, EWMBA 22 - How Design and Business InterfuseH@H: Ep 43 - On this week’s edition of the Here@Haas podcast, Ryan Scott, joins host Ray Guan to talk about his passion for design and business. Ryan explores the world of design, and his journey through working in various roles at different startups Palantir, DoorDash, and now AirBnB. Ryan’s journey began when he discovered design in high school and when he accidentally found product-market-fit for his freelancing design work. Ryan also discusses how design is rooted in business problems and how studying business concepts helps him get to genesis of the issues. E...2021-01-2832 min
Here at HaasKevin Chang, EWMBA 22 – Leaning in and Leading at HaasH@H: Ep 42 – Kevin Chang joins host, Ray Guan on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Kevin, an entrepreneur with a background in investment banking, shares his experience and learnings from past ventures and how Haas served as a spark for new opportunities. Kevin is the recently elected co-President of the EWMBA Association and is looking to encourage fellow students to take charge of their experience and get the most out of what Haas has to offer.Episode Quotes:Kevin, on his deep-rooted interest in entrepreneurship - “I've always...2021-01-1118 min
Here at HaasDawa Ardiles, FTMBA ‘21 - Democratizing Finance in Latin AmericaH@H: Ep 41 - Dawa Ardiles joins host Ray Guan on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Currently the head of marketing for Brightflow AI, and serving as President of the Haas FinTech Club, Dawa hails from Argentina and is passionate about the intersection of finance and technology. Dawa talks to us about the exciting opportunities that FinTech holds for Latin America, especially in its ability to give people access to financial instruments many Americans take for granted. Episode QuotesOn industries within FinTech: “...we have many industries within the FinTech industr...2020-12-3120 min
Here at HaasMaram Alikaj, EWMBA ‘21 – How to use Finance for goodH@H: Ep 40 – Maram Alikaj joins host, Aravind Mamidanna on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. In this episode, Maram talks about her schooling in Syria, her life as a Management consultant, how she made the transition to Tech, careers in social impact and much more.Episode QuotesOn Social Impact:"Social impact is not an industry. it's actually a lens and that lens can be applied to many different industries in any different way.""I think that's another kind of misconce...2020-12-2038 min
Here at HaasSyed Rasool, EWMBA ‘21 - Exploring Passions and Identity on Life’s JourneyH@H: Ep 40 - Syed Rasool ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-rasool-cpa-a010b673/ ) joins host, Ray Guan ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayguan15/ ) on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Syed has traveled a fascinating and winding path to Haas via Louisiana, New York, and even abroad after living in Jordan. Coupled with his background in finance and accounting, his lifelong passion for political organizing, activism, and social impact drew him to Berkeley and its wider community.
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On a personal political awakening: “There was an old professor of mine in college who [said,] even if you don't care...2020-12-0926 min
Here at HaasMonthly Musings – November 2020H@H: Ep 39 – On this month’s edition of monthly musings, we talk Paulina’s birthday shenanigans, adding more folks to the Haas Podcasts team, and recent podcast episodes. We also have some pitches for popular clubs amongst Berkeley Haas students. Check out the links below and feel free to reach out to club presidents for more info:Women in Leadership (10:38) - Blair Evans (club co-president): H@H episode | EmailHaas Data Science Club (11:24) – Daniil Pushkin (club co-president): H@H episode | EmailBerkeley Cannabis Industry Club (12:01) – Nick Bellamy (club co-president): H@H episode | Email2020-11-2315 min
Here at HaasBlair Evans, FTMBA ‘21 – Connecting and Empowering Women at HaasH@H: Ep 38 – Blair Evans joins host, Paulina Lee on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Blair, a CPA who has made her career in real estate, is the president of Women in Leadership (WIL) at Haas. A Californian through and through, Blair knows the importance of a supportive community and is passionate about cultivating this community to empower and elevate women at Haas. On the mission and function of WIL: “[WIL] is really anyone in the Haas network who strives for a more gender equitable business world.” Where Haasies “Come together to not only sha...2020-11-1026 min
Here at HaasDaniil Pushkin, FTMBA '21 – Applying Data Science to the MBAH@H: Ep 37 – On this week’s edition of the Here@Haas podcast, Daniil Pushkin joins host Ray Guan to talk about his passion for data. Daniil shares his journey from Russia to USA in pursuit of a full-time MBA and a career in technology.Daniil also talks about his involvement as President of the Haas Data Science Club, including workshops and club events. Daniil also shares his summer internship experience at Intuit and how he used data science techniques in his interview. Finally, we wrap up with some elective recommendations, culture shocks he expe...2020-11-0327 min
Here at HaasMonthly Musings – October 2020H@H: Ep. 36 – On this month's episode of monthly musings, the team (Paulina, Aravind, Ray) talks about their recent episodes, including interviews with Club VPs & the onboarding of the new podcast team. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/here-at-haas/donations2020-10-2613 min
Here at HaasAna Alanis, FTMBA '21 – From Explorer to Marketing & Brand ManagementH@H: Ep. 35 – On this week’s edition of the Here@Haas podcast, Ana Alanis joins host Ray Guan to talk about her journey to Haas. Ana shares with us her explorer mindset going into the program, including several events she attended while finding her ‘north star’. We then talk about Ana’s involvement as co-President of the Haas Marketing Club (HMC), including events and workshops to look forward to. Ana also shares with us her summer internship at Clorox, and how she learned much more about cleaning supplies than she bargained for. Finally, we wrap up with some elective r...2020-10-0727 min
Here at HaasSteven Brisley, FTMBA '21 – A Midwest Transplant on BERC & Clean EnergyH@H: Ep. 34 – On this week’s episode of Here@Haas, host Ray is joined by Steven Brisley to discuss his journey from management consulting in the midwest to energy involvement at Haas. We discuss Steven’s involvement with the Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative (BERC), opportunities for students to get involved, formal & informal events, and “BERC”-shops. Steven then tells us about types of careers within energy & cleatech, electives that focus on energy, and his experience with recruiting and gaining an energy internship. Finally, we discuss the outlook for Steven in his 2nd year and plans for post-graduation.Quotes:2020-09-2928 min
Here at HaasNick Bellamy, FTMBA '21 – A Passion for CannabisH@H: Ep. 33 – On the latest episode of Here@Haas, host Ray Guan is joined by Nick Bellamy, FTMBA ’21, to discuss Nick’s journey from the UK to New York to Haas. Nick then talks about his career journey, shifting from IBM consulting to various jobs and internships in the cannabis industry. Nick is also the president of the Berkeley Cannabis Industry Club (BCIC), and we discuss the club’s goals, annual career and social events, and roles MBA students typically look for in cannabis. Finally, Nick gives some hints about his future plans after graduation (hopefully before shelter-in-place ends).2020-09-2226 min
Here at HaasBinundu Isaiah Samuel, EMBA ‘20 – Leading with a Heart for Service & Community BuildingH@H: Ep 32 – Binundu Isaiah Samuel joins host, Paulina Lee on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Binundu Isaiah is president of the Executive MBA Class of 2020 and a leader was with a passion for building communities. Originally from Nigeria, Isaiah shares his journey across the US and the world on his way to Haas.On the Importance of Community: “So allyship, friendship, the community is something that's incredibly important to me; and it's something that I carry. So not just being able to build it for me, but being able to create that s...2020-09-1835 min
Here at HaasDeepak Gupta, Entrepreneurship Advisor – Navigating the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem at HaasH@H: Ep 31 – Deepak Gupta, an advisor in entrepreneurship at Berkeley Haas, joins us today to talk about the Berkeley entrepreneurship ecosystem. He shares how the entrepreneurship ecosystem has evolved throughout the year, where students and alumni can find the resources they need and what they can do in order to build their start-up companies, and Haas' mission as a leader in entrepreneurship.He discusses cross-college collaboration as one of the key resources that students and alumni can tap into and also reaching out to other entrepreneur advisors and men...2020-09-1426 min
Here at HaasAndreea Gorbatai, Assistant Professor in Management of Organizations – How Soft Skills Have Become a ScienceH@H: Ep 30 – On this episode of the Here@Haas podcast, Dr. Andreea Gorbatai joins Ray to discuss her time at Haas and research in the field of organizational management. We talk about a few experiments that Andreea had participated in, including how Wikipedia found realized which pages were most viewed, and why women raise more money than men in crowdfunding. Finally, Andreea tells us how organizational management has evolved in conjunction with big data, and why it’s already a science versus just a set of soft skills.Quotes:On the gend...2020-09-1039 min
Here at HaasRoss Levine, Professor & 12th Most Cited Economist – Bringing Passion to Research & the ClassroomH@H: Ep 29 – On this week’s episode host, Paulina Lee is joined by Professor Ross Levine. Ross shares how he became an economist, working inside at the World Bank, & his journey to Haas. He discusses some of his research (full list available):16:17 - The link between corporate social responsibility and a firm’s resilience during the COVID economic shock25:29 - Changes in banking regulation and its impact on firms and racial discrimination31:47 - If there’s a shock to the competitive environment facing a firm, do they increase or decrease corporate social responsib...2020-09-0848 min
Here at HaasMonthly Musings – August 2020H@H: Ep 28 – Ray, Paulina, & Sean get together once again to talk about the podcast's new domain (haaspodcasts.org), school being back, Labor day plans, and a new Haas Podcast. Lots of laughing on this one, even absent Aravind.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/here-at-haas/donations2020-09-0310 min
Here at HaasAdin Menkin, EWMBA ‘21 – Student Leader & Career ExplorationH@H: Ep 27 – On this week’s episode, host Paulina Lee is joined by Adin Menkin, EWMBA ‘21. We discuss Adin’s journey from Texas to Arkansas and what it’s like working inside one of the largest retailers in the world, Walmart. Then what he’s been exploring since leaving Walmart a few months ago.Episode Quotes:On how being a collegiate athlete has shaped him - “it's constant thinking from the standpoint of, it's not about me, it's about the team and if I don't do my job, then this whole system fails...2020-08-2738 min
Here at HaasDr. Rebecca Portnoy, Professor – Breaking BreadH@H: Ep 26 – Dr. Rebecca Portnoy joins us today to discuss some of her research in the field of organizational behavior. We touch upon topics such as procedural vs. distributive justice, the toxic tandem, and why Americans are continually disengaged at work. Rebecca then offers perspective on her Haas experience and how it’s been a two-way street of learning & enrichment between herself & the students. Throughout the podcast, we also learn about how food has constantly played a role in Rebecca’s life and career.Episode QuotesOn organizational decision-making:If a p...2020-08-2432 min
Here at HaasKyle Cook, EWMBA ’21 – Finding Time to Do It AllH@H: Ep 25 – On this episode, Ray talks with Kyle Cook, a data analyst at Vanguard & fellow EW student, about his time at Haas. We delve into Kyle’s experience as a student leader, a commuter, and a devoted husband. Kyle gives some tips on balancing the work, school, relationships, and why it’s ok to give yourself a break every once in awhile. Also, Kyle shares a few exclusive stories on some embarrassing moments thus far in the program.Episode Quotes:Advice on commuting: “I think it’s just planning ahead as much as...2020-08-1747 min
Here at HaasMonthly Musings – July 2020H@H: Ep 24 – Behind the scenes with the Haas Podcast Crew featuring OneHaas Host + Haas Podcast Founder, Sean, and Here@Haas Hosts, Aravind, Ray, and Paulina. We don't really know who's listening to our Monthly Musings or even reading any of our show notes. But we have the best time on our Sunday team calls (maybe too much fun...I mean do we really need 2 hours every Sunday?). But have a listen as we share our reflections, accomplishments, and goals for the month.Apologies in advance for Paulina's dog Tucker walking around in the ba...2020-08-0615 min
Here at HaasShachar Kariv, Professor & Decision Theorist – Make Better DecisionsH@H: Ep 23 – On this episode of Here@Haas, Ray talks with Shachar Kariv, Tel Aviv-native and former Department Chair of Economics at UC Berkeley. We delve into Shachar’s research on social preferences, including the 3 fundamental tradeoffs of decision-making, and why Yale law students have such a disproportionate impact on society. Shachar then talks about how his virtual teaching experience and his expectations for the fall. Finally, we wrap with Shachar’s contributions towards X-Lab, a Berkeley social science laboratory, and Capital Enterprises, his own financial services startup.Episode Quotes:I would actually argue that all dec...2020-08-0444 min
Here at HaasAnna Lee, EWMBA '21 – Commuting with ConfidenceH@H: Ep 22 – On this episode of Here@Haas, EWMBAA co-President Anna Lee joins Ray to talk about her incredible path from Korea to Iowa to the east coast to LA and finally to Haas. Anna tells us how she has been able to bond with her classmates through student leadership & class trips, and how that gave her confidence to successfully pivot into a business development role at Apple. Finally, Anna talks about the perks and drawbacks of being a commuter for the first half of her MBA journey.Episode Quotes:On th...2020-07-2731 min
Here at HaasJustin Jeffers, EWMBA '21 – Making Interprogram Connections Through Clubs & SportsH@H: Ep 21 – Justin Jeffers, EWMBA '21, joins us on this episode to share his journey to Haas and how he's been making the most of his Haas experience. He shares with us some of his blunders and the value of going beyond yourself and your comfort zone to connect with all MBAs on campus regardless of program, year, or cohort.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/here-at-haas/donations2020-07-2321 min
Here at HaasNamrata Mani, FTMBA '21 – Automating the creation of impactful resumesH@H: Ep 20 – In this episode of Here@Haas, Aravind Mamidanna interviews his first guest Namrata Mani for the first episode of our International series, where we talk to members of the Haas community from outside the United States.In this episode we talk to Namrata aboutHer roles in two of India's fastest growing startups in the Food and Grocery delivery space.Her decision to come to the US and Berkeley in particular.The different Entrepreneurship opportunities at Haas.Her new startup ResumeWabi.Student and Work Visa's for International Students.Her favorite cl...2020-07-1617 min
Here at HaasDean Ann Harrison, BA '82 – Our World-Class Economist & Dean of Berkeley HaasH@H: Ep 19 – This week we share an episode from OneHaas, where Sean chats with our very own, Dean Ann Harrison of the Haas School of Business. She's our 15th dean and a renowned economist who has dedicated her career to creating inclusive and sustainable policies in development economics, international trade, and global labor markets.Dean Harrison talks about growing up between cultures and their influences in her career as an economist and lecturer around the world. Economics was not quite the typical background for somebody who wanted to make the world a better pl...2020-07-1328 min
Here at HaasDon Moore, Professor & Confidence Researcher – How to be Perfectly ConfidentH@H: Ep 18 – On this episode, hosts Paulina & Ray talk with Don Moore, the Lorraine Tyson Mitchell professor of Management of Organizations at Haas and a professor of the Leading People core course for 1st year full-time MBA students. We delve into Don’s new book, Perfectly Confident, where he tells us about the 3 forms of overconfidence (9:42), if confidence really improves performance (10:36), and what to do if you have imposter syndrome (17:30). Don also shares a few personal stories, including why he turned down a sure-fire job with a former professor (27:51). Finally, we end with practical tips (40:53) on how to corre...2020-07-0947 min
Here at HaasMonthly Musings – June 2020H@H: Ep 17 – In our June edition of monthly musings, Aravind talks about his first interview experience! We also recap interviews we’ve done and share our reasons for making the podcast and why we’ve had so much fun.Notable Quotes:"People know who we are now." - PaulinaOn his first interview: "It felt like making the first pancake." - AravindOn the mission of OneHaas: "My mission and personal goal is really simple: to give people a voic...2020-07-0621 min
Here at HaasLeigh Ann West, FTMBA ‘21 – Student (and Teacher) AlwaysH@H: Ep 16 – Paulina Lee interviews Leigh Ann West, a full-timer in the class of 2021. Leigh Ann talks about her journey from environmental research in the Peruvian Amazon to a 2nd-grade classroom in Atlanta to C-suite meetings as a consultant and grant-maker. Her story demonstrates how education has been a driving force in her life.Episode Quotes: On finding her northstar after changing her undergrad major - “And I think that really started a trend that I've followed through the rest of my life: following people who make me feel passionate and motiva...2020-07-0232 min
Here at HaasHaas Black Business Student Association RoundtableH@H: Ep 15 – On this special roundtable edition of H@H, Ray talks with 3 members of the Black Business Students Association (BBSA) - Nuhamin Woldemariam (EWMBA ’22), Olaseni Bello Jr. (FTMBA ’21), and Jarrett Wright (EWMBA ’22) - on racial discrimination, injustice, and the deeper-seated issues behind George Floyd and other tragic events targeted against black Americans. Our guests share their own personal experiences with racism, everyday challenges they face, and give advice on how we as a society can help with educating ourselves and our community.Episode Quotes:Olaseni Bello on the burden of double co...2020-06-291h 01
Here at HaasTrevor Ryan, EWMBA ’22 – Living His Childhood Dream as an Oakland A’s ScoutH@H: Ep 14 – On this episode, Ray talks with Trevor Ryan about Trevor’s background and career as a professional baseball scout. Trevor tells us how he got interested in the profession (1:58), and shares with us his day-to-day responsibilities throughout the year (5:42). Trevor also mentions an impressive array of current MLB stars (10:56) he’s crossed paths with at UCLA and through scouting. Finally, we wrap up the interview with why Trevor chose an MBA (12:56) & advice he’d give to others from untraditional backgrounds (21:52).Episode QuotesOn how Trevor realized (in 8th grade) he wante...2020-06-2223 min
Here at HaasDr. Sahar Yousef, Productivity Expert & Lecturer – Becoming Superhuman: The Science of Peak Performance and ProductivityH@H: Ep 13 – Sean chats with Dr. Sahar Yousef, one of our faculty lecturers here at Haas. She teaches an extremely popular elective called Becoming Superhuman on the science of peak performance and productivity. Today, she shares with us some of those lessons on how to increase human performance and improve productivity - without using any kind of "limitless" pill.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/here-at-haas/donations2020-06-1832 min
Here at HaasLucas Miller, Productivity Researcher & Lecturer – Helping Haasies Become SuperhumansH@H: Ep 12 – Paulina Lee interviews Lucas Miller,a human performance researcher and the youngest faculty at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. A best-selling author on the science of learning and behavior change, he co-designed one of the most popular MBA courses at UC Berkeley called "Becoming Superhuman: The Science of Productivity and Performance" and has been featured in Wired and The Wall Street Journal. Episode Quotes: On student takeaways from the course - “I've even seen grown men cry and then get into a very personal reveal of how (their ph...2020-06-1547 min
Here at HaasAkonkwa Mubagwa, FTMBA '21 – Bringing Light to Africa & to the Haas CommunityH@H: Ep 11 – Paulina Lee interviews Akonkwa Mubagwa an engineer, entrepreneur, musician, and student of life. Akonkwa was raised in Zimbabwe, the US and Belgium, and has studied and lived in Paris and Switzerland before becoming a full-time MBA student (class of 2021). He is a two-time entrepreneur with a passion for the advancement of technology in Africa. Together with Wing Tse he founded Winko Solar which aims to provide affordable solar energy and internet connectivity to rural villages in West Africa and the DR Congo. Akonkwa is Jacobs Fellow, a Maxwell Fellow and a Belgian American Exchange Foundation Fellow.2020-06-1238 min
Here at HaasMarco Lindsey, Associate Director of D.E.I. – Importance of Fighting Anti-BlacknessH@H: Ep 10 – Marco Lindsey, our Berkeley Haas Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, joins us today to talk about the importance of fighting anti-blackness not only in ourselves but in our future generation.For those of you who may not understand Anti-Blackness, it was best explained in an article written by Kihana Miraya Ross, Northwestern University professor of African-American studies, as "the inability to recognize black humanity." She describes it as a "theoretical framework that illuminates society's inability to recognize our humanity - the disdain, disregard and disgust for our existence."2020-06-0937 min
Here at HaasMonthly Musings – May 2020H@H: Ep 9 – This month on Monthly Musings from Here@Haas, we talk about Sean graduating, new additions to the Haas Podcast team,interviews from May, and what exciting interviews we have coming up.Notable Quotes:On graduating without a cermony - “I thought, oh, maybe we’re not meant to say goodbye.” - SeanOn a recent interview with Ace Patterson and being an Ally - “It's not that people don't want to take action. I think people have the right intentions, but if you're just feeling some...2020-06-0415 min
Here at HaasWei Zhu, EWMBA '22 – Once an Entrepreneur, Always an EntrepreneurH@H: Ep 8 – Wei Zhu (EWMBA ’22) joins hosts Sean and Ray to talk about his previous entrepreneurial pursuits. We immediately dive into his lessons learned in founding a karaoke bar and a startup incubator. Then we discuss why ignorance is both a blessing and a curse in the early stages of forming a company. Finally, Wei tells us how he has applied these learnings in helping mentor others on their path toward entrepreneurship at Haas.Episode Quotes“I can build something from 0 to 1, but going from 1 to 100 requires a totally different skillset” – Wei Zhu2020-05-2518 min
Here at HaasLindsey Hoell, EWMBA ‘21 – 2x Female CEO Who Wants to Change the World One Container at a TimeH@H: Ep 7 – host Paulina Lee interviews Lindsey Hoell (EW MBA ‘21). Lindsey spent over 10 years as a cardiovascular perfusionist, during which time she fell in love with surfing and started a women’s surfwear company, Kinda Fancy. Following her job and passion, she landed in Hawaii for a few years, at which point she saw the horrific impact of single-use plastics on our oceans. Seeing a need for a system overhaul, Lindsey decided to return to school at Haas, launching her current start-up, Dispatch Goods.Episode Quotes: On what she learned from her fir...2020-05-2132 min
Here at HaasAdolfo Quesada Viciana – FTMBA ‘21 – Social Impact in Spain, South America, and now HaasH@H: Ep 6 – This week, Adolfo Quesada Viciana joins Sean and Ray to discuss his journey from Spain to Berkeley. Adolfo talks about how projects in strategy consulting gave him passion for working with NGO’s in emerging markets, and how he’s continued his focus on social impact while at Haas. We then talk about differences in culture, food, and transportation between Europe and the US. Finally, Adolfo tells us his involvement in extracurriculars and experience as a GSI.Extracurricular LinksIBD (International Business Development)Net ImpactBerkel...2020-05-1834 min
Here at HaasGeoff Easterling, FTMBA '21 – From West Point to the Army to HaasH@H: Ep 5 – Host Paulina Lee interviews Geoff Easterling (FT MBA ‘21). Geoff’s journey is rooted in his military service starting with choosing West Point for his undergrad. Learn how Geoff went from West Point, to the Army with a tour in Afghanistan, ultimately ending up at Haas after 7 years of service.Episode Quotes: On leaning on and learning from others - “You need to look at everyone in their potential...this really helped me see the impact that somebody can make by just believing in the people that work with them.”2020-05-1426 min
Here at HaasMonthly Musings – April 2020H@H: Ep 4 – This is our first episode of Monthly Musings from Here@Haas. In this episode, we talk about what is Monthly Musings (tl;dr: reflection, learning, & practice) and what we’ve been working on this past month!Notable Quotes:On editing context & stories - “It's kind of hard to separate yourself and just gotta be aware that we have maybe a bias towards hearing each other's like behind the scenes, behind the stories.” - Ray.On prioritizing time - “I think creativity stems from boredom and having...2020-05-1114 min
Here at HaasMaggie Lau, EWMBA '22 – StEP, Startups, & EntrepreneurshipH@H: Ep 3 – Host Ray Guan talks with Maggie on her journey to Haas and involvement in entrepreneurship. Maggie shares with us her experience in the StEP program, her participation in startup & VC competitions, and why economics and accounting have been (surprisingly) so much fun.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/here-at-haas/donations2020-04-3019 min
Here at HaasKelly Cure, FTMBA '21 – How a Female Founder Went From Kansas to Swaziland to HaasH@H: Ep 2 – Host Paulina Lee interviews Kelly Cure (FT MBA ‘21). This is our second official student interview of the new Here@Haas series! Learn how Kelly went from a traditional consulting job at Deloitte to living in Swaziland to Haas. The reasons why she changed her mind about going to bschool and what her experience has been like so far as a Haasie and creating a new social impact company, FIT’D. Looking for other stories of Haasies? Check out the OneHaas Alumni podcast and visit our website OneHaas.org. Please hit subscribe and leave us a rating & review...2020-04-2331 min
Here at HaasSean Li, EWMBA ’20 – Launching the OneHaas Podcast, Entrepreneurship, and The Future of The PodcastH@H: Ep 1 – In this first episode of Here@Haas and last episode of the OneHaas current student podcast, we’re joined by our Here@Haas host, Paulina Lee interviewing OneHaas host, Sean Li. This episode will mark the transition of the OneHaas podcast into the Alumni Podcast.Here@Haas will continue on as the on-campus podcast covering current students, faculty, and everyone else on campus. So please subscribe and be on the lookout for future Berkeley Haas Alumni Podcast programming!Episode Highlights: - Why S...2020-04-1651 min
Here at HaasHere@Haas Trailer: Meet the Team w/ Paulina Lee, Ray Guan, Aravind Mamidanna, and Sean LiIn our Here@Haas trailer, we get to meet the team with Paulina Lee, Ray Guan, Aravind Mamidanna, and Sean Li. We want to explain what the Here@Haas podcast is! The name says it all.Here@Haas is a continuation of the OneHaas podcast specifically covering stories of current Haas students, faculty, and everyone else here on campus. The OneHaas podcast Sean has been hosting will transition into the OneHaas Alumni podcast. Check all our episodes out on our website at www.onehaas.org.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...2020-04-0409 min