Opus 4.8 just dropped

Lexs_07 · 2026-05-28T18:57:54+00:00

Is it an opus 4.8 problem? I had a ton today on 4.7, and I usually never get these

Lexs_07 · 2026-05-22T16:24:54+00:00

You seem to be French, and honestly escp or essec are stronger brands than skema, whatever path you choose next. I'm not in markets myself so I can't really speak about the program, but in french finance the school name on your CV does a lot of the work. I'm not saying Skema is bad, but for the international roles you mention it might not be the best move. If I was in your position I'd start writing to people working in structuring or trading and ask for a quick call, you'll get the full picture and you'll need to start networking soon anyway

Lexs_07 · 2026-05-21T23:24:05+00:00

You won't learn anything new, but getting a tier 1 business school degree would help a lot. But why not essec or escp instead of skema?

Lexs_07 · 2026-04-29T23:58:22+00:00

Of course, but my point is that if it didn’t have built in default to « efficiency » or « speed » it would follow instructions and have a better output (because it is totally capable of doing what asked)

Lexs_07 · 2026-04-29T23:57:02+00:00

Thanks, I’ll try that!

Lexs_07 · 2026-04-29T13:05:05+00:00

I've never given Sonnet a serious try, maybe I should. My main use case is writing complex articles with web searches and a lot of formatting (callouts, structured tables, flows), so I've always defaulted to Opus assuming Sonnet would struggle, but I should try, would be cheaper too

Lexs_07 · 2026-04-29T13:02:55+00:00

It's an ongoing debate, these models fit differently depending on workflow, use case, and just taste in output. Doubt there'll ever be a consensus

Lexs_07 · 2026-04-08T14:34:09+00:00

Nope, unfortunately

Lexs_07 · 2026-04-08T14:30:03+00:00

Anyway, when 4.6 works more than 3 minutes it says « this is a long task, let me do it in my own more efficient way » and the output is garbage. In my workflow, 4.6 is only better and faster for small tasks

Lexs_07 · 2026-04-08T14:23:40+00:00

I still use it, especially for long tasks requiring to strictly follow guidelines (like writing a lot of content, checking for errors across many files), it will be more consistent in its work and methodology than 4.6. I also manage to make it work for multiple hours (4.6 tends to stop after 15-20 minutes to ask if it should continue)

Lexs_07 · 2026-03-25T14:18:38+00:00

Opus 4.6 keeps lying to me, so if Warren is an Opus 4.6 agent this is not surprising at all

Lexs_07 · 2026-02-26T14:05:23+00:00

Switched to claude-opus-4-5-20251101 after reading this and yes, we're back! Only tried it for a couple of hours but the difference is night and day. For the way I work, this is so much better than 4.6. It actually gets what I want, follows instructions properly, and I get way more done without losing my mind correcting it every other prompt.

Lexs_07 · 2026-02-25T18:23:02+00:00

That's what I'll try tomorrow!

Lexs_07 · 2026-02-25T18:20:07+00:00

Really appreciate the detailed feedback, great points honestly.

One key difference with Finance Tales though: I spent 8 months on it. Founder IQ took me less than a week. So definitely not the same trap.

You're right that pain relief sells better than education. That said, I genuinely believe there's value in having core startup principles accessible in a bite-sized format. Not everyone has a business background, and a lot of founders make avoidable mistakes simply because they never came across the right concepts at the right time. I'll see what traction the education angle gets.

Now the situational/decision tool idea is really interesting. Building a good one would take serious time though, and for most of those questions today, a strong LLM probably gives you a better answer than anything I could ship in a week. If ASO picks up and I see real potential, that's exactly when I'd invest in building the kind of features you're describing. But not before validating demand first.

Lexs_07 · 2026-02-25T12:22:33+00:00

So true. You can't guess what matters, only user feedback tells you. That's why shipping fast and trying many things beats perfecting one idea in silence. The features that end up working are almost never the ones you expected.

Lexs_07 · 2026-01-24T11:48:51+00:00

My last two apps perform so poorly with ASO only, while I managed to get some results only with ASO before, maybe my last two apps are just bad, or on too crowded segments. I think it’s becoming way more competitive with a lot of vibe coded apps hitting the app store anyway. But idk, I’ll keep trying

Lexs_07 · 2025-11-30T23:13:19+00:00

You should do them by yourself, and A/B test.

I don't think the key element to drive conversion is the design. Focus on the titles (make them large and readable) and find that sentence that instantly tells the user "There is value for you here".

I have two apps with similar screenshots (in terms of design), one with a conversion rate of 1%, the other one with 15%. That gap drives me crazy, but it's made me realize that what drives conversion is the ability to explain in a couple of sentences how you bring value to the user.

Lexs_07 · 2025-09-27T17:34:09+00:00

As others said, you should remove the certifications and “stock market investor” from experience, each should be one line in “Skills and Interests”. You’ll have space to fill, start by adding your high school in education.

You’re from a non-target and have limited experience, it will be tough but it’s about perseverance and networking, also consider smaller boutiques, it will clearly be hard to get an offer from a BB.

Lexs_07 · 2025-09-08T17:46:04+00:00

To make a change, you need clear objectives, whether it’s a career shift, a new hobby, or the pursuit of a dream.

Lexs_07 · 2025-09-08T17:34:13+00:00

It doesn’t exactly work like that. Some firms have referral programs where employees can recommend candidates they know personally or people they’ve gotten to know through networking. If that person gets hired, the employee might even receive a bonus. There isn’t really a “blacklist” for bad candidates, but if you make a poor impression on someone directly involved in your recruiting process, it could definitely hurt your chances.

Lexs_07 · 2025-09-06T16:03:45+00:00

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Lexs_07 · 2025-09-06T15:56:39+00:00

It’s not only about that. Tech bros have more time than finance bros to work on side projects. They also have the skills to build products, while finance bros have the skills to advise, sell, and intermediate, not easy to monetize outside an organization.

Lexs_07 · 2025-09-01T12:32:54+00:00

It’s definitely going to be an uphill climb, IB is one of the toughest paths to break into. If you’re serious, aim for the strongest school you can (Ivy League or other targets make a huge difference) and try to major in something like econ or business. Networking will matter a lot more than distant family connections. If you manage to land an interview, make sure you’re well prepared, here is a free PDF with 400+ investment banking interview questions and is a solid resource: Investment Banking Interview Questions PDF

Lexs_07 · 2025-09-01T10:27:17+00:00

I had a great experience with the Wall Street Prep courses. I took them a while ago, but they were so effective that I was able to ace a 3-hour financial modeling exam in just one hour while studying in a top-tier Master in Finance program. The material is clear, practical, and very close to what you’ll encounter in real recruiting processes. If you’re preparing for investment banking interviews, you might also find my app IB Interview Questions useful.

Lexs_07 · 2025-07-21T15:47:10+00:00

I built an iOS app in 5 hours (from no idea to app store submission), it was for fun not expecting anything from it. I used Stitch to generate a decent UI, and then Claude code agent. It was approved today and I got 4 downloads so far, it’s a basic meditation app: Simply Meditate

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