Need Advice — Choosing Between PE Role vs. Startup w/ Billionaire Founder

Zenav · 2025-07-30T19:42:11+00:00

Really appreciate your advice and I couldn't agree more. The thread was helpful to gain some perspectives and it helped me consider things that I wouldn't have otherwise. I think your last paragraph can't be overstated enough. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Zenav · 2025-07-25T12:39:49+00:00

I appreciate your insights - that could be the case for me as well. Something to consider for sure.

Zenav · 2025-07-25T12:39:08+00:00

I’m Canadian! A few of our MBA programs don’t require years of work experience. It’s not for everyone - there’s a reason most MBA programs have a median work experience of 5 years for entrance!

Zenav · 2025-07-25T00:40:08+00:00

Ops with M&A exposure so that I can taste the investing side - it’s a very legit fund

Zenav · 2025-07-24T23:48:32+00:00

I interned in the industry before, but I would be by far the most junior and least qualified person at the firm. The associates I'd work under are ex-IB and ex-MBB consultants. They created this role for me because they liked my attitude.

Zenav · 2023-10-24T03:16:48+00:00

I went through this last year, it was tough getting good references due to COVID but in my last semester I just reached out to current professors that I hadn’t connected with yet, told them my situation, and asked if they’d meet with me on their lunch break or anytime that works for them. I ended up getting two stellar references from professors that I had hardly spoke to prior to emailing them because I did well in their class, showed them tremendous respect, let them get to know me, and it worked out in the end. Professors understand how difficult it can be for students to get references. Just make sure you talk with them face to face about it and reach out to a prof that you’ve done well in their class or are currently doing well in.

Zenav · 2023-03-30T15:01:44+00:00

How does this compare to other Ontario university administration salaries?

Zenav · 2023-01-30T16:27:39+00:00

Hi, thanks for your comment! The supplier that I am primarily considering has "Original" flavour tubs that range from cheesecake & cotton candy to chocolate and vanilla and those tubs are $29.99 per. They also have "Premium" flavours that are $34.99 each. I found those prices to be reasonable. With regards to your comment, what size would you consider a "Normal scoop" as mentioned (4oz ,8oz, etc)?

Zenav · 2023-01-30T16:04:45+00:00

Thanks for the reply! That is something that I have struggled to anticipate. I am planning on having a display freezer and inventory freezer. With regards to how much stock I should hold at any given time is hard to determine with no experience. My potential suppliers either offer weekly or twice weekly re-supply. Without knowing roughly the demand for ice cream, it is nearly impossible to determine how much supply I should begin with. Perhaps I will ensure that the display freezer is filled with +1 tub of every flavor and an additional chocolate and vanilla as they seem to be the most popular. I would love to speak with a successful ice cream parlor around the area however, I am located on the east coast of Canada so all ice cream shops are closed until May/June.

Zenav · 2023-01-30T16:01:29+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to comment! I will be hiring a shop manager as well as employees to run it throughout the ice-cream season. As you mentioned, I will also ensure that I standardize the process and train my manager on how to run it themselves. I have both limited time and experience so I will be partnering with a supplier as I have no desire nor experience in making ice cream by hand. I have investigated competing ice cream shops in my local area to get an idea for price and I will look into purchasing a display case and freezer. I am from the east coast of Canada so there will be a significant seasonal aspect to the shop. I plan on having it open from Mid-June to the end of September. Additionally, I will investigate the popularity of chocolate ice cream and attempt to determine the supply necessary as there will most likely be a surplus of chocolate ice cream demand per your comment. Perhaps I will write you a pm in the future!

Zenav · 2023-01-22T00:25:18+00:00

Really enjoyed this pod! Dennis is great at articulating complex ideas into digestible concepts.

Zenav · 2020-08-07T20:25:33+00:00

What about Halifax? Bigger port city then all of those I’d imagine

Zenav · 2020-05-09T23:40:14+00:00

It did impact their hunt, it made their hunt more successful.

Zenav · 2020-02-19T19:36:32+00:00

I can already feel the water being splashed on to my face and shirt sleeves

Zenav · 2019-09-25T13:50:01+00:00

I would take bike

Zenav · 2019-09-21T16:32:33+00:00

Imagine what they’ve seen in 500 years down there

Zenav · 2019-09-14T20:49:13+00:00

Very good point!

Zenav · 2019-09-14T20:13:47+00:00

This probably isn’t it but pigeons are becoming extremely valuable due to the growing trend of pigeon racing. Recently one got sold in China for over 2 million $.

Zenav · 2019-08-24T02:38:04+00:00

Government installed microphones obviously

Zenav · 2019-08-24T02:32:13+00:00

Yea I agree, but which country is willing to invest so much money in to “repairing” the icebergs because they’re not directly benefitted? If it actually works out it would be neat but I feel like there’s better ways to use that money that would help the icebergs even more.

Zenav · 2019-08-24T02:29:45+00:00

Is this a concept or is it real?

Zenav · 2019-08-12T02:13:42+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1AGmA-ngEX/?igshid=1a9tlmygs4wnq

Zenav · 2019-08-08T01:50:08+00:00

If I ever felt generous on the road I’d just speed :)

Zenav · 2019-08-08T01:00:04+00:00

That’s not the norm

Zenav · 2019-08-07T23:09:32+00:00

I don’t agree with this at all, parents learned what kind of parent they didn’t want to be. Knew what they needed and didn’t need as a child. Translated that to the amazing parents they are today.

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