Future Funded: Lessons in Venture & Consulting

In this episode of My Two Cents, Mahima speaks with Ishan, a consultant and venture capitalist, about his journey into finance and investing. Ishan shares insights from his experience, myths surrounding quick wealth in investing and practical advice for young entrepreneurs. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding money management for all careers and provides resources for learning about finance.

Chapters

• 0:09 Intro
• 1:06 Meet Ishan
• 1:42 What Sparked Interest in Finance & Investing?
• 4:23 First Steps to Learning About Investing In High School
• 5:42 Lessons From Reselling Sneakers
• 6:47 Basics of Financial Literacy
• 7:47 How Is Investing Different from Savings?
• 10:49 Debunking Investing Myths
• 12:47 Understanding Venture Capital
• 14:57 Why do Investors Put Money Into Risky Startups?
• 18:40 Risk and Reward in Startup
• 22:57 Lessons for Young Entrepreneurs
• 26:22 Financial Literacy for Every Career
• 29:36 Resources For Learning About Money and Investing
• 34:14 Taking Action: Small Steps to Financial Smarts
• 35:15 If money could talk to you, what would it say?
• 35:58 Outro