Welcome to Money and Mandem! Just five engineers trying to learn more about finance, business and career perspectives. We touch on a number of different sectors and topics that are relatable to students. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Twitter: @money_mandem Email: mamincorp@gmail.com
We invite two special guests, Chib and Prem, to talk about their application experiences and the technology industry with a focus on finance! Chib and Prem also share some insight on the differences between traditional tech roles and tech roles in finance. They also discuss their personal ventures which are TapintoTech (Chib) and Finance Focused (Prem).
We talk about the benefits and drawbacks of cryptocurrency, the craze about NFTs, and the viability of bitcoin as a currency. We also talk about some of our funny investment mishaps.
We talk about the industry trends in the plant-based foods industry, how Oatly and Beyond Meat have been successful, and the industry's outlook. We also talk about our lifestyle and views on a plant-based diet.
We talk about how conglomerates (specifically Coca-Cola, Nestle, Volkswagen, and Unilever) have been able to maintain their success. We also talk about corporate scandals and the Netflix show "Dirty Money".
We talk about Airbnb's recent IPO, the hotel/short term accommodation industry, the concept of the sharing economy, and whether firms like Airbnb and Uber can really be profitable. We also talk about our travel plans that were thwarted by COVID.
We talk about how streaming platforms have been able to take advantage of the closure of cinemas and theatres, discovery's plan to enter the streaming battle, and how sports can be used as a tool for these platforms to gain an advantage. We also talk about what we've been watching during this lockdown.
The boys discuss whether they would put their children through Project Mbappe or Project Cambridge. We also talk about the other sports route we would have wanted to take if given the chance. What type of expectations would you put on your children is also discussed!
* We talk about “The Everything store” and “The House that Jack Ma Built” which talk about Amazon and Alibaba's respective journeys. * We also cover the series “Billions” and what part ethics have in finance We also ranted a bit about bad governments
Shoe Dog, the Big Short, Margin call and more! Listen in to hear our reviews on these as well as diving into the changes in culture the Finance industry has gone through How accurate are some of the depictions of the Finance world?
Case studies, case studies, case studies - how do you navigate these? We invite two special guests, Lotta and Ayowande, to talk about their application experiences and the consulting industry! Lotta and Ayowande also share some tips on how to put yourself in the best position going into your early career.
* What are your predictions for the NBA Finals? We touch on the key revenue makers for an NBA franchise and how these may differ. * What factors do players consider when choosing a team to play for? * How can the NBA combat falling ratings and slow growth in viewership
Online tests, Cover letters, Networking evenings etc. - how do you keep up? We invite two special guests, Dami and Emem, to talk about their application experiences! We also talk about common difficulties faced when tasked with making an application Dami and Emem share some tips on how to make your application better
* Would you rate Tenet's Box office as a success or a bust? * What's Tenet about, anyway? * We also discuss the $30 price tag on Disney's reboot of Milan
* The boys discuss stock splits and what they mean for Tesla and Apple * We invite a special guest, Nattan, to discuss Tesla's meteoric rise over the past year * How will Tesla fare when the EV market begins to pick up speed?
$10,000 or dinner with Jeff Bezos - what's more valuable? What would you do if you had a net worth of $10 bn? How much money do we actually need to be comfortable?
How much do we value our privacy online? Do you actually buy stuff from your ads on Instagram? What role do private companies play in protecting us?
What is Apple's next move? $2000 iPhones? Tech companies: If you can't beat them, buy them
Apple to phase out of using Intel chips in their upcoming MacBook models Does the average consumer care what chip is inside their MacBook? What is the most we would pay for Apple's products?
Kanye West and GAP reach an agreement that will last the next 5-10 years Today's youth find American apparel kind of boring We hate waiting in the lines for return at Primark