"The advice I would definitely give myself is to not rush and to really enjoy the learning process. When I first arrived, I put a lot of pressure on myself to figure everything out quickly, which may not have been the most effective use of my time. Another piece of advice I’d offer is to maintain connections with friends. I've historically struggled to keep in touch with my friends in the US, but I'm improving. Rekindling these relationships, especially with my parents, has been an unexpected blessing of moving here. I would advise investing more time in these relationships as well.” - Jesse Choi, Cofounder of Reku" - Jesse Choi
"Entrepreneurship is a huge part of the curriculum. Even if you're not taking entrepreneurship classes per se, the professors are all pushing you in that direction. They're all encouraging you to take the risk because why not? Don't worry if you fail. The world is your oyster. What I found fascinating was the diversity in the approach to entrepreneurship. It's not just about starting from scratch and finding co-founders. The program also delves deeply into other aspects, such as search funds, entrepreneurship through acquisition, and even specialized courses on managing family businesses and innovating within established frameworks. Each path offers a unique flavor of entrepreneurship, broadening the conventional understanding of what it means to be an entrepreneur.” - Jesse Choi, Cofounder of Reku" - Jesse Choi
"There are so many people in this world who are just very impressive. They're not only admirable and charismatic on a personal level, but they're also incredibly smart and possess good judgment. One of the first things I learned was the importance of surrounding myself with people I truly respected, which was a transformative new experience for me. Another vital lesson came from my time at Bain, where I learned how to problem-solve effectively. In high school, you learn to follow instructions and be a good citizen. In college, you learn to be somewhat independent. But at Bain, I learned to intellectually break down a problem, construct a thoughtful framework around it, and weigh the risks and rewards, forming a solid foundation for everything I've pursued professionally since." - Jesse Choi, Cofounder of Reku" - Jesse Choi
In this episode, Jeremy Au speaks on the Bain Capital and Stanford MBA journey, moving to Indonesia for love, and founding Reku investment platform.
Keywords: Jesse Choi, Bain Capital and Stanford MBA, Moving to Indonesia for Love, Founding Reku Investment Platform, Indonesia, USA, FinTech, Founder Story
