In this episode, Mahima interviews Gio Ahern, an investing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, discussing his journey from high school to a career in investing. They explore the daily life of an investor, essential skills for young investors, and the differences between private equity and venture capital. Gio breaks down complex investment terms and shares insights on trends in healthcare technology. He also offers practical advice for young adults on personal finance, resources for learning about investing, and the importance of starting early with brokerage accounts and index funds. The conversation concludes with thoughts on the nature of money and investing, emphasizing a steady and boring approach to personal finance.

In Part 2 of our "Scam-Proof Your Brain" series, we examine three digital scams that disproportionately affect teens: online shopping fraud, imposter scams, and cryptocurrency investment schemes.

Mahima explores the phenomenon of perceived financial success in cryptocurrency, highlighting how social media influences investment behaviors and contributes to fraudulent activities by exploiting herding behavior. The episode also discusses other digital scams exploiting present bias and authority bias. Episode references peer-reviewed research from the University of Rhode Island, Harvard Medical School, the National Institutes of Health, and the University of Vaasa.

In Part 1 of our "Scam-Proof Your Brain" series, Mahima examine's fake scholarship and job scams - two of the most common frauds targeting teens. Discover how scammers exploit scarcity and urgency manipulation to bypass critical thinking, and learn why optimism bias makes even smart people vulnerable. This episode references peer-reviewed research from Taylor's University, the Better Business Bureau Institute, and the FINRA Foundation.