The Anonymous Professor
The Anonymous Professor
Podcast Description
Business school professor Bryan Hong chats with his guests about the challenges of finding a fulfilling career, investing, and what they wish they learned in school. His university's policy forbids him from mentioning where he works, so his institution must remain secret—hence the need to remain "anonymous."
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The show explores themes related to career choices, personal development, and financial literacy, with specific episodes addressing topics such as the struggles of pursuing entrepreneurship, the impact of educational institutions on career paths, and the contrasting dynamics of crypto versus traditional stocks. For example, listeners can hear stories about navigating intense competition at business schools and personal reflections on finding purpose in career decisions.
Business school professor Bryan Hong chats with his guests about the challenges of finding a fulfilling career, investing, and what they wish they learned in school. His university’s policy forbids him from mentioning where he works, so his institution must remain secret—hence the need to remain “anonymous.”
Recorded June 13, 2025
I chat with Tony Wu (former Ivey HBA and finishing his MBA/MPA at Wharton) about how he navigated the pressures and intense competition as an undergraduate at Ivey, and what motivated his different career choices so far. Tony also shares how a personal loss during his time at Ivey shaped his values and perspective on life.
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—01:48 — Overview of Tony's path
07:37 — How Ivey locks students in
11:27 — How Ivey helped, and how it didn't
15:03 — B-school: A world of seemingly few choices
16:27 — What Tony would change about it
19:42 — Getting away from the ”one track mind”
30:47 — How he would change education
37:12 — Why he's choosing climate over education
44:47 — What would a world of purpose look like?
47:57 — Asia has much less freedom
49:49 — Is there a generational shift?
52:38 — How do we deal with lack of purpose in the collective?
58:17 — The ”other” Tony's path
1:00:47 — How Tony thinks about his path
1:09:22 — Would any path have been fine?
1:12:13 — How to decide your path?
1:14:44 — How Tony makes his pivotal decisions
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