The Gen Z Fastlane

Wilman Chan is a high school class of 26' content creator based in Taiwan. He's currently building Typa, an AI content engine that helps creators streamline and grow their brand Timestamps:00:41 - intro01:59 - why grind linkedin?03:57 - personal branding debunked06:07 - the yc internship strat 09:09 - your age as an advantage09:44 - 1000+ hr on linkedin wisdoms12:40 - copy & pasting posts15:19 - wilman’s infinite content ideas source19:20 - linkedin = too saturated?20:36 - william chan22:05 - using ai effectively for content24:06 - wilman’s content vibe26:27 - linkedin rizz27:29 - breaking 10k followers30:44 - wilman’s childhood33:17 - being flown to sf37:02 - KPMG intern vs YC intern39:31 - debunking “startup life” myths46:06 - time management49:18 - fulfilment with posting50:08 - typa55:20 - proudest moments of high school57:09 - are we living 2 lives?58:28 - 2031 wilman

Hari Parthasarathy is 1 of 50 UC Berkeley M.E.T (Management Entrepreneurship & Technology) Class of 26' student (prev VP of student board), and currently at NASA GeneLab conducting research on genomics. TIMESTAMP - 00:00 - Right femur injury motivation: Neurosurgery, Dermatology02:12 - Road to NASA03:10 - 2 Key Observation of the “Doctorpreneur” from Stanford08:41 - Don’t Cold Email Internships Like This13:39 - High School Startup Teammate turned Mentor15:18 - BE KIND. BE USEFUL. BE TECHNICALLY DEEP.16:29 - Don’t Expect Anything in Return.18:01 - Problem Solving 122:37 - specialising vs being broad (i know.. there’s a twist tho)28:55 - side projects30:02 - Problem Solving 234:29 - 5 days weekends39:10 - systems that “kill 2 birds with 1 stone”43:33 - how to actually say “no” to an opportunity51:31 - little piece of paper for each semester56:35 - Diary of a CEO58:28 - UC Berkeley MET01:03:51 - vs UPenn M&T01:04:32 - “UC Berkeley is too competitive”01:10:26 - What’s the goal? 4.0 GPA? Internships?01:17:01 - NotebookLM01:19:12 - Projects vs Exams01:21:39 - Genome Browsers for Smallpox Research01:26:53 - The Unsolvable Equation01:29:58 - what is even “value”?01:41:38 - cool biotech startup trends01:48:29 - exponential growth01:52:18 - hari’s future vision01:53:41 - how many hours of sleep do you normally get?01:55:01 - one of the best podcast we’ve ever hadNOTE: “Problem Solving” are the stories that Hari shared discussing a UNIQUE experience where he contributed interesting strategies to build his personality!

Ingrid Chan is the Founder of MMRTD, a multi-sensory therapy VR headset solution for dementia patients, featured on the Craig R. Barrett Award for Innovation Winner, SCMP and CNN.Timestamps:00:46 - I hate CS, but building a VR startup02:31 - self development and building mental strength 04:22 - Peak of Startup during Peak of High School..06:00 - using swimming and startup as a form of stress relief09:55 - Ingrid’s prioritisation and tracking systems12:17 - “grinding past papers”, “flashcards”, “tutors” - which one works??14:45 - academic brain rot: how to approach this17:23 - initial startup brainstorm20:01 - MVP (minimum viable product) 21:59 - best channels to “spark” those “unique” ideas24:08 - don’t make these mistakes when pitching in events27:51 - ***pet related startup ideas YOU can build31:17 - parents, social pressure39:00 - scaling to uPenn and internationally41:03 - self doubt

Harris Cheng the Co-founder & CEO of Jupitrr AI. He was raised and born in Hong Kong, currently residing in London. In this podcast, we discuss the journey of scaling an AI software in a saturated market (video editing).⏰ Timestamps:01:00 - Intro: Building the Asian Fiverr, 2nd startup02:00 - when all of your friends are going for banking / professions..04:23 - learning coding summarised in 30 seconds05:20 - dead internet theory??07:51 - You are the RIGHT person (yes, YOU listening there)11:10 - ** Talking Head Videos can’t beat THIS!! 14:13 - AI Agents 17:32 - Why YOUR Education Institute cannot teach AI19:56 - Harris’s 2 GOLDEN Ticket to success22:11 - Detailed LIVE breakdown + feedback on Jupitrr AI25:09 - Biggest Revenue Stream for the startup29:43 - Jupitrr AI vs Premier Pro vs Capcut33:11 - What is the Biggest Challenge right now in Jupitrr AI?

At 21, Shasi has lived in over 7 countries: IDN, AUT, NA, SG, TX, PGH, BA. Our conversation today focuses on Shasi's journey on becoming a Venture Capitalist in UC Berkeley & practical tips that Gen Z founders and aspiring VCs can apply towards their craft.⏰ Timestamps:00:30 - Shasi Pinninti: UC Berkeley, Venture Capitalist02:43 - EECS: difficulty, graduating early, 2x workload?!04:44 - “Cal only” opportunity06:29 - The Journey: Childhood, High School08:52 - Identity Crisis After Living in 7 Cities12:40 - Introducing “Quiz Bowl” Nationally15:40 - Motivation for Quantum Computing at IBM18:08 - Nurturing your interests vs In-born Nature 21:39 - You shouldn’t track every aspect of your life 22:40 - VC as a way to “stay in touch” with startups 24:36 - The rewarding experience of being a VC 27:50 - Skill transfer: CTO, CEO, CMO, CFO to VC30:41 - Exact Step-By-Step breakdown for VC sourcing35:26 - VC as a self accountability tool to stay on the trend for your industry36:50 - Co-Founder Fit, Founder Experience are underrated, Newsletters40:55 - ***Being the master of a PACKAGE of tools 43:39 - The biggest challenge in my life45:27 - Massaging YOUR ORIGINAL ideas to an industry

EP30 - Dhruv Kulkarni - Co-founder of Brutus AI (acquired by Forta Health), Founder of DocuBridge (a finance modelling software for finance); he’s also a UC Berkeley EECS dropout (former AI researcher). In our conversation, we mainly discussed Dhruv's experiences with startup acquisition, research on AI (and how us Gen Zs can take advantage of what's coming in the future), and also golden critical knowledge that founders need in 2025 and beyond.00:30 - 03:00 - The Problem with the Modern Education System03:01 - 04:20 - The Evolution of AI (Transformers, AI Agents, etc)04:21 - 05:28 - The Importance of Co-Founder (Gen Zs!)05:29 - 06:43 - How to choose my Co-Founder amongst the crowd?06:44 - 08:55 - Using LI and YC For Co-Founder; Raising Money08:56 - 13:28 - The Modern Education System, Changes, How to Maximise13:28 - 15:44 - What is Education? With the Internet?15:45 - 19:31 - MIT, Stanford, Harvard: my depression phase & inflection point19:32 - 22:30 - How I’m Graduating in only 2 Years & Future Plans22:31 - 26:32 - “Deep Research” in 2035 (AI companions & glasses)26:33 - 30:46 - Real Education: Specific Knowledge, Logic, Fundamentals30:47 - 34:50 - AI Tipping Point of in Enterprise34:51 - 38:50 - Venture Capital is an “inefficient class asset” & not as fulfilling38:51 - 41:21 - The Problems with Transferring Skillsets From VC41:22 - 42:39 Biggest Challenge with my $3M backed Startup42:40 - 44:19 The MOST critical skill for startup founders (underrated)44:20 - 47:40 - The goal is NOT to sell the company, but THIS…47:42 -  48:45 - When is the best time to SELL?48:49 - 52:30 - The TOP Self Education Path for Young Entrepreneurs

EP12 - Vihaan is an inspiring rising Junior who’s currently pursuing Medical Machine Learning at CMU and Stanford. He also studies at one of the top schools in the State, taking an accelerated IB + AP program with 12 courses in total!!!00:58 - CMU: Network, Non-Profit02:00 - “Unserious” people are the most committed people02:45 - CMU Courses, Avoiding Easy Classes, 3D CNN Machine Learning08:32 - Advice for anyone doing AI09:15 - Areas of Evolution in Machine Learning for Medical Field12:03 - Finding a more Cost Effective Solution for Machine Learning14:40 - 3D Convolutional Neural Network vs 2D CNNs17:44 - Standing out from other applicants for pre-college program24:50 - Time Management, Studying Strategies, Taking 6 IB Courses, 6 AP Courses33:04 - University Application: Research Interns, Non-Profit37:00 - Should you start your own Non-Profit if you don’t have a story?39:01 - Biggest Advice for anyone looking for success

Today we were honoured to invite Tianyi Huang from the App-In Club to educate us about the trends and applications of Artificial Intelligence - specifically for Gen Zs. Either than the practicals - we discussed the ethnicity of AI - including our shortened attention span and how we can find “motivation” to pursue our intrinsic passions.⏰ TIMESTAMPS:05:35 - Tianyi Intro - YC Founder, App-In Club, MIT App Inventor06:06 - The Flaws of Traditional Coding Classes11:15 - Solving Coding Problems vs Replicating Code12:15 - Persevering for a summer internship14:42 - Prototyping software backed by MIT and Google16:26 - The sense of responsibility for AI evolution18:26 - How can you get access to MIT labs without a “resource” heavy parent?19:59 - The community for all levels of tech enthusiasts (beginners, intermediate, advanced)23:02 - Partnering with non-profit organisations, starting chapters25:05 - Helping YOU outsource funding, help teachers have better AI knowledge27:12 - NO BS: HOW TO BUILD A STRONG NETWORK!!30:19 - AI tutor to teach you AP Calculus better than your school teachers.32:11 - Why do parents pay human tutors more money than AI tutors?34:01 - 101% of AI data is accurate??36:21 - SKIBIDI37:22 - ChatGPT, Claude, Anthropic, Gemini, Google AI - ALL POWERED BY…39:07 - Nvidia is focusing on data-centric models, but we have FINITE data??40:32 - AI Researchers have been trying to figure this out for 100+ years.41:49 - Prompt Engineering is not the future.42:18 - Personalised + Context Aware + Multi-Data = FUTURE OF AI45:19 - Why tf should I read research papers (Is Tony a crazy guy??)45:54 - “I work myself till I’m dying”47:10 - The “Underrated” Dopamine Spike with Research Papers48:59 - Choosing Research Papers like Choosing Relationships: interesting??50:22 - Shortcuts when you READ!!52:06 - Stop asking me “How do you come up with these crazy ideas???”52:33 - “I just solved cancer” is a common mistake53:54 - 8-second attention span: why is this actually fking happening to us!\56:36 - You are HORRIBLE at motivating yourself, so stop trying!!57:50 - The more you think about something, the easier you can forget.59:09 - Covid 19 and social media popping off1:00:20 - Time travelling in the future?!1:02:26 - Factory workers won’t get REPLACED by AI1:04:09 - The first iPhone came out WHEN????1:07:23 - OpenAI vs Google vs Meta: ChatGPT is LOSING!1:09:56 - OpenAI will die.1:12:33 - Cutting a hole in your brain for Elon Musk’s microchip1:12:46 - If you can live in your dream world vs reality: THE MATRIXXXXXX1:15:19 - The Sci-Fi movies: 100-150 years till it comes true :01:16:48 - Sentimental AI is coming soon (AI with actual human emotions?!)1:18:41 - Push. Push. Push.1:21:36 - Watching “brain-rott” videos ARE GOOD!!1:23:35 - App-In Club & The Gen Z Fastlane

EP26 - This is part 2 of Moritz’s podcast - where he goes through tips & tricks on how to scale successfully as a lead generation / acquisition agency. Make sure to watch part 1 where Moritz share his story!!00:00 - Spending $60,000 on Lead Gen Communities4:01 - The Outline for My Course Structure (releasing soon!)9:04 - Evergreen vs Dynamic Knowledge17:04 - How to “activate” your creativity for outreach19:16 - Pricing Models and Commitment for my course22:53 - Greatest Change in the Next 5 & 10 Years For Sales25:01 - Starting to utilise LinkedIn Shorts27:00 - Focusing on the Journey, not Destination28:01 - Advice for Young Lead Gen Agency Owner

EP25 - In this episode of Gen Z Fastlane, Bosco Yiu interviews the founding team of Badavas—Gavin, Nathan, and Neil. They discuss the inception of their startup, which aims to connect businesses through a social media platform. The conversation covers their marketing strategies, revenue generation plans, user retention features, and personal experiences in entrepreneurship. The founders share valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and adaptability in the startup journey.

EP14: Aidan Guo is the Founder of Pluma - building an AI companion for the eldercare industry! He’s currently on break from CMU, going all in with his tech startup - watch his breakdown on how he raised $200k and more rounds with VC soon!03:09 - Choosing the Bay Area and Taking the Leap05:54 - Support and Challenges from Family and Friends08:59 - Taking Online Courses and Learning on the Go10:14 - Early Start in Software Development and Entrepreneurship10:55 - The Importance of Co-founders and Finding the Right Fit11:47 - Finding Co-founders and Building a Network in the Bay Area13:56 - Building Startups and the Fluidity of Day-to-Day Schedule15:50 - Choosing the Right College and Location19:13  - The Myth of Needing a Technical Co-founder21:14 - Lessons from Failed Startups and the Importance of Validation25:50 - Building Pluma: Addressing Loneliness in Elder Care29:00 - Validating Ideas and Iterating for Success31:48 - Team Structure and Progress of Pluma36:12 - Purpose and Path in Entrepreneurship

EP25 - From being taken advantage of by a 21 year old college student to being framed by a company selling a similar product, Daniel Martinez is a 17 year old senior who have been through it all.01:19 Story 1: Building Motors at 12 then multiplayer games at 1303:10 Story 2: Being bored with online school & doing 30 hours of online courses05:32 MYTH OR BUST: Following tutorials are not useful.09:10 Story 3: Creating a multiplayer game in G8 English class09:53 Story 4: Developing a software for DJs to use in parties!!!15:17 Story 5: Pulling an “Eric Zhu” in the bathroom?16:02 Story 6: My school rejected my DJ solution for a school dance 💀19:48 Story 7: MUST WATCH - How a college student took advantage of 15 yr old me.25:38 Story 8: A relatable experience with Bosco28:41  Story 9: Grade Assist - a software to help my English teacher grade things 31:08 MYTH OR BUST: Working on 4 startups at the same time will increase success!35:43  Story 10: Stop complaining about social media. Here’s why. 38:49 Story 11: MUST WATCH - Someone stealing my code AGAIN…45:49 Story 12: The HUGE difference with School vs other communities - 49:59 Daniel’s Long Life Vision & Top 3 College Programs for BUILDERS!!!

EP23 - In this episode of The Gen Z Fastlane, we invited Kabir, who is the author of 2 books: Beyond The 9-5: Unlocking Passive Income & Rising with the Hispanic Wave: A Strategic Business Guide. He is also the Founder of Dynamic Marketing Partners - a social media agency for students and small enterprises.00:33 - (Book 1) Beyond The 9-5: Unlocking Passive Income03:35 - (Book 2) Rising with the Hispanic Wave: A Strategic Business Guide04:58 - The Process of Publishing a Book07:07 - Marketing Strategy07:45 - Originality Reports vs Citations11:01 - Founder of a Student-Led Social Media Marketing Agency16:07 - Trending Softwares18:50 - Team Motivation20:23 - BDR Internship at Bytelearn (AI Startup)22:50 - Finance Anlayst Mentorship at Edward Jones (Fintech)28:10 - Marketing vs Finance Investments30:05 - Texas McCombs School of Business: Pre-College Experience32:28 - “Learn to understand your struggles”

EP24 - Omar Siala is a 19 year old gap year student, previous Buildspace s5 member, and Co-Fonder of PokerGPT - an AI to teach train poker players to level up their skills! 

EP21 - In this episode of The Gen Z Fastlane, Bosco Yiu interviews Jason, the co-founder of Memo, an innovative platform that utilizes AI to help students study more efficiently. 

EP27 - Today, we connected with Jasmine Bai from HKIS (Hong Kong International School) where we discussed our stories growing up, experiences, timetable & systems that we use as an aspiring Gen Z entrepreneur! She is also an aspiring Class of 26’ NYC Fashion Designer - best of luck Jasmine!

EP19 - In this episode of the Gen Z Fastlane, Sid Jain, a freshman at Wharton, shares his experiences and insights about college life, the application process, and his entrepreneurial journey. He discusses the importance of personal character in college admissions, the demographics of Wharton students, and how the school compares to other elite institutions. Sid also reflects on his marketing agency, the challenges of balancing work and school, and his aspirations for the future, emphasizing the value of community support and personal growth.

EP18 - I had a deep conversation with Matthew - a gap year student from McCombs - where we dived deep into not only the systems that he’s running for his $30,000 - but also the deeper PURPOSE for having the motivation to show up daily and put in the hassle. After every podcast, the guest and I will spend some time creating a 1 page VALUE doc for you to TAKE ACTION or explore the resources mentioned. CONNECT WITH MATTHEW: 🌏 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-a-kim/✍️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mkims_world/🦾 Clive Systems - https://discovery.clivesystems.com/ FOLLOW: 🧠 Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegenzfastlane/🎬 Connect on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@genzfastlane🎧 Tune in on Spotify: https://bitly.cx/zlanespotify

EP17 - In this podcast episode, Kevin Lee, a successful YouTuber and employee at Atlassian, shares his journey and insights on building a YouTube channel, finding passion, and navigating the tech industry. He discusses the importance of evolving and finding different aspects of a project to love, balancing passion and monetization on YouTube, and the benefits of being a YouTuber in college and the job market. Kevin also provides advice on standing out in competitive job markets, planning ahead, and enjoying the journey. We are honoured to have Kevin from @cubing encoded join us today on the podcast - where we delved into his journey as a creator, as well as his personal life: his success at UC Berkeley HaaS, future plans, product marketing, and more! 

EP16 - We were honoured to have Ricky today share with us how he grew RL slimes to become one of the biggest slime brands globally! Ricky was featured on Inside Edition, Business Insiders, CNN, and multiple other news sources after being featured by Addison Rae on reviewing his slime! 

EP15 - Jasmine Wu is a project manager at NASA, as well as an incoming sophomore at UC Irvine. She shares valuable insights on being a product manager for over 15 different organisations. Recently, she’s also part of a hackathon team who raised $64,000, building an AI caller product for government and sales team! 

EP04 - Luke Poon, a student at the London School of Economics, shares insights on his university experience, study tips, and university application process. He discusses the value of networking, workload at LSE, and the importance of personal statements in university applications. The conversation covers Luke Poon's experiences with internships, entrepreneurship, and consulting, as well as his involvement in volunteering and community service. It also delves into the importance of understanding different cultures and the value of listening to others. Luke shares insights, advice, and book recommendations throughout the conversation. After every podcast, the guest and I will spend some time creating a 1 page VALUE doc for you to TAKE ACTION or explore the resources mentioned. 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 https://bitly.cx/lukepoon

EP13 - Tomas Duque is an incoming sophomore studying at U Texas McCombs Business School - he’s currently running an email marketing/retention agency targeted at DTC companies, working with over 10+ brands. 

EP3 - Oliver is an upcoming University of Southampton Freshman who studied Chinese, Bio, Chemistry (at the higher level) and English lang lit, math AA, business management (at the standard level). After every podcast, the guest and I will spend some time creating a 1-page VALUE doc for you to TAKE ACTION or explore the resources mentioned. 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 https://bitly.cx/oliverpoon

EP11 - Maya is an incoming UC Berkeley HaaS Freshman, who started her own astrology business at 14 years old, as well as an advocate for BBYO, a NPO raising awareness for Jewish teens and bringing peace in Middle East. After every podcast, the guest and I will spend some time creating a 1 page VALUE doc for you to TAKE ACTION or explore the resources mentioned. 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 https://bitly.cx/mayasofer

EP10 - Jonathan is a rising sophomore who’s super passionate with social entrepreneurship. He created Y-to-Y planet - an organisation that creates original juice boxes including cherry and apple flavours - selling them to support the autistics! Learn about Jonathan’s unique startup idea and his inspirations 

EP09 - Patrick is a rising junior who’s an expert in the SAT system! He’s also a competitive water polo individual + started his own Non-Profit foundation to teach students his passion for computer science! After every podcast, the guest and I will spend some time creating a 1 page VALUE doc for you to TAKE ACTION or explore the resources mentioned. 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 https://bitly.cx/patrickfeng

EP08 - We’re honoured to have Moritz Frederick - an expert with building sales systems and scaling startups share his knowledge on how he managed to scale a green-tech startup to $100M+ valuation! Tune in and equip yourself with his expertise.

EP07 - In this conversation, Thomas Wang, a rising junior from Pittsburgh, discusses his experiences with school subjects, including a unique curriculum at his school that doesn't offer AP or IB courses. He also talks about his passion for computational biology and how he combines computer science techniques with biology to solve problems. Thomas shares his insights on the job market for computational biology and interdisciplinary majors. He also discusses his various internships, the importance of connections, and the valuable lessons he has learned from working with experienced professionals. Thomas shares his strategies for selecting programs and managing his time effectively. He also talks about his involvement in a computer science organization nonprofit and his passion for photography. Finally, Thomas expresses his fascination with machine learning and the potential of unsupervised learning in the future. 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 https://bitly.cx/thomaswang

EP06 - Vallabh Hima is a rising senior at Dougherty Valley High School, and also the Founder of his own Non-Profit Organisation helping refugees in Afghanistan equip them with entrepreneurial skills and share their stories with the world. After every podcast, the guest and I will spend some time creating a 1-page VALUE doc for you to TAKE ACTION or explore the resources mentioned. 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 https://bitly.cx/vallabhhima

EP05 - Bryan Chiu is a University of Pennsylvania Management & Technology Student and founder of Design Your Life (NPO), as well as developing an AI model to detect Scoliosis on a mobile platform. After every podcast, the guest and I will spend some time creating a 1-page VALUE doc for you to TAKE ACTION or explore the resources mentioned. 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 ⁠https://bitly.cx/bryanchiu⁠

EP02 - Anson Cheng is a Chinese University of Hong Kong freshman and IB Diploma Graduate. He shares his tips on how to achieve a 44 in IB, as well as diving into his medical interests. After every podcast, the guest and I will spend some time creating a 1 page VALUE doc for you to TAKE ACTION or explore the resources mentioned. 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 https://bitly.cx/ansoncheng

EP20 - Russell Lam is an incoming freshman for University of Toronto majoring in Neuroscience, U20 Football Captain and 43 IB Predicted Graduate 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 https://bitly.cx/russelllam

EP22 - Joshua Kahssay is a rising sophomore studying in Washington’s Lakeside School. He created his own Android Text Adventure Game app and also the founder of the CS/Hackathon Club in his school. Josh is also building Stock AI, an AI bot to make profit through the stock market by using machine learning and LLMs!! After every podcast, the guest and I will spend some time creating a 1 page VALUE doc for you to TAKE ACTION or explore the resources mentioned. 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 https://bitly.cx/joshkahssay

EP#1 - Jasper Yam is a 16 year old high schooler aiming for a PHD in Education, and founder of Earthorials, an outdoor-driven activity program. After every podcast, the guest and I will spend some time creating a 1 page VALUE doc for you to TAKE ACTION or explore the resources mentioned. 📌 Here is the value document for today 👉 https://bitly.cx/jasperyam