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The Magnus Effect Podcast
by Magnus Kubo-Allen
Talking to ambitious university students to understand how they balance their ambitions with the day to day college life.
Episodes
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the art of attacking every part of your life with intensity | Ethan Jagoda
Ethan Jagoda wears a lot of labels, like a software engineer, musician, traveler, but underneath all of them is a single commitment: live life to the fullest by going all-in on whatever creates genuine enjoyment.The episode opens with Ethan's story of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro without training,...
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Making money like GTA: how to try EVERYTHING and fear nothing | Dylan Westland
Dylan has grown his business staging properties for real estate brokers to over $50,000 a month while still a student at UC Berkeley, but this conversation is less about flexing revenue and more about the weird, in‑between space of being young, ambitious, and deeply unsure what “enough” even…
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Founding an AI Startup as a UC Berkeley Student: Ryusei Best, Reach Best CEO
Welcome back to the Magnus Effect! In this episode, we talk to Ryusei Hayashi, an international student at UC Berkeley and founder of @reachbest-ai , a platform using AI to help with college admissions. Ryusei shares his story of starting a business at 17, his mixed cultural background, and how…
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he built the fast track to dating - and its working
Ever feel like dating apps just waste your time? Allen Wang felt the same, so he built something different. He dropped out of Berkeley to launch Ditto AI, an app that skips the small talk, skips the swiping, and just… sends you on the date. In this episode, we talk about how it all started…
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they're rebuilding social media for everyone.
What does it take to build the next generation of social connection, and who gets to lead that revolution? In this episode, we sit down with Sean and Nathaneo, Yale students and founders of Series, the AI-powered platform reimagining what a network can be. We explore how faith, grit, and…
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#25 How to INSTANTLY be More Creative & Break Into Hollywood | Astha Dedakiya (FULL EP)
Astha is a talented filmmaker who started her journey at a young age, driven by her love for storytelling. Over the years, she has worked with major companies like Netflix and Marvel, holding roles such as production assistant, art designer, script supervisor, and assistant director. Her...
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Connect through conversations. not social media. | Dawson Kelly
In this episode, we talk to Dawson Kelly, a young and creative college student at Berkeley, about his journey in starting a card game called 'Fuck the Small Talk.' He shares how he defines his ever-changing identity, his passion for entrepreneurship, and his struggle to balance school life with…
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Running a Non-Profit in College: The Secret to Effectively Serving a Community & Creating Impact
In this episode, we talk with a pre-med student at UC Berkeley about their journey and challenges. Learn about choosing the right school, managing tough courses, and competing for club spots. Discover how they started the Glass Slipper Initiative, a nonprofit helping kids with disabilities, and…
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Web3 Founder: The Surprising Traits Every College Student Needs for Success | Leanid #27
In this episode, I talk to Leanid, a student who moved from Belarus to California and learn about his incredible journey building a business and his recognition of cultural differences. Learn how he overcame cultural differences, grew as an individuals, and formed meaningful friendships even when...
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How I became a Chess National Master, AI Textbook Author, and Venture Investor before 20 | Anaiy S.
In this episode, I sit down with Anaiy Somalwar , an AI textbook author, chess national master, and venture investor who achieved all of this before turning 20. We dive into the lessons learned from balancing passion and practicality, how resilience and discipline from chess shaped success in AI...
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How to Build Genuine Connections in College and Reject the Expectations of Others | Yavuz & Jen
In this episode, I am joined by Jen and Yavuz, two students who dedicate their free time to building student communities. We dive into how to make the most out of community events and find real value in them. You'll learn about hosting impactful events, building fitness communities, and…
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"Everyone is Building!" How Transferring to UC Berkeley Enabled My Entrepreneurial Journey | Tom Lam
Tom Lam is a transfer student at UC Berkeley actively pursuing multiple ventures within the startup space. He is known on campus to post content around the day in his life as a student, amassing close to 500,000 views on Instagram shorts. Listen to my conversation diving deep into his journey and...
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Navigating College and Breaking into Startup Accelerators Without a Perfect Plan | Safwan Masood
Fireside chat with the former president of Student-Run Startup Accelerator Free Ventures. Graduating Senior, Safwan Masood, explains his journey into the startup space after originally intending to go into law and offers tips to aspiring founders to maximize their resources and time on campus.…
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#21 What it takes to become a THIRD degree Black Belt & Elite Powerlifter | Evan Tsai
Conversation with Evan Tsai about the tests you need to endure to get a third-degree black belt and what mental state he puts himself through in order to achieve such extreme physical feats. 0:00 Intro 1:41 Interest in Taekwondo 3:35 What it Takes to be a Black Belt 8:17 Pushing Through the Hard...
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#20 Can ChatGpt 4o be a podcast host? Watch it try
Chat Gpt 4o is an exciting new feature that allows you to talk to Ai using your voice but how does it hold up in a podcast interview with a simple prompt? 0:00 Introduction 1:53 Main Ambitions 3:32 Managing Time 5:37 Major Challenges in Podcasting 9:27 Advice for Starting a Podcast 12:58 Most...
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#19 Why I'm Dropping Out of Berkeley MET to Purse My Passion in Manufacturing | Anshul Bajaj
Serial Machinist, Entrepreneur, & Mentor for FRC Team 4414 Hightide talks about how to get started and create that thing you want to build so badly. 0:00 Introduction 4:47 Interest in Manufacturing 10:49 Love for Electric Skateboards 15:57 What Makes an Elite FRC Team 21:21 Getting Your Team to…
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#18 How to Balance Work study with Rigorous Academics | Viviana
UC Berkeley student Viviana talks about her experiences working to pay her college tuition. 0:00 Introduction 1:44 Current Work Study Job 3:49 Unique Parts of the Job 6:08 Hours & Pay 7:33 Favorite Jobs 11:23 Creative Writing 13:27 Teaching 16:27 Being a Bio Major at Berkeley 18:58 Campus...
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#17 Being Apart of a 1 BILLION Dollar Fund in College?! Students in Venture Capital | Alvin Xiao
Successful startup founder and now a general partner at FutureX Capital as a college student. Discussion on how to get into the Venture Capital Space and the importance of Capital in todays world. 0:00 Intro 0:43 Entering the Tech Industry 4:29 Getting Assistance and Funding for Startup 6:53...
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#16 Best-Selling Author & Biotech-Startup Founder Before Freshman Year | Maryanne Alhallak
How Maryanne has been driven to achieve so much in her life, how she did it, and how she manages time. 0:00 Intro 0:58 Experiences as a Refugee 3:47 Historical Context of the War 5:13 Reflecting Back on Traumatic Experiences 7:38 You Need Money to Make Impact 9:15 Becoming a Published Author at 9...
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#15 How to Build a Robotics Company In College
0:00 Introduction 2:02 How Arya Started in Robotics 4:30 Outlook on Robotics Over Time 7:27 Patenting Robots8:40 Arya's First Patent 11:22 What Does Robolabs Do? 13:52 How Did This Business Start? 18:06 Patenting Fun Facts 20:00 Learning From His Mistakes 24:47 How to Host a Robotics Competition...
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#14 You can use Canvas to do WHAT? Balancing college with teaching the youth (ft. Saki)
Conversation with Saki about why she teaches the youth as a part time job how how she balances it with her academics. 0:00 Intro 1:01 Saki's 3 Languages 3:07 Career Support from Parents 4:23 Student Transformation Story 6:32 Knowing When To Be Strict vs Nice 8:28 Who Are You In The Eyes Of…
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#13 Does UC Berkeley Set too High of a Standard? (ft.Bhuvan)
Ambitious college student gets in his own way with negative thoughts and shares them on social media, here is why. 0:00 Intro 2:00 Why Post Vulnerably on Social Media? 8:50 Trouble Finding Hobbies and Girlfriends 10:30 Playing to Stereotypes 14:00 Pitying for Attention 16:08 Best Case Scenario...
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#12.5 LineupsValorant.com founder urges students to have more fun | Conversation with UPENN M&T-Kyle Zhang
UPENN M&T student shares how he launched LineupsValorant.com in high school. Listen to his love for teaching and giving back to the world. 0:00 Introduction 0:55 First Entrepreneurial Venture 6:40 How has Networking Benefited You? 8:57 Favorite Connections 10:58 Early Exploration in AI 13:00...
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#12 Across the Coast: Life as a Student at UPenn's Most Prestigious Business Program (M&T) Part 1
UPenn M&T student describes his campus life. 0:00 Introduction 2:23 How did you get into your major? 5:30 Immersion into video games 7:45 Kyle's Personality 13:00: West Coast vs. East Coast 13:55 Solitude 24:02 Should you strive for Penn M&T? 25:24 Favorite Memory at Penn 30:20 Campus Involvement...
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#11 The Art of Learning (ft.Tay)
UC Berkeley student Tay talks about how he approaches learning hobbies and skills while resolving parental pressures. 0:00 Intro 1:54 Major(s) 2:26 Love for Math 3:58 High-School Upbringing 8:20 CS Learning Process 9:18 Branching out into Machine Learning 10:40 Feeding Sparks of Interests 12:01...
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#10 Stop Being a LOSER: Hot Takes On College Students (ft. Josie)
Episode 10 special ft.Josie. Listen as I play hot seat with hot takes, providing tips on how you should maximize your opportunities in college and get out of your own head. 0:00 Intro 2:02 What are you looking forward to? 2:16 Josie's worst gift 4:12 Magnus's worst gift 5:21 Josie's Biggest Fear...
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#9 Avoid this one mistake as a college freshman
Tyler Le shares his story about what he wishes he did in his freshman year. Listen to this episode to learn about the struggles of studying abroad, finding an interest in archery, the purpose of college, and many more. 0:00 Intro 1:05: What is your major? 2:27 How did you get into computer…
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#8 UC Berkeley college student talks about navigating music with computer science
Isabelle Ng, a UC Berkeley student, talks about her love for music and exploration in a variety of hobbies. Listen in as she talks about her interests in music, computer science, mentoring, and choir. 0:00 Intro 1:16 Major(s) 2:42 How I got into music 4:45 Music production 6:37 Approaching...
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#7 College content creator explains political satire and the messed up TRUTH about sustainability
Conor Stayton, a college student, talks about content creation. Listen in as he talks about his interests in conservation and natural resources, geographic information systems, and politics. 0:00 Intro 1:18 Major(s) 3:17 Applications of GIS 5:28 Shortcomings of a GIS Project 8:11 How much work…
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#6 Experiences of an international student coming to UC Berkeley
On today's episode, our guest Pranav Dogra talks about his experiences coming to America when he was a high-school junior. Learn about how he faced social struggles and ultimately found his purpose. 0:00 Intro 0:59 Parental pressures when choosing majors 5:48 Standards of living 13:13...
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#5 What's the advantage of diverse perspectives in entrepreneurship?
Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Shasi, as we explore his dynamic journey through education, entrepreneurship, and global innovation. From his initial fascination with mechanical engineering and aerospace to his transition to electrical engineering and computer science, Shasi shares...
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#4 Honing In On Your Passion: "Go Outside and Waste More Time!" Future Of Flight and Lessons In Entrepreneurship with Alan Zhang
In this captivating episode, our guest delves into the intricacies of networking and building connections, drawing from experiences like visiting leading EVTOL companies in China and founding VTOL at Berkeley. We explore the challenges faced in project development, including bureaucratic…
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#3 Making the Most of Indecision: "Don't stay inside, go out and make friends!" Societal Pressures & Friendships, Navigating Uncertainty With Vishal Sareddy
In this thought-provoking episode, Vishal candidly shares his dynamic pursuit of majors in political economy and computer science, weaving through a tapestry of interests—from geography to entrepreneurship. As we delve deeper, Vishal reflects on the evolving landscape of friendships, the weight…
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#2 Stitching the Cosmos: Navigating the Space Between Astrophysics and Fashion with Henry Goldberg
Delving into the uncertainties of an astrophysics major and the vast opportunities offered by the school for fashion exploration, we navigate the complex interplay of societal expectations and personal happiness. Our guest reflects on the dichotomy between a passion-driven career and financial...
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#1 Believing in the Good of People: The Future of Entrepreneurship Through the Eyes of a College Student-Hari Parthasarthy
Join us for an inspiring podcast episode featuring Hari Parthasarathy, a college student expressing his views on the future of entrepreneurship. Discover Hari's transition from clinical interests to biotechnology, business, and technology convergence. Explore his Silicon Valley upbringing,...
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Talking to ambitious university students to understand how they balance their ambitions with the day to day college life.
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The Magnus Effect Podcast is created and hosted by Magnus Kubo-Allen.
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