MSx Insider - Jed Simon

The podcast features Jed Simon, an MSx classmate with a diverse background in investment banking, media at DreamWorks, and founding/exiting startups, discussing his career transitions and lessons learned. Jed emphasizes the importance of luck alongside frameworks and execution in entrepreneurial success, citing examples from his FinTech ventures. He reflects on his Stanford experience, particularly focusing on improving his public speaking skills through deliberate practice and challenging himself. The conversation covers strategies for managing anxiety related to public speaking and the value of various GSB courses, including Negotiations, Accounting, and Touchy Feely. Jed also shares his plans post-graduation, expressing a desire to start another company while applying the frameworks and insights gained from his MSx experience.