
Matt Huang
NYC-based entrepreneur & creator. Prev experience in Big Tech at Google and as a consultant and investment banker. On a mission to share what I've learned with you as I strive to live an examined life in my 20s. Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Episodes


Mistakes you should make in your 20s

How to create presentations like a consultant (ex-BCG consultant explains)

How I Landed Consulting & Tech Offers While Working 80 Hours a Week

Why you're failing interviews even when you've prepared

The best interview advice you never got (get into Google, BCG, top 1% roles)
Mastering behavioral interviews for highly competitive roles requires moving beyond the standard STAR method to create an immersive, authentic narrative. While structure is helpful, success depends on demonstrating raw, unfiltered thoughts during high-pressure situations to reveal genuine character and conviction. By s...

How to brilliantly respond if you're put on the spot

How to diplomatically disagree with people at work

My top 3 lessons from hitting 100k subs on YouTube

Why being "ignorant" actually makes you smarter

How to intelligently reply to any question when your mind goes blank
Responding to questions when the answer is unknown requires shifting from a problem-oriented to a solution-oriented mindset. Instead of admitting ignorance, which shifts the burden to the questioner, utilize pauses or paraphrasing to gather thoughts and demonstrate composure. Adopt a hypothesis-driven approach by propo...

Why intelligent people struggle to articulate their thoughts

Why people don't take you seriously when you speak (and how to fix it)
In this monologue, Matt discusses why people may not take you seriously in both personal and professional contexts, breaking down the reasons into factors that are out of your control and those within your control. He emphasizes that while it's easy to assume dislike is the primary reason, many controllable factors can...

Feel like you're smart but can't express it? Here's why

Get anyone to pay attention by telling stories better than 90% of people
In this podcast, Matt discusses the importance of storytelling as a valuable skill applicable to professional, academic, and personal life. He outlines a three-step story structure: setup, conflict, and resolution, further detailing it with Freytag's Pyramid. Matt emphasizes the use of "open loops" to create intrigue a...

How to articulate your thoughts more clearly than 99% of people
In this monologue podcast, Matt discusses how to improve one's articulation and communication skills. He breaks down articulation into fluency and coherence, emphasizing the importance of both delivery and content. For content and structure, he highlights understanding the topic, defining objectives, and concise explan...

Give me 13 mins and I'll cut your speaking anxiety in half

Behind the scenes: day in my life as a 26 yr old content creator

Give me 14 mins and I’ll make you more consistent than 99% of people

Life & career uncertainty at 26, thoughts on AI, what I'm reading (life update)
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