Podcast Episode

NotebookLM, the SpaceX IPO & Can Iran Become a Superpower?

Business & Personal Development with Chris Haroun·Chris Haroun·9 August 2026·1h 25m

About this episode

This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. I'll be covering the topic on: What is NotebookLM, an analysis of the SpaceX IPO & Can Iran Become a Superpower? and more. Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section. Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Chapter Marks: 0:25 Welcome 0:45 SpaceX IPO with NotebookLM 2:08 What Is NotebookLM? 3:55 SpaceX IPO Analysis 13:28 Maximizing Startup Growth 15:25 How Far Could Tesla Fall? 16:58 Will Oil Reach $120? 18:00 Concerns About Mamdani 19:27 Trump and Emergency Powers 20:00 Is China in a Recession? 21:26 Best Class for Finance Careers 23:09 Will Claude Replace Jobs? 25:28 Who Has an AI Moat? 27:12 Trump’s Canada Tariffs 28:15 Could Stripe Acquire PayPal? 29:49 Is Democracy Still Best? 30:41 Is India Moving Left? 31:23 Could Iran Become a Superpower? 33:26 Advice to My Younger Self 35:05 Building an Options Bot 36:19 IBM Stock Analysis 37:56 How to Analyze Competitors 41:00 Is Quant Finance Still Worth It? 44:25 Fed Cut or Hike? 45:40 What Is the VIX? 48:24 Offshore Jobs and Tech 49:35 How to Use Credit Cards 50:37 Do Investment Firms Use AI? 52:42 Starting a Travel Agency 53:55 Best STEM Degree 56:29 Breaking Into Risk Quant 1:02:09 Should We Fear AI? 1:03:37 What Is Fixed Income? 1:06:45 Do I Still Need Coding? 1:07:25 Will the U.S. Target Cuba? 1:08:51 Starting a Prop Trading Firm 1:11:11 Is Private Equity Ethical? 1:14:01 Thoughts on Social Democracy 1:15:34 Trading Commodity Options 1:16:47 When Will We Hate AI Slop? 1:18:00 Founder-Led Companies and IPOs 1:19:32 Can China Win the AI Race? 1:20:05 Preparing to Own a Holding Company Connect with me: Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun