Tiger Sisters

Check out our matcha brand, Sisters Matcha at www.sistersmatcha.com Sign up for our newsletter here: https://cherieluo.substack.com/subscribeNot every lesson from Harvard Business School came from a case study.In this special Remix episode, we're bringing together some of the most valuable lessons Jean learned during her time at HBS. From strategy and marketing to leadership and networking, these are the frameworks and mental models that continue to shape how we make decisions today.Tune in for in-depth breakdowns on:✅ Porter's Five Forces and how companies build lasting competitive advantages✅ Why the best brands don't try to serve everyone✅ The marketing framework behind companies like Warby Parker✅ How Netflix uses testing, customer feedback, and iteration to build better products✅ The finance concepts every business leader should understand✅ The difference between revenue, profit, cash flow, and valuation✅ Four leadership styles (and when each one works best)✅ How networking creates opportunities long before you need them✅ The leadership lessons that can shape your career, team, and company cultureTimestamps:00:00: Introduction & Why We're Revisiting These HBS Lessons02:06: Overview of Parts 1 and 2 and what to expect 04:52: Strategy 101: Porter's Five Forces Explained06:00: Starbucks Case Study: Competitive Advantage10:50: Cost Leadership vs. Differentiation13:12: Sisters Matcha & Building a Premium Brand15:08: Marketing 101: STP (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning)15:42: Warby Parker's Billion-Dollar Marketing Strategy20:40: The Rise of Conscious Consumer Brands21:52: Product Development & Innovation27:20: Revenue vs. Profit28:56: Understanding Unit Economics30:32: Runway, Forecasting & Valuation Metrics32:48: Jean & Cherie’s reflections on Part 133:17: Revisiting the Starbucks Case Study38:12: Blank Street Coffee & Gen Z Consumer Trends39:28: Jean reflects on Threat of Substitutes41:55: Part 2: Leadership & Networking Lessons from HBS43:33: The 4 Major Leadership Styles43:55: Servant Leadership (Howard Schultz & Starbucks)48:23: Transformational Leadership (Steve Jobs & Apple)51:20: Transactional Leadership (Jack Welch, Goldman Sachs & Sales Teams)57:16: Laissez-Faire Leadership (Valve & Radical Ownership)01:03:55: Choosing the Right Leadership Style01:10:30: Why Networking Is the Biggest MBA Advantage01:18:25: Jean’s reflections on Part 2 and leadership archetypes01:20:42: Reflecting on the importance of networking01:22:25: Closing thoughts 🐯👯‍♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sisters Decoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b

Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSistersWhat if the fastest way to become a CEO isn’t launching a startup, climbing the corporate ladder, or building a personal brand, but buying a business that already works?In this episode of Tiger Sisters, Jean and Cherie break down Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), also known as “M&A for Hot People,” and how people buy “boring” cash flow businesses that quietly create millionaires.Tune in as we cover:Why “buy then build” can beat starting from zeroSearch funds explained, how they work, & who they are forThe boring businesses that print cash and what to look forThe biggest red flags, and who should not do thisThen special correspondent Codie Sanchez, the internet’s biggest advocate for buying boring businesses, joins Jean and Cherie for a big picture conversation about building financial freedom and how women can leverage their strengths to thrive as CEOs.Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, an aspiring founder, a burnt out startup employee, or just curious about how wealth gets built outside of Silicon Valley & Wall Street, this episode will change how you think about ownership.... because sometimes the hottest move is buying something boring 💅Timestamps:00:01:18 Our episode outline00:01:55 Buying & then build the business00:02:30 What is a search fund?00:05:18 Jean’s experience with search funds00:10:24 Factors to balance during acquisition00:11:46 Stanford vs. Harvard search fund history00:19:05 Who this is for and NOT for00:19:57 Welcome Codie Sanchez00:22:34 How to buy a business with $000:29:19 The risk for women in entrepreneurship00:35:45 There is no last best deal00:36:30 Learn on someone else’s dime00:37:50 How women are losing as investors00:44:09 Why women in business should wear makeup00:48:20 Codie’s secret to negotiation00:50:27 There are 3 types of men to negotiate with00:55:54 Rollups and economies of scale1:00:00 - Cherie’s traffic cone business anecdote 1:06:05 - Outro🐯👯‍♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters: Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b

Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerPlusIs the “Male Loneliness Epidemic” actually an epidemic, or is there something else going on here? Are men actually lonelier than women, or just louder about it? Why is male loneliness framed as a public crisis, while female loneliness is treated as a private burden? After examining the increase in loneliness across the board, Jean and Cherie sit down with first ever “Male Correspondent,” Ron Busby, to learn more about his experiences and ideate on solutions. This episode is for anyone who’s been affected by loneliness or isolation in one way or another, and anyone who wants to help build a more connected world.If this conversation brings up difficult feelings or you’re struggling with loneliness or depression, you’re not alone. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — a free, confidential support line available 24/7📖 Additional Resources from Ron:For men:The Will to Change—by Bell HooksThe Adonis Complex—by Harrison PopeMasculinities—by Raewyn ConnellGiovanni’s Room—by James BaldwinFor women:We Should All be Feminists—by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe Second Sex—by Simone de BeauvoirGender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity—by Judith ButlerFor a better community:Here for It—by R. Eric ThomasBetween the World and Me—by Ta-Nehisi CoatesLoneliness—by John T. CacioppoIf you want to get involved in the work Ron is doing: @ronbusbyjr across all socials for personal updates@seedthevote to get involved in volunteering (door knocking and talking to rural communities during election seasons; flights/hotels/rental cars covered.) @byblack.us - Ron’s day job :)🐯👯‍♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us?Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.co⏰ Timestamps0:00: Cold Open1:12: Introduction 1:36: Three action items for today’s episode 3:57: Defining loneliness in its many forms7:06: Scott Galloway on rising levels of loneliness in men8:25: Male loneliness as a public vs private problem11:05: Did Cherie just solve male loneliness via gardening?18:18: Welcoming Ron Busby to the show19:38: Male loneliness vs male alienation 22:48: Defining the “manosphere”27:50: Exploring an inclusive strategy to alleviating male loneliness29:36 Defining a “Chad”30:40: New beauty standards for men39:00: Analyzing male loneliness in the dating world40:45: Solutions for men and women to alleviate the issue48:00 Lasting thoughts and key takeaways ✅ 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text: 988Chat: 988lifeline.orgAvailability: 24/7, free, confidentialThis is the gold standard right now. It’s not only for people in immediate suicidal crisis — it’s also for those feeling lonely, depressed, overwhelmed or supporting someone else who’s struggling. If you’re outside the U.S., visit findahelpline.com to locate a local support line in your country.Why trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.

Thank you SoFi for sponsoring this video. Sign up here: https://www.sofi.com/TigerSistersWe’re bringing this conversation to you because most people never get a window into how leaders like this actually think, especially high-powered women who’ve built iconic careers in finance. In this Tiger Sisters episode, Jean and Cherie sit down with Holly MacDonald, CEO of Bessemer Trust – $298B in AUS (assets under supervision).This is a rare conversation about leadership at the highest levels of finance, wealth management, family offices, what it actually takes to earn trust over decades, and how women navigate authority and credibility in rooms where decisions move billions.Holly shares the lessons she’s learned rising to the top of one of the most respected firms in finance, from managing long-term client relationships to leading with clarity in moments of uncertainty. We break down:✅ What it really means to manage wealth across generations✅ How trust is built (and lost) in high-stakes environments✅ How women earn authority without performing or posturing✅ The long-term thinking required to lead through volatility✅ Why judgment, not charisma, is the most underrated leadership skill🐯👯‍♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters: Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us? Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.co⏰ Timestamps01:27 - What Is a Family Office?03:00 - Running a $298BN Firm05:21 - The Secret to Moving from COO to CEO in Finance06:15 - Her Advice: Don't Do Everything07:39 - You Can Have It All (At Different Times)09:36 - Don't Step Out of the Race (DON'T LEAVE YOUR CAREER)15:20 - How Do Family Offices Work? And What Can We Apply?16:18 - What Is the Purpose of Your Wealth?18:12 - What Is the Common Goal For Wealth?22:30 - How Can We Translate Billionaire-Thinking? 26:30 - What IS YOUR MONEY FOR? 28:30 - What is Holly's Personal Financial Goal?33:10 - How Holly Navigates Male Dominated Spaces (Finance)36:00 - Accumulate Information & Know WHEN To Use It38:57 - Career Starters, Give Your Input To Senior VPs!40:52 - Fortune Questions Ice Breaker43:28 - The Most Outrageous Thing You've Done For LoveWhy trust us?▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for youWhat you’ll get (and keep):▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real conversations with CEOs, operators & investors▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Systems for career, money, and long-term growth💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram — /cherie.brookeTikTok — /cherie.brookeSubstack — cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn — /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram — /jeanluo_LinkedIn — /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b

In this Tiger Sisters episode, Jean and Cherie revisit one of the most shared conversations in our community: how to stop settling without blowing up your entire life. This episode is both a mirror and a roadmap — designed to help you get honest with yourself, listen to your body, and make intentional decisions about the year ahead.We’re bringing this episode back because this is the exact moment people quietly lock in another year of a life that feels… fine. And you deserve more than fine.We share:✅ The simple question that reveals whether you’re settling✅ Why your body knows the answer before your brain does✅ How to get honest with yourself without burning everything down✅ Why “stop settling” applies to careers, relationships, and identity✅ How small decisions today quietly shape your next year✅ Why this episode resonated so deeply with our audience🐯👯‍♀️ We’re the Tiger Sisters — Your Wall Street & Silicon Valley big sistersDecoding Money • Power • Love✨ New episodes every Monday | Shorts all week ✨💌 Want to partner with us?Sponsorships: partnerships@tigersisters.coTimestamps:2:10 Same job, same relationship patterns, same life4:05 Why most people avoid answering this honestly6:30 Don’t answer with logic — notice your body’s response9:15 This episode is a mirror, not a judgment11:40 Why “stop settling” doesn’t mean blowing up your life14:20 The quiet decisions that lock in another year17:05 Why this conversation resonated so deeply19:45 How to create change without chaos22:10 This applies to career, love, and identity24:50 The cost of staying comfortable27:10 What to do if you’re scared but know it’s time29:10 Final reflection: choosing yourselfhttps://cherieluo.substack.com/▫️ Cherie Brooke Luo — 100M+ views demystifying tech, finance & MBAs▫️ Jean Luo — ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-Snapchat exec, 50+ AI patents, startup investor▫️ Together: 4 Ivy League degrees • built billion-dollar products • two startups — decoded for you▫️ 🚀 Ivy League cheat sheets — no $250K tuition▫️ Personal finance playbooks (salary, investing, negotiation)▫️ Networking scripts behind $100M+ deals & job offers▫️ Real talk with CEOs, operators & founders▫️ Mindset resets — clarity without the pricey coach▫️ Lifestyle, wellness & productivity systems that actually work💛 LET’S CONNECT~ CHERIE ~Instagram: /cherie.brookeTikTok: /cherie.brookeSubstack: cherieluo.substack.comLinkedIn: /cherie-luo~ JEAN ~Instagram: /jeanluo_LinkedIn: /jeanluo👉 Hit Subscribe & tap the 🔔, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes a massive difference in helping new people discover Tiger Sisters.🎵 Music: Sammy Signal🛍️ Items:🍵 Sisters Matcha — www.sistersmatcha.com🌀 Everything else — https://amzn.to/3z0dx5b