January 11, 2022
Research Universities with Anthony
Description
Entrepreneur, founder, and CEO Anthony Chong spares time out of his busy schedule to chat with Jason and Kelcey about his involvement at Caltech, the state of research institutions, and barnstorming the high school math club.
Episode
Bio
Anthony is the founder and CEO of Ikasi, the world's premier data analysis platform. Anthony graduated from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in computer science. He is the former head of optimization at Adaptly and the former VP of our high school math club. Aside from his work with Ikasi, Anthony also serves on the board of Caltech's Alumni Association and is on the Board of Advisors for the Science Education Initiative.
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What Jason Learned
Kelcey once pointed out a mailman to a friend's dad on the way home from soccer practice.
What Kelcey Learned
Ronald McDonald is no longer the official mascot of McDonald's due to shifting public opinion on clowns in recent times.
Top Five Tips for Doing College the Best

  1. Make friends

  2. Engage with your professors and resources

  3. Don't overload yourself

  4. Find a passion

  5. Experiment and fail, a lot

Fact or Fiction: Caltech Edition

  1. Caltech boasts a 6% acceptance rate - FICTION, Caltech has a 7% acceptance rate

  2. There are 76 Nobel laureates associated with Caltech - FACT

  3. Caltech was founded by Amos B. Throop - FICTION, Caltech was founded by Amos G. Throop

  4. Caltech's alumni include a three-time Academy Award winner and a professional bodybuilder - FACT, director Frank Capra and powerlifter Kristy Hawkins both graduated from Caltech

Won't You, Haiku?
College

College is a time
For research to flourish and
Endowments abound.