I quit investment banking and now run a startup. I work just as much, but the hours feel totally different.

• 02/28/2026, 4:05 AM
• businessinsider.com

Andrew Meng

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew Meng, 29, who worked in investment banking at Wells Fargo until January 2021 and now runs a startup, Yorby AI. Business Insider has confirmed his previous employment at Wells Fargo. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.