Top of the Pile
This podcast is all about young professionals and their careers. College students or those first years into your career. Sit in on conversations with hiring managers and professionals of all levels who’ve found success across a variety of industries. Hear from professionals at Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. What has helped them stand out and be successful in their careers? How have they networked? How did their undergrad studies and internships shape the path they chose? Did they stay on their original path or take a few detours? We’ll also cover topics around personal finances and budgeting, company culture, diversity, and really anything that seems relevant to twenty-somethings and their career. Hosted by Karen Elders of Launch Career Strategies.
Top of the Pile
Career Path: Investment Banking, Guest: James Marciano, Tuck Advisors
In this episode, we hear from James Marciano, Founder of Tuck Advisors, an investment bank that focuses on mergers and acquisition advisory for smaller companies and startups with a focus on the education and health and wellness space.
James earned his undergrad degree from Harvard College and went on to complete an MBA from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business. Surprisingly, James found himself lacking career direction during his undergrad and upon graduation considered joining the Army. James' career path has included management consulting, founding and selling digital/tech start-ups, and opening his own investment bank and advisory firm. Listen in for advice on the many paths in and around investment banking - not just through one of the big, more well-known banks. James also shares his insider tips on how to learn about investment banking before applying for an internship or full-time role.
Additional Notes and Links:
IB101.com - Tuck Advisors developed an online platform and course to teach students about investment banking, specifically the M&A sell-side process. Learn the basics of how an investment bank works and what is expected of an analyst.
Industry Recruiting Cycles by Industry (Washington University)
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