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The Corporate Chat podcast is the official student run, business podcast at the McGill Desautels School of Management. Our podcast is comprised of university students driven to create a pathway between the leaders of the industry, and the minds of the future in business. Our podcast will have a focus on finance, however, throughout the episodes we will dive into other aspects of the business world, i.e. tech and quantitative finance. Through interviewing professionals within the industry, our podcast will be able to inform and inspire individuals on the many different paths that can be taken within the world of business, and the many different topics that can be discussed pertaining to different sectors.

Corporate Chat Podcast McGill


    • Apr 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    Mathieu Savary - Chief European Strategist at BCA Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 43:38


    The Corporate Chat Podcast team is thrilled to present a brand-new episode featuring Mathieu Savary, Chief Strategist, Europe at BCA Research. This episode, hosted by Émile Journet and Cédrik Nadeau, offers an insightful conversation examining early career experiences and the broader geopolitical and economic forces impacting Europe.A McGill graduate, Mr. Savary has built an impressive career in global macroeconomic research. In this episode, we explore his professional journey, his advice for current students, and his outlook on the key challenges and opportunities facing European markets today.This conversation offers valuable insights into Europe's role within today's rapidly evolving global landscape - making it a must-listen for anyone seeking to better understand current economic dynamics.

    Max Leca & Mike Furino - Co-Founders of Kento Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 46:35


    The Corporate Chat Podcast team is thrilled to present a brand-new episode from our entrepreneurship series. This episode, hosted by Émile Journet and Cédrik Nadeau, features a captivating discussion with Mike Furino and Max Leca, the visionary co-founders of Kento Health, a Montreal-based startup. Kento Health is a digital health company using AI to provide personalized cardiac rehabilitation and healthcare through clinical exercise programs, coaching and real time monitoring.In this episode, we delve into the origins of Kento Health, explore the pressing healthcare needs it tackles, and uncover how its unique solutions are making an impact. Listeners interested in entrepreneurship will also gain direct insights from the personal journey of Max and Mike in their respective careers and in their entrepreneurial venture from the biggest challenge they encountered to what eventually led them to launch their business together.

    Vincent Delisle - Premier vice-président et chef des marchés liquides à la Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 38:48


    L'équipe du Corporate Chat Podcast est ravie de présenter un nouvel épisode animé par Émile Journet et Cédrik Nadeau, mettant en vedette Vincent Delisle, premier vice-président et chef des marchés liquides à la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ).Dans cet épisode en français, Vincent partage son parcours exceptionnel, qui s'appuie sur plus de 20 ans d'expérience en stratégie de portefeuille, notamment en marchés boursiers et en stratégie quantitative. Ce parcours l'a mené à son rôle actuel à la CDPQ, où il est responsable des portefeuilles de marchés boursiers, des revenus fixes ainsi que de la dette privée.Les auditeurs auront également l'opportunité de découvrir l'impact de la double mission de la CDPQ sur leurs investissements et sur le développement économique du Québec. Vincent aborde également les perspectives du marché des revenus fixes pour la prochaine année et analyse la volatilité engendrée par des événements tels que les élections présidentielles américaines.Enfin, Vincent offre des conseils précieux de carrière à nos auditeurs, en expliquant comment se démarquer en postulant pour un poste à la CDPQ.Ne manquez pas cette conversation captivante avec Vincent Delisle! The Corporate Chat Podcast team is delighted to present a new episode hosted by Émile Journet and Cédrik Nadeau, featuring Vincent Delisle, Executive Vice-President and Head of Liquid Markets at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ).In this French episode, Vincent shares his exceptional career journey, which builds on more than 20 years of experience in portfolio strategy, particularly in equity markets and quantitative strategy. This path has led him to his current role at CDPQ, where he is responsible for equity market portfolios, fixed income, and private debt.Listeners will also have the opportunity to learn about the impact of CDPQ's dual mission on its investments and Québec's economic development. Vincent also discusses the outlook for the fixed income market in the coming year and examines the volatility caused by events such as the U.S. presidential elections.Finally, Vincent provides valuable career advice to our audience, explaining how to stand out when applying for a position at CDPQ.Don't miss this captivating conversation with Vincent Delisle!

    Olivier Babin - Co-Founder & CEO at Tetrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 49:36


    L'équipe du podcast est ravie de vous proposer un nouvel épisode bilingue. Dans cet épisode, Loïc Meunier et Mathis Grandchamp reçoivent Olivier Babin, Co-Fondateur et CEO de Tetrix. Olivier partage son parcours remarquable, de ses études à McGill jusqu'à Stanford, en passant par des expériences marquantes en banque d'investissement chez Goldman Sachs et en capital-risque chez SoftBank. L'épisode explore sa transition d'une carrière en finance vers l'aventure entrepreneuriale avec Tetrix. Enfin, Olivier offre des conseils concrets aux jeunes professionnels pour développer un leadership efficace et réussir dans leurs projets.The podcast team is thrilled to bring you a new bilingual episode. In this episode, Loïc Meunier and Mathis Grandchamp welcome Olivier Babin, Co-Founder and CEO of Tetrix. Olivier shares his remarkable journey, from studying at McGill to completing his MBA at Stanford, including impactful experiences in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and venture capital at SoftBank. The episode delves into his transition from a career in finance to launching his entrepreneurial venture with Tetrix. Finally, Olivier provides actionable advice for young professionals on building effective leadership and achieving success in their projects.

    Jacques Farcy - Président et chef de la direction chez Société des Alcools du Québec (SAQ)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 44:31


    Corporate Chat Podcast - McGill University : L'équipe du podcast est ravie de vous proposer un nouvel épisode captivant. Dans cet épisode en français, Mathis Grandchamp et Loïc Meunier reçoivent Jacques Farcy, Président et chef de la direction de la Société des Alcools du Québec (SAQ).Ce qu'il faut retenir : - Retour sur le parcours inspirant de Jacques Farcy - Astuces sur le leadership dans un contexte unique - Informations clés sur l'industrie des alcools et la gestion d'une société d'État Ne manquez pas cet épisode riche en enseignements, qui offre une perspective précieuse sur les défis et opportunités du secteur.Écouter maintenant :- Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e9W8S-Qn- Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/e79_YsZVDisponible dès maintenant !

    Mia Morisset - Vice-présidente principale Inovia Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 25:36


    L'équipe du Corporate Chat Podcast de McGill est ravie de présenter un nouvel épisode mettant en vedette Mia Morisset, Vice-Présidente Principale chez Inovia Capital. Dans ce balado, Cédrik Nadeau et Émile Journet explorent le parcours de Mia, de ses études à l'Université McGill jusqu'à son arrivée chez Inovia Capital, où elle se concentre sur les opportunités d'investissement en phase de croissance en Amérique du Nord. Les auditeurs découvriront dans cet épisode l'impact de la pandémie sur les opportunités d'investissement en phase de croissance. Nous explorons également les principaux éléments qui caractérisent les meilleures entreprises SaaS. Ne manquez pas cette conversation inspirante avec Mia Morisset, qui met en lumière son parcours ainsi que l'industrie du capital-risque.

    Daniel De Falco - Investment Director in Infrastructure at CDPQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 55:46


    L'équipe de Corporate Chat Podcast est heureuse de vous présenter un tout nouvel épisode. Dans ce podcast bilingue, Mathis Grandchamp discute avec Daniel De Falco, Directeur des Investissements en Infrastructures à la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ).Au cours de l'épisode, nous avons exploré le monde des investissements en infrastructures, l'expérience de Daniel comme administrateur non exécutif chez TAG et Verene Energia au Brésil, ainsi que la dualité de mandat unique de la CDPQ. Ne manquez pas cet échange enrichissant qui met en lumière des perspectives fascinantes sur le monde de la finance et des infrastructures.The team at Corporate Chat Podcast of McGill is pleased to present a brand-new episode. In this bilingual podcast, Mathis spoke with Daniel De Falco, Investment Director in Infrastructure at CDPQ.During the episode, we explored the world of infrastructure investing, Daniel's experience as a non-executive director at TAG and Verene Energia in Brazil, and CDPQ's unique dual mandate. Don't miss this enriching conversation that sheds light on fascinating perspectives in the world of finance and infrastructure.Apple Music: https://lnkd.in/e79_YsZVSpotify: https://lnkd.in/eQqyg2ed

    Guillaume Marion - Partner at Sagard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 57:30


    L'équipe du Corporate Chat Podcast de McGill est ravie de présenter un nouvel épisode mettant en vedette Guillaume Marion, Partner chez Sagard. Dans ce balado format bilingue, Mathis Grandchamp et Émile Journet explorent le parcours de Guillaume, de ses études à HEC et à la London Business School jusqu'à ses rôles de leadership en Investment Banking et en gestion d'actifs alternatifs en Europe et au Canada. Les auditeurs profiteront de conseils précieux sur le réseautage, les compétences en leadership et les défis liés à l'adaptation aux divers marchés financiers. Ne manquez pas cette conversation inspirante qui met en lumière l'engagement de Guillaume envers la finance, le mentorat et l'impact communautaire.The team at Corporate Chat Podcast of McGill is thrilled to present a new episode featuring Guillaume Marion, Partner at Sagard. In this bilingual episode, Mathis Grandchamp and Émile Journet explore Guillaume's journey, from his studies at HEC and London Business School to his leadership roles in investment banking and in alternative asset management across Europe and Canada. Listeners will gain valuable insights on networking, leadership skills, and the challenges of adapting to diverse financial markets. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that highlights Guillaume's dedication to finance, mentorship, and community impact.

    Eliot Freeston - Managing Director at Moelis & Company New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 38:05


    In our latest episode, we dive into an insightful conversation with Eliot Freeston, Managing Director at Moelis & Company in New York. We explore recent trends shaping the hospitality and leisure sectors, examine the lasting impacts of COVID-19, and delve into Mr. Freeston's inspiring professional journey.Hosts: Émile Journet & Mathis Grandchamp

    Domenic Del Vecchio - Associate at Panache Ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 58:31


    Our latest episode features an insightful interview with Domenic Del Vecchio, Associate at Panache Ventures. Our discussion covers topics such as networking, the incorporation of technology in century-old companies, and the evaluation of venture capital investment opportunities.Hosts: Alexis Beaulieu & Cédrik Nadeau

    Domenic Del Vecchio - Associate at Panache Ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 58:31


    Our latest episode features an insightful interview with Domenic Del Vecchio, Associate at Panache Ventures. Our discussion covers topics such as networking, the incorporation of technology in century-old companies, and the evaluation of venture capital investment opportunities.Hosts: Alexis Beaulieu & Cédrik Nadeau

    Simon Bibeau - Director International Private Equity CDPQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 49:17


    L'équipe de @Corporate Chat Podcast de McGill est heureuse de vous présenter un tout nouvel épisode. Dans ce podcast bilingue, @Mathis et @Loïc ont discuté avec @Simon Bibeau, Directeur dans l'équipe de placements privés internationale @CDPQ. Au cours de l'épisode, nous avons exploré le monde des investissements privés, l'expérience de Simon chez @Goldman Sachs à New York, ainsi que la philosophie de capital constructif de la CDPQ. Ne manquez pas cet échange enrichissant qui met en lumière des perspectives fascinantes sur le monde de la finance.The team at Corporate Chat Podcast of McGill is pleased to present a brand-new episode. In this bilingual podcast, Mathis and Loic spoke with Simon Bibeau, Director in International Private Equity at CDPQ. During the episode, we explored the world of private markets investing, Simon's experience at Goldman Sachs in New York, and CDPQ's constructive capital approach. Don't miss this enriching conversation that sheds light on fascinating perspectives in the world of finance.Hosts: Mathis Grandchamp & Loic Meunier

    Steven Chung - Vice President of Growth Equity at Inovia Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 41:38


    Our latest episode features a fascinating interview with Steven Chung, Vice President of GrowthEquity at Inovia Capital. Our discussion covers topics such as recent venture capitaltrends, qualities that make a good venture capital investor, and Mr. Chung's professionalexperiences.Hosts: Alexis Beaulieu & Cédrik Nadeau

    Giovanni Bruno - Senior Quantitative Researcher at Scientific Beta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 169:06


    Our latest episode features an interview with Giovanni Bruno, a Senior Quantitative Researcher at Scientific Beta. Our discussion covers topics such as education, internships, research and Mr. Bruno's professional experience.Hosts: Alexis Beaulieu & Cédrik Nadeau

    Patrick Dussault - Co-Chairman & CEO Namakor Holdings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 44:17


    Co-Hosts: Loic Meunier & Emmanuelle Blais

    Monique Leroux - Ancienne présidente du conseil et cheffe de la direction du Mouvement Desjardins au Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 46:58


    Pour notre nouvel épisode, nous vous présentons notre entrevue avec Monique Leroux. Mme Leroux à un baguage d'expérience varié, elle a notamment été présidente du conseil et cheffe de la direction du Mouvement Desjardins au Canada et siège aujourd'dhui sur plusieurs conseils d'administration. Notre discussion couvre les expériences de Monique durant son parcours professionnel.Animateur:Mathis Grandchamp ⁠

    Poonam Singh - Managing Partner Deloitte Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 55:39


    Hosts: Shiraz Meisels & Emmanuelle Blais

    Dominique Anglade - Ancienne cheffe du parti libéral du Québec

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 31:59


    Pour notre nouvel épisode, nous vous présentons une interview avec Dominique Anglade. Mme Anglade à un baguage d'expérience varié en tant qu'ancienne consultante, Ministre de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation, cheffe du parti libéral du Québec et maintenant Coleader à la direction de la transition durable. Notre discussion couvre les expériences de Dominique durant son parcours, l'impact des investissements en IA au Québec et l'importance de la transition durable.Animateur: ⁠Mathis Grandchamp ⁠

    Benjamin Forestier, PhD - Guest Lecturer HEC Paris, ESSEC & École Polytechnique and Co-Founder Eval XP+

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 57:11


    Our latest episode features a fascinating interview with Benjamin Forestier. Mr. Forestier currently teaches at HEC Paris, ESSEC business school, École Polytechnique and co-founded Eval XP, a company helping small cap and lower mid-cap companies with valuation and structuring issues. Our discussion covers Mr. Forestier's career in both academia and as an entrepreneur and a deep dive into the world of private equity.Hosts: Loïc Meunier & Mathis Grandchamp

    David Le Houx - Associé-directeur Phoenix Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 43:42


    David Le Houx est associé directeur chez Phoenix Partners, une firme de Private Equity basée à Montréal. Avant de se joindre à Phoenix, David a occupé pendant plus de 15 ans différents postes chez Banque Nationale en marchés des capitaux et financement des sociétés, notamment en tant que directeur des produits dérivés financiers. David est aussi président du conseil d'administration du Groupe BBH. Il détient un baccalauréat en finance de HEC Montréal ainsi que la prestigieuse désignation CFA.Coanimateurs: Mathis Grandchamp & Loic Meunier

    Barbara Zvan - President & CEO University Pension Plan Ontario

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 41:20


    Our latest episode features a fascinating interview with Barbara Zvan, President and Chief Executive Officer at University Pension Plan Ontario. Responsible for 39,000 working and retired members across four Ontario universities and 12 sector organizations, UPP manages $10.8 billion in pension assets. Our discussion covers Mrs. Zvan's experiences in the pension plan world, David Swenson's approach to alternative investments, and UPP's investment philosophy.Hosts: Loic Meunier⁠ & Mathis Grandchamp

    Pablo Srugo - Partner at Mistral

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 30:52


    Our latest episode features a fascinating interview with Pablo Srugo, Partner at Mistral. Our discussion covers Mr. Srugo's experience co-founding 2 companies, the framework in seed and pre-seed investing and qualities Mr. Srugo believes essential for effective leadership in finance.Hosts: Loic Meunier & Mathis Grandchamp

    Francois Trahan - President and Founder at Trahan Macro Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 46:35


    Our latest episode features a fascinating interview with Francois Trahan, President and Founder at Trahan Macro Research. Our discussion covers the economic outlook for the upcoming year, commercial real estate and Mr. Trahan's professional experience on Wall Street.Hosts: Cédrick Nadeau & Mathis Grandchamp

    Dimitri Bianco, FRM - Head of Quant Risk and Research at Agora Data, Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 44:49


    On our newest episode, we receive Dimitri Bianco. M. Bianco hosts a YouTube channel with over 35k subscribers. He has experiences in various quantitative finance positions, is very knowledgeable about the industry and has very thoughtful insights. Our discussion covers his experience, academic paths, internships, money and much more. Hosts: Alexis Beaulieu and Cedrik Nadeau

    Max Chan - Senior Vice President & Corporate Development Officer at Enbridge Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 50:23


    Our latest episode features a fascinating interview with Max Chan, Senior Vice President and Corporate Development Officer at Enbridge Inc. Our discussion covers the M&A activity of Enbridge, the importance of culture compatibility in M&A transactions and Max's professional background. Hosts: Loïc Meunier et Mathis Grandchamp

    Andrew Heintzman - Managing Partner at InvestEco Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 36:11


    In our new episode, we welcome Andrew Heintzman. He is a managing partner at InvestEco Capital, a venture capital firm. Our discussion focuses on prior investments, the goals of the firms and our guest's educational path.

    Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA - Chief Investment Officer at Syz Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 45:40


    Our new episode, featuring a captivating interview with Charles-Henry Monchau, Chief Investment Officer at Syz Group in Switzerland. Our discussion covers his experience navigating the 2008 financial crisis, NVIDIA, key takeaways from COP28, cryptocurrencies and much more.Hosts: Mathis Grandchamp & Loic Meunier

    Scott MacDonald - Host Investment Management Podcast and Strategic Advisor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 41:35


    Our new episode, featuring a captivating interview with Scott MacDonald, Host of Investment Management Operations podcast, and outside Senior Advisor at Cambridge Wilkinson. Our discussion covers the operational side of businesses, building a firm from the ground up, and FinTech.

    Laurent P. René de Cotret – Quantitative Researcher at SocïVolta

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 41:03


    Laurent P. René de Cotret is a quantitative researcher at SocïVolta, a quantitative proprietary trading firm specialized in the electricity market. Prior to that Laurent worked for NASA as a software architect. He received a bachelor of mathematics and physics, a masters in physics and earned his Ph.D. in physics in 2021, all from McGill university.

    David Kelly - Chief Global Strategist J.P. Morgan Asset Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 37:23


    Dr. David Kelly is the Chief Global Strategist and Head of the Global Market Insights Strategy Team for J.P. Morgan Asset Management. With over 20 years of experience, David provides valuable insight and perspective on the economy and markets to the institutional investor and financial advisor global communities. He is a keynote speaker at many national investment conferences and a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, and other financial media outlets. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Asset Management, David served as Economic Advisor to Putnam Investments. He has also served as a senior strategist at SPP Investment Management, Primark Decision Economics, and a Vice-President Lehman Brothers. David is a CFA® charterholder. He also has a Ph.D and M.A. in Economics from Michigan State University and a B.A. in Economics from University College Dublin in the Republic of Ireland.Hosts: Loic Meunier & Mathis Grandchamp

    Tarek Rabah - President and CEO Otsuka North-America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 38:23


    Tarek Rabah is the President and CEO of Otsuka North America. Prior to joining Otsuka, he held various positions in the pharmaceutical industry, such as Vice-President of Middle-East and Africa at AstrazenecaTarek holds a double major in business administration and a bachelor of science at the American University of Beirut and an MBA from McGill University.Hosts: Loic Meunier & Mathis Grandchamp

    Steven Sonnenstein - Senior Managing Director DigitalBridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 36:32


    Steven Sonnenstein is a Senior Managing Director at DigitalBridge Investment Management and is an accomplished telecommunications infrastructure executive with over 25 years of global mergers and acquisitions, asset management and operations experience.Mr. Sonnenstein received a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, and a post graduate degree in Chartered Accountancy.This podcast is entirely managed by students and focuses on guiding aspiring finance professionals. It offers an engaging conversation that delves into the experiences, carreer growth, concepts, techniques, and tactics employed by prominent figures in the finance industry.Hosts: Mathis Grandchamp & Loic Meunier

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