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Stern Chats is an MBA student-run podcast hosted by Justin Katchis, Devna Shukla, Steven Avila, and Andrew Slotnick. Our Mission is to explore untold stories of students, almuni, administrators and faculty at NYU Stern. While NYU Stern is filled with impressive resumes, some of the best stories cann…

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    Latest episodes from Stern Chats : Amazing Stories of the NYU Stern MBA Community

    Meet The Hosts Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 25:14


    "Stern Chats Executive Producer, Jack, introduces us to some of this year's hosts, Cameron, Erin and Chris. Together they discuss classes, and a casino in NYC. They leave some time for what makes Stern so special. Produced by: Jack Parker Edited By: Jack Parker Music By: Jesse Han"

    BONUS: MBA2 Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 38:10


    On this week's episode, hosts Mark and Cameron sit down with recent Stern Alumni Doris, TT, & Phil to reflect on their time at Stern before graduation. They discuss their favorite classes and professors, recruiting, and some of the extracurricular highlights all while trying their best to avoid the business jargon they've picked up along the way. - Hosts: Mark Ryan and Cameron Murphy Guest: Doris Lynk, Phil Curran and Tt Venkatraghavan Produced by: Mark Ryan Edited by: Mark Ryan Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Professor Julian Yeo: Accounting and Hobbies that "Add Up"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 22:34


    Professor Yeo, a Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting at Stern, discusses his journey to teaching in New York (spoiler alert: he received all three of his degrees in Australia!) and his non-academic passions of cooking and jazz. In addition to being popular among participants in the Fertitta Veterans Program, Professor Yeo was named one of the 12 Favorite Professors teaching in Executive MBA Programs by The Wall Street Journal. So, pick a post from @yeocancook, and get to know Professor Yeo while you whip up one of his delicious dishes! - Hosts: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz & Mark Ryan Guests: Professor Julian Yeo Produced by: Mark Ryan Edited by: Mark Ryan Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Jake Berlin: Clean Energy and Working Through Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 37:43


    Jake Berlin, Stern Assistant Professor and MBA Alum, joins the pod to speak about his experience across the clean energy space in a wide variety of roles and provide advice for those interested in being part of the growing sector. He has served on non-profit boards, worked with government clients, and been the Managing Director of a venture capital firm, among other experiences. Also a 2009 Stern graduate, Jake is no stranger to entering the post-MBA market in uncertain economic times and offers perspective for those navigating a similar terrain. Hosts: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz & Ethan Singh Guest: Jake Berlin Produced by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Edited by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats"

    Balancing It All: Mental Health and Wellness for the Langone Student Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 42:09


    In this week's episode, Stern Chats VP of Operations and Langone Part-Time MBA student Eric Osterman sits down with classmates Lydia Herrera and Nikhita Kamath. They discuss the toll of "balancing it all" as Langone students, living each aspect of their life full-time while in a “part-time” program. A podcast analogue to an in-person event hosted in collaboration with Langone Student Government and Enable Stern (Stern's mental health and disability rights affinity group), this episode creates space for getting real about the struggles Langoners face, how they cope, and the wonderful support from the Langone community. Stay tuned until the end, when Enable Stern board member SunJeong Lee discusses wellness resources available at Stern and how to access them. Host: Eric Osterman Guests: Lydia Herrera, Nikhita Kamath, and SunJeong Lee Produced by: Eric Osterman Edited by: Sam Miller Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Black in B-School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 43:22


    In this episode, hosts Anouska Swaray and Charles Anyamene sit down with fellow Sternies Nadia Weeks, Kendra Spruill, and Torrey Crosby to dig into the experience of being Black in business school. Through thoughtful insights and many fits of laughter, they highlight their stories during their time at Stern, discussing the moments of unbridled joy as well as the pitfalls that come along with navigating a predominantly white institution. ********** Host: Anouska Swaray and Charles Anyamene Guests: Nadia Weeks, Kendra Spruill, and Torrey Crosby Produced by: Anouska Swaray and Sam Miller Edited by: Sam Miller Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats Listen on all your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    Charlie Razook of Jackfir: The journey to starting a business from Stern

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 25:18


    On this week's episode, host Charles Anyamene sits down and chats with Stern Alumni and exchange student Charlie Razook. Charlie founded Jackfir, a clean men's skin care line. Listen to Charlie's inspiring journey on why he started a skin care company. Host: Charles Anyamene Guest: Charlie Razook Produced by: Jack Parker Edited by: Jack Parker Music by: Jesse Han

    Financial Donuts FTX and SVB | Prof. Ian D'Souza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 46:17


    This week, Peter and Ethan chat with Professor Ian D'Souza about downfall of FTX and how its connected to the recent fall of Silicon Valley Bank. Both companies have been the fasted to zero to date. Prof. D'Souza also provides advice to aspiring investors. Hosts: Ethan Singh & Peter Egziabher Guest: Ian D'Souza Produced by: Unnati Amin Edited by: Samantha Miller Music by: Jesse Han

    Doris Daif | Global Loyalty Marketing at Nike

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 37:22


    On this week's episode, Maya & Peter interview our guest Doris Daif, Head of Global Loyalty Marketing at Nike. A Stern MBA, Doris has had a proven track record at American Express, NBA, and now Nike. Hosts: Maya Navon & Peter Egziabher Guest: Doris Daif Produced by: Laila Latif & Jade MacNee Edited by: Jade MacNee Music by: Jesse Han

    Being Your Best Self At Business School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 32:04


    Bernard Kuperman, Lance Banks, and Christy Kim -- an MBA1, MBA2, and Tech MBA respectively -- join host Cameron Murphy to discuss what it means to ""be your best self"" at business school. From reinforcing your strengths, to learning new ones, these students are equipped with experience and advice for anyone seeking growth during their MBA. ********** Host: Cameron Murphy Guests: Lance Banks, Bernard Kuperman, & Christy Kim Produced by: Cameron Murphy Edited by: Cameron Murphy Music by: Jesse Han

    Stern Feud

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 26:48


    Hosts Ethan Singh and Alex Sganga play a game of Stern Feud with guests KJ Brown, Julie Kang, Margaret Talbot, and Guillaume Bouyoux. Just like Family Feud, hear some of your fellow Sternie's answer Stern trivia. - Hosts: Ethan Singh and Alex Sganga Guests: KJ Brown, Margaret Talbot, Guillaume Bouyoux Produced by: Daniel Ramos Edited by: Daniel Ramos Music by: Jesse Han

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    Non-Tradional Recruiting: Sports and Music Industries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 38:06


    On this week's episode, Alex and Anouska sit down with Clarissa Karpen and Elizabeth Getis to chat about their experience navigating non-traditional recruiting while at business school. They discuss the importance of staying true to yourself when thinking about career goals, pivoting to another industry, and tapping into the Stern people network. Hosts: Hosts: Alex Sganga and Anouska Swaray Guest: Elizabeth Getis & Clarissa Karpen Produced by: Laila Latif Edited by: Jade MacNee Music by: Jesse Han

    Professor Jennifer Wynn: Managing Your Energy to Maintain Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 33:37


    This week, Professor Jennifer Wynn, founder of Wynn Strategies and former Director of Education at the Obama Foundation, is on the podcast to talk energy management. How do we identify our energy boosters and depleters, prioritize the former and mitigate the latter, and handle moments when we're just plain burnt out? Professor Wynn has the tips, tricks, and tools. She also shares insights into "Difficult Conversations," a course she created and has been teaching since 2018. This is an episode you don't want to miss! ********** Hosts: Cameron Murphy and Srishti Chandra Guest: Professor Jennifer Wynn Produced by: Jack Parker Edited by: Jack Parker Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats Listen on all your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    Stern Follies | Sketch Comedy & Business School

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 29:32


    Get a good LAUGH with this week's episode featuring Penny Burgess and Ally Brimmer, the current Co-Presidents of the Stern Follies club hosted by Heather Rosen Kahnowitz and Ale Nunez. “Follies” is an on-campus club that puts together live sketches and digital shorts that poke fun at the MBA experience. In this episode of Stern Chats, Penny and Ally highlight the way that Follies has shaped their business school experience. They talk about how Follies can bring levity to a sometimes stressful environment and how we all can learn something from taking life seriously but not taking ourselves too seriously. The Follies Show will be on May 5th this year and tickets will go on sale in April. Keep an eye out for announcements! Check out the Stern Follies Tik Tok and YouTube channel for more laughs and make sure to follow @sternfollies on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. ********** Hosts: Heather Rosen Kahnowitz and Ale Nunez Guest: Penny Burgess and Ally Brimmer Produced by: Heather Rosen Kahnowitz Edited by: Heather Rosen Kahnowitz Music be: Jessy Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats Listen on all your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    Doing Business in(DBi) Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 35:19


    Looking for travel inspiration? This week Maya and Srishti sit down with Nissim Chandorkar and Erin Malone to learn about their January DBi experiences in Australia, South Africa, Israel, and Costa Rica. Tune in to hear about what surprised them, the best things they ate, the company visits, and cultural activities they got to do with their classmates. Hosts: Maya Navon and Srishti Chandra Guest: Nissim Chandorkar and Erin Malone Produced by: Samantha Miller Edited by: Samantha Miller Music by: Jesse Han

    Growing a Start-Up | Tara Hankinson - Co-Founder of Talea Beer Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 59:22


    Today, we have an update on a beloved episode where SternChats sat down with Stern Alumn, Tara Hankinson, the co-founder of TALEA Beer Co. In Nov 2020, Tara was gearing up to oper her flagship location in Williamburg. Over the last three years, Talea has continued to grow. Tune in for the latest update on where Talea is going and the original episode from 2019. Update Hosts: Ethan Singh Guest: Tara Hankinson Producer: Jack Parker & Unnati Amin Edited by: Jack Parker Music by: Jesse Han Original Episode Hosts: Tiffany Lin & Melanie Gonzalez Guest: Tara Hankinson Produced by: Daniel Yellin & Hayley Wilcox Edited by: PJ Wyderka Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Love at Stern

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 46:44


    Happy Belated Valentine's Day! Maya and Cam play the newlywed game with three Stern couples, Anna & Alex, Jess & Zack, and Emma & Parker to find out which couple knows each other best. Tune in to hear how the couples met, what they find their partner's annoying habit is, and their favorite restaurants. Hosts: Cameron Murphy and Maya Navon Guests: Anna Garrison, Alex Smith, Jess Jimenez, Zack Bodie, Emma Callaghan, and Parker Callaghan Produced and Edited by: Sam Miller Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    NYU Stern Admissions | Pick Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 38:41


    This week, Charles, discusses the Pick Six prompt in the NYU Stern application with MBA second years, Jane, Wes and Bryan. Our guests discuss how they picked only six photos to introduce themselves to the NYU admission committee. Jane, Wes and Bryan also answer some commonly asked questions from applicants, and recount their own admissions experience. If listeners have more questions, they can reach out to Stern's Graduate Ambassadors at mbaga@stern.nyu.edu - Host: Charles Anyamene Guests: Jane Kennedy, Wes Landreth & Bryan Pfeffer Produced and Edited by: Mark Ryan Music by: Jesse Han

    Professor Karen Brenner: What it Takes to Lead a Successful Turnaround

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 36:36


    This week Alex sits down with Professor Karen Brenner to speak about corporate turnarounds. They dive into the skills needed to lead a successful transformation and share an optimistic perspective on these challenges as an opportunity for growth. Host: Alex Sganga Guest: Karen Brenner Produced and Edited By: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Gossip Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 36:53


    This week Ale and Anouska are joined by Arnab Chatterjee to chat about their relationships with gossip. They tackle the question of whether gossip is necessarily a bad thing and of course, share a few stories, both personal as well as some collected from the NYU Stern community. - Hosts: Ale Nunez & Anouska Swaray Produced and Edited By: Daniel Ramos Music by: Jesse Han

    Dual Degrees Pt 2 | MFA/MBA and MPA/MBA with Meagan & Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 34:24


    MPA/MBA candidate Jordan Van Althuis and MFA/MBA candidate Meagan Solano share their experiences in their respective dual degree programs at New York University. They dive into the details of what attracted them to their specific dual degree programs, give us insights on what recruiting looks like for them, and discuss what benefits they see the programs bringing them in their future. Host: Alex Sganga Guests: Meagan Solano & Jordan van Althuis Produced by: Jade MacNee Edited by: Laila Latif Music by: Jesse Han

    Dual Degrees | JD/MBA and MD/MBA with Jessica & Keerthi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 46:58


    JD/MBA Candidate Jessica and MD/MBA candidate Keerthi share their experience in the dual degree program at New York University. They candidly share how they tackled the application process, why they decided to pursue the dual degree and what their experieince has been. Host: Ale Nunez & Srishti Chandra Guests: Jessica Rollen & Keerthi Harish Produced by: Laila Latif Edited by: Jade MacNee Music by: Jesse Han

    Club Presidents: Chris Millisits, London Clark, Jeetendra Khilnani

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 44:01


    In this episode, Heather sits down with a few fellow club presidents Chris Millisits, Jeetendra Khilnani, and London Clark to learn about their time as leaders on campus. They discuss what inspired them to take on these roles, how they have learned along the way, and why being a part of a club is such a core part of the Stern MBA experience. Host: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Guests: Chris Millisits, London Clark, Jeetendra Khilnani Produced by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Edited by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Music by: Jesse Han

    Professor Michael North: Navigating the Multigenerational Workforce

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 46:09


    In this episode, Cameron sits down with Leadership and Organizations professor Michael North to learn about his unconventional career path and studies in social psychology. The two discuss his research, ageism in the workplace, and how this topic relates to the popular HBO series Succession. - Host: Cameron Murphy Guest: Michael North Produced by: Samantha Miller Edited by: Samantha Miller Music by: Jesse Han

    Professor Suzy Welch: Becoming You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 33:40


    Heather and Srishti sit down with Suzy Welch, professor of Stern's new MBA course, "Becoming You: Crafting the Authentic Life You Want and Need”. As a next step in her incredibly accomplished career, Professor Welch came to campus to help students do the often scary and difficult work of finding their true "area of destiny". She chats with us about her life journey and how she encourages students to think about their own unedited dream of a life. Hosts: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz & Srishti Chandra Guest: Suzy Welch Produced by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Edited by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Music by: Jesse Han

    Native New Yorkers: Josie Raccuia & Laila Latif

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 46:24


    Ever wonder what it is like to grow up in New York City? On this week's episode, Ethan and Eric chat with Josie and Laila about what it means to be a New Yorker, their favorite spots around the city and New York pro-tips. Hosts: Eric Osterman & Ethan Singh Produced & Edited by: Sam Miller Music by: Jesse Han

    Veterans Week: Andy Herbert & Tommy Jaeger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 40:38


    It's Veterans Week here at Stern and on this episode, current MBA student veterans Andy Herbert and Tommy Jaeger speak with us about their time in the military, transitioning to business school, and their time at Stern. They also discuss their experiences overseas and highlight some of the friendly rivalries between the different branches. Hosts: Maya Navon & Mark Ryan Produced & Edited by: Mark Ryan Music by: Jesse Han

    Meet the Hosts (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 12:54


    For the last installment of our three-part mini series, Cameron, our co-president, chats with Anouska, Ethan, and Maya, this season's hosts. They talk about creating community at Stern during their first year, things they are looking forward to in their second year, and their superpowers! Produced by: Sam Miller Edited by: Sam Miller Music by: Jesse Han

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    Meet the Hosts (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 15:21


    In part two of our three-part mini series, Stern Chats Co-President, Mark, introduces us to Alex, Ale, and Heather, our new hosts for seasons 12 and 13. The four of them chat about things you wouldn't know about them from their resumes, life at Stern, and who their dream podcast guest is. Produced by: Sam Miller Edited by: Sam Miller Music by: Jesse Han

    Meet the Hosts (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 11:44


    To kick off season 12 of Stern Chats, we have part one of our three-part mini series to get to know this season's hosts. Our executive producer, Sam, chats with Charles, Peter, and Srishti about their passions, highlights of their first year at Stern and what they are looking forward to! Produced by: Sam Miller Edited by: Sam Miller Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Highlighting Stern Speaks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 50:47


    In this episode we sit down with guests to discuss Stern Speaks, a program here at Stern where MBA students share personal stories with a large audience of classmates. We hear about the program, why our guests wanted to bring it back in person, and how it felt sharing personal stories. We also explore what Stern Speaks means to the Stern community, and share some encouragement for future students who might want to participate in this amazing program. Hosts: Khalil and Qurat Guests: Hillary Bush, Jane Kennedy, Gordon Fan, Shruti Nanda, Peter Egziabher Produced by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Edited by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Music by: Jesse Han

    The MBA Experience for Introverts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 20:51


    In this episode, Hayley and Qurat speak with MBA2 Kelly Miller about what it's like to get an MBA as an introvert. They discuss her background prior to Stern, how she approached recruiting and social events, and advice she has for other MBA students who identify as introverts. Hosts: Hayley Wilcox, Qurat Khan Guest: Kelly Miller Produced by: Mark Ryan Edited by: Mark Ryan Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Parenthood During Your MBA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 26:50


    Hayley speaks to Lucia Paradiso, Katie Medina, and Mark Ryan as they discuss parenthood during their MBA. From having their first baby during the program to raising three children, the guests share their personal experiences, knowledge, and advice to the episode. Hosts: Hayley Wilcox Guest: Lucia Paradiso, Katie Medina, Mark Ryan Produced by: Hayley Wilcox Edited by: Hayley Wilcox Music by: Jesse Han

    Equity Crowd Funding with Jonny Price from WeFunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 37:36


    This week, Mujesira Dudic and Bar Tenenbaum chat with Jonny Price. Jonny is the VP of Fundraising at WeFunder, a leading crowdfunding organization that serves as a bridge between investors, including non-accredited investors, and startups. In this episode, Jonny discusses the opportunities that WeFunder creates for entrepreneurs and investors, the regulation associated with this type of investing, what his day-to-day looks like at WeFunder, and what opportunities exist in the field and particularly at WeFunder for MBA students. - Hosts: Mujesira Dudic and Bar Tenenbaum Guest: Jonny Price Produced by: Bar Tenenbaum Edited by: Bar Tenenbaum Music by: Jesse Han - Connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Jasmine Reliford on Careers in the Impact Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 44:20


    At Stern, we like to say that we dare to change, dream of change, and drive change. Jasmine Reliford, this week's guest, is an example of bringing that message to life. She aimed to “wield her MBA for good” and found that Stern was the right place to find her career “north star.” Currently at the Bridgespan Group, Jasmine provides lessons on maintaining energy, motivation, and patience while working in the impact space. Hosts: Hayley Wilcox and Matt Givner Guest: Jasmine Reliford Produced by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Edited by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Nicole Gallagher on Women's Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 32:16


    This week, we talk female leadership. Qurat and Heather are joined by Nicole Gallagher, a Stern grad and Principal at Deloitte, to discuss leadership workshops, tactical advice for improving leadership and communication styles, and the ways in which allyship and the pandemic have affected this complex business topic. You're sure to learn something new from this episode, which was co-sponsored by SWIB, the Stern Women in Business club. Hosts: Qurat Kahn and Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Guest: Nicole Gallagher Produced by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Edited by: Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Rachel Zuckerman on Women in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 39:21


    On this week's episode Neeha chats with Rachel Zuckerman, Marketing Manager at Just Women's Sport and Langone student, about her career switch from legacy news to a startup, underrepresentation of women's sports in media, and how Just Women's Sports is making content more accessible and creating community. - Host: Neeharika Tummala Guest: Rachel Zuckerman Produced by: Samantha Miller Edited by: Samantha Miller Music by: Jesse Han - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Professor Gino Cattani on Innovation in a Remote World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 47:03


    Mujesira and Ashley talk to Gino Cattani, assistant professor of Management and Organization. They talk about innovation and how current and future leaders can be innovative in a hybrid work environment. - Hosts: Mujesira Dudic, Ashley Jefferson Guests: Gino Cattani Produced by: Mark Ryan Edited by: Mark Ryan Music by: Jesse Han -

    Bruce Daitch on Entertainment and Self-Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 51:58


    Charlotte and Hayley speak with Bruce Daitch, current VP of Animation at Netflix and Stern alum, about his career journey from finance to entertainment, including 22 years at DreamWorks. Bruce shares stories about self-discovery and the lessons he's learned in his career. This episode is in collaboration with Stern's Entertainment, Media and Sports Association (EMSA). - Hosts: Hayley Wilcox, Charlotte Kassimir Guests: Bruce Daitch Produced by: Samantha Miller Edited by: Samantha Miller Music by: Jesse Han - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Love at NYU: A Valentine's Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 33:16


    On this week's epsiode, Hayley sits down with three stern couples and plays the newlywed game to see how well they really know each other. Tune in to learn about their journeys to find love at NYU! Hosts: Hayley Wilcox Guest: Andrew Kim, Ploymai Siribansop, Qurat Khan, John Benson, Charlotte Kassimir and Josh Forgy Produced by: Hayley Wilcox Edited by: Pj Wyderka Music by: Jesse Han - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

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    Nicolette Wong: From Southeast Asian Fashion to NYC FinTech

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 36:02


    This week, hosts Hayley Wilcox and Mujesira Dudic sit down with Nicolette Wong. Nicolette shares her experience working in fashion journalism while in Singapore. She then discusses her move to NYC and how an MBA helped her pivot to a career in FinTech. - Hosts: Hayley Wilcox, Mujesira Dudic Guest: Nicolette Wong Produced by: Bar Tenenbaum Edited by: Bar Tenenbaum Music by: Jesse Han - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Edward Altman on Corporate Bankruptcies, Fintech, and a Shifting Financial Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 43:38


    A crucial component of business leadership is understanding the potential for things to go wrong – and knowing how to adapt to situations in which they do. This week, we're looking at that skill set in the context of corporate bankruptcies. Hosts Bar Tenenbaum and Ashley Jefferson are joined by Edward Altman, a Professor Emeritus of Finance at Stern, who invented the Altman-Z-Score model for bankruptcy prediction in the 1960s. A key component of both the model's success and Altman's career is the ability to pivot – whether it comes in the form of adjustments to his financial model, building expertise around fintech, or supporting Stern students as their interests and career paths shift, Altman has a lot to teach us about resilience and adaptability in an ever-changing financial world. - Hosts: Bar Tenenbaum, Ashley Jefferson Guest: Professor Edward Altman Produced by: Bar Tenenbaum Edited by: Bar Tenenbaum Music by: Jesse Han - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Veterans at Stern

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 45:41


    This week, hosts Matthew Givner and Qurat Khan sit down with 4 veterans at Stern: Nathan Pfaff, Emily Kaelber, Ken Harrison, and Mark Ryan. In this roundtable discussion, these four veterans talk about their experiences in the military and why they ultimately decided to pursue an MBA at Stern. They also debunk common misconceptions about the military and discuss some of the skills that they developed while serving their country. - Hosts: Matthew Givner, Qurat Khan Guests: Kenneth Harrison, Emily Kaelber, Nathan Pfaff, Mark Ryan Produced by: Mark Ryan Edited by: Mark Ryan Music by: Jesse Han - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Cannabusiness, Part II: Rebecca Jackson on Cannabis and Public Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 56:07


    On this week's episode, we continue our partnership with the Cannabusiness Club at Stern. Matthew and Charlotte are joined by Rebecca Jackson, Senior Public Health Specialist at the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, to discuss policy and regulation, social equity, stigmas surrounding the cannabis industry, and what students interested in working in the industry need to know. - Hosts: Matthew Givner, Charlotte Kassimir Guest: Rebecca Jackson Produced by: Samantha Miller Edited by: Bar Tenenbaum, Andrew Kim Music by: Jesse Han - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

    Cannabusiness, Part I: Chris Mapson on Working in the Cannabis Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 39:44


    Let's talk cannabusiness – that is, the cannabis business. We're partnering with the Cannabusiness Club at Stern for a two-episode look at what it's like to work in the industry. Our guest this week is Chris Mapson, the VP of Marketing at Livwell Enlightened Health, a leading dispensary chain located in Colorado and Michigan. Listen as hosts Matt Givner and Charlotte Kassimir chat with Chris about the benefits and challenges of his role, as well as what MBA students should know if they are interested in the cannabis industry. - Hosts: Matt Givner & Charlotte Kassimir Guest: Chris Mapson Produced by: Sam Miller Edited by: Sam Miller Music by: Jesse Han

    Grief, and how to cope with it during your MBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 43:34


    In this episode, hosts Khalil Roman and Hayley Wilcox chat with Sarah Gilson to explore loss, grief and vulnerability. Khalil, Hayley and Sarah create an intimate space where they discuss the aftermath of losing a loved one in their life and how they cope with this loss while pursuing their MBA. - Hosted by: Khalil Roman & Hayley Wilcox Produced by: Hayley Wilcox Edited by: Andrew Kim Music by: Jesse Han

    Entrepreneurship at Stern: Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 54:07


    This week, Neeharika and Khalil are joined by David Ko to continue the conversation about entrepreneurship at Stern. David Ko is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ripple Health Group, serves on the Board of Overseers and Technology advisory board, helped launch the Andre Koo Tech MBA Program, and in 2016 established the NYU Stern Venture Fellows program for aspiring entrepreneurs. Listen to the episode to learn more about Stern Venture Fellows and David's startup experience. - Hosts: Khalil Romain and Neeharika Tummala Guests: David Ko Produced by: Mark Ryan Edited by: Mark Ryan Music by: Jesse Han

    Entrepreneurship at Stern

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 45:13


    In this episode, hosts Khalil Romain and Neeharika Tummala, sit down with MBA students Arash Asady and Hillary Bush. Leaders in the Stern entrepreneurial community, Hillary and Arash provide a unique tour of the Entrepreneurship & Startup Association and the Stern Venture Fellows program. Hillary also talks about her experience running her own startup. - Hosts: Khalil Romain and Neeharika Tummala Guests: Arash Asady and Hillary Bush Produced by: Mark Ryan Edited by: Andrew Kim Music by: Jesse Han

    Not X Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 28:16


    This week, we unpack what it means to be “enough.” Through lenses of identity, race, culture, and failure, hosts Khalil Romain and Qurat Khan find out what being “not X enough” means to MBAs Lyndsey Pecker, Emily Acker, Brittany Bui, and Shaina Himelstein. Whether it's feeling not White/Black/Asian/LatinX enough, Queer enough, or even smart enough, the hard part isn't just the feeling – it's how you respond to it. Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats Hosts: Khalil Romain, Qurat Khan Guests: MBAs Lyndsey Pecker, Emily Acker, Brittany Bui, and Shaina Himelstein Produced by: Hayley Wilcox Edited by: Andrew Kim Music by: Jesse Han

    Managing Stress in Recruiting & Finals Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 38:13


    On this week's episode hosts Ashley Jefferson and Mujesira Dudic are joined by Allyson Dhindsa (OCD Career Mentor) and Gordon Fan (founder of NYU Buddhism Club) to share tips and tricks for managing stress during the busy season of recruiting and finals. Enjoy a short, guided meditation at the end! Hosts: Ashley Jefferson and Mujesira Dudic Guests: Allyson Dhindsa and Gordon Fan Produced by: Samantha Miller Edited by: Su Hawn Chung Music by: Jesse Han

    Prashant Gandhi: FinTech Unicorn Melio & Simplifying Payments for Small Businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 41:17


    This week's episode features Prashant Gandhi—the Chief Business Officer of Melio, one of the fastest growing FinTech startups in NYC. Recently valued at $4 billion, Melio provides digital payment solutions to small businesses so they can pay and get paid painlessly. Prior to joining Melio, Prashant spent just over 20 years building an illustrious career at Microsoft, McKinsey, and most recently at JPMorgan as Head of Digital Payments. Listen to this episode to get Prashant's thoughts on the world of FinTech, how real time payments can help business owners streamline their processes, and how to build your own successful career in this space–starting at Stern. This episode was made in collaboration with the NYU Stern FinTech Association. - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats Hosted by: Bar Tenenbaum, Neeharika Tummala Produced by: Bar Tenenbaum Edited by: Andrew Kim Music by: Jesse Han

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