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#MentorshipPodcast #FinanceCareer #ConsultingJourney #BCG #Vision2030 #CareerGrowth #InternationalBusiness #leadershiplessons Claudio shares his incredible global journey — from starting in European finance and insurance, to working on Vision 2030 transformation projects in Saudi Arabia, and later joining BCG in management consulting. His story is a masterclass in adaptability, mentorship, and lifelong learning across borders. 💼 Hear how Claudio pivoted from finance to consulting, embraced mentorship from global leaders, and learned to thrive in ever-changing industries. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone building a career in international business or consulting. 🎧 Subscribe for more mentor stories, global career insights, and personal growth lessons from leaders around the world. 👇👇👇 Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... What’s included? 💥 GUARANTEED offer in high finance 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k+ of content) 👥 Direct access to 1,300+ top mentors across banks & funds 📚 Tons of live training bootcamps (IB, PE, VC, Excel, etc.) 📄 Full resume rewrite + LinkedIn review (human + AI) 🧠 1:1 work with Head Mentors on TMAY + behavioral questions 🗣️ 6–10+ mock interviews, HireVue prep, Excel + logic assessments 🏢 Internship with WSO for resume branding 📬 Proven networking strategy & outreach software 🧭 Accountability coach & progress matrix 💬 Lifetime access to the exclusive alum Slack community 👉 JOIN WAITLIST HERE: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... 💪🔥 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IS WSO ACADEMY FOR YOU? Yes, if any of the below sound like you: ✅ You want to break into investment banking but don’t know where to start ✅ You've applied to 100+ jobs and heard nothing back ✅ You’re not sure how to network effectively ✅ Your technical or behavioral answers need work ✅ You’re not from a target school or have below a 3.7 GPA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... WSO Academy is the largest online finance community with 1M+ members and 20M+ annual visitors. The 50+ head mentors in the program were handpicked from 1,300+ finance pros. They’ve helped thousands break into Wall Street careers over the past decade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎓 JOIN WAITLIST HERE: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #finance #investmentbanking #privateequity #hedgefund #consulting #venturecapital #wallstreet The Daily Peel Newsletter 📰 → https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/media... 🎧 Listen to the Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nQxuAp... 📚 WSO Resources: Courses: https://bit.ly/2ESzrv2 Resume Review: https://bit.ly/2Z0DFYq Mentors: https://bit.ly/3lIHoUi Events: https://bit.ly/350vMGd ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow us: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok → @wallstreetoasis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

#InvestmentBanking #CareerGrowth #FinancePodcast #Mentorship #UChicago #PrivateEquity #financecareer From venture capital internships to landing roles in investment banking and private equity, Vamshi shares his incredible career story — from his early days at the University of Chicago to navigating COVID-era recruiting and finding success at Greenhill and Lyric Healthcare.💼 Learn how persistence, mentorship, and adaptability shaped his career through acquisitions, reorgs, and uncertainty. Perfect for aspiring finance professionals, MBA students, and young analysts looking to thrive in competitive industries.🎧 Subscribe for more real stories from finance mentors, career tips, and insider insights from the world of banking and private equity.

Ever wondered what it really takes to break into investment banking, private equity, or consulting — especially if you didn’t come from a target school or finance major? Meet Mohit Shrivastav, one of our featured mentors at WSO Academy, who shares how students can build the right skills, find mentorship, and position themselves for top-tier finance roles — no matter their background. From practical recruiting advice to insights from his own experience guiding students through interviews and technical prep, this episode will help you understand the mindset, structure, and support that actually get results. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Who Is Mohit Shrivastav? 01:20 – How Mohit Got Started in Finance 03:00 – Early Struggles & Lessons From Breaking In 05:10 – What Inspired Him to Mentor Students 07:25 – The Role of Mentorship in High-Finance Recruiting 09:30 – Common Mistakes Students Make During Recruiting 12:00 – How to Build a Strong Resume Without Experience 14:45 – How to Prepare for Technical Interviews 17:20 – Why Networking Matters More Than You Think 20:10 – How WSO Academy’s Structure Keeps Students Accountable 23:00 – Real Stories: Students Landing Investment Banking Offers 25:40 – The Transformation: From Uncertainty to Confidence 28:15 – Key Skills Every Student Should Build Before Recruiting 30:00 – Mohit’s Advice for International and Non-Target Students 32:00 – The Mindset Behind Long-Term Career Growth 34:00 – Final Thoughts & Message to Future Students 💼 About WSO Academy WSO Academy helps students from all backgrounds break into Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Consulting, and Corporate Finance through: ✅ 30+ Financial Modeling & Valuation Courses ✅ 1,800+ Mentors From 700+ Firms ✅ 40+ Live Bootcamps Per Year ✅ Mock Interviews, Networking Tools & Behavioral Prep ✅ 88% Placement Success Rate Within 180 Days

In this inspiring episode of the Featured Mentor Podcast, we sit down with Arthur, a 28-year-old professional whose path from Brazil to the U.S. and Europe reveals what it really takes to build an international career in finance. From early days at a prep school to studying at Wharton and landing roles at Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, Arthur opens up about the challenges of ambition, adapting across cultures, and learning to define success on his own terms. Listeners will gain insight into: How early mentorship and family values shaped Arthur’s global outlook The realities of navigating investment banking and private equity interviews Lessons in resilience, personality, and authenticity in high-pressure careers Perfect for students, young professionals, and anyone redefining what success looks like in global finance and leadership. 👇👇👇 Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... What’s included? 💥 GUARANTEED offer in high finance 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k+ of content) 👥 Direct access to 1,300+ top mentors across banks & funds 📚 Tons of live training bootcamps (IB, PE, VC, Excel, etc.) 📄 Full resume rewrite + LinkedIn review (human + AI) 🧠 1:1 work with Head Mentors on TMAY + behavioral questions 🗣️ 6–10+ mock interviews, HireVue prep, Excel + logic assessments 🏢 Internship with WSO for resume branding 📬 Proven networking strategy & outreach software 🧭 Accountability coach & progress matrix 💬 Lifetime access to the exclusive alum Slack community 👉 JOIN WAITLIST HERE: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... 💪🔥 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IS WSO ACADEMY FOR YOU? Yes, if any of the below sound like you: ✅ You want to break into investment banking but don’t know where to start ✅ You've applied to 100+ jobs and heard nothing back ✅ You’re not sure how to network effectively ✅ Your technical or behavioral answers need work ✅ You’re not from a target school or have below a 3.7 GPA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... WSO Academy is the largest online finance community with 1M+ members and 20M+ annual visitors. The 50+ head mentors in the program were handpicked from 1,300+ finance pros. They’ve helped thousands break into Wall Street careers over the past decade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎓 JOIN WAITLIST HERE: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #finance #investmentbanking #privateequity #hedgefund #consulting #venturecapital #wallstreet The Daily Peel Newsletter 📰 → https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/media... 🎧 Listen to the Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nQxuAp... 📚 WSO Resources: Courses: https://bit.ly/2ESzrv2 Resume Review: https://bit.ly/2Z0DFYq Mentors: https://bit.ly/3lIHoUi Events: https://bit.ly/350vMGd ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow us: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok → @wallstreetoasis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

From studying Business Data Science to landing a role in investment banking at Centerview Partners, this is my honest story of how I discovered my path, the mistakes I made, and what I wish every student knew before starting their career. In this video, I share how I transitioned from college to corporate life — the lessons I learned outside the classroom, why real-world experience matters, and how small opportunities can lead to big growth. Whether you're a university student, career changer, or just curious about finance and personal growth, this episode will give you insight, motivation, and practical steps to help you find your direction. 👇👇👇 Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... What’s included? 💥 GUARANTEED offer in high finance 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k+ of content) 👥 Direct access to 1,300+ top mentors across banks & funds 📚 Tons of live training bootcamps (IB, PE, VC, Excel, etc.) 📄 Full resume rewrite + LinkedIn review (human + AI) 🧠 1:1 work with Head Mentors on TMAY + behavioral questions 🗣️ 6–10+ mock interviews, HireVue prep, Excel + logic assessments 🏢 Internship with WSO for resume branding 📬 Proven networking strategy & outreach software 🧭 Accountability coach & progress matrix 💬 Lifetime access to the exclusive alum Slack community 👉 JOIN WAITLIST HERE: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... 💪🔥 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IS WSO ACADEMY FOR YOU? Yes, if any of the below sound like you: ✅ You want to break into investment banking but don’t know where to start ✅ You've applied to 100+ jobs and heard nothing back ✅ You’re not sure how to network effectively ✅ Your technical or behavioral answers need work ✅ You’re not from a target school or have below a 3.7 GPA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In this inspiring interview, Jonathan explains how he reinvented his career after the Army. Get real advice on networking, job searching, mindset, and using modern resources to accelerate your career. 👇👇👇 Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy🚀💼📈 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... What’s included? 💥 GUARANTEED offer in high finance 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k+ of content) 👥 Direct access to 1,300+ top mentors across banks & funds 📚 Tons of live training bootcamps (IB, PE, VC, Excel, etc.) 📄 Full resume rewrite + LinkedIn review (human + AI) 🧠 1:1 work with Head Mentors on TMAY + behavioral questions 🗣️ 6–10+ mock interviews, HireVue prep, Excel + logic assessments 🏢 Internship with WSO for resume branding 📬 Proven networking strategy & outreach software 🧭 Accountability coach & progress matrix 💬 Lifetime access to the exclusive alum Slack community 👉 JOIN WAITLIST HERE: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... 💪🔥 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IS WSO ACADEMY FOR YOU? Yes, if any of the below sound like you: ✅ You want to break into investment banking but don’t know where to start ✅ You've applied to 100+ jobs and heard nothing back ✅ You’re not sure how to network effectively ✅ Your technical or behavioral answers need work ✅ You’re not from a target school or have below a 3.7 GPA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Discover how Karolina broke into Real Estate Private Equity (REPE)—from early internships to landing a director-level role. In this interview, she shares her complete career journey, how she transitioned from traditional finance into real estate investing, what interviewers really look for, and the importance of mentorship in shaping a successful career. You’ll learn: ✔️ How Karolina started her career through internships ✔️ What it’s like moving from banking/finance into real estate investment roles ✔️ Insights into real estate financial modeling tests ✔️ How to network effectively and find a mentor ✔️ What skills REPE firms look for in candidates ✔️ Advice for students & young professionals entering the real estate industry Whether you’re exploring real estate finance, private equity, or want to grow your investment career, this conversation gives you practical, hands-on guidance from someone who’s been through the process.

He wasn’t a finance major. He didn’t go to a target school. And by the time he realized he wanted investment banking… recruiting had already started. This is the story of how a Boston College student went from lost and late to landing a top investment banking offer — after hundreds of networking calls, rejections, and failed interviews. Watch as he shares how he turned things around through consistent networking, structured prep, and real mentorship inside WSO Academy. If you’ve ever wondered how many networking calls it really takes to break in — this video is proof that it’s not too late. 👉 Want to follow this path? Check out WSO Academy — the prep that has helped thousands break into high finance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 👇👇👇 Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy

From the soccer field to the consulting world — Luis’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this video, he shares how he went from being a student-athlete at Colby College to landing an Associate role at BCG. You’ll hear about his recruiting struggles, networking strategies, case interview prep, and the key lessons that helped him turn rejections into offers. If you’re a student, athlete, or aspiring consultant, this story will give you the motivation and practical insights to break into top consulting firms like BCG, McKinsey, and Bain. Colby College, BCG Associate, student athlete consulting, how to get into BCG, breaking into consulting, consulting recruiting journey, case interview prep, networking for consulting, MBB consulting success story, management consulting career tips. 👉 Want to follow this path? Check out WSO Academy — the prep that has helped thousands break into Consulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 👇👇👇 Land A Consulting Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... 🚀💼📈 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Over 100 networking calls, skipped meals, and 12-hour days from 10AM to 10PM… This is the brutal reality of investment banking recruiting — and how Daniel pushed through to land Ducera NYC. 🔥 Listen the full story to learn: Why early hustles matter more than you think How to build an edge with networking and alumni What it really takes to break into Wall Street The mindset that got him through setbacks 👉 Want to follow this path? Check out WSO Academy — the prep that has helped thousands break into high finance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 👇👇👇 Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... 🚀💼📈 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHAT IS WSO ACADEMY? It's a 12-week program to dramatically increase your odds of landing a 6-figure+ role in high finance... What’s included? 💥 GUARANTEED offer in high finance 🎓 Full course library for life (over $4k+ of content) 👥 Direct access to 1,300+ top mentors across banks & funds 📚 Tons of live training bootcamps (IB, PE, VC, Excel, etc.) 📄 Full resume rewrite + LinkedIn review (human + AI) 🧠 1:1 work with Head Mentors on TMAY + behavioral questions 🗣️ 6–10+ mock interviews, HireVue prep, Excel + logic assessments 🏢 Internship with WSO for resume branding 📬 Proven networking strategy & outreach software 🧭 Accountability coach & progress matrix 💬 Lifetime access to the exclusive alum Slack community 👉 JOIN WAITLIST HERE: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... 💪🔥 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IS WSO ACADEMY FOR YOU? Yes, if any of the below sound like you: ✅ You want to break into investment banking but don’t know where to start ✅ You've applied to 100+ jobs and heard nothing back ✅ You’re not sure how to network effectively ✅ Your technical or behavioral answers need work ✅ You’re not from a target school or have below a 3.7 GPA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Land A High Finance Career: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... WSO Academy is the largest online finance community with 1M+ members and 20M+ annual visitors. The 50+ head mentors in the program were handpicked from 1,300+ finance pros. They’ve helped thousands break into Wall Street careers over the past decade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎓 JOIN WAITLIST HERE: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/acade... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #finance #investmentbanking #privateequity #hedgefund #consulting #venturecapital #wallstreet The Daily Peel Newsletter 📰 → https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/media... 🎧 Listen to the Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nQxuAp... 📚 WSO Resources: Courses: https://bit.ly/2ESzrv2 Resume Review: https://bit.ly/2Z0DFYq Mentors: https://bit.ly/3lIHoUi Events: https://bit.ly/350vMGd ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow us: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok → @wallstreetoasis