Episode 8: Jacopo Piccirillo

In this episode, Ryan and Emmanuel catch up on the last eight months, including Ryan's journey at L.E.K. Consulting coming to an end and his recent transition to Bain & Company. Emmanuel also provides some updates on his one-year work anniversary at Morningstar DBRS and preparation for his upcoming CFA Level 1 exam.

On Episode 11 of the CTC podcast, Ryan and Emmanuel catch up on their summer travels and professional advancement, and look forward to Ryan’s upcoming start at L.E.K. Consulting. They also discuss ways to navigate the difficult white collar job market. The business news segment discusses the impacts and implications of the July US jobs report. Now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

On episode 10 of the CTC podcast, Emmanuel talks about his first job at Morningstar DBRS and the kinds of opportunities being a Sovereign Ratings Analyst can open up in combination with the CFA. Ryan and Emmanuel also dive into recent spikes in unemployment among MBA graduates from elite schools in another segment of business news.

Happy New Year from CTC! Interested in a career on Wall Street? Ever wonder what juniors do at elite boutique investment banks? Finding time management tough with all your responsibilities? If so, come listen to insights from incoming Lazard Investment Banking Analyst Josh Richardson on how to break into Wall Street!

In Episode 8 of the CTC podcast, Ryan and Emmanuel are joined by aspiring venture capitalist Jacopo Piccirillo from Chicago Booth. In this episode, they dive into Jacopo’s experience launching a European soft drink during the height of the pandemic, discussing key logistics like R&D and bootstrap funding. The conversation also offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs on navigating the full value chain of product development and launch.

On this episode of the CTC Podcast, Emmanuel and Ryan discuss Ryan starting his Masters at the UChicago Booth School of Business. The two talk about career updates and the utilities of the CFA designation. They also add a new segment to their general episodes where they talk about a current piece of business news.

In Episode 6 of the CTC podcast, Ryan and Emmanuel team up with the hosts of the KTTP podcast for an engaging discussion. This collaborative episode dives into the differences in lifestyle between the East and West coasts, as well as a comparisons between UofT's Economics program and UBC's Sauder School of Business.

In Episode 5 of the CTC Podcast, Ryan and Emmanuel speak with Raymond James Toronto Manager Ariel Magil. They discuss how to navigate a career in Wealth Management, best practices for students job hunting, and more.

In Episode 4 of the CTC Podcast, Ryan and Emmanuel chat with Simon-Kucher Boston Manager Jeremy Phillips. They reveal insights into revenue-focused Strategy Consulting, how to go about choosing an MBA program, and more.

In Episode 3 of the CTC Podcast, Ryan and Emmanuel bring on BCG Vienna Associate Alexander Günthner. They chat about the road to breaking into consulting, student life in Europe and Canada, and study abroad experiences.