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What do top finance executives really look for when hiring? In Episode 19 of The Coffee Chat Podcast, Adventis's Ben Dowell sat down with Andy John of Calvert Street Investment Partners to explore that very question. With over two decades of private equity experience and a front-row seat to what sets candidates apart, Andy shared four key skills he believes are essential for new hires in finance — especially in private equity, commercial banking, and investment banking.

Breaking into investment banking is no small feat, especially for students from non-target schools. In episode 14 of The Coffee Chat podcast–The Secret That Triples Email Response Rate–Ben Dowell chats with Rylan Chandler, a sophomore at the University of Miami Herbert Business School, to discuss his journey, networking strategies, and key insights for interview success.