The Coffee Chat Podcast
Why I Left Investment Banking
Ben interviews Wayllon Lu, a University of Illinois graduate who began his career in investment banking at Moelis before making the unconventional decision to exit the industry. Wayllon shares how early exposure to valuation sparked his passion for finance, how he broke in from a non-target school, and why he ultimately chose to pivot into corporate finance and operations with a client.
Episode 26 | September 1, 2025
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