Selective Finance Clubs
Podcast Series
Selective finance clubs and programs are the single most powerful driver of student success in investment banking recruiting. But starting, scaling, and sustaining them isn’t easy. That’s why Adventis created the Selective Finance Clubs Podcast Series—featuring faculty and student leaders from schools that have built top programs. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your existing club, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to strengthen your program.
Tune in on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts:
How a Student-Athlete Co-Founded the Ivy Investment Banking Initiative at Iowa State
When Iowa State football player Ty Claiborne lost a stock pitch competition, he turned that moment into the spark that launched the Ivy Investment Banking Initiative.
Episode 31 | November 3, 2025
The Freshman Finance Academy: Building Future Finance Leaders from Day One
Adventis chats with Dalton Kahll from the University of South Carolina about the Freshman Finance Academy, a selective program that helps first-year students build technical, networking, and leadership skills.
Episode 32 | November, 2025
How One Student Built a Selective Finance Club at Cornell
When Cornell senior Ben Gleman was rejected from eight finance clubs, he built his own. In this episode, Ben shares how he founded Banking at Cornell.
Episode 33 | November 11, 2025
What Is a Selective Finance Club?
Selective finance clubs are often student-led programs that have become key training grounds for undergraduates pursuing competitive finance careers. In this podcast series, we explore how leaders build, grow, and sustain these organizations, and what it takes to create lasting impact on campus.
Ready to build or strengthen your own club?