The Coffee Chat Podcast
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The Program Turning MSU Students Into Wall Street Analysts
In this episode, Ben talks with David Hawthorne, Director of the Financial Markets Institute at Michigan State University, about how FMI identifies top talent early and builds the technical, professional, and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in competitive Wall Street recruiting.
Episode 45 | March 30, 2026
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, developed its two-tier membership model, and partnered with Adventis to prepare students for top roles on Wall Street.
Episode 33 | November 17, 2025
The Freshman Finance Academy: Building Future Finance Leaders from Day One
Ben Dowell sits down with Dalton Kahl from the University of South Carolina to discuss the Freshman Finance Academy, a selective program helping first-year students build the technical, networking, and leadership skills needed to thrive in competitive finance recruiting.
Episode 32 | November 10, 2025
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
Join student leaders, faculty, finance professionals, and Adventis-certified students as they share insights on recruiting, interviews, career development, and industry trends. Whether you're a freshman exploring your path or gearing up for summer internships, each episode offers practical advice to help you get ahead.
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