The Coffee Chat Podcast
Recent Podcast Episodes:
How Being a Pre-Med Student Helped Him Land a Top IB Internship
Magnus shares how a pre-med background, a passion for healthcare, and authentic networking helped him transition into investment banking and land a 2027 Junior Summer Internship with TripleTree.
Episode 49 | May 25, 2026
The Recruiting Mindset That Earned Her a Junior Year Banking Offer
In this episode, Ben speaks with Hadley, a University of Illinois sophomore who earned a junior-year investment banking internship at BMO. They break down the mindset, preparation, and networking strategies that helped her succeed early in the recruiting process. From building technical skills from scratch to leveraging coffee chats and staying proactive, Hadley shares practical advice for students looking to break into investment banking.
Episode 48 | May 11, 2026
How Persistent Networking Landed Him an Investment Banking Career
How persistent networking and disciplined preparation helped Eric land an investment banking role.
Episode 46 | April 13, 2026
The Program Turning MSU Students Into Wall Street Analysts
Learn how the Financial Markets Institute at Michigan State University 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
Landing Your Investment Banking Internship and Earning The Return Offer
Ike breaks down what his internship was really like inside a leveraged finance and private credit group.
Episode 44 | March 17, 2026
Securing Highly Competitive Internships and Earning Return Offers
Ben chats with Sante about securing a sophomore-year investment banking internship at Bank of America, plus how he earned a return offer. He shares advice on preparation, technical skills, and taking ownership of your career development.
Episode 43 | March 2, 2026
How a Liberal Arts Student Landed an Investment Banking Internship
If you are a liberal arts student wondering whether investment banking is realistic, this conversation is worth your time.
Episode 42 | February 16, 2026
The Truth About Recruiting from Non-Target Schools
Recruiting from a non-target school isn’t about standing out on paper; it’s about building focus, earning advocacy, and showing banks you’re worth the investment.
Episode 41 | February 2, 2026
The Hard Lessons of a Career in Investment Banking
Christian shares stories from early deal experience, navigating high-pressure moments, and the importance of communication and attitude. This episode is perfect for students preparing for finance recruiting or interested in banking, PE, or financial modeling.
Episode 40 | January 19, 2026
Breaking Into Banking, Private Equity & Corporate Development
Ben interviews Jay, a Michigan State graduate who successfully broke into investment banking, transitioned to private equity, and now leads M&A in corporate development at Paraggo.
Episode 39 | January 5, 2026
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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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