The Wall Street Skinny

Kristen and Jen
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The Wall Street Skinny

This podcast is a smart and entertaining peek into the world of investment banking, sales & trading, private equity, hedge funds and more. Hosted by two lifelong friends with a passion for teaching, and over two decades of experience on Wall Street.  Discover the basics, ranging from “what is investment banking?” to “what moves markets?".  Learn about different roles and exit opportunities, and get tips on how to land the job.  Our mission is to make the world of Wall Street accessible to everyone, while keeping things relatable and fun.Whether your goal is to work on Wall Street, or if you have NO idea what any of those things are and just want to learn some basics, this podcast is for you.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    114. Finance and Fashion

    Send us a textDoes what you wear to work on Wall Street matter? How much? Why? What exactly are you supposed to wear, anyway? Who makes those decisions? And how can you express your personal style in a way that elevates your career?In this inspiring conversation with former finance PR specialist-turned-fashion-founder Kerry O'Brien, the CEO of Commando, we learn how to navigate all of these questions in a fun, freeing way.Kerry gives us insight into her innovative, technology-forward app...

    1h 2m

  2. 17 NOV

    112. TWSS *LIVE* from the CAIS Summit with Michele Trogni / Zinnia

    Send us a textNearly every thought leader we’ve spoken to in the finance industry has struggled with imposter syndrome at some point in their career. Not Michele Trogni. We had the fabulous opportunity to sit down with Michele at the CAIS Summit, where she explains how she learned early not to be encumbered by the expectations of others, to be emboldened by preparing for the unexpected, and to only pursue that which genuinely interested her. Michele started her career leading tech...

    36 min

  3. 9 NOV

    111. The Future of Crypto, feat. Galaxy Co-Founder Steve Kurz

    Send us a textSteve Kurz vaulted from early days at a worm poop startup (yes, that's a real thing) to the fast track of traditional finance, only to find himself with a front row seat to the Global Financial Crisis. Steve took the lessons he learned in traditional finance at legendary institutions like Lehman Brothers, Fortress, and River Birch and forged a new path along with his co-founder, Mike Novogratz, to found Galaxy: the Goldman Sachs of crypto.In today's episode, Steve explains...

    1h 21m

  4. 7 NOV

    110. The Skinny On The Post Election Trade

    Send us a textSign up for our FREE LIVE MASTERCLASS on Excel and Financial Modeling here: https://courses.thewallstreetskinny.com/masterclass-registration-page-excelfmTo get access to the $25 Masterclass click HEREJoin the waitlist for our flagship course on IB and PE fundamentals!https://the-wall-street-skinny.mykajabi.com/waitlist-opt-in-IBDOur content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or ...

    28 min

  5. 2 NOV

    109. ETFs 101 with Brian Weinstein

    Send us a textYou've probably heard of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) before. You may even own shares in some. But do you actually know what they are? How are they created? How do they work? Who maintains liquid markets in them? Why would you invest in one in the first place? And why has this marketplace exploded to a size of $11-12 trillion across 10,000+ funds?We are joined by longtime friend Brian Weinstein, head of global markets at MSIM, to underst...

    1h 13m

  6. 26 OCT

    108. SPECIAL EDITION: US Election w/Mo News

    Send us a textWith less than two weeks to go until the US Election, we are bringing you this special edition crossover podcast episode with our trusted friend and news source, Mosheh Oinounou of Mo News.We are trying to achieve the impossible: a non-political podcast episode about politics. We sat down with Mosheh to explain some basic mechanics behind the US presidential election process, fill in some gaps in our own knowledge, get a better understanding of what the financial markets d...

    1h 29m

  7. 24 OCT

    107. The Skinny On TWSS Update, Biodiversity, and Responsible Investing

    Send us a textIn today's episode of TSO we are joined by Jade Huang, Chief Investment Officer of Calvert Research Management. She breaks down what is going on right now at the COP 16 Summit, talks about responsible investing, ESG, why it's so much more than just buzz words and how you can make money while also doing good for the planet.Jade HuangChief Investment Officer, Co-Head of Applied SolutionsCalvert Research and ManagementJade Huang is chief investment officer and co-head of applied so...

    39 min

  8. 19 OCT

    106. Microfinance 101 with Mary Ellen Iskenderian

    Send us a textIn this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, we dive deep into the world of financial inclusion with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking. Microfinance has long been hailed as a key tool for empowering women in emerging markets, but as Mary Ellen explains, true financial empowerment requires far more than just access to microloans.We explore how Women’s World Banking is rethinking financial inclusion—looking beyond small-scale loans to other necessiti...

    54 min
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About

This podcast is a smart and entertaining peek into the world of investment banking, sales & trading, private equity, hedge funds and more. Hosted by two lifelong friends with a passion for teaching, and over two decades of experience on Wall Street.  Discover the basics, ranging from “what is investment banking?” to “what moves markets?".  Learn about different roles and exit opportunities, and get tips on how to land the job.  Our mission is to make the world of Wall Street accessible to everyone, while keeping things relatable and fun.Whether your goal is to work on Wall Street, or if you have NO idea what any of those things are and just want to learn some basics, this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    Kristen and Jen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Wall Street Skinny
  • Show Website
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