The Coffee Chat by Adventis

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The Coffee Chat Podcast by Adventis is a podcast for finance students looking to learn the ins and outs of the finance industry. We speak to students and professionals to share advice and answer the questions you have about getting an internship or full-time role in finance. For more information about how Adventis can help you further your finance career, or to appear on The Coffee Chat podcast, please visit https://adventiscg.com.

  1. APR 13

    Ep. 46 - How Persistent Networking Landed Him an Investment Banking Career

    In this episode of The Coffee Chat, Ben sits down with Eric Ren, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduate who built his way into investment banking at Deutsche Bank. Eric shares how he navigated recruiting during COVID, cold-emailed hundreds of bankers, flew to New York to network in person, and developed the technical skills that helped him stand out once he landed on the desk. If you're interested in investment banking recruiting, networking strategy, and breaking into Wall Street from a non-traditional path, this episode provides a practical playbook. Sign up for the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification (FMC) program at https://adventiscg.com Edited by Jamie Regan -  ⁨@CreatedByRegan⁩  Hosted by Ben Dowell Guest: Isaac (Ike) Cymerman

    53 min

  2. MAR 30

    Ep. 45 - The Program Turning MSU Students Into Wall Street Analysts

    In this episode of The Coffee Chat, Ben sits down with Dave Hawthorne, Director of the Financial Markets Institute (FMI) at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business.They break down how FMI identifies and develops high-performing students for careers in investment banking, private equity, sales & trading, and more. Dave explains what separates successful candidates, why grit and leadership matter, how their 10-week Investment Banking Academy prepares students for Superdays, and how the program’s powerful alumni network places students at firms like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Houlihan Lokey, William Blair, and many others.Sign up for the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification (FMC) program at https://adventiscg.com---Edited by Jamie Regan -  @CreatedByRegan  Hosted by Ben DowellGuest: David Hawthorne---00:00 – Meet Dave Hawthorne & The Financial Markets Institute (FMI)03:00 – What Makes a Student a Good Fit for Investment Banking06:00 – Demonstrated Interest: Clubs, GPA & Adventis Modeling09:00 – The 10-Week Investment Banking Academy Explained13:00 – “Practice Until You Can’t Get It Wrong” (Interview Prep)16:00 – The New York Road Show: JP Morgan, Evercore, Carlyle & More19:00 – FMI’s Alumni Network & Where Students Land Jobs23:00 – Investment Banking as the Stepping Stone to Private Equity30:00 – How to Build a Successful Student Organization36:00 – Final Advice: Leadership, Grit & Earning the Offer

    41 min

  3. MAR 16

    Ep. 44 - Landing Your IB Internship and Earning The Return Offer

    In this episode of The Coffee Chat, Ike Cymerman, a senior at the University of Michigan, breaks down how he secured — and earned a return offer from — TD’s Leveraged Finance & Private Credit group. We cover his internship experience, how he prepared technically and behaviorally, the role Michigan’s TAMID investment fund played in his development, and why networking conversations matter more than most students realize. Sign up for the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification (FMC) program at https://adventiscg.com --- Edited by Jamie Regan -  ⁨@CreatedByRegan⁩  Hosted by Ben Dowell Guest: Isaac (Ike) Cymerman

    29 min

  4. MAR 2

    Ep. 43 - Securing Highly Competitive Internships and Earning Return Offers

    In this episode of The Coffee Chat, Sante Bambocci, a student at Bentley University, shares how he secured a highly competitive sophomore summer investment banking internship at Bank of America — and earned a return offer.We break down his early technical preparation, networking strategy from a non-target school, how he used financial modeling training to stand out, and what actually matters when trying to secure — and keep — an offer in investment banking.Sign up for the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification (FMC) program at https://adventiscg.com---Edited by Jamie Regan -  @CreatedByRegan  Hosted by Ben DowellGuest: Sante Bambocci

    34 min

  5. FEB 16

    Ep. 42 - How a Liberal Arts Student Landed an Investment Banking Internship

    In this episode of The Coffee Chat, Braden Donovan from Amherst College shares how he successfully landed a junior year investment banking internship at Arris Partners. We break down his networking strategy, technical preparation, and how liberal arts students can compete in a highly competitive recruiting process. Sign up for the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification (FMC) program at https://adventiscg.com --- Edited by Jamie Regan (⁠CreatedByRegan⁠) Hosted by Ben Dowell Guest: Braedan Donovan

    28 min

  6. FEB 2

    Ep. 41 - The Truth About Recruiting from Non-Target Schools

    In this episode of The Coffee Chat, we break down exactly how non-target students can compete for top investment banking roles through smart networking, focused recruiting strategy, and strong interview preparation. We cover how many banks to target, who to network with, and what actually makes candidates stand out. Sign up for the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification (FMC) program at https://adventiscg.com --- Edited by Jamie Regan (CreatedByRegan) Hosted by Ben Dowell Guest: Benjamin Wysmuller

    1 hr

  7. JAN 19

    Ep. 40 - The Hard Lessons of a Career in Investment Banking

    In this episode of The Coffee Chat, Christian Burmeister shares his real-world lessons from investment banking, private equity, and navigating early-career decisions. From closing his first deal to managing conflicts, weekend emergencies, and choosing the right career path, he breaks down what students MUST know before entering finance.If you're preparing for IB or PE recruiting, this episode will give you actionable advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and the mindset needed to stand out. --- Edited by Jamie Regan (⁠CreatedByRegan⁠) Hosted by Ben Dowell Guest: Christian Burmeister

    38 min

  8. JAN 5

    Ep. 39 - Breaking Into Banking, Private Equity & Corporate Development

    In this episode of The Coffee Chat, Ben sits down with Jay, a Michigan State alum whose career path spans investment banking at Wells Fargo, private equity at Huron Capital, and now corporate development at Perrigo. Jay shares how he broke into investment banking from a non-target school, how he outperformed during his internship (including being staffed solo on a live deal), and how early modeling training through Adventis gave him an edge.Sign up for the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification (FMC) program at https://adventiscg.com --- Edited by Jamie Regan (⁠CreatedByRegan⁠) Hosted by Ben Dowell Guest: Jay Burzych

    37 min
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The Coffee Chat Podcast by Adventis is a podcast for finance students looking to learn the ins and outs of the finance industry. We speak to students and professionals to share advice and answer the questions you have about getting an internship or full-time role in finance. For more information about how Adventis can help you further your finance career, or to appear on The Coffee Chat podcast, please visit https://adventiscg.com.

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