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May 2023
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Episode 276: How Leonardo Avoided Being ...

WALL STREET MASTERMIND
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Our student Leonardo came to us as a community college transfer without any finance experience. With so much information out there, he was unsure about joining our program initially but eventually decided to take the plunge. After joining, we quickly worked on building his resume, finding him relevant experience, and teaching him how to leverage his netw ... Show More
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