This week features Carson, a Vice President at Jefferies, who built a long-term career on Wall Street by taking a path most people overlook. Coming from a non-target background, Carson worked his way into investment banking, specialized in Private Capital Advisory, and steadily rose through the ranks to VP while many peers exited the industry.
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Aug 2025
Careers in Finance | Charlie Schilling
In this episode of Careers in Finance with CFI, we're joined by Charlie Schilling, the CEO of Macabacus. Charlie's career journey is a masterclass in navigating diverse industries, spanning investment banking, management consulting, and senior leadership roles at major companies ... Show More
44m 31s
Oct 2025
How Amias Gerety Wins in Venture When Others Chase Hype
<p>In this episode, <b>Alex Rawlings</b> speaks with <b>Amias Gerety</b>, Partner at <b>QED Investors</b>, a leading fintech-focused VC firm managing nearly <b>$1B in assets</b>. Amias shares insights on venture capital strategy, staying disciplined during market hype, sourcing d ... Show More
32m 23s
May 2025
Corporate Finance Explained | Private Equity Unlocked: Strategy, Investment, and Corporate Growth
What drives success in private equity? In this episode of Careers in Finance, we unpack the strategies behind some of the biggest PE deals in history, from Blackstone’s transformation of Hilton Hotels to the Dell Technologies buyout. But it’s not just about big names and bold mov ... Show More
14m 35s
Sep 2024
Herman Dolce | Unlocking Success: Mentorship, Investment, and Financial Education with Herman Dolce
Welcome back to another insightful episode of "Mick Unplugged"! Today, we're diving deep into the world of financial literacy, mentorship, and smart investing with our guest, Herman Dolce. As the founder of Bella Sloan Enterprises and Bella Sona Academy, Herman is dedicated to ed ... Show More
30m 56s
Jul 2023
Ep. 24: Building a Network, and Mastering the "Soft Skills" That Equal Professional Success with Sol Rosenbaum
I am happy to be joined by the engineering mentor, Sol Rosenbaum. Sol brings home the bacon via his commercial real estate engineering firm. We get that towards the end of the episode, but the bulk of what we'll talk about is his passion project, mentoring young engineers.Entry l ... Show More
40m 44s
Jun 2025
S18E26: I Don’t Go to a Target School. Can I Still Get Into Consulting?
Send a textWorried your school isn't on top consulting firms’ target lists? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down exactly what it takes to land an offer from firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and beyond, especially if you’re coming from a non-target school.We also unpack ... Show More
7m 14s