The Wall Street Skinny

The Wall Street Skinny

Hosted by: Kristen and Jen

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...

Episodes

31. Equity Capital Markets 101: The IPO

Season #1 Episode #31

Send us a textWhether you are an investment banker working with the hottest new tech start up to take it public, working in private equity and 'exiting' an investment, OR you're considering a role in a startup with...
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30. Consulting 101: Feat. Jane Licurse

Season #1 Episode #30

Send us a textIn today's episode we break down everything you've ever wanted to know about consulting ranging from a day in the life, how do projects get staffed, what to expect in the interview and more. We also have...
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29. Q&A! The WACC, Interview Tips, Circularity in Models, and Essential Skills for Traders

Season #1 Episode #29

Send us a textAnother listener favorite Q&A episode, where Kristen and Jen tackle real questions submitted by our listeners.  We use these questions as teaching tools to explain concepts far beyond the scope of...
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28. NYC Survival Guide: The Economics of Working on Wall Street

Season #1 Episode #28

Send us a textSo you've finally landed your first job on Wall Street at an investment bank, consulting firm, hedge fund, private equity fund, asset manager, or venture capital fund....NOW WHAT?Navigating the ins and...
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27. Venture Capital 101

Season #1 Episode #27

Send us a textIn today's episode we sit down with Camilo Acosta, founder & general partner of Perceptive Ventures, an early stage venture firm, and walk through everything you want to know about Venture Capital...
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26. Valuation 101: How Do You Value a Company?

Season #1 Episode #26

Send us a textWhat is a company "worth"?  We are tackling this question in a multi-part series, starting with valuation 101.  We walk through the three primary methods of valuation: the discounted cash flow model...
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25. Fixed Income Investing 101 feat. Brian Weinstein

Season #1 Episode #25

Send us a textWhat is fixed income investing, how does it work, and what is the landscape like on the buy-side?  We are proud to present one of our most exciting and high profile interviews EVER with Brian Weinstein,...
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24. Q&A: Treasury Stock Method, Relative Value Trading, The Yield Curve & More!

Season #1 Episode #24

Send us a textWelcome back to the Wall Street Skinny with Kristen and Jen!  To kick off today's episode, we answer listener questions about:Ownership and EPS (earnings per share) dilution when analyzing companies...
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23. Quant Trading, AI, and More feat. Dr. Harry Mamaysky

Season #1 Episode #23

Send us a textWall Street's analytics and technology are evolving at a record pace.  What are the roles of quantitative models, and AI in the financial services industry today?  What does it mean to be a "quant", what...
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22. How to Become a Markets Guru: Understanding the Investment Banking Clients

Season #1 Episode #22

Send us a textWhat is best kept secret for understanding market dynamics and being good in investment banking?  You must understand: WHO are the firm’s clients and WHY they need you?  We arm you with the intel to ace...
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21. Q&A! Prop Trading, DCF vs. LBO, Beta, Consulting vs. Banking and More!

Season #1 Episode #21

Send us a textWe tackle these listener questions and more in our latest Q&A episode!  1. What is the difference is between prop trading and the trading you hear about in the sales & trading division of an...
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20. Interview Horror Story, FIG Banking, Meme Stocks and More! Feat. Anish Mitra

Season #1 Episode #20

Send us a textWhen you hear talking heads yelling at you or see a crazy meme on the internet telling to buy or sell a stock, how do you know if they are right or wrong?  Today we sit down with Anish Mitra, host of the...
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