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Frank Van Buren flew Black Hawk helicopters on combat missions in Beirut and Central America before walking into an investment banking associate role at Wells Fargo. What happened in between? A chance conversation on a beach in Cyprus that changed everything. In this episode of W ...  Show more

AI isn’t replacing analysts. But it is separating the ones who adapt from the ones who don’t. Brandon Hightower is the co-founder of Axom Partners, the boutique M&A firm Forbes called Big Tech’s go-to dealmaker for AI acquisitions. In 2.5 years they’ve closed 15+ deals representi ...  Show more

Over 100 networking calls, skipped meals, and 12-hour days from 10AM to 10PM… This is the brutal reality of investment banking recruiting — and how Daniel pushed through to land Ducera NYC. 🔥 Listen the full story to learn: Why early hustles matter more than you think How to bui ...  Show more

Tudor didn’t even know what investment banking was until late sophomore year. By then, most students had already recruited and secured internships. But that didn’t stop him. He used WSO Academy to stack multiple internships — from Big 4 roles in Romania to equity research and eve ...  Show more

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

Send us Fan MailThis episode features Frank Van Buren, a former Blackhawk helicopter pilot and U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, who shares his journey from the military to a 26-year career in investment banking at Wells Fargo. Frank offers valuable insights on leveraging military ...  Show more