Episodes
Hosts Jack Parker and Erin Malone, are thrilled to welcome back Professor Suzy Welch on the eve of her commencement speech. Join us as Professor Welch shares hidden gems and insights from her celebrated class "Becoming You," where she guides her students in crafting authentic and meaningful lives. She reflects on the evolution of her course concepts and explores the discovery of one's values and aptitudes to find their "area of transcendence." This episode is packed with inspiration,...
Published 05/22/24
Published 05/22/24
Join hosts Laila and Unni as they talk with Dean of the Stern School of Business, Raghu Sundaram, where he reflects on his path from student to Dean. Hear about the challenges and rewards of leading a business school, the emotional rollercoaster of graduating, and his insights on facing failure. Plus, discover the values he hopes every Stern student carries forward and the importance of a global mindset in the Stern community. Produced by: Laila Latif Edited by: Unni Amin Music by: Jesse Han
Published 04/17/24
Even though every episode of Stern Chats is a treat for the ears, today’s episode is extra special because we’re talking to some of our Sternies who are also musicians. In this episode, Cameron talks to Laura, Will, and Noey about their musical journeys and the intersection of business school and music. You'll also come away with a couple of book recommendations! Host: Cameron Bishop Produced & Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han
Published 04/03/24
Prominent NYU Stern power couple, Jackie Orr and Troy Sipprelle join host Daniel Ramos on the Valentine’s Day episode of Stern Chats. Jackie and Troy open up about their experiences as a married couple at Stern and test their knowledge of each other to win a cash prize. Produced & Edited By: Daniel Ramos Music by: Jesse Han
Published 02/22/24
In this week's episode, Unni and Cameron chat with Stern alumna Laura Fox, co-founder and managing director of StreetLife Ventures. Laura starts off by sharing her favorite spot in NYC before diving into her MBA journey and career trajectory from BCG to StreetLife Ventures. Discover how Laura navigated side hustles, what her insights on future of mobility, and learn about her transition to founding a venture. Hosts: Unnati Amin & Cameron Bishop Produced by: Unnati Amin Edited by:...
Published 02/14/24
"Clarissa, a newly returned host, and Max, a host who has been here since last year, united to discuss Clarissa's study abroad in London, their mutual passion for sports, their fellow Sternies, and – unsurprisingly – their love for dogs. Hosts: Max Soifer Produced & Edited by: Unnati Amin Music by: Jesse Han"
Published 02/07/24
In this episode, Laila Latif reflects with Unni Amin and Hyeji Kim on the "small" moments and friendships that have become the most memorable parts of their Stern experience. Whether it's an impromptu classroom interaction, a memorable party, or a simple text after a long week, these micro-interactions play a pivotal role in shaping the distinct culture at Stern. Laila, Hyeji, Unni and producer Gauri also ruminate on how friendships change in adulthood, especially in a blended...
Published 12/13/23
In this heartfelt episode, Chris speaks to Faye Cheung, Pallavi Chaslani, and Jaymin Domadia about parental responsibilities during their MBA journey. From coordinating schedules with their “villages,” supporting both their family and thieir startup in the Endless Frontier Labs program, or flexible parenting with DBi, the guests share their experiences, knowledge, and advice to encourage other parents that anything — including this MBA — is possible. Hosts: Christopher Metz Produced by:...
Published 12/06/23
Max and Jack are joined by Maya and Danit to talk about the process of applying to Stern. They talk through essays, test-taking and interviews. Everyone has a different path, but everyone ended up in the same place.
Published 11/29/23
Want a peek into what life is like post-Stern? Join us for a conversation with two remarkable Alumni Council members – Steven Avila, Director of Strategy & Operations at Take-Two Interactive, and Tony Watkins, Director of Global Partnerships at Google and Chair of NYU Stern Alumni Council. Discover the heart and soul of the Alumni Council, learn how they foster connections and opportunities for graduates, and gain insights on how alumni and students can play a pivotal role in shaping the...
Published 11/02/23
Goldman Sachs Chief Information Officer, Marco Argenti, joins Stern Chats to have a conversation with Stern's Head of Generative AI, Conor Grennan. AI is revolutionizing productivity in the finance industry as well as its impact on learning in higher education. Together, these two experts cover themes that elucidate what this new technology means for MBA students, and their future careers.
Published 10/25/23
NYU President Emeritus, John Sexton, joins Stern Chats to have a conversation with MBA Jack Parker and Professor Oghene Oyiborhoro. They talk about championship debating, hope, and ""the right side of the comma." Hosts: Jack Parker & Oghene Oyiborhoro Produced by: Jack Parker Edited by: Jack Parker Music by: Jesse Han
Published 10/23/23
Join Max, KJ and Maggie as they chat about their experience at orientation week, LAUNCH, at NYU Stern. They interview the members of the Class of 2025 and discuss what brought them to Stern, what object they brought on their first day, why violet is their favorite color and some fun haikus on business school. Shout out to all the students who were interviewed during LAUNCH Week. Hosts: Max Soifer, Maggie Talbot & KJ Brown Produced by: Unnati Amin Edited by: Unnati Amin Music by: Jessie...
Published 10/11/23
A new generation of Stern Hosts make their debut in a fun episode where guests get to know Daniel, Maggie, KJ, and Sree. We all share a little bit about ourselves and then we reviewed our ChatGPT-generated personality assessments. Produced by: Daniel Ramos Edited By: Daniel Ramos Music By: Jesse Han
Published 10/04/23
Stern Chats President, Unni, introduces us to new hosts, Laila, Max and Aida. The four of them discuss their bucket list goals, highlights from their first year and predictions for their final year. Produced by: Unnati Amin Edited by: Unnati Amin Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats
Published 10/02/23
"Stern Chats Executive Producer, Jack, introduces us to some of this year's hosts, Cameron, Erin and Chris. Together they discuss classes, and a casino in NYC. They leave some time for what makes Stern so special. Produced by: Jack Parker Edited By: Jack Parker Music By: Jesse Han"
Published 09/27/23
On this week’s episode, hosts Mark and Cameron sit down with recent Stern Alumni Doris, TT, & Phil to reflect on their time at Stern before graduation. They discuss their favorite classes and professors, recruiting, and some of the extracurricular highlights all while trying their best to avoid the business jargon they've picked up along the way. - Hosts: Mark Ryan and Cameron Murphy Guest: Doris Lynk, Phil Curran and Tt Venkatraghavan Produced by: Mark Ryan Edited by: Mark...
Published 05/26/23
Professor Yeo, a Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting at Stern, discusses his journey to teaching in New York (spoiler alert: he received all three of his degrees in Australia!) and his non-academic passions of cooking and jazz. In addition to being popular among participants in the Fertitta Veterans Program, Professor Yeo was named one of the 12 Favorite Professors teaching in Executive MBA Programs by The Wall Street Journal. So, pick a post from @yeocancook, and get to know Professor...
Published 05/24/23
Jake Berlin, Stern Assistant Professor and MBA Alum, joins the pod to speak about his experience across the clean energy space in a wide variety of roles and provide advice for those interested in being part of the growing sector. He has served on non-profit boards, worked with government clients, and been the Managing Director of a venture capital firm, among other experiences. Also a 2009 Stern graduate, Jake is no stranger to entering the post-MBA market in uncertain economic times and...
Published 05/17/23
In this week’s episode, Stern Chats VP of Operations and Langone Part-Time MBA student Eric Osterman sits down with classmates Lydia Herrera and Nikhita Kamath. They discuss the toll of "balancing it all" as Langone students, living each aspect of their life full-time while in a “part-time” program. A podcast analogue to an in-person event hosted in collaboration with Langone Student Government and Enable Stern (Stern's mental health and disability rights affinity group), this episode creates...
Published 05/10/23
In this episode, hosts Anouska Swaray and Charles Anyamene sit down with fellow Sternies Nadia Weeks, Kendra Spruill, and Torrey Crosby to dig into the experience of being Black in business school. Through thoughtful insights and many fits of laughter, they highlight their stories during their time at Stern, discussing the moments of unbridled joy as well as the pitfalls that come along with navigating a predominantly white institution. ********** Host: Anouska Swaray and Charles...
Published 05/03/23
On this week’s episode, host Charles Anyamene sits down and chats with Stern Alumni and exchange student Charlie Razook. Charlie founded Jackfir, a clean men’s skin care line. Listen to Charlie’s inspiring journey on why he started a skin care company. Host: Charles Anyamene Guest: Charlie Razook Produced by: Jack Parker Edited by: Jack Parker Music by: Jesse Han
Published 04/26/23
This week, Peter and Ethan chat with Professor Ian D'Souza about downfall of FTX and how its connected to the recent fall of Silicon Valley Bank. Both companies have been the fasted to zero to date. Prof. D'Souza also provides advice to aspiring investors. Hosts: Ethan Singh & Peter Egziabher Guest: Ian D'Souza Produced by: Unnati Amin Edited by: Samantha Miller Music by: Jesse Han
Published 04/19/23
On this week’s episode, Maya & Peter interview our guest Doris Daif, Head of Global Loyalty Marketing at Nike. A Stern MBA, Doris has had a proven track record at American Express, NBA, and now Nike. Hosts: Maya Navon & Peter Egziabher Guest: Doris Daif Produced by: Laila Latif & Jade MacNee Edited by: Jade MacNee Music by: Jesse Han
Published 04/12/23