Investment Banking Immersion
Potential leveraged buyout: Our client took the driver’s seat
This week we were presenting our potential leveraged buyout case—and we had a special guest: Christina Park, MBA ’02, managing director in leveraged finance at RBC Capital Markets.
Professor profiles: Cornell Johnson’s Drew Pascarella
Stacy Blackman interviews Drew Pascarella, Lecturer of Finance at the Johnson School, on his journey into academia, the trends he foresees in his field, and his favorite aspect of teaching at Cornell.
AGS IPO: Casino Royale meets Investment Banking Immersion
Like clockwork, 8 a.m. dictates that a new case will be posted on Blackboard, team assignments to follow. I log in, knowing that we are going to be pitching an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
IBI case #1: The name is bonds, corporate bonds
The first Investment Banking Immersion (IBI) case was emailed at 8 a.m. on Monday. Drew Pascarella, lecturer of finance, does not waste a single second.
Investment banking is a team sport: IBI’s Leadership Day
Our kickoff to the Investment Banking Immersion was underway. There were no handouts or laptops, and people were dressed in sweats not suits.
Toigo Fellows complement Johnson’s strengths in finance and diversity
The Toigo program is widely considered the most prestigious MBA fellowship awarded to individuals from underrepresented minorities that want to pursue a career in financial services.
Bringing the Stock Pitch Challenge trophy home
This year, my team and I are absolutely thrilled to bring home the Jack M. Ferraro Trophy. We are elated and overwhelmed to represent Johnson.
A decade in the making: From military to MBA
I certainly don’t know where I will be in another ten years. What I can say is, between the military and my MBA, I feel prepared for whatever comes next.
From hometown to MBA, where communities meet
I grew up in a predominantly black neighborhood and most of my best friends are black—this was a moment when my communities met.