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Career Conversations

Yale School of Management
Impact Investing
Yale School Of Management
Venture Capital
Generative AI
Economic Opportunity
Consulting
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainable Food Practices
Alternative Proteins
Corporate Function Transformation
Poverty Alleviation
Product Management
Technology
Finance
ADM
Fintech
Health Equity
Environmental Sustainability
Mckinsey & Company
Career Paths

Yale School of Management students sit down with alumni for a series of candid conversations about career paths, industries, opportunities for business school graduates, and discussions on career topics including work-life balance and creating a meaningful impact in business and society. This series is produced by and recorded at the Yale School of Management.

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Allyson Fish '08 is a food scientist and P&L executive with over two decades of leadership in nutrition, sustainable solutions, and industrial biotechnology. She has worked at ADM, serving as chief commercial officer of the company's precision fermen... more

Mary D'Onofrio is an venture capital investor, board member, and thought leader. She co-founded and led the growth investment practice at Bessemer Venture Partners. She has also worked in equity capital markets at Morgan Stanley and held roles at App... more

A conversation with Ifeanyi Okafor, a lead product manager at Wand AI, where he helps push the boundaries of generative AI and reasoning. He previously spent five years at Amazon Web Services, working with AI-driven services like CodeGuru and DevOps ... more

A conversation with Amanda Turner Ege, an executive director at the Elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization. At Elea, a philanthropic impact investor that works to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurial means, Amanda leads initiatives that emp... more

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Allyson Fish
President and Chief Commercial Officer of Precision Fermentation at ADM, with a background in sustainable food practices and biotechnology.
ADM
Episode: Allyson Fish '08, ADM
Mary D'Onofrio
Partner and co-founder of the Growth Investment Practice at Bessemer
Bessemer Venture Partners
Episode: Mary D'Onofrio '18, Bessemer Venture Partners
Ifeanyi Okafor
Lead product manager at Wand AI, previously led product for AI-driven services at Amazon Web Services.
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Episode: Ifeanyi Okafor '19, Wand AI
Amanda Turner Ege
Executive Director at Elea, focused on impact investing and alleviating poverty through entrepreneurial initiatives
Elea
Episode: Amanda Turner Ege '13, Elea
Ed Woodcock
Senior expert at McKinsey & Company with over 20 years of consulting experience
McKinsey & Company
Episode: Ed Woodcock '04, McKinsey & Company

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James Neville
Host of Career Conversations, facilitating discussions with alumni about their career journeys and insights.
Megan Grossman
Host conversing with alumni, focusing on their professional experiences and insights in the business field.

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    Excellent podcast, pls ramp up the production of new episodes!

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Allyson Fish '08, ADM
Q: How has your time at SOM prepared you for your career?
Allyson expressed that SOM provided her with a broad toolkit of business acumen and analytical skills crucial for navigating corporate environments and working across functions.
Allyson Fish '08, ADM
Q: Were there any defining moments that really shaped your interest in sustainable food practices?
Allyson mentioned starting her career in restaurants and how it sparked her passion for sustainable food. Transitioning into corporate roles helped her understand broader supply chain issues and the need for incremental changes in food production.
Ifeanyi Okafor '19, Wand AI
Q: How do you balance innovation with responsibility in your day to day?
We ensure that our AI systems align with human-centric values and continuously test their compliance through a horizontal governance approach.
Amanda Turner Ege '13, Elea
Q: What advice would you give to young professionals interested in the field of impact investing?
Amanda emphasizes the importance of defining one's values and strengths as well as understanding the various types of impact investing to navigate the industry effectively.
Amanda Turner Ege '13, Elea
Q: Can you start by sharing what drew you along the path from studying history at Yale to your MBA and through your post-MBA roles to becoming a leader at Elea?
Amanda was drawn to the study of history by examining how governments perpetuate racism, leading her to focus on education and economic development in rural areas. After her undergraduate degree, she worked with a nonprofit in Guatemala, which solidified her interest in merging business with impact, ultimately leading her back to Yale for her MBA and to Elea.

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Conversations focus on the diverse career journeys of alumni from a prestigious business school, exploring various industries, significant challenges, and opportunities in the professional landscape. Key discussions often revolve around themes such as sustainable practices, venture capital, impact investing, product management, and consulting, providing insights into the complexities and opportunities present in these fields. The candid conversations also address personal growth, professional choices, and the importance of leadership in corporate settings, making it appealing for individuals interested in shaping a meaningful career in business or seeking guidance on navigating their career paths.

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4. Amanda Turner Ege
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