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Wall Street Diaries

Wall Street Mastermind
Investment Banking
Wall Street Mastermind
Networking
Private Equity
Behavioral Interviews
Mergers and Acquisitions
Discounted Cash Flow
Recruiting Process
Internships
Morgan Stanley
Leveraged Buyouts
Non-Target Schools
Artificial Intelligence
Goldman Sachs
Internal Rate Of Return
Weighted Average Cost Of Capital
EBITDA
Valuation Methodologies
International Students
Investment Banking Recruiting

Wall Street Mastermind provides 1-on-1 coaching to students who are trying to break into investment banking, helping you land the top 1% jobs on Wall Street that pay six-figures straight out of school. It’s led by Sam Shiah, a former investment banker (Morgan Stanley Tech) and private equity investor (GI Partners). Not only have we maintained a 90%+ success rate over the years, we even offer a mon... more

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On this episode, Max talks with Emilie Carrel, UK CEO of Edge Skills and a former investment banker in London. Emilie has personally helped more than 100 students land offers at banks like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, working alongside mentors from fi... more

On this episode, Max talks with Sam Morell, senior production analyst on CBRE's Debt and Structured Finance team in Nashville, closing over $1B in loan volume across 50+ transactions a year. Sam's path wasn't traditional--after stints in tech, ventur... more

On this episode, Max talks with Michael Paretzky, co-founder and CEO of Podstock, an analytics and operations platform used by some of the biggest names in podcasting. Michael left M&A consulting after testing the podcast industry for 20 hours a week... more

Veronica Shay went from internal audit in Eastern Europe to product manager at a fintech startup to AVP at Aeon Group in Manhattan — with no target school, no legacy connections, and no traditional finance background. In this episode, she breaks down... more

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Recent Guests

Emilie Carrel
Former banker from London, key member of Edge Skills
Edge Skills
Episode: S4 Ep7: Why UK Banking Recruiting Is Harder Than Harvard
Michael Paretzky
Co-founder and CEO of Podstock, a podcast analytics and operations platform
Podstock
Episode: S4 Ep5: The Podcast Industry Is Undermonetized
Veronica Shay
VP at Aeon Group in Manhattan focusing on secondaries, SPACs, public market readiness
Aeon Group
Episode: S4 Ep4: How to Network Into Wall Street With No Connections
Matt Winterholler
Director of Corporate Development at GovNear Solutions
GovNear Solutions
Episode: S4 Ep3: Is IB 60% Luck?
Andrew Izumov
Founder and CEO of 8Figures
8Figures
Episode: S4 EP2: Wall Street Success Is 50% Luck
Frank Van Buren
Founder of Van Buren Advisory, executive coach and leadership development expert
Van Buren Advisory; former Wells Fargo executive
Episode: S4 EP1: Black Hawk Pilot Takes Over Wall Street
Brandon Hightower
Co-founder and partner at Axom Partners, tech-focused M&A advisory
Axom Partners
Episode: S3 EP10: AXOM Partners--The Hottest AI Investment Bank
Scott McDermott
CFO of Esker, former CFO at Sojourn Link; led IPOs and major finance roles
Esker
Episode: S3 EP9: This CFO is Hiring MORE Workers Despite AI
Asif Moosani
Director of Strategy and Ops at Sona; former VC at Gradient Ventures; ex-Lazard banker; coder at IBM; AI startup founder
Sona
Episode: S3 EP7: AI is Booming. But WHY is it booming?

Host

Max Adams
Host of Wall Street Diaries / Wall Street Mastermind; experienced finance professional with leadership and coaching focus.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • Not helpful

    This dude is so clearly just trying to get people to buy his course. He does not add anything helpful in his commentary.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Dang son!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Well worth a listen!!

    Really informative podcast and Sam is a great host!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poppy@davedubeau
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Program

    The program has been super helpful and the coaches do a great job of answering questions quickly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kieran1022
    United States2 years ago
  • Rahul J

    Awesome, Super insightful on MBA level recruitment for Investment Banking in Canada

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rahul_1989
    Canada2 years ago
  • Nice program

    Love the insight into IB

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bk10141014
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, actionable insights for breaking into top IB/PE roles.
The show provides a valuable blend of career strategy and AI implications in finance.
Guests and hosts are knowledgeable, with real-world deal experience.

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S4 Ep7: Why UK Banking Recruiting Is Harder Than Harvard
Q: What resources exist for UK investment banking prep?
UK prep relies on regional resources like Wall Street Oasis alternatives, school-provided modeling and technicals, city investment banking boot camps, and Edge Skills' insider guidance and mentor network.
S4 Ep7: Why UK Banking Recruiting Is Harder Than Harvard
Q: What role does networking play in UK recruiting compared to the US?
Networking is far more central in the UK, with roughly half of opportunities coming through networks and half through more traditional screening, whereas in the US networking is often less pivotal than resume-driven hiring.
S4 Ep7: Why UK Banking Recruiting Is Harder Than Harvard
Q: How do UK students convert spring weeks into internships?
Most spring-week participants go on to secure summer internships; roughly a 90% chance is cited when the spring week is successfully completed and coupled with strong networking and good performance.
S4 Ep7: Why UK Banking Recruiting Is Harder Than Harvard
Q: What is a spring week exactly and why does it matter so much?
A spring week is a short, intensive program for first- and second-year UK students that previews banking life, exposes them to roles and teams, and serves as a high-visibility screening step; doing well can dramatically increase chances of landing a summer internship.
S4 Ep4: How to Network Into Wall Street With No Connections
Q: How did Veronica manage to make her case for herself without a traditional finance background?
She emphasized accounting experience in a public company, highlighted product management and digital banking insights, and used strategic branding of her background to show relevant skills, complemented by pursuing targeted credentials.

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What is Wall Street Diaries about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practitioner-focused show that centers on breaking into finance, career pivots, and the evolving role of technology in Wall Street. Episodes frequently explore investment banking recruiting, private equity, corporate development, and AI-driven finance, paired with actionable tactics—networking, storytelling to recruiters, and building a portfolio of work. Guests range from bankers and private equity professionals to founders and KOI executives, often sharing non-traditional paths, mentorship, and practical strategies for advancing quickly in high-stakes environments. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on hands-on skills, relentless networking, and leveraging AI and data to stay ahead, making it useful for aspiring bankers, investors, an... more

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1. Emilie Carrel
2. Michael Paretzky
3. Veronica Shay
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6. Frank Van Buren
7. Brandon Hightower
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