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Wall Street Diaries

Wall Street Mastermind
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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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Latest Episodes

rivate equity isn’t about finding “great” companies. It’s about finding the right company for your fund. In this episode of Wall Street Diaries, we talk about why the exact same deal can be a perfect fit for one PE fund… and a hard pass for another. ... more

Matt Huang did everything “right.” Investment banking. Consulting. Corporate strategy at Google. In this episode, we break down what banking teaches you, why target schools can feel like pressure cookers, how rejection compounds into leverage, and wh... more

Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than anyone expected. Some people believe AI will replace most white-collar jobs in the next few years, including investment banking analysts. Others think it will simply change how the job works. So what w... more

Most students think investment banking is the finish line. In this episode of Wall Street Diaries, Nathan walks through why that assumption quietly breaks down. He shares what the job at Goldman Sachs actually felt like day to day, the moment he real... more

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Recent Guests

Pei Hu
PE consulting professional with Alvarez & Marsal (Alvarez & Marsal as referenced; focus on due diligence and value creation in PE transactions)
Alvarez & Marsal
Episode: S2 Ep 12 : Want a Promotion? Do the Job Before You Have It
Matt Huang
Founder and CEO of Forge Media; co-founder of Connection Accepted
Forge Media; Connection Accepted
Episode: Google Rejected Me. Here's What I Did Instead.
Nathan Rick
Former Goldman Sachs analyst; biz ops lead at Enon; entrepreneur and investor
Enon; Goldman Sachs; Wall Street Mastermind
Episode: S2 Ep08: He Hung Up on His Goldman Associate?
Max Adams
Investing banking professional and AI/tech strategist
Former Deutsche Bank, Fifth Partners, McKinsey Quantum Black, AWS
Episode: S2 Ep06: From $30 in the Bank to Investment Banking
Stephen Cognetta
Co-founder of Exponent
Exponent
Episode: S2 Ep05: Living in Your Car to Tech CEO
Raul Barroso
COO and Portfolio Manager at First Team Capital; former long-time employee at Morgan Stanley
First Team Capital
Episode: S2 Ep04: Is Sales & Trading Better than Investment Banking?
Ashish Kulkarni
Former investment banker at JP Morgan and private equity investor, currently pursuing entrepreneurial ventures.
Golden Gate Capital
Episode: S2 Ep03: Is Chemical Engineering the Best Investment Banking Major_
Kevin Yang
An accomplished financier and entrepreneur focused on impact investing, previously an investment banker and private equity associate.
Advancing Impact, King Philanthropies
Episode: S2 Ep01: He Left Investment Banking and Private Equity to Save the World
Jaime Ahmad Jr.
Finance major at Florida International University, recently secured an internship at Credit Suisse.
Florida International University
Episode: Episode 359: How Jaime Broke Into Credit Suisse Despite Being a Non-Native English Speaker That Started Late at a Non-Target School

Host

Sam Shiah
Founder of Wall Street Mastermind, providing coaching to those seeking careers in investment banking.

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 States8 months ago
  • Well worth a listen!!

    Really informative podcast and Sam is a great host!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poppy@davedubeau
    United Kingdom10 months 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the host's expertise and the supportive community aspect of the program.
It is commonly noted that the content is highly relevant for those pursuing finance careers, especially from non-target schools.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and practical guidance provided on breaking into investment banking.
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Some individuals mentioned feeling inspired and more prepared for their recruitment journey after listening.

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Google Rejected Me. Here's What I Did Instead.
Q: How do you balance hard skills with soft skills across career pivots?
Hard skills get you in the door, but soft skills—stakeholder management, communication, adaptability—are what sustain and advance you across industries.
Google Rejected Me. Here's What I Did Instead.
Q: What does winning look like for Forge Media in the next five years?
Winning means genuinely solving client problems, continuing to learn, and enjoying the work; success is defined by impact and personal satisfaction, not just revenue.
Google Rejected Me. Here's What I Did Instead.
Q: What did you learn about the role of content creation during your time at Google?
Google gave me headspace and time to deepen content work; I started posting before Google, but the channel grew the most while there, showing the importance of audience-focused content and consistent effort.
Google Rejected Me. Here's What I Did Instead.
Q: How did you transition from banking to consulting, and then into high tech at Google?
I pursued consulting due to the breadth of problem types and the appeal of advising businesses across lifecycle stages; the move to Google came after an intense, iterative interview process and multiple rejections, ultimately landed through a networking contact who valued my background.
Google Rejected Me. Here's What I Did Instead.
Q: What was the original drive towards investment banking, and how did your path evolve?
The drive combined prestige, opportunity, and money, but over time the path broadened as I gained experience in banking, consulting, and tech, leading to a decision to pursue entrepreneurship in content and advisory services.

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Focused on providing valuable guidance for individuals aspiring to break into the competitive field of investment banking, this podcast features insightful discussions on various aspects of the recruitment process, particularly for those from non-target schools or unusual backgrounds. It highlights success stories of former clients who have achieved job offers at prestigious investment banks despite facing significant challenges. The content is primarily educational, centering around practical strategies, interview preparation techniques, and unique insights aimed at demystifying the stringent hiring processes within investment banking, making it especially appealing to students and young professionals in finance.

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1. Pei Hu
2. Matt Huang
3. Nathan Rick
4. Max Adams
5. Stephen Cognetta
6. Raul Barroso
7. Ashish Kulkarni
8. Kevin Yang

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