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A Valentine's Day Special | Lolo & Lucas Feb 13, 2025

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Love is in the air (and ears) this week as married MBA2s Lolo Giuliani and Lucas Biondi Sanchez join Stern Chats for our Valentine's Day Special! Lolo and Lucas sit down with hosts Ishana Nigam and Claire Lichtenstein to share moments from their story including the modern-dating method they used to find each other and what it was like to apply for an MBA together - in different rounds! Later, Lolo and Lucas are put to the test to see who knows the other better. Hosted by: Ishana Nigam & Claire Lichtenstein Produced by: Ishana Nigam & Claire Lichtenstein Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han

MBA3 Reflections with KJ Brown & Arnab Chatterjee Feb 04, 2025

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How does a recent Stern MBA grad look back on their time in the program? Guests KJ Brown and Arnab Chatterjee (FT MBA '24) join host Gauri Misra to reflect on their two years at Stern and share why they felt an MBA was right for them, how they made the most of their time at Stern, and how the experience still affects them almost a year out. Stay until the end to hear the one professor both say you have to take before you graduate! Host: Gauri Misra Produced by: Smriti Ahuja & Gauri Misra Edited by: Daulat Mahadik Music by: Jesse Han

Comedians at Stern Dec 26, 2024

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Merry Christmas from Stern Chats! In addition to juggling courses and careers, many Sternies actively pursue creative passions outside the classroom. In our last episode of 2024, host Arthur Paquet talks to Sternie comedians Claire Lichtenstein and Jonnathon Stadwick. Claire and Jonn share how they got into comedy and what brought them to Stern before deep diving into the interplay between their creative and professional lives. Stick around to the end to hear how you can follow Claire and Jonn (and see them live in NYC)! Host: Arthur Paquet Produced by: Arthur Paquet Edited by: Arthur Paquet & Claire Lichtenstein Music by: Jesse Han

Consulting Insights From The Field: Julia Lamm & Prof. Bhushan Sethi Dec 11, 2024

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In this episode, hosts Bhaskar and Daulat welcome Bhushan Sethi, an Adjunct Professor at Stern, and Julia Lamm, a Stern MBA graduate from the Class of 2011. Both guests are Partners at PwC Strategy&. The discussion delves into the evolving consulting industry, key trends shaping the business landscape, and essential skills for thriving in today’s workforce. Julia and Bhushan share their unique career journeys, insights into consulting hiring, and actionable advice for MBA students aspiring to stand out. Whether you’re exploring consulting or honing your career strategy, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Hosts: Daulat Mahadik & Bhaskar Vadlamudi Produced & Edited by: Srikanth Kundrapu & Rushang Gupta Music by: Jesse Han

Taking Classes at Other NYU Grad Schools Nov 27, 2024

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NYU Stern's MBA has a unique offering - any MBA student can take up to 25% of their classes at other graduate school divisions in the NYU ecosystem, allowing for a specialized education tailored to each student's career goals. On this episode, we hear from 3 MBA students who have taken advantage of this program (host Claire Lichtenstein, and guests Anestya Pramana and Miguel Sevidal) as well as Marie-Rose Nduku, Executive Director of Academic Advising and Graduate Financial Aid. Host: Claire Lichtenstein Produced by: Claire Lichtenstein Edited by: Alex Cheung Music by: Jesse Han

Recruitment Rundown with Genevieve Kenny Nov 20, 2024

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Ever wondered how to tell a compelling story about yourself in an interview? How to leverage genAI in the recruitment process? What the pulse check is on common industries and functions? Hear the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Stern Chats! Host Gauri talks to Director of Career Coaching, Genevieve Kenny, on all of the above as well as Genevieve's own career journey and the "realistic positivity" that she approaches career coaching with. Host: Gauri Misra Produced by: Daulat Mahadik Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han

Ollie Spring & Sophie Racciatti : Co-Founders of OOSO Sparkling Tea Nov 06, 2024

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Ollie Spring (Stern Full-Time MBA '24) and Sophie Racciatti join hosts Gauri and Daulat to discuss their company, OOSO, a tea-based natural wine alternative that proves non-alcoholic beverages can be "bold, not boring." Ollie and Sophie give us the run-down on what OOSO is, speak to how they incorporate their backgrounds into their work, and share some entrepreneurial wisdom the whole way through. Sip your favourite non-alcoholic beverage while you listen to this one - bonus points if it's OOSO! Hosts: Gauri Misra & Daulat Mahadik Produced by: Gauri Misra Edited by: Alex Cheung Music by: Jesse Han

The Stern Women's Forum Oct 30, 2024

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To mark the launch of the Stern Women's Forum, Stern Chats is joined by two powerhouse Stern alumnae in venture capital! Kange Kaneene, Venture Partner at Hearst Level Up Ventures, and Sasha Levyn, Associate at Oceans, join Stern Chats to discuss breaking into VC, the value of a strong network, what challenges they face in their work, and what it's like to be women in VC. Whether you're a fellow Stern alumna, a current student, or simply interested in VC, you'll walk away with some valuable insight from two incredible Stern women! Hosts: Erin Malone & Erica Borsack Produced & Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han

Diwali at Stern (with SABAS Co-Presidents Shreya Jaluka and Rohit Roy) Oct 25, 2024

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On the eve of Diwali, one of the most celebrated festivals in South Asia, Stern Chats and SABAS come together to give you a glimpse into the cultural richness of the South Asian community. Hosts Radhini and Bhaskar are stoked to welcome SABAS Co-Presidents Shreya and Rohit to discuss all things SABAS, what the club stands for, and how SABAS strives to share the rich cultural heritage of South Asia with the wider Stern community. This episode is packed with fun, laughter, conversation, and some Koffee (not with Karan)! Hosts: Bhaskar Vadlamudi & Radhini Sridhara Produced by: Nikhita Ramakrishnan & Daulat Mahadik Edited by: Daulat Mahadik Music by: Jesse Han

A Conversation with Nathan Pettit Oct 23, 2024

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Nathan Pettit, Vice Dean for MBA and Graduate Programs (and a Stern community favorite) returns to Stern Chats for the first time since 2017! Hosts Ishana Nigam and Arthur Paquet dive deep with Vice Dean Pettit as he shares his insights on what leadership really means, how we as students can build our courage, and how he finds the time to get his workout routine in regardless of his schedule. Hosts: Ishana Nigam & Arthur Paquet Produced by: Ishana Nigam Edited by: Arthur Paquet Music by: Jesse Han

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