Advice to College Students Montage — Episode Overview
For this special segment, we compiled standout moments from our guests’ responses to one of our favorite questions: “What advice would you give to college students or young professionals just starting out?”
This recurring question has become a listener favorite on the podcast, and in this episode, we’re bringing those insights together into a powerful montage. From timeless career wisdom to honest reflections on failure and resilience, each soundbite delivers real-world guidance for the next generation of leaders.
Featured Guests: This montage includes advice from top executives, investors, and entrepreneurs featured in past episodes, including:
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Sunaina Sinha, Raymond James
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Brad Armstrong, Lovell Minnick Partners
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Greg Belinfanti, One Equity Partners
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Adam Feinstein, Vesey Street Capital Partners
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Devon Kirk, Portage
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Steve Young, HGGC
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Jack Purcell, Ridgemont Equity Partners
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Steve Gord, Hidden River Strategic Capital
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Paul Swaney, Swaney Capital Group
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Mark Strauch, Alpine Investors
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Jeff Jenkins, Bernhard Capital Partners
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Patrick Maciariello, Compass Diversified
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Bogdan Gogulan, NewSpace Capital
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Erik Brooks, Ethos Capital
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Jeff Aiello, Agellus Capital
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Marshall Adkins, Raymond James
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Andrew Weinberg, Brightstar Capital Partners
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Lucy Heintz, Actis
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John Diggins, Platinum Equity
Purpose: This episode aims to inspire college students, recent graduates, and young professionals with tactical advice and encouragement straight from the industry’s top minds. It’s also a great resource to share with interns, mentees, or students exploring careers in finance, investing, or business leadership.
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