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Stern Chats
Hosted by NYU Stern MBA Community · EN
Stern Chats is an MBA student-run podcast. Our Mission is to explore untold stories of students, alumni, administrators and faculty at NYU Stern. While NYU Stern is filled with impressive resumes, some of the best stories cannot be found on paper. Each episode features members of the Stern community and their personal stories and reflections. We hope that everyone—even beyond the walls of Stern—will listen, appreciate, and learn about the people that make the NYU Stern community what it is.
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The Audacity of Trying: First-Gen at Stern
Nov 1900:45:59Tap to summarizeStern Chats President Mridula Rajagopal sits down with first-gen students Alexa Johnson and JC Arenas as they share what it’s like to be the first in their families to pursue higher education. This episode explores the challenges many first-gen students face, highlighting the resilience, ambition, and identity-shaping moments that define their journeys in a conversation full of insight, encouragement, and heart. Host: Mridula Rajagopal Produced by: Mridula Rajagopal Edited by: Alex Cheung Music by: Jesse Han
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Celebrating Veterans Week at NYU Stern
Nov 1000:40:52Tap to summarizeIt's Veterans Week, and we're celebrating it here at Stern! In this episode of Stern Chats, MBA2 student veterans Shea S., Chris Lynas, and Tony Vu speak with host Alex Cheung about their military service, transitioning to Stern, and their future plans. They discuss some of the highs-and-lows of wearing the uniform and the misconceptions they have faced as veterans and what they're working toward in the future. Host: Alex Cheung Produced by: Alex Cheung Edited by: Mridula Rajagopal Music by: Jesse Han
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Creating Space: Introducing Muslims in Business at Stern
Nov 500:26:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Stern Chats, host Allana Akhtar sits down with Ali Raza, Amani Malik, and Shahriyar Haider to chat about the newly launched affinity and professional club, Muslims in Business (MiB). They share the excitement behind starting MiB, fostering a sense of belonging for Muslim students, and building connections through shared experiences. Tune in to hear how MiB plans to grow, collaborate, and bring more students together across campus. Host: Allana Akhtar Produced by: Allana Akhtar Edited by: Alex Cheung Music by: Jesse Han
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New Country, New Campus: International Sternies
Oct 2900:29:04Tap to summarizeNYU and Stern has long been known to be a vibrant, international space; the latest MBA class has 43 countries represented! But what does it feel like, really, to move to New York for school? What should you know about the subway, Times Square, and cheap eats before you get here? That's just what hosts Gab Lombos and Siddhant Sharma discuss with guests Katherine Jiang and Joao Lima -- all international Sternies -- on this episode of Stern Chats. From finding community and embracing cultural differences to adjusting to the Big Apple, they share lighthearted stories and reflections on life away from home, offering a fun and honest look at building a new life in New York City. Hosts: Gab Lombos & Siddhant Sharma Produced by: Mridula Rajagopal Edited by: Alex Cheung Music by: Jesse Han
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Navigating The AI Revolution: Insights From Goldman Sachs CIO Marco Argenti
Oct 25, 2023Tap to summarizeGoldman Sachs Chief Information Officer, Marco Argenti, joins Stern Chats to have a conversation with Stern's Head of Generative AI, Conor Grennan. AI is revolutionizing productivity in the finance industry as well as its impact on learning in higher education. Together, these two experts cover themes that elucidate what this new technology means for MBA students, and their future careers.
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