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BIG X Core
Join us for a special joint event hosted by Barnard Investment Group and CORE featuring Rafat Nigar, founder of Lemon Juice Club, a platform that supports small creative businesses by connecting them with their local communities. Rafat will share her entrepreneurial journey, from Barnard to building Lemon Juice Club.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, October 25th, 2024
🕐 Time: 1 PM
📍 Location: RSVP to confirm!
🍷 Refreshments: Charcuterie, wine, and cheese will be served.
Space is limited! If interested, please email Cherie Sun at cs4374@barnard.edu
💡 Harlem Venture Capital with Nicole DeTomasso 💼
Nicole DeTomasso, a seasoned professional in venture capital and an advocate for underrepresented founders, will join us for a virtual session. Nicole will share her experiences working with Harlem Venture Capital and offer valuable insights into the world of early-stage investments.
📅 Date: Monday, October 29th, 2024
🕕 Time: 7:30 PM ET (Virtual Session)
🌐 Location: Google Meet - Join Here
William Blair Investment Banking Summer Analyst (2026)
📍 Location: Chicago, IL | New York, NY
🗓️ Deadline: January 23rd, 2026
William Blair is a premier global boutique investment bank, specializing in investment banking, private wealth management, and investment management. This 9-week summer program offers students the chance to work alongside senior professionals, gain exposure to equity capital markets, and play an active role in originating and executing equity offerings.
Graham Partners Private Equity Fast Track Two-Year Internship (2025 & 2026)
📍 Location: Newtown Square, PA
🗓️ Deadline: Apply via ApplicantPro
Graham Partners focuses on investing in technology-driven companies. This two-summer paid internship program provides talented college students with hands-on experience in private equity, including financial modeling and project management.
Point72 2025 Future of Finance Accelerator
🌐 Location: Virtual
🗓️ Date: January 2025
🗓️ Deadline: Apply by November 17th, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET
This multi-week immersion program aims to increase awareness and access to a career in investing. Selected participants will learn the fundamentals of the business and work on a real-world project with a Point72 Academy Associate.
JPMorgan Chase Insights Summit (2024)
🌐 Location: Virtual
🗓️ Date: November 15th, 2024
🗓️ Deadline: Register by November 1st, 2024
The Insights Summit is designed for undergraduate sophomores interested in gaining early exposure to financial services. Participants will connect with senior leaders and learn about the firm’s internship programs.
Victoria's Secret & Co. Summer 2025 ESG Internship
📍 Location: New York, NY or Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
📅 Date: May 19th – August 8th, 2025
⏰ Deadline: Apply by March 25th, 2025 at 6 AM
Victoria's Secret & Co. is committed to driving positive change in the fashion industry through its ESG Strategy team, which collaborates across the organization to implement sustainable practices. The company values the unique contributions of its associates and fosters a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects its customer base.
This full-time internship offers a passionate and knowledgeable candidate the opportunity to contribute to the company’s sustainability strategy. Interns will conduct research on industry trends, perform competitive analyses, assist with ESG assessments and reporting, and support sustainability initiatives while creating presentations for internal stakeholders.
Elon Musk’s Ventures Under EU Scrutiny
Elon Musk’s ventures, including Tesla and SpaceX, often operate as a unified entity despite being legally separate, allowing him to silo risks. However, the EU is challenging this structure under its Digital Services Act, considering whether revenues from all Musk's companies should factor into fines for failing to manage illegal content on X (formerly Twitter). This could complicate Musk's risk management strategy across his portfolio.
Source: Bloomberg Opinion, "Money Stuff: Musk Keeps Paying for X," by Matt Levine
OpenAI and Microsoft in Equity Negotiations
OpenAI and Microsoft are negotiating how a nearly $14 billion investment in a nonprofit translates into equity in a for-profit corporation. As OpenAI transitions to a for-profit entity, Microsoft seeks a larger stake, while OpenAI aims to limit this percentage. The outcome will impact both Microsoft’s ownership and the future of AI innovation.
Source: Bloomberg Opinion, "Money Stuff: Who Owns OpenAI?" by Matt Levine
Investors Make Bets on 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Investors are increasing bets on the 2024 U.S. presidential election, particularly on Donald Trump, which has boosted stocks like Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT). To hedge against election volatility, some are favoring utilities and financials, which may perform well under either administration. Hedge funds are also betting against currencies like the Chinese yuan, anticipating trade disruptions if Trump wins.
Source: WSJ, "How Investors Are Betting on the Election, From Utility Stocks to DJT," by Jack Pitcher
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