During the second part of his Open Door interview, Doug Haynes sits down with Skiddy von Stade to discuss what Point72 looks for while hiring. The Point72 Academy has become notorious for their innovative approach to cultivating talent. Instead of relying on investment banks to feed in experienced professionals, Point72 hires recent graduates with a variety […]
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What these Wall Street executives look for while hiring

Every company is looking for qualified applicants with a top-tier education, and these Wall Street executives are no exception. After narrowing down the candidate pool by competence for the job, what are the intangible factors that these leaders look for in potential employees? Check out some snippets from our exclusive Open Door interview series to […]
Part II of Phil McConkey’s Open Door Interview Featured on Business Insider

Phil McConkey, President of Academy Securities, talks about the challenges and obstacles he faced when joining the NFL at age 27 in the second part of his Open Door interview. After five years of not playing football, Phil’s shot at becoming a professional player was slim to none. However, he pressed forward and two years later […]
New Interview with Phil McConkey, President of Academy Securities

In the latest installment to the Open Door series, Skiddy von Stade sits down with Phil McConkey, President of Academy Securities, former military man, and winner of Super Bowl XXI with the NY Giants. After serving five years in the Navy, Phil decided to give his dreams of becoming a professional football player one more shot. […]
Part II: Mario Gabelli, Chairman & CEO of GAMCO Investors

In the second part of our interview with Mario Gabelli, Chairman & CEO of GAMCO Investors, Mario shares the start-up elements of founding his firm back in 1977. Mario also offers some unique advice for recent graduates, including the importance of cutting down on frivolous expenses. Watch the full interview, featured on Business Insider, below: […]