Duke Master in FinTech

Gratitude for Our Amazing Mentors!?A?huge thank you?to the dedicated?Live Oak Bank?employees?–?Michelle Jarman, CPA, Garrett Manning, Daniel Taylor, Justin Floyd, Nick Breaux, and Randall Crews?– who generously volunteer their time and hosted to mentor our students:?Leqi Zhou, Renjie Wang, Yuqi Shan, Zhou Fang, and Freddy Platinus. ? Your commitment to?guiding the next generation of financial professionals?is truly invaluable. By sharing your expertise, real-world experiences, and industry insights, you are?helping bridge the gap between academic learning and practical business applications. ? Your mentorship makes a lasting impact, not only on our students but on the future of the financial industry!?Dr. Jimmie Lenz and Professor John Fimbel, and the students are eternally grateful.? ? #Mentorship #Leadership #FutureFinanceLeaders #GivingBack #LiveOak #StudentSuccess

Leading IP advisor and Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business alum Lew Zaretzki recently spoke to my Alternative Investments course to discuss intellectual property as an asset class. He capped his talk with an exhortation that the students embrace the opportunity to be creative in helping develop this rapidly advancing asset class. Duke Master in FinTech #fintech #intellectualproperty

Trading Competition Update! Another shake up in the rankings this week, but it is still anybody's game. However, it is still anybody's game! Congratulations to this weeks top traders! ZiHan Zhang, Viktoria Moroz, Yifu Peng, Duc Thanh Nguyen, Sandra C., Sam Fan, and Guanming Liu Daily Sharpe Ratio Graph created by Jake Vestal

Dr. Jimmie Lenz and Professor John Fimbel are incredibly grateful for?The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)’s ongoing investment in our students! As our?marquee capstone partner, DTCC leads multiple hands-on projects that provide students with?real-world, applied learning opportunities. ? Recently, we had the privilege of hosting DTCC on campus for a?mid-semester project review, where students showcased their progress and received invaluable industry insights. These experiences are?crucial in bridging the gap between classroom learning and professional practice. ? A?huge thank you?to?Mia Gougisha, Jake Lindsay, Alondra Ponce, Brandon Potyrala, Clark Thompson, and Jason Emery?for their time, mentorship, and dedication to our students' success! ? To our students?– keep pushing forward! These experiences shape your future careers. #DTCC #CapstoneProject #RealWorldLearning #StudentSuccess #IndustryEngagement

What makes Duke FinTech unique? We prepare students through an applied curriculum, a required internship (traditional and online only), and a seminar course with industry professionals, and a capstone course focused on creating solutions for our industry partners. Students graduate with the technical skills and financial acumen to lead financial innovation. If you would like to learn more about our programs, send us an email at [email protected] or visit our website linked below ?? https://lnkd.in/eR-gCNeA #DukeFinTech #FinTech #FutureofFinance

Bridging Knowledge & Industry: A Powerful Panel Discussion! ? Recently, Dr. Jimmie Lenz and Professor John Fimbel hosted The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) here at Duke.?As part of this visit our students had the incredible opportunity to engage in a?thought-provoking panel discussion?with?industry leader DTCC. Having experts?on campus, in person, to share their insights on the?past, present, and future of the financial ecosystem?is an invaluable experience! ? These conversations not only provide?real-world perspectives?but also equip our students with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the evolving financial landscape. ? A?huge thank you?to our?moderator, Mia Gougisha, and esteemed panelists?Jake Lindsay, Alondra Ponce, Brandon Potyrala, Clark Thompson and Jason Emery?for sharing their expertise and mentorship! ? To our students?– keep asking questions, challenging ideas, and engaging with industry leaders. These moments shape the future! ? #Finance #Leadership #IndustryInsights #PanelDiscussion #StudentSuccess #DTCC

Double the impact, double the opportunity!?Last week, we had the incredible privilege of hosting?not just one, but TWO of our capstone partners?on campus!? ? A huge?thank you to The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and Rate?for investing their time and expertise in our students. Our?capstone partners play a vital role?in bridging the gap between?academic learning and real-world business applications, offering students hands-on experience that prepares them for future success. ? Your mentorship and guidance help transform classroom knowledge into?practical, industry-ready skills, and we couldn’t be more grateful! ? Special thanks to?Mia Gougisha, Jake Lindsay, Alondra Ponce, Brandon Potyrala, Clark Thompson, Jason Emery, Baher Tanius, MBA, PMC-VI, and Paul Dorasil?for your dedication and support. ? To our students—keep pushing boundaries and making the most of these opportunities! #Duke #CapstoneProject #RealWorldLearning #StudentSuccess #IndustryPartnerships

What makes Duke FinTech unique? We prepare students through an applied curriculum, a required internship (traditional and online only), and a seminar course with industry professionals, and a capstone course focused on creating solutions for our industry partners. Students graduate with the technical skills and financial acumen to lead financial innovation. If you would like to learn more about our programs, send us an email at [email protected] or visit our website linked below ?? https://lnkd.in/eR-gCNeA #DukeFinTech #FinTech #FutureofFinance

Trading Competition Update! A major shake up in the rankings this week due to the market corrections that happened the previous week. However, it is still anybody's game! Congratulations to this weeks top traders! Duc Thanh Nguyen, Guanming Liu, and Atef Sikazwe Daily Sharpe Ratio graph created by Jake Vestal

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering alumnus David Talpalar visited my Alternative Investments class to discuss his approach at Conversion Capital and their investment in Ramp. Thanks Dave for providing my Duke Master in FinTech students a true insider’s perspective!