Impact Initiative

We are thrilled to announce our that our Impact Initiative Case Competition is now INTERNATIONAL! This competition is open to all students across the world, whether you are an II member or not. Our leadership team will assist you in crafting your case and preparing you to present to tenured professionals in MBB, Elite Boutique Consulting, and academia. If you’re interested in joining but don’t have a team yet, we encourage you to fill out the form, and we can assist in the process of finding one. We also offer scholarships for students unable to pay the application fee! The application link can be found below and in our bio! https://lnkd.in/eNC8u8rB

Last week, we welcomed Allan Yan, Vice President at Sixth Street, to speak to our members and leadership. Allan shared his role as a VP in the Strategic Capital Group and a recent deal conducted by his team in a co-investment alongside Michael Dell for one of the most storied NBA franchises, the San Antonio Spurs. Thank you so much to Allan for taking the time to speak with Impact Initiative and we look forward to more events like this in the future!

We are thrilled to announce our National Impact Initiative Case Competition! This competition is open to all students across the country, whether you are an II member or not. Our leadership team will assist you in crafting your case and preparing you to present to tenured professionals in MBB, Elite Boutique Consulting, and academia. If you're interested in joining but don't have a team yet, we encourage you to fill out the form, and we can assist in the process of finding one. We also offer scholarships for students unable to pay the application fee! The application link can be found below and in our bio! https://lnkd.in/gPBf9vpq

Introducing our new series: Why Impact Initiative! Our first testimonial comes from Chris Owens, who writes: “From day one, Impact Initiative has been provided me with the mentorship and resources needed to further develop my career interests. The organization introduced me to experienced professionals in a variety of industries, and I appreciate the community of ambitious students both in my cohort and in the greater club.” We thank Chris for his kind words and encourage you to apply to the next Cohort of Impact Initiative!

Introducing our first Member Highlights: Fiona K. and Andrea Barbero! Fiona K. is a sophomore at NYU studying Data Science with Minors in Business Studies and Integrated Design and Media. Her current internship is at NaoNow as a Project Management Intern, and in the past, she has been a Climate Education Representation at COP28, as well as an Intern at RedPeak and Deloitte. Fiona is also the Mentorship Co-Director at the NYU Product Management Club, and the Conference Branding Director at the NYU Undergraduate Stern Women in Business Club! Her professional interests include Product Management, Tech Consulting, and Sustainable Business. Andrea Barbero is a sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill studying Mathematics and Business Administration. She is currently an Investment Banking Intern at SilverMile Capital and holds a leadership position as the Director of Education at Tamid Group. Her professional interest is consulting. We are so happy to have Fiona and Andrea as part of the Impact Initiative Team!

In January, we welcomed Jillian Hawley and Taj HoChoy from TD Bank to speak to our members and leadership. Jillian and Taj delivered a comprehensive overview of their contributions to Debt Capital Markets at TD and the broader industry landscape. They also highlighted their team’s position at the forefront of emerging trends, notably discussing their recent execution of a sustainability-linked derivative with Bell, one of Canada’s leading communications companies. Thank you to Jillian and Taj for their time and we look forward to more events like this!

It is officially the last day to get your applications in for the Spring 2024 Cohort of Impact Initiative! Applications close tonight, February 12, at 11:59 PM EST. Our members place at top firms, including Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, BCG, McKinsey, Bain, and more — and you can, too! To apply, you can use the link below, the one on our website, or the one in our bio. ??https://lnkd.in/eRi_fJsF We look forward to reading your applications!

Here’s your reminder that General Member Applications close in just one day! Apply to be a part of a nationwide impact investment fund and consulting firm dedicated to career prep for diverse college students. Our members place at top firms, including KKR, Goldman Sachs, BCG, McKinsey, Bain, and more! To apply, you can apply using the link below, the one on our website, or through the link in our bio. ?? https://lnkd.in/eRi_fJsF We look forward to reading your applications!

Here’s your reminder that General Member Applications close in just one day! Apply to be a part of a nationwide impact investment fund and consulting firm dedicated to career prep for diverse college students. Our members place at top firms, including KKR, Goldman Sachs, BCG, McKinsey, Bain, and more! To apply, you can apply using the link below, the one on our website, or through the link in our bio. ?? https://lnkd.in/eRi_fJsF We look forward to reading your applications!

We are thrilled to have been invited to speak on the BLK Capital Management, Corp podcast series, where we discussed the valuable work underway at Impact Initiative and our mission to create the next generation of ethical business leaders! Elijah Osagie, our VP of the Investment Division and host of the BLK Podcast, interviewed Francis Tsuma (CIO) and Tensae Yohannes (CEO). The link can be found below. To join our Spring 2024 Cohort, make sure to apply by February 12. Application link: https://lnkd.in/eRi_fJsF BLK Podcast: Impact Initiative 101 https://lnkd.in/gYMWmqwU