Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance & Investment Banking

New York City area finance alumni - Nicholas Center students will be in Manhattan for a career trek and we'd love to have you join us for a networking reception on April 16th! Please RSVP by April 1st using the link or QR code! https://lnkd.in/g3XS4KCG

Calling all Bay Area Business Badgers and friends! You’re invited to join the Wisconsin School of Business at an upcoming in-person event,?on February 18th: WSB in the Bay Area:?A Conversation on Innovation, Starting Up, and Starting Over. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ghZpFJDd Alum and venture capitalist?Sean Jacobsohn (BBA ’94)?will moderate an engaging discussion on innovation and learning through failure with an esteemed lineup of WSB alumni and friends. They’ll dive into professional experiences and provide helpful insights on pushing forward in the midst of adversity. During the event, Jacobsohn will also be recognized with a?WSB Impact Award?for his demonstrated service to the school. Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy, Albert O. Nicholas Dean of WSB, will present Jacobsohn with his award. Featured speakers include: Ashley Dombkowski, CEO and president of Cellics Therapeutics, Inc. Sean Jacobsohn (BBA ’94), partner at Norwest Venture Partners and founder and chief historian of the Failure Museum Chandar Pattabhiram, chief go-to-market officer at Workato Singari Seshadri (MBA ’96), head of consumer and digital innovation at Nike Don’t miss this opportunity to support your WSB community, meet new people in the Bay Area, and learn from distinguished entrepreneurs and innovators.

Check out the recent Winter Issue of Update Magazine which features a letter from Dean Samba, WSB news and alumni success stories from around the world! https://lnkd.in/gk5TsrSu

And, it's a wrap! We've concluded the fall semester and the holidays are almost here! If you missed our Fall Semester Newsletter email, you can still access it via our blog here! In this newsletter, we summarize our fall activities and programming, provide resume books, highlight student spotlights and provide a glimpse of what lies ahead for spring!! Thank you all for your ongoing support and for being an integral part of the Nicholas Center family! Happy Holidays! Note: If you'd like to be added to our email distribution to receive future newsletters, contact Barb/Barbara Bolens or Andrea Sorenson! https://lnkd.in/gP2mJQ_m

The Nicholas Center hosted an end of semester bowling social to celebrate the accomplishments of our students this semester. We're nearly finished and winter break is almost here!

Clare Sullivan is a first-year CFIB MBA student at the Wisconsin School of Business, pursuing investment banking. Clare received her B.S.M. degree in Marketing and Management from Tulane University in Louisiana, where she was Captain and Treasurer of the Women's Rugby team. Prior to joining the MBA program, Clare worked in Taxable Fixed Income sales at Cabrera Capital Markets in Chicago, IL. Clare is also a member of the Forté Foundation which supports the next generation of women business leaders.??Read Clare's student spotlight to learn more about her background! Article: https://lnkd.in/gtSABh6W

This week on our Nicholas Center blog, we feature Andrew Sternaman, one of our Wisconsin School of Business Class of 2026 MBA students, specializing in Corporate Finance & Investment Banking. Andrew is pursuing summer internship opportunities and is drawn to M&A, investment banking, private equity, and venture capital roles. Andrew brings over five years of diverse experience within startups, software, and digital transformation. Prior to joining the program, Andrew founded his own firm focused on helping small-to-medium sized businesses automate their financial and operational processes. Upon graduating, Andrew will become a double badger, as he holds a B.S. Degree in Personal Finance from UW-Madison. Read Andrew's student spotlight to learn more about his background! Spotlight Article: https://lnkd.in/gZ2UVRqW

Wisconsin School of Business MBA students joined the M. Keith Weikel Leadership Speaker Series this evening where they had the opportunity to hear Alice Ferris, CFRE, ACFRE present on The Purpose-Driven Path: Insights for Aspiring Entrepreneurs. Alice's talk was inspiring and left us all reflecting on how we can find our purpose through aligning our passions, talents, and values within our careers. Several CFIB Students were able to attend tonight's event - pictured here: Jakob Monroe, Ryan Baxter, Seth Llano, Matthew J. Winkler, Andrew Sternaman. Not pictured: Nick Wong Andrea Sorenson

If you're interested (or you know someone interested) in pursuing their MBA in Corporate Finance & Investment Banking, join the Nicholas Center’s upcoming virtual info session! ?? This Thursday, October 17 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm CDT ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9uNtWjG ?? During this virtual event, Nicholas Center leadership and MBA admissions representatives will provide you with information on the CFIB curriculum, career pathways and outcomes, merit aid, and scholarships, and answer any questions you may have about applying.

Our Wisconsin School of Business MBA students, specializing in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking went on a Chicago Career Trek this past week to learn from industry finance leaders in the field. We’re thankful to our company hosts United Airlines, Prudential Private Capital, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Capital One for an engaging and valuable learning experience! Special thanks to our Alumni and friends of the Nicholas Center Sean Gilmore, Daniel Mellen, Anuj Dhingra, CFA, Tosan Olley, Jessica Witt, and Tom Molzahn, CFA for their time coordinating and leading the tours, panels, and sessions! Barb/Barbara Bolens Andrea Sorenson Wisconsin MBA