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The Wall Street Skinny

Kristen and Jen

What if finance could be fun? Or better yet…entertaining?! Join us, Kristen and Jen, two Wall Street veterans and life long best friends as we break down deals, talk about the news and the markets, and interview industry experts & celebrities. We"re not afraid to ask all the dumb questions so YOU can go be smarter in real life. Meet us at the intersection of finance and pop culture --- subscribe today!

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90. The Skinny On Panic (!) in the Markets, Ackman's...

The Wall Street Skinny ·

2024/08/06

Our second weekly episode where you get THE SKINNY on whatever's happening in the markets, big deals in the news, and pop culture with us, The Wall Street Skinny. Book a free consultation at https://www.thisfirst.com, and use the code "WSS10" for a 10% discount on your prenup!Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/Public Disclosure: All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a ...

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89. The Real Life “Billions": Equity Long/Short Hedge...

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2024/08/03

We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Kat Sosnick, a woman whose impressive career spans three decades running portfolios of up to a billion dollars at some of the world’s most legendary Equity Long/Short Hedge Funds, including Tiger Management, Pequot, and Perry Capital. Kat is a specialist in the consumer retail space, and shares stories with us of how she applied her passion for investigative journalism to doing “grassroots” analysis at the core of her investment theses....

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88. Long / Short Equity Hedge Funds 101 Feat. David...

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2024/07/27

Today we dive into Long / Short Equity Hedge Funds with David Semenza of Islander Capital Partners. We get into what an equity long short hedge fund is, how it differs from other types of hedge funds, how leverage factors in, what makes a good public equity investor, how it differs from private equity and so much more. Islander Capital Partners is a Long/Short equity fund that was started by David Semenza and Jordan Martinez. The fund spun out of Matrix Capital in 2023, and is focu...

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87. The Skinny On...Will Private Equity Take Down the...

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2024/07/26

The Skinny On...1. Will Private Equity Take Down the Global Economy. We discuss the FT article from Wednesday, 7/24/24 titled "How private equity tangled banks in a web of debt | Complex layers of leverage could pose a threat to the global economy". Read it here:https://ig.ft.com/private-equity/2. Equity Markets Down and Factor Rotation3. What we wish we knew before starting on Wall Street4. Drama between Rupert Murdoch and his kids Succession Book a free consultation at https://www.this...

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86. Private Credit 101: Asset-Based Lending feat....

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2024/07/20

We are kicking off our multi-part foray into the world of Private Credit --- arguably the most talked-about investment vertical of 2024 --- with brilliant and hilarious Keri Findley, founder and CEO of Tacora Capital. If you're interested in learning about Securitized Products, prestigious exit opportunities from the Sales, Trading, & Research division of an Investment Bank, or the career path towards landing a job in Private Credit, this episode is a MUST LISTEN.Keri is our first g...

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85. The Skinny on Citadel White Label Sales & Trading

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2024/07/18

In today's episode, we discuss Citadel's potential white label offering of their Equities trading operations to investment banks --- discussed in this article as something to fill the gap of banks pulling back from Equities Sales & Trading: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-11/citadel-securities-crafts-plan-to-shake-up-banks-trading-desksWe also discuss the theoretical possibility that something similar might emerge in the Fixed Income space as well as capital requirem...

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84. How to Rob a Bank: Inside Financial Fraud Red Teams

The Wall Street Skinny ·

2024/07/13

Financial fraud is something we hear about ALL the time. It feels like there's a new headline about losses stemming from a hack at a financial institution constantly, and we've all seen shows like The Tinder Swindler where scams of individual consumers can have huge consequences. The problem with most fraud prevention? It's backward-looking. By the time you solve one problem, criminals have found a new way to steal your money. We sat down with Greenway Solutions,...

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83. The Skinny on the Paramount Deal Structure and...

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2024/07/11

This week on The Skinny On ("TSO") we dive into the Paramount deal structure and discuss insane returns by congress, as well as a new law that is looking to make trading on inside info in congress illegal. Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Public Investing, member FINRA & S...

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82. The Finance of HBO's "Succession" Season 3 Part 2!!

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2024/07/06

Our long-awaited third season recap of the hit show "Succession" is HERE! Even if you watched the show and loved it, you might not have understood all of the finer points when it comes to the scheming and negotiations at WayStar Royco. We are here to break down the key corporate finance plot points driving the drama. This season has SO many great finance topics to explore, including merger of equals, company valuations, and much more! We delve a bit into the real deals ...

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81. The Skinny On....More English Majors on Wall...

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2024/07/04

Happy 4th of July! We wanted to discuss an article from Fortune Magazine that's been making the rounds, where the COO of Blackrock said "We have more and more conviction that we need people who majored in history, in English, and things that have nothing to do with finance or technology" (article linked below). We discuss the pros and cons of coming to finance with a background in the humanities, especially in the context of how AI will impact jobs at junior levels in different wa...

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80. The Finance of "Succession" S. 3 Part I

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2024/06/29

Our long-awaited third season recap of the hit show "Succession" is HERE! Even if you watched the show and loved it, you might not have understood all of the finer points when it comes to the scheming and negotiations at WayStar Royco. We are here to break down the key corporate finance plot points driving the drama. This season has SO many great finance topics to explore, including LBOs, company valuations, termination fees in a merger, EPS juicing, and much more! We d...

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79. "Am I Too Old To Be Here?" | It Gets Late Early...

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2024/06/27

We get asked every day by listeners of ALL ages, "am I too old to start a career in finance??" When you ostensibly need to have internships on your resume by the time you are 19 years old, and when on-cycle PE recruiting starts before new college grads even set foot in IBD training, it's easy to feel that way. But on the flipside, young people are often dismissed as inexperienced and excluded from the big conversations when their age is deemed to be a negative. So, let's tal...

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78. What It Takes to Become the Most Powerful Woman...

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2024/06/22

Today we are speaking with Zoe Cruz, who was the Head of the Fixed Income Division at Morgan Stanley when Jen started her career as a summer intern back in 2005, and who ultimately went on to become President of the firm when Kristen started full-time at MS in 2007. She rose to the absolute upper echelons of high finance at a time when it was virtually unheard of for a woman to reach that level of leadership.Zoe has an incredible story. She started her Wall Street career as a youn...

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77. Private Equity Secondaries 101 Feat Justin Resnick

The Wall Street Skinny ·

2024/06/15

Today we sit down with Justin Resnick, a Managing Director at Evercore to discuss private equity secondaries --- one of the fastest growing, yet least understood segments of the private capital world. He explains the evolution of secondaries and their function as a tool for managing distress and success in equal measure. We talk about the explosive growth in the industry, the shifts in philosophy amongst GPs and LPs, and the widespread buy-in from many of the biggest names in Priv...

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76. The Skinny on the Paramount Deal Drama, Inflation...

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2024/06/13

"The Skinny On..." the Paramount deal that is now OFF, inflation data, turning 40, and more!Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/

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75. Bankers vs. Lawyers

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2024/06/08

Our long awaited Bankers vs. Lawyers podcast episode! Wondering about the differences and similarities between traditionally "good" jobs like doctor, banker, and lawyer? Or maybe how to transition from a career in law to one in high finance? We are going to pull back the curtain and explore the business, lifestyle, and culture of "big law", while debunking the myths and misconceptions you may have from watching popular shows like "Suits", "Law and Order", and "The Good Wife". Today's episode ...

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74. The Skinny on ECB Cutting Rates, GameStop...

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2024/06/06

The Skinny on ECB Cutting Rates, GameStop Continued and Being "Too Thin"Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/

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73. What It Takes to Be a Credit Investor with Ty...

The Wall Street Skinny ·

2024/06/01

In the second of our three SALT iConnections interview series, we sat down with Ty Wallach, a living legend in the credit investing world. Ty was a partner and portfolio manager at Oak Hill and Paulson, two of the most successful and famous names in investing over the past three decades, and is currently the CIO of Atlast Merchant Capital.We spoke with Ty about his role as an investor in both the debt and equity during the Caesar’s Palace Coup (check out episodes 39, 40 and 41 for a dee...

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72. The Skinny On T+1 Settlement Change, Citi's Fat...

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2024/05/30

Skinny On T+1, Citi's Fat Finger Trade, Hedge Fund Fund Raising and Private Credit!Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/

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71. From Wall Street to the White House and Back...

The Wall Street Skinny ·

2024/05/25

Live from SALT iConnections in NYC, we are joined by Anthony Scaramucci, a financial, political, and pop culture icon here in America. Anthony worked at Goldman Sachs, is the founder of SkyBridge Capital (a global alternatives investment firm), and is the founder of the SALT iConnections cap intro conference...but is possibly most infamous for his 11 day stint as the White House Communications Director during the Trump administration. Particularly timely as many gear up for their summer...

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