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Stern Chats

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Stern Chats is an MBA student-run podcast. Our Mission is to explore untold stories of students, alumni, administrators and faculty at NYU Stern. While NYU Stern is filled with impressive resumes, some of the best stories cannot be found on paper. Each episode features members of the Stern community and their personal stories and reflections. We hope that everyone—even beyond the walls of Stern—will listen, appreciate, and learn about the people that make the NYU Stern community what it is. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for more!

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May 6, 2026

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Episodes

Parenthood at Stern 06.12.2023

In this heartfelt episode, Chris speaks to Faye Cheung, Pallavi Chaslani, and Jaymin Domadia about parental responsibilities during their MBA journey. From coordinating schedules with their “villages,” supporting both their family and thieir startup in the Endless Frontier Labs program, or flexible parenting with DBi, the guests share their experiences, knowledge, and advice to encourage other par...

Reflections: Stern Admissions 29.11.2023

Max and Jack are joined by Maya and Danit to talk about the process of applying to Stern. They talk through essays, test-taking and interviews. Everyone has a different path, but everyone ended up in the same place.

Stern Alumni Council - The What's & The How's 02.11.2023

Want a peek into what life is like post-Stern? Join us for a conversation with two remarkable Alumni Council members – Steven Avila, Director of Strategy & Operations at Take-Two Interactive, and Tony Watkins, Director of Global Partnerships at Google and Chair of NYU Stern Alumni Council. Discover the heart and soul of the Alumni Council, learn how they foster connections and opportunities for gr...

Navigating The AI Revolution: Insights From Goldman Sachs CIO Marco Argenti 25.10.2023

Goldman Sachs Chief Information Officer, Marco Argenti, joins Stern Chats to have a conversation with Stern's Head of Generative AI, Conor Grennan. AI is revolutionizing productivity in the finance industry as well as its impact on learning in higher education. Together, these two experts cover themes that elucidate what this new technology means for MBA students, and their future careers.

John Sexton, President Emeritus 23.10.2023

NYU President Emeritus, John Sexton, joins Stern Chats to have a conversation with MBA Jack Parker and Professor Oghene Oyiborhoro. They talk about championship debating, hope, and ""the right side of the comma." Hosts: Jack Parker & Oghene Oyiborhoro Produced by: Jack Parker Edited by: Jack Parker Music by: Jesse Han

This Stern Life 11.10.2023

Join Max, KJ and Maggie as they chat about their experience at orientation week, LAUNCH, at NYU Stern. They interview the members of the Class of 2025 and discuss what brought them to Stern, what object they brought on their first day, why violet is their favorite color and some fun haikus on business school. Shout out to all the students who were interviewed during LAUNCH Week. Hosts: Max Soifer,...

Meet The Hosts Part 3: Maggie, KJ, Daniel and Sree 04.10.2023

A new generation of Stern Hosts make their debut in a fun episode where guests get to know Daniel, Maggie, KJ, and Sree. We all share a little bit about ourselves and then we reviewed our ChatGPT-generated personality assessments. Produced by: Daniel Ramos Edited By: Daniel Ramos Music By: Jesse Han

Meet the Hosts Part 2: Laila, Max, Unni & Aida 02.10.2023

Stern Chats President, Unni, introduces us to new hosts, Laila, Max and Aida. The four of them discuss their bucket list goals, highlights from their first year and predictions for their final year. Produced by: Unnati Amin Edited by: Unnati Amin Music by: Jesse Han Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

Meet The Hosts Part 1: Cameron, Jack, Erin & Chris 27.09.2023

"Stern Chats Executive Producer, Jack, introduces us to some of this year's hosts, Cameron, Erin and Chris. Together they discuss classes, and a casino in NYC. They leave some time for what makes Stern so special. Produced by: Jack Parker Edited By: Jack Parker Music By: Jesse Han"

BONUS: MBA2 Reflections 26.05.2023

On this week’s episode, hosts Mark and Cameron sit down with recent Stern Alumni Doris, TT, & Phil to reflect on their time at Stern before graduation. They discuss their favorite classes and professors, recruiting, and some of the extracurricular highlights all while trying their best to avoid the business jargon they've picked up along the way. - Hosts: Mark Ryan and Cameron Murphy Guest: Doris...

Professor Julian Yeo: Accounting and Hobbies that "Add Up" 24.05.2023

Professor Yeo, a Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting at Stern, discusses his journey to teaching in New York (spoiler alert: he received all three of his degrees in Australia!) and his non-academic passions of cooking and jazz. In addition to being popular among participants in the Fertitta Veterans Program, Professor Yeo was named one of the 12 Favorite Professors teaching in Executive MBA...

Jake Berlin: Clean Energy and Working Through Uncertainty 17.05.2023

Jake Berlin, Stern Assistant Professor and MBA Alum, joins the pod to speak about his experience across the clean energy space in a wide variety of roles and provide advice for those interested in being part of the growing sector. He has served on non-profit boards, worked with government clients, and been the Managing Director of a venture capital firm, among other experiences. Also a 2009 Stern...

Balancing It All: Mental Health and Wellness for the Langone Student Experience 10.05.2023

In this week’s episode, Stern Chats VP of Operations and Langone Part-Time MBA student Eric Osterman sits down with classmates Lydia Herrera and Nikhita Kamath. They discuss the toll of "balancing it all" as Langone students, living each aspect of their life full-time while in a “part-time” program. A podcast analogue to an in-person event hosted in collaboration with Langone Student Government an...

Black in B-School 03.05.2023

In this episode, hosts Anouska Swaray and Charles Anyamene sit down with fellow Sternies Nadia Weeks, Kendra Spruill, and Torrey Crosby to dig into the experience of being Black in business school. Through thoughtful insights and many fits of laughter, they highlight their stories during their time at Stern, discussing the moments of unbridled joy as well as the pitfalls that come along with navig...

Charlie Razook of Jackfir: The journey to starting a business from Stern 26.04.2023

On this week’s episode, host Charles Anyamene sits down and chats with Stern Alumni and exchange student Charlie Razook. Charlie founded Jackfir, a clean men’s skin care line. Listen to Charlie’s inspiring journey on why he started a skin care company. Host: Charles Anyamene Guest: Charlie Razook Produced by: Jack Parker Edited by: Jack Parker Music by: Jesse Han

Financial Donuts FTX and SVB | Prof. Ian D'Souza 19.04.2023

This week, Peter and Ethan chat with Professor Ian D'Souza about downfall of FTX and how its connected to the recent fall of Silicon Valley Bank. Both companies have been the fasted to zero to date. Prof. D'Souza also provides advice to aspiring investors. Hosts: Ethan Singh & Peter Egziabher Guest: Ian D'Souza Produced by: Unnati Amin Edited by: Samantha Miller Music by: Jesse Han

Doris Daif | Global Loyalty Marketing at Nike 12.04.2023

On this week’s episode, Maya & Peter interview our guest Doris Daif, Head of Global Loyalty Marketing at Nike. A Stern MBA, Doris has had a proven track record at American Express, NBA, and now Nike. Hosts: Maya Navon & Peter Egziabher Guest: Doris Daif Produced by: Laila Latif & Jade MacNee Edited by: Jade MacNee Music by: Jesse Han

Being Your Best Self At Business School 07.04.2023

Bernard Kuperman, Lance Banks, and Christy Kim -- an MBA1, MBA2, and Tech MBA respectively -- join host Cameron Murphy to discuss what it means to ""be your best self"" at business school. From reinforcing your strengths, to learning new ones, these students are equipped with experience and advice for anyone seeking growth during their MBA. ********** Host: Cameron Murphy Guests: Lance Banks, Bern...

Stern Feud 05.04.2023

Hosts Ethan Singh and Alex Sganga play a game of Stern Feud with guests KJ Brown, Julie Kang, Margaret Talbot, and Guillaume Bouyoux. Just like Family Feud, hear some of your fellow Sternie’s answer Stern trivia. - Hosts: Ethan Singh and Alex Sganga Guests: KJ Brown, Margaret Talbot, Guillaume Bouyoux Produced by: Daniel Ramos Edited by: Daniel Ramos Music by: Jesse Han

Non-Tradional Recruiting: Sports and Music Industries 29.03.2023

On this week’s episode, Alex and Anouska sit down with Clarissa Karpen and Elizabeth Getis to chat about their experience navigating non-traditional recruiting while at business school. They discuss the importance of staying true to yourself when thinking about career goals, pivoting to another industry, and tapping into the Stern people network. Hosts: Hosts: Alex Sganga and Anouska Swaray Guest:...

Professor Jennifer Wynn: Managing Your Energy to Maintain Performance 22.03.2023

This week, Professor Jennifer Wynn, founder of Wynn Strategies and former Director of Education at the Obama Foundation, is on the podcast to talk energy management. How do we identify our energy boosters and depleters, prioritize the former and mitigate the latter, and handle moments when we're just plain burnt out? Professor Wynn has the tips, tricks, and tools. She also shares insights into "Di...

Stern Follies | Sketch Comedy & Business School 08.03.2023

Get a good LAUGH with this week's episode featuring Penny Burgess and Ally Brimmer, the current Co-Presidents of the Stern Follies club hosted by Heather Rosen Kahnowitz and Ale Nunez. “Follies” is an on-campus club that puts together live sketches and digital shorts that poke fun at the MBA experience. In this episode of Stern Chats, Penny and Ally highlight the way that Follies has shaped their...

Doing Business in(DBi) Reflections 01.03.2023

Looking for travel inspiration? This week Maya and Srishti sit down with Nissim Chandorkar and Erin Malone to learn about their January DBi experiences in Australia, South Africa, Israel, and Costa Rica. Tune in to hear about what surprised them, the best things they ate, the company visits, and cultural activities they got to do with their classmates. Hosts: Maya Navon and Srishti Chandra Guest:...

Growing a Start-Up | Tara Hankinson - Co-Founder of Talea Beer Co. 22.02.2023

Today, we have an update on a beloved episode where SternChats sat down with Stern Alumn, Tara Hankinson, the co-founder of TALEA Beer Co. In Nov 2020, Tara was gearing up to oper her flagship location in Williamburg. Over the last three years, Talea has continued to grow. Tune in for the latest update on where Talea is going and the original episode from 2019. Update Hosts: Ethan Singh Guest: Tar...

Love at Stern 15.02.2023

Happy Belated Valentine’s Day! Maya and Cam play the newlywed game with three Stern couples, Anna & Alex, Jess & Zack, and Emma & Parker to find out which couple knows each other best. Tune in to hear how the couples met, what they find their partner's annoying habit is, and their favorite restaurants. Hosts: Cameron Murphy and Maya Navon Guests: Anna Garrison, Alex Smith, Jess Jimenez, Zack Bodie...

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