The Mini Profile Podcast

Welcome back to the Mini Profile Podcast! Today we sat down with Joshua Dennis, an alumnus of the Kelley Full-Time MBA class of 2000 and a professor of information technology for the 3/2 MBA spring core. Professor Dennis spoke with us about owning his own CPA firm, his time teaching at IU, and the value of a CPA in society. Connect with Professor Dennis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos...

Welcome back to the Mini Profile Podcast! In this episode, we sat down with Binny Samuel, an alumnus of the 3/2 class of 2003 and Professor of Information Systems at the University of Cincinnati. Binny spoke to us about his time at IU, how he ultimately came to work in academia, and his thoughts about the future of information systems and AI. Connect with Binny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...

Welcome back to the Mini Profile Podcast! On today's episode we sat down with Morgan Dabagia, an alumna of the 3/2 class of 2025 who works as a associate at Centerfield Capital Partners in Indianapolis. Morgan spoke with us about her time in the program, her transition from investment banking to private equity after graduating, and her years as a student athlete at IU. Connect with Morgan on Linke...

Welcome back to the Mini Profile Podcast! In this second part of our Spring Training mini series, we sit down with members of the 3/2's Management Consulting, Investment Management, and Investment Banking Academies. These extracurricular clubs are open to 3/2 members to expand their knowledge of these fields and connect them with notable alumni and guest speakers. For the 3/2/0s starting Sprin...

Welcome back to another episode of the Mini Profile Podcast! Today, we sit down with Anthony Adem, Ryan Johnson, and Trevor Kolodkin, who are the head GAs for A-319 (AKA Spring Training) next semester. We discuss their backgrounds with the 3/2 and what to expect next semester. A must listen for any 3/2/0 students starting Spring Training! Connect with Anthony, Ryan, and Trevor on LinkedIn: Anthony...

Welcome back to a new episode of the Mini Profile Podcast! In today's episode, we sat down with Joe Schroeder to discuss his professional background in auditing, time as the Kelley School's Graduate Accounting Programs Chair, and the need for auditing in business. Interested in learning more about the 3/2? Check out the Kelley's School's website on the program to find out about pre...

Welcome back to the Mini Profile Podcast! We hope the new school year has been going well for everyone. We are excited to kick off our first episode of the year! Join us as Chris Horstkamp and Ian Dayton sit down with Christy Faoro. While not a 3/2 alum, Christy is a proud graduate of the Kelley School of Business and an avid supporter of the 3/2 program. She shared with us a bit about her time at...

Welcome back to the Mini Profile Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Christine List, an alumnus of the 3/2 class of 2004 and a managing director at Crowe LLP's tax practice in Indianapolis. Christine shares insights on the program, her time at Crowe, and thoughts on AI in the workplace and pending tax legislation in Congress. Connect with Christine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/...

Welcome to season 2 of the Mini Profile Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Tom Lunsford, a career coach at the Kelley school's Undergraduate Career Services, to discuss his career in tax consulting, operations management, and as a CFO. In addition to his extensive career experience, Tom is an alum of the 3/2 class of 2002 and holds a joint JD-MBA from Kelley and the Mauer School of Law at...

This episode we are joined by Andy Deren, a partner in EY's Transaction Advisory Services practice. Andy has had a variety of experiences across multiple professional services firms and is a member of the IU Class of 1998.Connect with Andy on LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/andydereneytas

This episode we are joined by Matt Ostrega, the CEO of Mereo Networks. Matt has an expansive background in careers in corporate and professional services and is a member of the 3/2 MBA Class of 2008. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matt-ostrega2

This episode we are joined by Todd Haugh, the L521 Critical Thought professor at Indiana University with an impressive background practicing law, being published in multiple top journals such as The Northwestern University Law Review and The Wall Street Journal, and participating in the Supreme Court Fellowship Program. Connect with Todd on LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/todd-haugh-811a2137⁠

Joined by Fred Schlegel, the J540 Strategic Management professor at Indiana University with a diverse background in strategy and consulting, Jake and Jude help break down what it means to be successful in strategy and how you can utilize it in your career. Connect with Fred on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fredhschlegel

Meet the Industrial Products Finance Transformation Practice Leader at PwC, Holly McKenzie. Holly joins Jude and Jon to discuss her role in Finance Transformation, involvement with Women in Business at IU, and the benefit she sees in getting an MBA. Connect with Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyrachel/

Joined by Chris Cook and Brett Levitt, professors at Indiana University and the heads of the A505 field study, the Mini Profile Crew breaks down need to know details about the field study and how you can make the most out of your experience abroad as part of the 3/2 MBA's experiential learning program. Connect with Chris and Brett on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopher-s-cook-cpa-cgma-b61b75 htt...

Joined by Peter Chapman, CTO of Genesys, and Ryan Hopkins, Vice President of Tax and M&A at TRIMEDX, Jude and Tony breakdown careers in tax, specifically what are some common misconceptions and what you can achieve. LinkedIn Ryan Hopkins Peter Chapman Interested in the Investment Banking Academy? Franky Capo: fcapo@iu.edu Morgan Dabagia: mdabagia@iu.edu

Meet Vince Kovatch, the current director of strategy for Group 1001 and an alumni of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and Maurer School of Law. Connect with Vince on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gvincentkovatch Learn more about the Management Consulting Academy: https://www.indianamca.com/