Category: Interviews

Between Two Firms is an interview series accompanying Economics@Work. We ask alumni speakers the candid questions students can’t ask in person. This week’s guest is Wayee Chu, General Partner at Reach Capital. Wayee discusses interview strategies, and compares artists and entrepreneurs. Interview by: Xinyue Wan Q: You are capable of so many challenging jobs, do…

Between Two Firms is an interview series accompanying Economics@Work. We ask alumni speakers the candid questions students can’t ask in person. This week’s guest is John Haller, Vice President of Enrollment Management at the University of Miami. John discusses standardized tests, and other features of the admissions process. Q: How does it feel being back…

Between Two Firms is an interview series accompanying Economics@Work. We ask alumni speakers the candid questions students can’t ask in person. This week’s guest is Drew Marcus, Senior Advisor at Guggenheim Securities, Managing Partner of Sugarloaf Rock Capital, LLC, and Venture Partner at Walden Venture Capital. Drew discusses the benefits of making personal contact when…

Between Two Firms is an interview series accompanying Economics@Work. We ask alumni speakers the candid questions students can’t ask in person. This week’s guest is Rachel Pietrangelo, the Head of Business Development at One Rockwell. Rachel discusses the importance of a good network and developing soft skills or “the human part” of your professional skillset.…

Between Two Firms is an interview series accompanying Economics@Work. We ask alumni speakers the candid questions students can’t ask in person. This week’s guest is David Saferstein, co-founder, co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of Titan Capital ID, LLC. David discusses the benefits of writing a life plan and revisiting/revising it every few years.  Q: How…

Between Two Firms is an interview series accompanying Economics@Work. We ask alumni speakers the candid questions students can’t ask in person. This week’s guest is Ridhi Patel, a Principal at Trexin Consulting. Ridhi discusses the benefits of using the Michigan network, being a good communicator, and her view of an economics degree. Q: You mentioned…

Between Two Firms is an interview series accompanying Economics@Work.  We ask alumni speakers the candid questions students can’t ask in person.  This week’s guest is Vikram Sarma, who currently works as the Senior Director of Marketing at The Clorox Company.  A 2001 Economics and Political Science alumnus, Vikram talks about his undergraduate years, favorite courses,…