Breaking Barriers: Leadership & Empowerment in Finance with Maren Winnick, Senior Managing Director, Biopharma Investment Banking at Evercore
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This episode features Maren Winnick, a senior Managing Director at Evercore in New York, discussing her extensive career in biotech and healthcare investment banking.
Maren shares her journey from consulting at Monitor Group and her time at Goldman Sachs, to leading Moderna Therapeutics' corporate finance and investor relations, before joining Evercore in 2017.
She also talks about her role as co-head of Evercore Women's Network, aimed at supporting and mentoring women in finance. Maren gives advice on building a successful career in investment banking, the importance of networking and mentorship, achieving work-life balance, and her efforts towards promoting female leadership in the industry.
She emphasizes personal growth, the value of facing challenging situations, and the importance of aligning with rising stars in the industry for career development!
00:00 Meet Maren Winnick: A Biotech Investment Banking Powerhouse
01:08 Introduction to Evercore and Its Impact in Investment Banking
02:05 Maren's Unexpected Journey into Investment Banking
03:58 Overcoming Introversion: Tips for Success in Client Service
06:58 Leveraging Diverse Experiences for a Successful Career
13:14 Advice for Aspiring Investment Bankers: From Analyst to MD
16:58 Building Meaningful Relationships and Navigating a Demanding Career
20:42 Achieving Work-Life Integration in High-Pressure Jobs
22:13 Balancing Work and Personal Life: Insights and Strategies
22:57 Empowering Through Communication: The Key to Work-Life Harmony
24:07 Elevating Women in the Workplace: The Ever Cause Women's Network
25:57 Strategies for Promoting Female Leadership in Investment Banking
28:06 The Importance of Sponsorship and Networking for Career Advancement
33:05 Cultivating a Positive Work Culture and Team Recognition
37:05 Adapting to Post-Covid Work Environments and Embracing Flexibility
39:06 Reflecting on Career Growth and Future Aspirations
41:03 Leadership Insights: Reading for Success
42:01 Final Thoughts and Career Advice
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