Survive and Thrive on Wall Street: Career Advice from a 37-Year Veteran
Description
In this episode, Anthony is joined by Marc Bergeron, a veteran of nearly four decades in finance, from bond trading in the '80s to co-founding his own firm and now championing mentorship at Orchard Global, a leading alternative investment manager.
Marc shares real stories about navigating market crashes, learning the hard way about soft skills, and why adaptability and resilience are make-or-break traits in today’s finance world.
Whether you're a student wondering where to start or a young professional trying to find your edge, Marc's journey offers invaluable insights (and a few hard-won lessons) to help you grow and thrive in the industry.
(00:00 ) Intro & Guest Intro
(01:31 ) From Engineering to Finance
(03:39 ) Life on the ’80s Trading Floor
(07:33 ) Starting a Finance Firm
(14:54 ) Entrepreneurial Mindset
(14:29 ) Soft Skills in Finance
(17:10 ) Resilience & Adaptability
(24:06 ) Mentoring & Continuous Learning
(31:17 ) Organisational Resilience
(34:06 ) Biggest Lessons & Regrets
(38:22 ) One Book You Should Read
(42:00 ) Final Thoughts & Warwick Event
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Register for the EVENT on campus at the University of Warwick on Thursday, 29th October (6-8pm).
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