While many people dream of one day starting their own business, navigating the complex world of investors can be tricky. We sat down with five Vanderbilt Business alumni to discuss their advice for networking with investors and raising capital in 2025.
At Vanderbilt Business, the Impact Investing course gives students the rare opportunity to act as real-time lenders, directing capital toward community-driven entrepreneurs in Nashville. One such entrepreneur is Thomas Kelly, founder of Creative Soulz Printing, whose business has flourished thanks to a student-backed investment—demonstrating the real-world impact of pairing financial education with purpose-driven action.
Vanderbilt Business student investment fund, honoring Max Adler, offers real-world portfolio management experience
Jeremy Padawer (MBA’01) encourages the Class of 2025 to follow their ambitions and passions as they graduate from Vanderbilt Business
Explore career in finance insights from Vanderbilt alumnae—challenges, successes, and tips for women breaking into the industry
Discover the Vanderbilt MS Finance Class of 2024’s employment outcomes, success, top salaries, and diverse career paths in leading industries
Vanderbilt’s Investment Banking Academy provides early support, mentorship, and resources for students pursuing investment banking roles
Meet the Vanderbilt MS Finance Class of 2025: 84 students from 57 undergraduate institutions gaining finance skills for successful careers
Vanderbilt Business Professor White pushes students to think strategically about discussions and issues at the forefront of the finance world, like the Reddit IPO case
The LPGA Foundation announced today that Celina Sattelkau of Vanderbilt University is the recipient of the 2024 Dinah Shore Trophy, cementing
Maria Renz (MBA’96) delivers remarks to Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management Class of 2024 during the May 10 ceremony
She enjoyed the intense collaboration and weekend hours working with a team from the Owen Graduate School of Management’s Master’s in Finance
At the Owen Graduate School of Business, Max found crucial support, particularly from Cherrie Wilkerson, Associate Dean for
Follow his strategic path through internships, networking, and participation in extracurricular activities at Vanderbilt’s MS Finance program
Discover a day in the life of Aakarsh Goyal, a student in the Vanderbilt Master of Science in Finance program
