Prospective Undergraduate Students Events

Hosted by the Undergraduate & Graduate Centers for Career Development and The Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance, join us as our panel of Babson alumni discusses what finance jobs entail on a day-to-day basis, the skills needed to succeed in their respective sectors, and how they broke into these competitive fields. This interactive program will also feature a networking reception, allowing students and alumni to connect.Our panelists will include:Sarah Whitaker Clemente '14, Director, Healthcare Investment Banking, Piper Sandler & Co. Alex Friedberg '12, Co-founder, BXB CapitalMindy Freedman '18, Vice President, Direct Indexing Specialist, Fidelity InvestmentsBen Simon '14, Private Wealth Advisor, Goldman SachsKate Will '18, Offshore Renewable Energy, Portfolio Associate, Triton Systems Space is limited, and registration is required. This program is open to Babson undergraduate and graduate students and alumni and is part of the Back to Babson festivities. Find out more

The fintech industry is rapidly evolving, presenting opportunities and challenges for companies striving to innovate and deliver exceptional services. Hosted by the Centers and Institutes of Babson College, join us for a panel discussion examining the significant challenges in fintech and propose practical solutions to navigate these hurdles successfully. This interactive session will also include a breakout session allowing attendees to collaborate on problems within the fintech industry and present their findings. This is a community event as part of Boston Fintech Week 2024, presented by Fintech Sandbox: bostonfintechweek.org.The event is open to the Babson community and the greater fintech community. Registration is required. Find out more

To wrap up Boston Fintech Week 2024, join Babson College and QuantUniversity Professional Learning for a morning of discussion and learning about artificial intelligence and investing. Please review the following details about the two sessions being offered. These are community events as part of Boston Fintech Week 2024: bostonfintechweek.org. Registration is required. Space is limited. Day of Schedule:9:00 am- 10:00 am: Session 1 - Panel Discussion10:00 am - 10:30 am: Networking breakfast - light refreshments will be served10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Session 2 - Masterclass ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Session 1: AI and Investing: Analyzing the Current Trends and Opportunities Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted investing in recent years. It has introduced a range of tools and techniques that can help investors make more informed decisions, optimize their strategies, and manage risk more effectively. Join our panel of experts as they weigh in on the topic and highlight not only trends and opportunities but also how to create effective guardrails around AI and risks.The panel will feature:Sri Krishnamurthy, CFA, CAP, CEO, QuantUniversity Professional Learning Kleida Martiro, Partner, Glasswing Ventures Anish Shah, PhD, CFA, Quant Research, Fidelity Asset Management Dushyant (D) Shahrawat, CFA, Director, FinTech Investment Banking, Rosenblatt Securities Arun Verma, PhD, Head of Quantitative Research Solutions at Bloomberg, LP Session 2: QuantUniversity MasterclassHosted by QuantUniversity Professional Learning, this Masterclass will feature a lecture on current trends in generative AI and opportunities in fintech. The session will focus on the following topics: Understanding Generative AIGenerative AI in FintechPersonalized Financial ProductsRisk Management and Fraud DetectionAutomated Financial Content GenerationOpportunities and ChallengesConclusion and Future directionsThis session will be conducted by Sri Krishnamurthy and Arun Verma. Find out more

In conjunction with our undergraduate and graduate fintech courses, please join the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance at our third annual Babson FinTech Start Up Pitch Competition. Select students from the course, taught by assistant professor Linghang Zeng, will present their start up ideas to a group of esteemed fintech professionals for a chance to win cash prizes. Participating Judges Include:Sarah Biller, Executive Director, Vantage Ventures & CoFounder, FinTech SandboxJohn Reed Stark, President, John Reed Stark ConsultingThe competition will conclude with a networking reception. Beer, wine, and light refreshments will be served. This event is open to the Babson community and the local fintech community. Registration is required. Find out more