Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Distressed Investing: Ross Finance Lecture Series (September 30, 2021 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/87142 87142-21639087@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 30, 2021 5:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Michigan Ross

The first lecture of the 2021-2022 academic year, “Distressed Investing”, will feature Larry Halperin. Larry will discuss the basics of distressed investing, the investment process, industry trends, and how to break into the industry.

Larry is a partner in Chapman's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group, and Co-Office Leader of the firm's New York office. Larry focuses his practice on financial restructuring of distressed companies, high yield and distressed debt transactions, commercial lending transactions and mergers and acquisitions. He typically represents agents, private funds, investment banks and financial institutions in connection with their investments in, and financing transactions to, mid-cap companies. As part of his M&A practice, Larry has counseled clients who desire to acquire portfolio companies in need of restructuring by acquiring such companies' distressed debt. He has also counseled lenders in connection with an orderly exercise of remedies to achieve a practical, business oriented restructuring solution for the company and the acquiring fund. He also advises clients participating in the global secondary market for troubled and non-performing loans and claims. Larry speaks at industry conferences on distressed investing and restructuring topics and lectures to restructuring classes for undergraduate business and MBA students. He is also an adjunct professor teaching a corporate restructuring class at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and has co-authored three case studies. Larry received his B.B.A. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

This virtual event will be run as a Zoom Meeting with your questions/comments encouraged.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:44:50 -0400 2021-09-30T17:00:00-04:00 2021-09-30T18:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Michigan Ross Lecture / Discussion Distressed Investing * September 30
Alum Connection: Beth Michelson, Senior Managing Director, Cartesian Capital (October 1, 2021 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/86931 86931-21637595@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 1, 2021 11:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: LSA Opportunity Hub

Beth is a seasoned private equity investor who specializes in proprietary investments in global emerging markets and most recently managed a SPAC: a special purpose acquisition company or also known as a “blank check” company. Before that, she worked on Capitol Hill and as a financial journalist in Prague. Find out how she transitioned into finance and how she believes there is a direct connection between her LSA Political Science major to where she is today.

About Beth:
Beth Michelson has 20 years of experience building businesses globally as a Senior Managing Director of Cartesian Capital Group, a New York City-based global private equity firm, since its inception, and previously with AIG Capital Partners and Wasserstein Perella. She has led investments and acquisitions across 20 countries. Ms. Michelson brings deep knowledge of digital infrastructure, Industry 4.0, and renewable energy. Ms. Michelson is also a member of the management team of Cartesian Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: GLBL), a SPAC targeting transnational businesses. Beth currently serves on the board of directors of Thermal Management Solutions (UK), Brilia (Brazil), and BTS Torres (Latin America), as well as the Global Advisory Board of Columbia Business School Chazen Institute for Global Business. Ms. Michelson was selected as a 2019 92Y Women in Power Fellow. She is a member of Women Corporate Directors, 100 Women in Finance, and the Private Equity Women’s Investor Network. She also serves on the board of Replications Inc which focuses on improving outcomes in public schools. Ms. Michelson has an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business, an MIA from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, and a BA with distinction from the University of Michigan. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst. Beth lives in NYC with her husband and two daughters and their goldendoodle.

You should attend this session if you are:
-A UM undergraduate LSA student
-Interested in working in the finance industry or working for a private equity firm
-Interested in pursuing your MBA

What you’ll gain by attending:
-Hear Beth’s experience as a woman in finance and how she broke into the industry
-Learn more about the day or week in the life of a seasoned impact investor
-Get answers to your questions about private equity firms, pursuing an MBA, and other job functions within the finance industry

Interaction Level: Moderate

RSVP now to be part of the conversation. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event will be hosted on Zoom (learn more about Zoom accessibility) and can be accessed by phone or computer. Presentation materials may be shared in advance if requested, and live captioning will be provided. To request other accommodations please contact Paige Baker at paigebak@umich.edu or 734.763.4674. so we can make arrangements.

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:08:36 -0400 2021-10-01T11:00:00-04:00 2021-10-01T12:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location LSA Opportunity Hub Workshop / Seminar Beth Michelson Headshot
Terri Friedline: Why Financial Technology Won’t Save a Broken System (October 15, 2021 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/85786 85786-21628998@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 15, 2021 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Poverty Solutions

Terri Friedline is an associate professor of social work at the University of Michigan. She will discuss her book, “Banking on a Revolution: Why Financial Technology Won’t Save a Broken System,” which takes a critical look at advancements in financial technology (“fintech”) in the banking and financial industries and makes the case for a more inclusive financial system. The virtual conversation is free and open to the public, and U-M students can participate as part of a one-credit course, SWK 503 Section 001.

This event is part of the annual Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions fall speaker series, which introduces key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation, with the goal of encouraging the formation of a broad community of learners to engage in these issues together.

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:21:33 -0400 2021-10-15T12:00:00-04:00 2021-10-15T13:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Poverty Solutions Livestream / Virtual Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions 2021 speaker series
Stephen Bernacki - Restauranting, Software, Financial Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions (November 8, 2021 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88963 88963-21659366@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, November 8, 2021 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Bio-Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Coding Organization

On Monday, November 08, 2021 @ 6:00PM-7:00PM ET, come virtually listen to Stephen Bernacki (UM '06 BA Art History, UM '05 BBA Finance and Marketing; former Bain hospitality industry consultant, Chief Financial Officer of The Alinea Group restaurant company, and Chief Financial Officer of Tock software company) discuss high-end restauranteering, all-in-one reservation software, financial planning, and mergers & acquisitions.

The Alinea Group is a restaurant company led by the world-famous chef, author, molecular gastronomist, tongue cancer survivor (and ageusia patient), and "The Final Table" culinary judge Grant Achatz and named the Best Restaurant in the World by Elite Traveler, the Best Restaurant in North America by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, the Best Restaurant in the U.S. by Gourmet and Business Insider, and a Michelin 3-Star restaurant (only 14 restaurants in the U.S. are rated so). Learn more at https://www.thealineagroup.com/alinea/.

Tock, Inc. is an e-commerce company focused on its reservation system spearheaded by hospitality industry experts with the aim to reduce no-shows, customize users entertainment experiences, offer reliable takeout and delivery, and provide event services with an all-in-one management solution. Tock has processed over $1 billion prepaid experiences in addition to millions of standard reservations across 200 cities around the world and was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2021. Learn more at https://www.exploretock.com/ .

This event is co-hosted by two student organizations: business-focused Bio-Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Coding Organization ("BECO") and engineering-focused Food Industry Student Association ("FISA"). Please navigate to BECO's and FISA's respective homepages linked on this post to learn more and join their email lists. The event concludes with an open Q&A session.

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Workshop / Seminar Sun, 07 Nov 2021 15:27:13 -0500 2021-11-08T18:00:00-05:00 2021-11-08T19:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Bio-Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Coding Organization Workshop / Seminar Gourmet Restaurant
Jennifer Nehil (Molson Coors) and Ralph Mertz (Anheuser-Busch InBev) - Flavor Chemistry, Brewing, Performance Metrics, Global Strategy (December 6, 2021 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/89703 89703-21665063@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, December 6, 2021 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Bio-Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Coding Organization

On Monday, December 06, 2021 @ 6:00PM-7:00PM ET, come virtually listen to Jennifer Nehil (UM MS Chemistry; former R&D Technician and Chemist at BASF; current Brewing Material and Flavor Chemist at Molson Coors) discuss the brewing process, innovation and new product selection, and flavor chemistry, and Ralph Mertz (UM BS Mechanical Engineering; former Chrysler Engineer and Anheuser-Busch IT, Operations & Engineering Manager, and Financial Planning Leader; current Anheuser-Busch Global Vertical Operations Finance and Strategy Senior Director) discuss standard company performance metrics, corporate investments and collaborations, asset management, and a global strategy case study. The event will conclude with an open Q&A.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, or AB InBev, is a publicly-traded multinational drinks conglomerate headquartered in Belgium. It’s the world’s largest beer brewer by both volume and revenue, operating more than 600 beer brands in 150 countries. AB InBev was formed in 2008 through the acquisition of Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch by Belgian conglomerate InBev—which is itself a merger of Stella Artois-maker Interbrew and Brazil’s AmBev. In 2015, AB InBev acquired its biggest rival in North America, SABMiller, for $107 billion. The deal required the sale of a number of SABMiller brands, including Miller and Coors, to satisfy antitrust regulators. In recent years, acknowledging the consumer trend away from mass-produced lagers, AB InBev has rapidly acquired U.S. and international craft brewers including Goose Island, Blue Point, and Camden Town Brewery. Some of its popular brands include Budweiser, Michelo, Corona, Bush, and Natural Light. Learn more at https://www.anheuser-busch.com/about.html .

Molson Coors is a publicly-traded multinational drinks conglomerate with twin headquarters in Golden, Colorado, and Montreal, Canada, though officially considered a U.S. firm. In sales, it holds the number one position in Canada, the number two rank in the United Kingdom, and the number three slot in the U.S. Coors Light, the firm's biggest-seller, is the fourth best-selling beer in the United States; Molson Canadian is the best seller in English-speaking Canada; and Carling ranks as the best-selling lager in the United Kingdom. Other key brands include Blue Moon, Dos Equiz, and La Colombe. In 2005, it was formed through a merger of two companies with deep roots — Molson Inc., established in 1786, the oldest brewery in North America; and Adolph Coors, established in 1873 — both of which were still under control of their respective founding families. Following the merger, the Coors and Molson families jointly controlled Molson Coors, each holding one-third of the voting power. Learn more at https://www.molsoncoors.com/about .

This event is co-hosted by two student organizations: business-focused Bio-Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Coding Organization ("BECO") and engineering-focused Food Industry Student Association ("FISA"). Please navigate to BECO's and FISA's respective homepages linked on this post to learn more and join their email lists.

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Workshop / Seminar Fri, 03 Dec 2021 02:20:46 -0500 2021-12-06T18:00:00-05:00 2021-12-06T19:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Bio-Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Coding Organization Workshop / Seminar Brewed Beverages
What to Expect in Pandemic Year Three: A Business and Economic Perspective (January 28, 2022 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/90190 90190-21668634@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, January 28, 2022 11:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Michigan Ross

Since the pandemic emerged in early 2020, the global economy and the way we do business has fundamentally changed. We have seen huge disruptions to supply chains around the world, vast disparities in health outcomes among different populations, work and education models shifted to remote and hybrid environments, and the highest levels of inflation in recent times. As we enter the third year of the pandemic, join University of Michigan experts Gabe Ehrlich, Samantha Keppler, Sarah Miller, and Nirupama Rao to hear about what we can expect from business and the economy in 2022. They will dive into topics related to education, healthcare, supply chain, and employment and inflation issues.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:20:13 -0500 2022-01-28T11:00:00-05:00 2022-01-28T12:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Michigan Ross Lecture / Discussion What to Expect in Pandemic Year Three: A Business and Economic Perspective
Ross Finance Lecture Series: Basics of Middle Market Private Equity (February 2, 2022 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91016 91016-21675540@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 5:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Michigan Ross

Join us virtually at 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, February 2nd, for a lecture on “Basics of Middle Market Private Equity.” The speaker is Clayton Miller, partner at Stone Arch Capital.

So that we may have a better idea of attendance numbers, please register (use link to the right). The Zoom link is also on the right and will come to you also via your registration confirmation.

The talk will cover a summary of the fundamentals of private equity and particularly middle market private equity. It will include a discussion of the key elements of the private equity model, recent challenges, and the state of the private equity market and conclude with a few specific examples as it relates to Clayton's firm, Stone Arch Capital.

Clayton Miller has over 30 years of private equity investing and legal experience, investing in, managing, structuring and executing both public and private M&A and capital market transactions throughout the United States and internationally. Clay co-founded Stone Arch Capital and over the past 17 years has been actively involved in all aspects of Stone Arch Capital’s capital raising and investment efforts, including the raising of all three Stone Arch funds, the initiation and management of new investment opportunities and the oversight of portfolio company development. Clay continues to be involved in sourcing new investment opportunities, structuring, financing and negotiating transactions and serving on the Board of Directors of Stone Arch portfolio companies. Prior to forming Stone Arch Capital, Clay was the Managing Partner of Churchill Equity Partners, the private equity arm of Churchill Capital. Prior to that, he spent several years with SCF Partners, a Houston, Texas based private equity firm focused on the energy services market; and before that, he had been a corporate M&A attorney with Shearman & Sterling.

Clay has a great depth of experience as a Board member of both private and public companies, having served on the board of directors for numerous portfolio companies across a broad range of industries and having served on the Board of publicly traded First City Financial Corporation from 2006 until the company was taken private in 2013. Clay is a graduate of the University of Michigan (B.A.), Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., cum laude), and Harvard University (M.B.A., with honors). He is licensed to practice law in New York.

If you would like to sign up for future announcements about the lecture series, get links to past recordings, and/or make suggestions about the topics for future lectures, please sign up using link to the right: Future Info Sign-Up Form.

Our website (link is to the right) contains the link to the recordings from the previous webinars and will be updated with information about upcoming lectures.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:33:10 -0500 2022-02-02T17:00:00-05:00 2022-02-02T18:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Michigan Ross Lecture / Discussion February 2, 2022: Clayton Miller
WDI, U-M Poverty Solutions Hosts Inclusive Fintech Pioneer Collins (February 3, 2022 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/91854 91854-21684138@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 3, 2022 10:00am
Location:
Organized By: William Davidson Institute

Traditional surveys and questionnaires can be imprecise methods for understanding the needs and motivations of low-income and vulnerable populations. In a Feb. 17 virtual discussion, acclaimed author and entrepreneur Daryl Collins will explore how technology can help researchers, nonprofits and businesses engage and serve these communities around the world.

During the talk, Collins will share examples of how her company, Decodis, is using technology to collect and analyze qualitative data in a more scalable and lower-cost manner. Collins will share examples of collecting data using WhatsApp audio responses to understand changes in gender norms and assessing Google Play reviews of digital lending apps in India. In both examples, Collins will share how she and her team used Natural Language Processing (NLP) – a common market tool - to detect key topics and phrases to unpack the meaning of the responses. She’ll also share how she and her team analyzed speech signals (such as pitch, duration of responses and voice modulation) in the audio files to determine whether the respondent was engaged in their responses, when the respondent was unsure, and when the respondent gave them a “canned response” — i.e., telling the researchers what he/she thought the researchers wanted to hear.

The William Davidson Institute and the University of Michigan’s Poverty Solutions are co-sponsoring the talk, which begins at 5 p.m. is free and open to the public.

As a pioneer working at the intersection of finance and human vulnerability, Collins has built a broad portfolio of work with financial service providers, foundations, bilateral donors and governments. Collins’ work is grounded in a deep understanding of the financial lives of individuals. She is the author of the ground-breaking “Portfolios of the Poor” and creator of the Financial Diaries, a research tool used in over 10 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania. 

People living at or near poverty levels are less likely to speak their minds when responding to surveys and other efforts to collect data. This hesitancy is understandable, but it also creates a real challenge for researchers, enterprises and policymakers to better understand their needs, said Heather Esper, Director of WDI’s Performance Measurement & Improvement group.

“Daryl Collins is truly a pioneer in collecting and analyzing data to better understand the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals at scale,” Esper said. “The qualitative methods she uses shed more light on what individuals are saying by accounting for how they say it.”

Collins recently established Decodis with a team of linguists and Natural Language Processing data scientists. Decodis seeks to advance scale and robustness in qualitative research techniques by providing tech-led consumer research methods that are insightful, scalable and low cost. The Decodis team is currently working on a range of projects across a breadth of countries, languages and sectors to explore new ways of both collecting and analyzing open-end response data. 

Collins holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in economics from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from New York University. She spent the last decade as Managing Director and CEO of BFA, a niche financial inclusion consulting practice with offices in Boston, New York, Nairobi, Accra, New Delhi and Medellin.

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Livestream / Virtual Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:10:36 -0500 2022-02-03T10:00:00-05:00 2022-02-03T11:00:00-05:00 William Davidson Institute Livestream / Virtual Daryl Collins speaker details
U-M Retirees Association Presents: The Economy and the Future of Finance (February 10, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90029 90029-21667555@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 10, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: University of Michigan Retirees Association (UMRA)

Michael S. Barr is the Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, the Frank Murphy Collegiate Professor of Publlic Policy, the Roy F. and Jean Humphrey Proffitt Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School and founder and Faculty Director of the University of Michigan's Center on Finance, Law and Policy. Barr conducts research and writes about a wide range of issues in domestic and international financial regulation. Barr was on leave during 2009 and 2010 serving in President Barack H. Obama's Administrtion as the U.S. Department of the Treasury's assistant secretary for financial institutions, and was a key architect of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:19:34 -0500 2022-02-10T14:00:00-05:00 2022-02-10T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location University of Michigan Retirees Association (UMRA) Lecture / Discussion U of M Campus Icons and The Michigan Retirees Logo
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren: Inequality (February 11, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91754 91754-21682708@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 11, 2022 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Join us for a conversation between Senator Elizabeth Warren and Ford School Dean Michael S. Barr, as they discuss Senator Warren's distinguished career as a public servant, perspectives on poverty and inequality in the United States, and her work to create a more just and equitable economic system. Ford School student leaders Crystal Olalde-Garcia (MPP ‘22) and Janani Gandhi (BA ‘22) will also join the conversation.

For more information and viewing details please visit https://fordschool.umich.edu/event/2022/senator-elizabeth-warren

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:09:17 -0500 2022-02-11T16:00:00-05:00 2022-02-11T16:50:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Lecture / Discussion U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren
WDI, U-M Poverty Solutions Hosts Inclusive Fintech Pioneer Collins (February 17, 2022 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91854 91854-21683556@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 17, 2022 5:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: William Davidson Institute

Traditional surveys and questionnaires can be imprecise methods for understanding the needs and motivations of low-income and vulnerable populations. In a Feb. 17 virtual discussion, acclaimed author and entrepreneur Daryl Collins will explore how technology can help researchers, nonprofits and businesses engage and serve these communities around the world.

During the talk, Collins will share examples of how her company, Decodis, is using technology to collect and analyze qualitative data in a more scalable and lower-cost manner. Collins will share examples of collecting data using WhatsApp audio responses to understand changes in gender norms and assessing Google Play reviews of digital lending apps in India. In both examples, Collins will share how she and her team used Natural Language Processing (NLP) – a common market tool - to detect key topics and phrases to unpack the meaning of the responses. She’ll also share how she and her team analyzed speech signals (such as pitch, duration of responses and voice modulation) in the audio files to determine whether the respondent was engaged in their responses, when the respondent was unsure, and when the respondent gave them a “canned response” — i.e., telling the researchers what he/she thought the researchers wanted to hear.

The William Davidson Institute and the University of Michigan’s Poverty Solutions are co-sponsoring the talk, which begins at 5 p.m. is free and open to the public.

As a pioneer working at the intersection of finance and human vulnerability, Collins has built a broad portfolio of work with financial service providers, foundations, bilateral donors and governments. Collins’ work is grounded in a deep understanding of the financial lives of individuals. She is the author of the ground-breaking “Portfolios of the Poor” and creator of the Financial Diaries, a research tool used in over 10 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania. 

People living at or near poverty levels are less likely to speak their minds when responding to surveys and other efforts to collect data. This hesitancy is understandable, but it also creates a real challenge for researchers, enterprises and policymakers to better understand their needs, said Heather Esper, Director of WDI’s Performance Measurement & Improvement group.

“Daryl Collins is truly a pioneer in collecting and analyzing data to better understand the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals at scale,” Esper said. “The qualitative methods she uses shed more light on what individuals are saying by accounting for how they say it.”

Collins recently established Decodis with a team of linguists and Natural Language Processing data scientists. Decodis seeks to advance scale and robustness in qualitative research techniques by providing tech-led consumer research methods that are insightful, scalable and low cost. The Decodis team is currently working on a range of projects across a breadth of countries, languages and sectors to explore new ways of both collecting and analyzing open-end response data. 

Collins holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in economics from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from New York University. She spent the last decade as Managing Director and CEO of BFA, a niche financial inclusion consulting practice with offices in Boston, New York, Nairobi, Accra, New Delhi and Medellin.

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Livestream / Virtual Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:10:36 -0500 2022-02-17T17:00:00-05:00 2022-02-17T18:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location William Davidson Institute Livestream / Virtual Daryl Collins speaker details
Ross Finance Lecture Series: Reinventing Lending & Payments (March 24, 2022 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/92669 92669-21694272@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 24, 2022 5:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Michigan Ross

The pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation in traditional banking and financing. Examples include Amazon, Apple, and Facebook getting into lending. Please join us for a lecture on "Reinventing Lending and Payments" to learn more about some of the key trends and what is happening within lending and payments. The Zoom link is: ZOOM. So that we may have a better idea of attendance numbers, please register using the link on the right.

The speaker, Scott Hamerink, leads strategy and consultation as an Associate Partner in IBM’s Enterprise Strategy group. He leads advisory for business, digital transformation, and Fintech investments across Global Financial Services clients in this role. Before IBM, Scott led enterprise transformation efforts at Comerica Bank. A seasoned executive and entrepreneur, he has over 20 years of experience working across large organizations and startups. He founded Social Patient, a mobile health platform and connected devices. His prior leadership roles include Blue Cross and Trinity Health.

Scott has also served on several boards and committees, including Henry Ford Health System Hospital & Health Network Board Trustee, Detroit Historical Society, University of Detroit Jesuit High School Board, and Detroit Athletic Club –Community Outreach and Strategic Planning. Scott received his MBA from The University of Michigan, Ross School of Business. He also holds a B.S: International Business and M.S. in Information Systems from The University of Detroit.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:17:52 -0500 2022-03-24T17:00:00-04:00 2022-03-24T18:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Michigan Ross Lecture / Discussion Hamerink (Virtual) Lecture: March 24th @ 5pm
Alum Connection with Seyonne Kang: From LSA to Wall Street to Silicon Valley — Forging a Successful Financial Career (September 7, 2022 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/96981 96981-21793644@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 1:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: LSA Opportunity Hub

We often hear that an LSA degree opens many doors, but what exactly does that mean? ‘94 Sociology alum, Seyonne Kang, joins us to share how her LSA degree was the springboard that catapulted her into a series of successful milestones such as getting admitted into grad school, landing in Wall Street, and eventually becoming Partner at Greenspring Associates and then StepStone Group. Seyonne will address your questions, walk you through how to be entrepreneurial with your career choices, explain the hustle and grit required to chart a path into finance, and help students imagine the career possibilities to be had with their LSA degree.

About Seyonne:
Seyonne is a partner at StepStone Group, focusing on venture capital and growth equity investments. Prior to StepStone, Seyonne was a partner with Greenspring Associates, a venture capital and growth equity investment firm that merged with StepStone in 2021. She is responsible for sourcing, monitoring and conducting due diligence for venture/growth funds and direct and secondary investments. Seyonne holds observer seats on the boards of several portfolio companies, in addition to serving on several limited partner advisory committees for early stage venture capital funds. Prior to Greenspring, Seyonne spent seven years in investment management firms with a specialized expertise in private capital. Before moving into investment management, Seyonne spent about a decade on Wall Street in equity research covering software stocks. Most recently at Morgan Stanley, she also worked on equity capital markets’ distribution of IPOs, follow-on offerings, convertible financings and research. She earned an AB with honors from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and an MBA from the University of California at Berkeley. A true believer in the power of a liberal arts and sciences education, Seyonne serves as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan.

You should attend this session if you are:
-An LSA undergraduate student in any year
-Still exploring your interests and potential academic majors
-Interested in pursuing a career in finance and venture capitalism
-Considering applying for graduate school, especially an MBA


What you’ll gain by attending:
-Make a connection with a successful LSA alum ready to support you
-Get ideas for how to build a career in Wall Street or Silicon Valley
-Learn how to articulate your questions to get the answers you need

RSVP NOW to be part of the conversation. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event will be hosted on Zoom (learn more about Zoom accessibility) and can be accessed by phone or computer. Presentation materials may be shared in advance if requested, and live captioning will be provided. To request other accommodations please contact Sairah Husain at sairah@umich.edu or 734-763-4674 so we can make arrangements.

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:45:07 -0400 2022-09-07T13:30:00-04:00 2022-09-07T14:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location LSA Opportunity Hub Workshop / Seminar Seyonne Kang