In this episode, we sit down with Ben Preppernau to talk about how an economics major can turn into a launchpad for quant work. Ben walks us through how he discovered the Master’s in Financial Mathematics program, why econ is such a strong foundation for technical finance roles, and what skills actually matter if you’re interested in that path. We also unpack the very first Econ NYC Career Exploration Trip—what surprised him, what stood out, and why experiences like that can change how you think about your future.