Behind the Suits: Official CAP Mentor Podcast

In this episode of Behind the Suits, we sit down with David Semaya, Executive Chairman and Representative Director of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management in Tokyo, a $1.1 trillion asset manager. A University of Florida alumnus with over 37 years of experience in global financial services, David has held senior leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, Barclays, and Nikko Asset Management across New York, London, and Tokyo. Drawing on his global career, David offers valuable lessons on leadership, cultural adaptability, and navigating unexpected career opportunities, while showing listeners how embracing change, listening to diverse perspectives, and taking calculated risks can shape a successful and fulfilling career.

Introducing Ethan Fieldman, CEO of Study Edge, who scaled a campus tutoring service into a premier ed-tech company. You'll gain practical entrepreneurial insights into navigating operational growth, managing strategic risks, and knowing when to sell a business. Fieldman also explores the future of education, explaining how AI and virtual reality will soon act as personalized, on-demand tutors. Whether launching a startup or optimizing daily workflows, this episode delivers actionable leadership strategies you can use immediately.   

In this episode, Bill discusses how to build habits of integrity that will put you ahead in all phases of life. Drawing from his decades of leadership experience at a Fortune 500 company (including a long tenure in Russia), Bill gives you the scoop on how to stand out as an applicant, earn trust as an employee, and lead with character. Hint: Cheaters never win, and winners never cheat!

Tune in for valuable advice from a McKinsey & Company Partner, Engagement Manager, Associate, and Business Analyst as they share key insights on the consulting industry and recruitment. You’ll also hear brilliant travel hacks and discover the unexpected ways their unique backgrounds have shaped their paths to success at McKinsey!

Today, Eric Kutcher, North American Managing Partner at McKinsey & Company, offers an inside look at the journey to executive leadership and the thinking behind the decisions that shape it. Join Eric as he shares his unconventional path to consulting, explores the transformative potential of AI in the consulting industry, and provides exclusive insights into decision-making as a key leader at the forefront of his field.

If you want to be a self starter, this episode is for you! Marty is a true entrepreneurial success story. In this episode, we explore his journey in founding and building $2B Audio Visual Innovations. You’ll hear valuable advice based on his experience as a founder, a manager, and now mentor of students.

On the first episode of the Fall 2026 season, we chatted with Lisa Coleman about how students can effectively prepare for their professional careers, including networking tips. By understanding your goals (through plenty of introspection), you will set yourself up for long term career success and fulfillment!

In this final episode of Behind the Suits for the 2025–2026 season, your hosts sit down with Debra Marcum, Director of Undergraduate Business Career Services (BCS) at the Warrington College of Business. Debra shares her career journey, the experiences that led her to BCS, and how her team supports students throughout their professional development.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the resources and services BCS provides, along with practical advice for students at every stage, from freshmen getting started to those navigating recruiting and preparing for internships. Debra also reflects on what makes her role meaningful and how students can make the most of the opportunities available to them at Warrington. Tune in for a thoughtful and informative discussion on career development as we close out the season.

In this episode of Behind the Suits, we continue our conversation on student involvement at the Warrington College of Business with another group of student leaders and mentors. Your hosts speak with Mrs. Stephanie Fajre, Associate Director of the Finance Professional Development Program, Aanya Wadwani from Women on Wall Street, Sonakshi Srivastava of Business College Council, Michael Iacono of the FPD Wealth Management track, and Sophia Miele of the Gator Student Investment Fund. Each guest shares what their organization does, what being involved has meant to them personally, and how students can get involved.

We also dive deeper into each guest’s career journey, discussing the roles they have recruited for, how their industries approach recruiting timelines, and what students should know as they begin exploring careers in consulting, finance, and beyond. If you’re looking for insight into how Warrington students prepare for competitive industries and how student organizations can help shape that path, this episode offers a practical behind-the-scenes look at leadership and career development on campus.

In this episode of Behind the Suits, your hosts sit down with five CAP mentors and executive board members from student organizations across the Warrington College of Business: Adriana Romanelli of DISS Capital, Elaine Chen of Rem on Campus, Enrique Marina of Florida Tech Pathways, Natalie Ehrenwerth of Gator Sales Leadership and Mentorship, and Lin Na Lu of the Florida Leadership Academy. Each guest shares what their organization does, what being involved has meant to them personally, and how students can get started.

Together, we break down the application process, offer practical advice for standing out, and explore how student organizations shape leadership, confidence, and career development at Warrington. If you’ve ever felt unsure where to begin or overwhelmed by your options, this episode provides clarity, insight, and a behind-the-scenes look at student leadership before you apply.