Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Investment Banker Brandon Mueller '13 to discuss his path from studying math and physics, training for the Olympics in the World Class Athlete program, to pivoting to Investment Banking with the help of Skill Bridge.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(06:50) Not going to World Class Athlete Program right away

(08:20) Time at AFRL

(14:05) Wrestling and investing in the future generation

(18:03) What is the World Class Athlete Program?

(25:33) Lessons learned while training for the Olympics

(29:39) What is Skill Bridge?

(34:45) Career pivots are possible (Physicist to Investment Banking)

(44:25) Advice for cadets looking to pursue a similar path

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier

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Brandon Mueller

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmueller77/

Jake Thibeault

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