Stern Chats

"What do global businesses owe to the faraway workers and partners that make their products?" Professor Michael Posner, the Jerome Kohlberg Professor of Ethics and Finance and the Director of the Center for Business and Human Rights at the NYU Stern School of Business, asks this question at the start of his new book Conscience Incorporated: Pursue Profits While Protecting Human Rights. In this episode, Professor Posner and host Gauri Misra pull from Conscience Incorporated and Professor Posner's personal experiences to have a wide ranging discussion on business and human rights including the lead the E.U. has taken in human rights regulations, how to parse between tangible efforts to improve human rights and "window dressing," and how much responsibility lies with the consumer.

Host: Gauri Misra

Produced by: Gauri Misra & Smriti Ahuja

Edited by: Alex Cheung

Music by: Jesse Han

Love is in the air (and ears) this week as married MBA2s Lolo Giuliani and Lucas Biondi Sanchez join Stern Chats for our Valentine's Day Special! Lolo and Lucas sit down with hosts Ishana Nigam and Claire Lichtenstein to share moments from their story including the modern-dating method they used to find each other and what it was like to apply for an MBA together - in different rounds! Later, Lolo and Lucas are put to the test to see who knows the other better.

Hosted by: Ishana Nigam & Claire Lichtenstein

Produced by: Ishana Nigam & Claire Lichtenstein

Edited by: Gauri Misra

Music by: Jesse Han

How does a recent Stern MBA grad look back on their time in the program? Guests KJ Brown and Arnab Chatterjee (FT MBA '24) join host Gauri Misra to reflect on their two years at Stern and share why they felt an MBA was right for them, how they made the most of their time at Stern, and how the experience still affects them almost a year out. Stay until the end to hear the one professor both say you have to take before you graduate!

Host: Gauri Misra

Produced by: Smriti Ahuja & Gauri Misra

Edited by: Daulat Mahadik

Music by: Jesse Han

Merry Christmas from Stern Chats!

In addition to juggling courses and careers, many Sternies actively pursue creative passions outside the classroom. In our last episode of 2024, host Arthur Paquet talks to Sternie comedians Claire Lichtenstein and Jonnathon Stadwick. Claire and Jonn share how they got into comedy and what brought them to Stern before deep diving into the interplay between their creative and professional lives. Stick around to the end to hear how you can follow Claire and Jonn (and see them live in NYC)!

Host: Arthur Paquet

Produced by: Arthur Paquet

Edited by: Arthur Paquet & Claire Lichtenstein

Music by: Jesse Han

In this episode, hosts Bhaskar and Daulat welcome Bhushan Sethi, an Adjunct Professor at Stern, and Julia Lamm, a Stern MBA graduate from the Class of 2011. Both guests are Partners at PwC Strategy&. The discussion delves into the evolving consulting industry, key trends shaping the business landscape, and essential skills for thriving in today’s workforce. Julia and Bhushan share their unique career journeys, insights into consulting hiring, and actionable advice for MBA students aspiring to stand out. Whether you’re exploring consulting or honing your career strategy, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.

Hosts: Daulat Mahadik & Bhaskar Vadlamudi

Produced & Edited by: Srikanth Kundrapu & Rushang Gupta

Music by: Jesse Han

NYU Stern's MBA has a unique offering - any MBA student can take up to 25% of their classes at other graduate school divisions in the NYU ecosystem, allowing for a specialized education tailored to each student's career goals. On this episode, we hear from 3 MBA students who have taken advantage of this program (host Claire Lichtenstein, and guests Anestya Pramana and Miguel Sevidal) as well as Marie-Rose Nduku, Executive Director of Academic Advising and Graduate Financial Aid.

Host: Claire Lichtenstein

Produced by: Claire Lichtenstein

Edited by: Alex Cheung

Music by: Jesse Han

Ever wondered how to tell a compelling story about yourself in an interview? How to leverage genAI in the recruitment process? What the pulse check is on common industries and functions? Hear the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Stern Chats! Host Gauri talks to Director of Career Coaching, Genevieve Kenny, on all of the above as well as Genevieve's own career journey and the "realistic positivity" that she approaches career coaching with.

Host: Gauri Misra

Produced by: Daulat Mahadik

Edited by: Gauri Misra

Music by: Jesse Han

Hosts Rita Bachkhanji and Becky Davino are excited to present “So Highschool”, a chat about the unfiltered Stern experience. Hosts will be joined by guests, Laura Seripieri and Felipe Budinich to discuss everything from dating at Stern to the gossip dynamic, and everything in between. This episode is a fun-filled drama-driven mélange of the uncovered Stern experience.

Hosts: Becky Davino & Rita Bachkhanji

Produced by: Rita Bachkhanji

Edited by: Alex Cheung

Music by: Jesse Han

Ollie Spring (Stern Full-Time MBA '24) and Sophie Racciatti join hosts Gauri and Daulat to discuss their company, OOSO, a tea-based natural wine alternative that proves non-alcoholic beverages can be "bold, not boring." Ollie and Sophie give us the run-down on what OOSO is, speak to how they incorporate their backgrounds into their work, and share some entrepreneurial wisdom the whole way through. Sip your favourite non-alcoholic beverage while you listen to this one - bonus points if it's OOSO!

Hosts: Gauri Misra & Daulat Mahadik

Produced by: Gauri Misra

Edited by: Alex Cheung

Music by: Jesse Han

To mark the launch of the Stern Women's Forum, Stern Chats is joined by two powerhouse Stern alumnae in venture capital! Kange Kaneene, Venture Partner at Hearst Level Up Ventures, and Sasha Levyn, Associate at Oceans, join Stern Chats to discuss breaking into VC, the value of a strong network, what challenges they face in their work, and what it's like to be women in VC. Whether you're a fellow Stern alumna, a current student, or simply interested in VC, you'll walk away with some valuable insight from two incredible Stern women!

Hosts: Erin Malone & Erica Borsack

Produced & Edited by: Gauri Misra

Music by: Jesse Han