Launch Career Strategies
This podcast is all about young professionals and their careers. College students or those first years into your career. Sit in on conversations with hiring managers and professionals of all levels who’ve found success across a variety of industries. Hear from professionals at Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. What has helped them stand out and be successful in their careers? How have they networked? How did their undergrad studies and internships shape the path they chose? Did they stay on their original path or take a few detours? We’ll also cover topics around personal finances and budgeting, company culture, diversity, and really anything that seems relevant to twenty-somethings and their career. Hosted by Karen Elders of Launch Career Strategies.
Launch Career Strategies
Investment Banking to Startup Founder: Emma Pratt’s Career Pivot
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In this episode of Top of the Pile from Launch Career Strategies, host Karen Elders sits down with Emma Pratt, co-founder of Girl Math Capital, to talk about building a career in finance, taking smart career risks, and making investing more accessible for women.
Emma shares her path from Vanderbilt University to starting her career in leveraged finance at Bank of America, where she built a strong foundation in financial analysis, deal work, and evaluating businesses across industries. She then moved to Uber to work in strategic finance and M&A, helping drive smarter financial decisions and cost efficiencies across the business.
The conversation also dives into the story behind Girl Math Capital - an investing community Emma co-founded with friends to help women learn about alternative investing in a supportive, judgment-free environment. What started as a small group quickly grew into a platform offering education, deal flow, events, and a network for women interested in venture, angel, and real estate investing.
Emma also shares advice for students and young professionals on preparing for competitive finance roles and building the confidence to make bold career moves.
If you’re curious about careers in finance, alternative investing, or building something of your own, this episode is full of practical insights and inspiration.
LAUNCH Career Strategies was founded by Karen Elders and Elyse Spalding. We help young professionals launch a successful career path with expert coaching services. Reach out today for an initial FREE coaching session.
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