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The Girls Are Investors Podcast
Welcome to The Girls Are Investors Podcast - here to inspire and empower the next generation of investment professionals.
Whether you’re exploring investment management for the first time, attending insight days, preparing for an internship, or just trying to figure out what a career in investment actually looks like - you’re in the right place.
Every fortnight, we bring you honest conversations with students, alumni and industry professionals, packed with practical advice, real stories, and the behind-the-scenes truth about breaking into the investment world (without the jargon, gatekeeping, or awkward corporate nonsense).
Expect:
- Career and application tips you can actually use
- Intern reflections and lessons learned
- Honest stories from people who’ve been where you are
- Insight into what it really takes to stand out in investment careers
Perfect for building confidence, finding your direction, and getting an edge when it matters most.
Find out more about GAIN’s programmes, internships, events and resources at gainuk.org.
The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute investment advice.
The Girls Are Investors Podcast
What Does It Take to Win the GAIN University Investment Challenge? We Asked the 2025 Champions.
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They researched the company, crunched the numbers, built their thesis — and then pitched it live in front of a panel of investment professionals. In this special episode, we sit down with the winners of the 2025 GAIN University Investment Challenge - Mireya, Vania, Matilda & Pearl from London Business School - to find out what it was really like.
From forming their team and choosing their stock, to the nerves of the live final, our champions take us behind the scenes of one of the most exciting opportunities to develop your investment management credentials as a student.
We talk about:
- How they approached the challenge and what surprised them most
- The skills they built along the way (and the ones they didn't expect to need)
- Their top tips for anyone thinking about applying in 2026
- How the experience has shaped their confidence and career ambitions in investment management
If you've ever been curious about investment management but thought it wasn't for you — this episode is your sign to learn more!
The GAIN University Investment Challenge is completely free, open to female and non-binary students at UK universities studying any subject, and the prizes? We're talking £200 cash, funded CISI qualifications, industry mentoring, and the title of national champions.
Find out more: https://www.gainuk.org/programmes/university-investment-challenge/
Register your interest to apply: https://form.jotform.com/253314044326044
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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit gainuk.org. You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.