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The Mergers Podcast
The official podcast of The Mergers! Listen to learn from those currently rising up the ranks in High Finance and from those who have already built their empire! Frequent guest episodes including those who run their own Private Equity, Family Office or Venture Capital Firms! We cover:
- Industry Insights into: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital
- Bulge Brackets to Niche: Goldman Sachs & Blackrock to Sports & Media Private Equity.
- Career Advice for how to get ahead.
Expect a healthy mix of anecdotes, advice and laughs from those at the top of their game!
The Mergers Podcast
Investment Banking, Family Offices and... Discus! [Member Guest - Evergreen Capital]
Welcome to another episode of The Mergers Podcast, where we explore unique journeys and hard-earned insights from leaders in finance, venture capital, and family offices. In this episode, host Rory Mason is joined by special guest Russell Tucker, a former All-Africa Games champion turned investment banker and family office GFO managing over £100 million, alongside co-host Ken.
Key Highlights:
- From Athlete to Banker: Russell shares his inspiring transition from being a gold medal-winning athlete, nicknamed "The Tank," to excelling in corporate finance, highlighting the discipline, perseverance, and mental toughness that sports instilled in him.
- Breaking into Finance: Practical advice for aspiring investment bankers, including building modeling skills, leveraging virtual internships, and applying relentlessly. Ken and Russell also reflect on their contrasting journeys—traditional vs. untraditional routes into finance.
- Inside the Family Office: Russell unpacks his dynamic role managing multi-generational wealth, emphasizing post-acquisition challenges, flex modeling, and aligning family goals with investment strategies.
- Sports, Military, and EQ: The hosts discuss how a background in sports or the military equips individuals with discipline and emotional intelligence, making them stand out in high-pressure environments like IB and VC.
- Building a Legacy: Russell explains how family offices can groom the next generation to take stewardship of wealth responsibly, balancing risk capital and long-term generational planning.
This episode is packed with actionable insights, career advice, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the world of family offices and investment banking. Whether you're a finance enthusiast, an aspiring banker, or someone curious about managing generational wealth, this one’s for you.