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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
From a Bedsit to MD at BlackRock [Special Guest - Henry Odogwu]
From a small bedsit in South London to Managing Director at BlackRock - Henry Odogwu’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode of The Mergers Podcast, Rory and Ken sit down with Henry to discuss:
- Growing up in a Nigerian immigrant household: How his father's journey from bank manager in Nigeria to security guard in London shaped his work ethic.
- Breaking into finance with no traditional background: How he pivoted from mechanical engineering to high finance.
- The reality of being the only Black graduate in his cohort: Navigating a world where few people looked like him.
- Mastering the art of networking and career growth: Going from being overlooked for promotion to a shoo-in in just one year.
- Sales, resilience, and deal-making: Henry’s frameworks for closing deals, staying top of mind, and making the right career moves.
- The importance of mentorship and social mobility: Why Henry is giving back and what you can do to succeed in finance without the ‘insider knowledge.’
Packed with practical career advice and hard-earned lessons, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break into finance, grow their career, or understand the mindset required to succeed at the highest levels.