The Junior Economic Club of New York City

Throughout December and January, the JEC will be hosting a new six-week-long competition called JEC Shark Tank. You will have the opportunity to work in a group of like-minded individuals and create a business or product to solve a real-world problem! Like the show Shark Tank, our simulation will allow you and your fellow JEC members to team up to identify a problem, create a product and business model to address that problem, and present it to our team of Sharks. The first-place team will receive gift cards of $25 per person!

The first event will be held on Friday, December 9 at 4 PM. Further meetings with your group will be held bi-weekly on Fridays from 4 to 5 PM. Finally, on Friday, January 20 at 4 PM, you will pitch your idea to the Sharks. Please fill out this google form (sent by email) by December 7 if you are interested in participating. We hope to see you there!

The JEC NYC was delighted to host Dean James Nondorf, the Dean of College Admissions at the University of Chicago!

Mr. James Nondorf has been Dean of Admissions since 2009, and prior to that he was Dean of Admissions at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dean Nondorf also served as Associate Director of Admissions at Yale University. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale and his Master of Liberal Arts in Ethics from Valparaiso University. Dean Nondorf spoke to the JEC about the University of Chicago with a specific focus on its economics programs. He delved into the admissions process and shared incredible tips he has for applicants. It was a pleasure having him speak with us!

Interested in Northwestern University or undergraduate economics? The JEC NYC is extremely excited to invite Ms. Kinsley and Dr. Witte for an exclusive event. Ms. Kinsley is the Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Northwestern University, so bring any questions you may have about Northwestern or about the admissions process! And we are also extremely lucky to have Dr. Witte to answer questions about undergraduate economics at Northwestern as well!

Join us on Sunday, October 9th, from 5-6 p.m. for “JEC X UChicago with Dean James Nondorf!” You can read more about the event and sign up below.
Mr. James Nondorf has been Dean of Admissions since 2009, and prior to that he was Dean of Admissions at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dean Nondorf also served as Associate Director of Admissions at Yale University. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale and his Master of Liberal Arts in Ethics from Valparaiso University. Dean Nondorf will be speaking to the JEC about the University of Chicago with a specific focus on its economics programs. He will also be talking about the admissions process and tips he has for applicants. Please join us virtually for this incredible opportunity!

We hope to see you all there!

Join us on Sunday, October 9th, from 5-6 p.m. for “JEC X UChicago with Dean James Nondorf!” You can read more about the event and sign up below.

Mr. James Nondorf has been Dean of Admissions since 2009, and prior to that he was Dean of Admissions at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dean Nondorf also served as Associate Director of Admissions at Yale University. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale and his Master of Liberal Arts in Ethics from Valparaiso University. Dean Nondorf will be speaking to the JEC about the University of Chicago with a specific focus on its economics programs. He will also be talking about the admissions process and tips he has for applicants. Please join us virtually for this incredible opportunity!

We hope to see you all there!

The JECNYC Fall 2022 Open House is happening TOMORROW at 6:15pm EST. Please make sure to register through the form shared by your respective school.

The member application could be found on jecnyc.org/apply-now. The priority application deadline is October 10th at 11:59pm.

We are pleased to announce that our event with at NHSMC x JEC NYC: Microfinance with Marcus Berkowitz is happening today at 5PM EST.

We hope to see you all there!

Thank you to the many members who attended our Summer Forum!

In this event, we were joined by our speakers Mr. John Kosner, and Mr. Manoj Ramnani.
Mr. Kosner is an internet pioneer and four-decade veteran of sports media. Today, he is an investor and advisor in sports tech startups and president of Kosner Media, a digital media and sports consultancy. In 2018, John and the late NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern created Micromanagement Ventures, a portfolio of sports technology start-ups. Previously, John led digital media at ESPN from 2003-2017, after stints at SportsIllustrated, the NBA, where he was in charge of U.S. broadcasting. In his 21 years at the company, Kosner built ESPN into the world’s leading digital sports destination – a powerhouse in short- and long-form editorial content, streaming, social media, podcasting, fantasy sports and direct-to-consumer.

Mr. Ramnani is the founder and chief investment officer of the hedge fund 93 East Capital. Prior to founding 93, Mr. Ramnani served as a chief economist at JP Morgan Chase. In addition, he served as a strategist with the investment portfolio of Japanese Insurer Sompo International managing over $10 billion.

Thank you to the many members who attended our Summer Forum! In our talks with these speakers, we covered a variety of topics. Mr. Kosner discussed the economics of sports, especially in light of some recent events, like the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it has led to an increase in sports streaming. He then discussed how streaming has had various implications for the sports industry, such as economic growth. Lastly, Mr. Kosner ended off by providing members with some important key-points and tips for career development, and answered the many questions members had. Next, our second speaker, Manoj Ramnani, discussed the importance of investing, especially its role in many different private equity sectors. Here, he led a discussion on a deeper analysis on the role of COVID-19, and how the pandemic impacted various equity sectors, and consequently, the US economy.

We are thrilled to announce that the JEC NYC Summer Forum will be held this Sunday, September 25th, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. We highly encourage all JEC NYC members to attend the forum and, though not mandatory, attendance will be noted. Information about our speakers and the link to join the forum can be found below.

John Kosner is an internet pioneer and four-decade veteran of sports media. Today, he is an investor and advisor in sports tech startups and president of Kosner Media, a digital media and sports consultancy. In 2018, John and the late NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern created Micromanagement Ventures, a portfolio of sports technology start-ups focused on media, betting and player health. Previously, John led digital media at ESPN from 2003-2017, after stints at SportsIllustrated, the NBA, where he was in charge of U.S. broadcasting during the Dream Team era, CBS Sports and NBC Sports. In his 21 years at the company, Kosner built ESPN into the world’s leading digital sports destination – a powerhouse in short- and long-form editorial content, streaming, social media, podcasting, fantasy sports and direct-to-consumer – increasing traffic ten-fold and turning an unprofitable business into ESPN’s fastest growing.

Manoj Ramnani is the founder and chief investment officer of the hedge fund 93 East Capital. Prior to founding 93, Mr. Ramnani served as a chief economist at JP Morgan Chase where he conducted data analysis of various asset classes. In addition, he served as a strategist with the investment portfolio of Japanese Insurer Sompo International managing over $10 billion. Mr. Ramnani has an MBA from University of Michigan’s business school, a graduate diploma in Finance from the Symbiosis Center for Management, India and a Bachelor of Engineering degree, from Bangalore University, India.

We look forward to seeing you all there! Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions!

Thank you to the many members who attended our talk today with Mr. Spencer Jakab on the Economic Effects of the Russia-Ukraine War. Today, Mr. Jakab is an editor of Heard on the Street at The Wall Street Journal, though previously he had written for Lex Column, and the On Wall Street column at the Financial Times. He was also Head of the EEMEA Research at Credit Suisse as well as author of “The Revolution That Wasn’t: GameStop, Reddit and the Fleecing of Small Investors.”

In our talk with Mr. Jakab on August 9th, after a short introduction, we began to discuss the economics of the Russia-Ukraine war. Here, Mr. Jakab discussed the impacts of the war through reading several articles from The Wall Street Journal and analyzing the meanings behind these articles. Mr. Jakab shared with us many of his insights in the current situation, and the impact of other countries other than just Russia and Ukraine. Finally, members were able to ask questions in an interactive Q&A session, and learned much more about what the Russia-Ukraine war meant for the US, in addition to Mr. Jakab’s personal path in finance/economics.

Thank you to all the members for attending this event, and thank you to Mr. Jakab for joining us this evening! Be sure to check out his book: “The Revolution That Wasn’t: GameStop, Reddit and the Fleecing of Small Investors,” and we hope you learned a lot during the event!

Join us this Tuesday, August 9, at 6 PM for “The Economic Effects of the Russia-Ukraine War” led by Spencer Jakab! You can read more about the event and sign up below.

Spencer Jakab is Editor of the Heard on the Street at the Wall Street Journal. He previously wrote the Lex Column and contributed to the On Wall Street column at the Financial Times. He was also the Head of EEMEA Research at Credit Suisse and author of "The Revolution That Wasn't: GameStop, Reddit and the Fleecing of Small Investors." Listen to Mr. Jakab talk about the Russia-Ukraine situation’s effect on the global economy with some fun Q&A at the end! Sign up for the virtual event using this link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

2022-2023 Board of Director continued.

Development Team:
Chelsea Lin, Chief Development Officer
Alyssa Kang, Assistant Development Officer

Technology Team:
Arjun Bhakoo, Director of Technology

Initiatives Team:
Yasmin Wiesenfeld, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Bella Arabadjiev, Director of Community Initiatives

Junior Economist Team:
Sarah Sinoimeri, Chief Editor of the NYC Junior Economist

We are pleased to announce and welcome the JECNYC Board of Directors for the year 2022-2023! We look forward to working with this driven team and are eager to see the incredible impact that awaits in the future.

Leadership Team:
Shrey Jhalani, President
Amelia Frank, Vice President

Finance Team:
Rahul Kochar, Chief Financial Officer
Ashley Lo, Assistant Financial Officer

Marketing Team:
Emina Pasic, Chief Marketing Officer
Jenna Brown, Assistant Marketing Officer

JECNYC will be hosting an in-person networking event for all current members as well as alumni on July 31st from 3 pm to 6 pm. You may come at any time and leave any time you wish. This is a great opportunity to meet each other and build strong relationships with likeminded individuals!

To sign up, please use the EventBrite provided by the JECNYC Board.

We hope to see you all there!

Interested in the fields of business, finance, economics, or entrepreneurship? Join us TODAY at 11-12 PM to learn more about what the Junior Economic Club of NYC has to offer. This event will touch on topics such as exclusive networking events, internships, workshops, scholarships, and volunteer opportunities for members and so much more!The JEC NYC is looking for dedicated students to become members of the organization.

Johnathon Kyriacou has served as the VP of Operations at Mount Sinai Health System since 2011. Anh Do is a Partner of Indus Capital, based in New York. She is the Head of Pharmaceuticals and Biotech investment. Ms. Do was named 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds 2020 by the Hedge Fund Journal in association with E&Y. Diane Schrader is recognized as a global leader in climate finance. She is the founder and CEO of thirdACT and served six years on the global Board of Directors for the 100 Women of Finance. Christopher Caltabiano currently serves as the Chief Program Officer for the Council for Economic Education.

In our Spring Forum on May 14th, we hosted an audience Fireside Chat with Mr. Kyriacou, who outlined his experiences in the Mount Sinai health system, a hospital network spanning across eight hospitals in the five boroughs, and his role as a business person in the medical field. Our Fireside Chat with Ms. Do followed, where she answered questions about her experience in the finance world as a female and offered advice to our members. We then enjoyed a presentation by Ms. Schrader where she shared her career experiences and journey from graphic arts to working in the green sector. Last but not least, Mr. Caltabiano spoke about how we can promote financial literacy, highlighting the importance of personal finance education.

We are so excited to announce that the JEC NYC Spring Forum will be held this Saturday, May 14th, from 1-4 PM. Attendance is mandatory at these events, so if you are unable to attend, please let us know now. You can find information about our speakers below.

Johnathon Kyriacou has served as the VP of Operations at Mount Sinai Health System since 2011.

Anh Do is a Partner of Indus Capital, based in New York. She is the Head of Pharmaceuticals and Biotech investment. Ms. Do was named 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds 2020 by the Hedge Fund Journal in association with E&Y.

Diane Schrader is recognized as a global leader in climate finance. She is the founder and CEO of thirdACT, a Public Benefit Corporation that finances the transition of American homes to net-zero energy.

Christopher Caltabiano currently serves as the Chief Program Officer for the Council for Economic Education, where he manages advocacy activities and implementation of K-12 economic and financial education.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

In “Networking Skills with Annie Hopkins,” on April 23rd, Ms. Hopkins discussed the importance of networking and why one should network. As a first step to networking, she encouraged members to create a LinkedIn profile. She recommended starting with a 20-minute informational interview with a person of interest. In addition, Ms. Hopkins provided members with a sample email that they can use and taught members how to have a networking conversation, which includes having questions prepared, taking notes during the conversation, and asking follow-up questions to facilitate the conversation. Finally, she concluded with a Q&A.

Ms. Hopkins graduated from Georgetown with a B.S. in International Affairs and has many years of experience in recruiting. She was the Vice President of Diversity Recruiting at Goldman Sachs, and she served as Director of Campus Recruitment at Jopwell. Now, Ms. Hopkins is the Head of American Graduate Recruitment at Deutsche Bank. She has spent her career supporting countless young individuals on their professional journeys, and it was our pleasure to work with once again!

The Junior Economic Club of New York City is excited to host an event with Annie Hopkins, the head of Americas Graduate Recruiting at Deutsche Bank! Join us on Saturday April 23rd from 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EST for a workshop and Q&A on networking.

Dr. Paolo Gaudiano is President of ARC, Chief Scientist of Aleria and Adjunct Associate Professor at the NYU Stern School of Business. Dr. Gaudiano is also a Forbes contributor on Diversity & Inclusion, and Chairman of the annual Diversity & Inclusion Research Conference. These activities combine Dr. Gaudiano’s decades of experience in business, technology and academia, to transform how people think about diversity and what they do about it, with the ultimate goal of making our society more inclusive and equitable.

In his presentation on March 14th, “How Analytics and Research can Address Real-World Problems in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” Dr. Gaudiano recounted his personal experiences in being an immigrant from Italy and working in the United States. In speaking about diversity, equity, and inclusion, he discussed the general importance of putting more of an emphasis on being inclusive than solely examining numbers and statistics, and he used a simulation to explain how inclusion leads to both more diversity and numerous economic benefits. Dr. Gaudiano also spoke about the downsides of capitalism, notably how the greed in capitalism is the reason for which we see much of the maltreatment of certain groups of people, and how capitalism, at its core, has been ripped away from societal responsibility.

Join us tomorrow, March 14, from 5-6 pm to learn “How Analytics and Research can Address Real-World Problems in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” with our special guest, Dr. Paolo Gaudiano!

Dr. Paolo Gaudiano is President of ARC, Chief Scientist of Aleria and Adjunct Associate Professor at the NYU Stern School of Business. Dr. Gaudiano is also a Forbes contributor on Diversity & Inclusion, and Chairman of the annual Diversity & Inclusion Research Conference. These activities combine Dr. Gaudiano's decades of experience in business, technology and academia, to transform how people think about diversity and what they do about it, with the ultimate goal of making our society more inclusive and equitable.

Dr. Gaudiano holds degrees in Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, and Computational Neuroscience, and is the recipient of numerous awards including a Moonshot House Fellowship from the Kravis Center for Social Impact (2019), a Young Investigator Award from the Office of Naval Research (1996), and a Neuroscience Fellowship from the Sloan Foundation (1992). He was a tenured faculty member at Boston University and he taught at Tufts University and CUNY before joining NYU.

Poverty, education, and hunger have been ongoing issues in our world. Deteriorating conditions across multiple countries have led to the death of hundreds of thousands, annually. Recent natural disasters have only contributed to these statistics. With a growing elderly population, the task of conquering societal problems has been passed to the next generation. Although substantial change has been made, in many cases, this change is temporary. To create meaningful and long-lasting change, our society requires increased participation and dedication to sustainable development and initiatives. This event featured speakers Amir Dossal and Manjula Dissanayake, exploring topics such as impact investing, social economics, and sustainable development.

Mr. Amir Dossal, a 25-veteran at the United Nations and founder of the Global Partnerships Forum, taught members about impact investing and how, with his non-profit, he makes educated decisions about whom to partner with. He spoke on his experience at the UN and his strategies for mobilizing private sector investment in sustainable initiatives. Mr. Manjula Dissanayake, a former investment banker and founder of Educate Lanka, shared with members his personal experiences in creating organizations that benefit others. He spoke about how his childhood in Sri Lanka and his life-threatening injuries later heavily shaped him and spurred him to create his own non-profits.

Join us on 2/26 from 2-3pm for a Sustainability Summit with CEO of the Global Partnerships Forum, Mr. Amir Dossal and CEO of Educate Lanka, Mr. Manjula Dissanayake. Gain key insights into leading social economics strategies and sustainability initiatives. Meet world leaders and innovators in the fields of social economics, sustainability and higher education.

Thank you so much to all of our members for attending the JEC NYC Winter Forum. We would also like to express much appreciation to our amazing speakers Annie Hopkins, Professor Desai, Lucinda Sweezy, and Gavin Walsh. They shared their experiences as business professionals and offered advice on how they achieved success. We hope you enjoyed this event, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

We are so excited to see you all at the Winter Forum this Sunday, February 13, from 1-4 PM! This forum will feature 4 amazing speakers who will share their experiences as business professionals and offer advice on how they achieved success.

Annie Hopkins is the head of Americas Graduate Recruiting at Deutsche Bank. She has spent her career supporting young people on their professional journeys and is excited to share practical tips and best practices for setting up your career plan from your first day at college.

Professor Desai is an Associate Professor at Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs. She is also the Director of the Manufacturing Policy Initiative and the Associate Director of the Institute for Development Strategies. Her research interests center around entrepreneurship, competitiveness, and economic development policy. She focuses in particular on entrepreneurial opportunity and how different socioeconomic environments can influence entrepreneurial outcomes.

Lucinda Sweazey is a recruiter and member of the investment team at Bridgewater Associates. Previously, she worked as Director of Career Development at King’s College for three years helping students with job searches, offering resume advice, and assisting with employment applications. She has also interned at Gerson Lehrman Group working in the corporate markets department. She holds a Bachelor of Science from King’s College.

Gavin Walsh is a portfolio manager at Bridgewater Associates, where he has worked for seven years. He has also worked at GiveDirectly as their Director of Finance and Information systems. He holds a BA in Economics and Psychology from Purchase College, an MS in Quantitative Finance from Fordham University, and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Happy New Year! We want to thank each and every one of our incredible members for your dedication and support! Everything we've accomplished thus far wouldn't have been possible without you all. We look forward to what this new year has to bring and can not wait to grow the JECNYC community!

Recap of some of JECNYC October 2021 events!

1. NYU Alumni Panel: Thank you so much to the many members that attended JEC NYC's NYU Alumni Panel. We would also like to express much appreciation to our amazing speakers Raj Thakkar and Nicholas Grassi. They discussed their college experience, including how NYU prepared them for the business world and what opportunities NYU provided for them during their time there. We hope you enjoyed this event, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

2. Fireside Chat with Professor Maglaras: Thank you so much to the many members that attended Fireside Chat with Professor Costis Maglaras. We would also like to express much appreciation to our amazing speaker, Professor Costis Maglaras, the Dean of Columbia Business School. Attendees gained insights on one of the leading business schools in the country. We hope you enjoyed this event, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

Thank you all for joining and we look forward to hosting more events like these in the future!

Thank you so much to the many members that attended Hedge Funds and Quantitative Capital Management with Mina Tadrus. We would also like to express much appreciation to our amazing speaker, Mina Tadrus, the Founder and CEO of Tadrus Capital, a quantitative capital management fund. Mr. Tadrus shared his insights on the functions of hedge funds and what makes his approach at Tadrus Capital unique. We hope you enjoyed this event, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

Additionally, we are beyond excited to share a unique opportunity that was recently offered exclusively to JEC NYC members by Mr. Mina Tadrus, founder and CEO of Tadrus Capital! Tadrus Capital is a hedge fund that specializes quantitative capital management. Mr. Tadrus will find 5 JEC NYC members to invest using their own proprietary algorithm in C # and will also provide internship opportunities to members!

Members, for more details and to apply, please see the private member page.

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JEC x UChicago, our second hybrid event, was a huge success. Thank you so much to the many members that attended this event either in-person or virtually. We would also like to express much appreciation to our sponsor, LMHQ, for granting us a wonderful venue and to our amazing speaker, Ms. Liz Schutz, the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions from the University of Chicago.

Ms. Schutz spoke about what makes UChicago special, and provided her tips for admission into highly competitive colleges as well. We hope you enjoyed this event, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

Join us on October 8th in a fireside chat with Columbia Dean of Business, Professor Costis Maglaras. Gain insights on the admissions process, life at business school, and learn about what you can be doing now to get a head start!

Join us at our Fall 2021 Open House on September 27th at 5-6 pm! Learn more about JEC NYC and apply to become a member of our organization. Be sure to share with your friends and anyone who would be interested!

Learn how the economy’s health is measured and the Fed’s role in supporting it, using analogies to explain everyday ideas and concepts. Topics covered include key indicators used to study the economy (such as GDP, inflation, and unemployment), how the Fed uses the federal funds rate to influence interest rates in the economy, expansionary v. contractionary monetary policy, and more!
 
This event will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 29th, from 5-6 PM. Please register on http://jecnyc.org

Financial Wellness with O***a Chang, our first hybrid event, was a huge success. Thank you so much to the many members that attended this event either in-person or virtually. We would also like to express much appreciation to our sponsor, Quest Workspaces, located on Wall Street, for granting us a wonderful venue and to our amazing speaker, O***a Chang: After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Columbia University and receiving an academic award on Value Investing from Columbia Business School, O***a started a career in private equity and hedge fund investing where she amassed 20 years of institutional investment experience. She moved to Morgan Stanley in 2016 to help high net worth families and professionals manage their wealth. O***a has developed a unique approach to risk management from her experience in institutional investing. She believes that a properly defined investment time horizon, rather than reducing volatility, is a better way to manage portfolio risk without sacrificing potential returns unnecessarily.

Attendees were able to learn about wealth management and enhance their knowledge of financial investment. O***a also explained her point of view on risk management. After the lecture, members were offered a chance to ask Ms. Chang any questions they had about the lecture and even her own career path. We hope you enjoyed our first in-person event, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

We’re excited to announce that our first in person event with O***a Chang was a huge success! Thanks to all who attended as well Quest Workspaces for granting us an amazing venue!