Previous Seminars
Feb
23
2010

Kapitall-Starting a Revolutionary Online Investing Platform

Robertson Bowl 1, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thinking about starting your own business? Business Today invites you to join Stephen Roche, President of Kapitall and Princeton alumnus for an interactive presentation about the adventures of starting a revolutionary online investing platform. Kapitall is a free website with a user interface that incorporates powerful but simple analytical tools with video game elements. The seminar will take place on Tuesday, February 23 from 7-8 PM in Bowl 1, Robertson Hall and will be followed by a short reception. Please contact Philipp Bewerunge (pbewerun@princeton.edu) with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Feb
2
2010

Bates White

Frist 307

Interested in learning how to nail a case interview with a consulting firm? Business Today invites you to participate in a hands-on workshop with consultants from Bates White, an economic consulting firm offering services in economics, finance, and business strategy to leading law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. This event will include information on case interview structure, actual cases used to make hiring decisions, tips on preparing for interviews as well as information on what employers are looking for and summer consulting opportunities offered through Bates White. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, February 2 from 5-6 PM in Frist 307 and will be followed by a short reception. Please contact Philipp Bewerunge (pbewerun@princeton.edu) with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Dec
15
2009

JP Morgan

Robertson 002, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Dec
4
2009

Princeton Sports Symposium

Friend Center (10:00 am to 6:00 pm)

The Princeton Sports Symposium was started in 2006 to provide an opportunity for students to gain insight into the multi-billion dollar business of sports. The event brings together the most knowledgeable and successful people in the sports business to discuss various aspects and trends in the industry. The symposium, a whole day event on December 4th, allows students to network with some of the top professionals in the field while providing a forum for industry professionals to attract potential future leaders. This year, we will have over 60 speakers, 11 panels, as well as lunch for all attendees. Please register online at www.sportssymposium.org before December 3rd to reserve your spot.

Dec
2
2009

MLB CFO, Jonathan Mariner

Location: Robertson 001, 7:30 pm

Are you interested in working in the sports industry? Are you a
baseball fan? Join Business Today to learn about the business of
baseball from Jonathan Mariner, the CFO of Major League Baseball!
Sports fan or not, come to learn about the ins and outs of working in
the sports industry. Mr. Mariner will be speaking Wednesday, December
2nd at 7:30 in Robertson 001. A short reception will follow; please
contact rgreeno@princeton.edu rgreeno@princeton.edu with any questions.

Nov
30
2009

Under Armour: Potential Job and Internship Opportunities

Dodds Auditorium, 7:30 pm

You wear the gear, but do you ever wonder what it's like to work at Under Armour? Find out how to “Protect this House” from Kevin Plank, CEO and Founder of Under Armour, Steve Battista, SVP of Branding, and Melissa Wallace, SVP of Talent, who will be speaking about their experiences, as well as talk about potential job and internship opportunities. The event will be on Monday, November 30th at 7:30pm in Dodds Auditorium. You will also be able to participate in a raffle. A short reception will follow; please contact rgreeno@princeton.edu with any questions.

Nov
9
2009

Manhattan GMAT

McCosh 60

Come participate in a free GMAT workshop, hosted by Manhattan GMAT and sponsored by the Business Today Seminar Series. The workshop will provide a general overview of the GMAT, a discussion on the benefits of taking the GMAT in college, and information on the MBA application process. Also included is FREE food, a FREE raffle, and discounts on courses. The workshop will take place on Monday, November 9th at 7:30 pm in McCosh 60.

About Manhattan GMAT: Manhattan GMAT, corporate provider to Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, McKinsey & Co. and Boston Consulting Group, is the nation's largest GMAT-exclusive prep company. They offer students a superior curriculum and the highest-quality instructors in the industry.

Oct
19
2009

A Conversation with Ron Meyer, President and COO, Universal Studios

Dodds Auditorium (Robertson 100)

All of these films, along with hundreds of other popular titles, have been produced under the guidance of Ron Meyer, President and COO of Universal Studios, who will be coming to Princeton this coming Monday, October 19th. Addressing students in Robertson Hall 100 (Dodds Auditorium) at 7:30 pm, Mr. Meyer will speak to us about his remarkable career in the movie industry and then open the floor to questions from the audience. A high-school dropout with no formal education, Mr. Meyer has risen to become one of the most powerful names in the movie industry. Under Mr. Meyer’s leadership, Universal has also produced such Oscar-winning box-office hits as “Shakespeare in Love,” “Gladiator,” and “A Beautiful Mind.” Mr. Meyer has told us that he is expecting a wide range of questions, so feel free to ask about anything you ever wanted to know about him. This promising event will be followed by a short reception.

Apr
27
2009

Summer Internship Panel Discussion with Maryellen Lamb

McCosh 60

Maryellen Lamb, the Director of Investment Banking Recruiting at Wharton, fielded questions from an audience of Princeton students. The topic of discussion was succeeding in a summer internship and receiving a full time author. The audience was mostly Princeton Juniors who received summer internship offers and are looking to work full time at their companies. A panel of 5 Princeton seniors also answered questions about their experiences at various jobs from Investment Banking to Sales and Trading to Consulting. Check out the video for more!

Speakers:

  • Maryellen Lamb

Apr
15
2009

Mirror Market

Robertson Bowl, 002

Robert E. Bennett, Senior Vice President of Berkshire Hathaway Credit Corp, will be at Princeton on Wednesday, April 15th at 7:30pm in Robertson Hall Bowl 002, where he will shed light on finding a job in today's financial environment so you DON'T have to resort to business school right after graduation. As a graduate of the Princeton Class of 1982, Mr. Bennett entered the post-undergrad world in a similar economic climate and will address how that affected his career choices, as well as explain the potential advantages of being in an entry-level position during a recession. After graduation, Mr. Bennett worked at Goldman Sachs before attending Harvard Business School. He later returned to Goldman Sachs as COO of its Real Estate Department before joining Berkshire Hathaway. This seminar promises to reveal the silver lining of the current job market, and will be full of advice from someone who also entered the job market during economic turmoil. A reception will follow the event.

Speakers:

  • Robert E. Bennett

Nov
11
2008

A Conversation with Fred Kleisner, CEO Morgans Hotel Group

Marx Hall 101

Business Today Seminar Series is proud to present Fred Kleisner, President and CEO of Morgans Hotel Group. From the Shore Club in Miami to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Morgans Hotel Group has revolutionized the hospitality industry by developing luxury hotels since 1984. Mr. Kleisner will speak about his role as Chief Executive Officer and his experience managing hotels across the world. His unique insight will be a treat to those interested in the business side of the hospitality industry. Please join us on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 7:30PM in Marx Hall 101.