Tired of Googling “What does an investment banker actually do?” Same. From Wall Street to Main Street is your backstage pass to the world of business - in English or French - where asking the questions to bridge the gap between an idea and the reality of the business world and the possible careers. Figuring it all out, one guest at a time... and bringing you with me.
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Tired of Googling “What does an investment banker actually do?” Same. From Wall Street to Main Street is your backstage pass to the world of business - in English or French - where asking the questions to bridge the gap between an idea and the reality of the business world and the possible careers. Figuring it all out, one guest at a time... and bringing you with me.
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April 12, 2026
Dive into Real Estate Advisory ft. Chafic Abou Ghazaly - #9
<p>The episode breaks down what real estate advisory really is, from valuation and audit support to advising clients on real estate projects. </p><p>We also cover the main valuation methods (DCF, comparables, income approach) and how market data and judgment come together to determine a property’s value.</p><p>We then explore how market trends like COVID-19, remote work, and changing demand have impacted real estate, especially the growing gap between high-quality buildings and older assets.</p><p>Finally, we share practical advice for students on networking, building technical skills, and navigating the many career paths within finance.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters are included to help you navigate the discussion.</p><p>Enjoy the episode 😉</p><p>👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the podcast!</p><p>And, VERY IMPORTANT, if you want to ask questions to our future guests, follow us on Instagram to submit them!</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Follow From Wall Street to Main Street</p><p>📺 YouTube : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FromWallStreettoMainStreet" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@FromWallStreettoMainStreet</a></p><p>🎧 Apple Podcast : <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-wall-street-to-main-street/id1841397331" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-wall-street-to-main-street/id1841397331</a></p><p>📸 Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wallstreet.mainstreet" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/wallstreet.mainstreet</a></p><p>💼 LinkedIn : <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-wall-street-to-main-street" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-wall-street-to-main-street</a></p><p>🎵 TikTok : <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wall.st.to.main.st" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@wall.st.to.main.st</a></p><p>Chapters :</p><p>00:00 Trailer of the episode</p><p>00:51 Podcast Intro</p><p>02:29 Why Finance & Discovering Real Estate</p><p>03:10 The Event That Changed Everything</p><p>03:56 Why Not Real Estate Brokerage?</p><p>04:25 Choosing Real Estate Advisory</p><p>05:17 Key Influences: Professors & Networking</p><p>07:11 Why Real Estate Is More Tangible</p><p>07:48 What Is Real Estate Advisory?</p><p>08:40 Services: Valuation, Audit Support & Clients</p><p>10:14 Site Visits & Real-World Exposure</p><p>10:48 Front Office vs Back Office</p><p>11:46 Data vs Judgment in Valuation</p><p>12:33 Types of Client Requests14:51 Real Estate DCF Explained</p><p>16:10 Valuation Methods (DCF, Comparables, Income)</p><p>17:05 Step-by-Step Client Process</p><p>18:43 Timeline of a Project</p><p>19:36 Favorite Parts of the Job</p><p>20:29 Certifications & Skills Needed</p><p>21:20 What Makes a Property Valuable</p><p>22:59 Property Classification (AAA to C)</p><p>25:35 Broker Opinion vs Real Valuation27:09 Working on Different Projects</p><p>28:20 Market Expectations vs Reality</p><p>29:07 COVID Impact on Real Estate30:26 Memorable Site Visit</p><p>31:45 Market Factors: Interest Rates & Demand</p><p>33:06 Return to Office & Market Shift</p><p>37:40 Skills for Students</p><p>39:05 Advice to His Younger Self</p><p>41:30 Importance of Networking</p><p>44:06 Why Finance Has Many Career Paths</p><p>46:50 How Technical Is the Job?</p><p>48:02 Career Optionality in Real Estate Advisory</p><p>49:11 Why Choose This Career Path</p><p>50:48 Outro</p>
February 15, 2026
Découvre l'Actuariat ft. Bilal Khoder - Épisode 8
<p>Dans cet épisode, on plonge au cœur d’une carrière en actuariat pour comprendre concrètement ce que fait un actuaire au quotidien. C’est quoi l’actuariat ? À quoi servent les probabilités et les mathématiques financières dans le monde réel ? Comment ces modèles influencent-ils les assurances, les régimes de retraite ou même la rémunération des dirigeants ?</p><p>À travers le parcours de Bilal Khoder, ancien actuaire, on explore les différentes voies possibles après des études en actuariat : assurance, consultation, fonds de pension, gestion d’actifs, finance corporative… et même des rôles stratégiques en entreprise. </p><p>L’objectif : démystifier un métier souvent perçu comme purement technique et montrer qu’il combine en réalité analyse, gestion du risque, communication et prise de décision.Si tu envisages une carrière en actuariat, ou si tu es simplement curieux de comprendre comment les entreprises projettent l’avenir et gèrent les risques, cet épisode te donne une vision claire des opportunités, des défis et des compétences nécessaires pour évoluer dans ce domaine.</p><p>0:00 Intro </p><p>1:00 C’est quoi un actuaire ? (définition + actuaire vs risk manager)</p><p>2:34 Le parcours de Bilal</p><p>4:19 Probabilités : l’exemple des 3 portes</p><p>5:46 Pourquoi l’actuariat (maths appliquées) + valeur ajoutée en entreprise</p><p>8:00 Risque réputationnel : impact, limites de modélisation, données qualitatives</p><p>11:13 Les domaines de l’actuariat : assurance, consulting, retraite, gestion d’actifs1</p><p>4:20 Viabilité des retraites : natalité, âge de retraite, responsabilité individuelle</p><p>18:55 Comment on calcule une prime d’assurance auto ?</p><p>22:30 Définitions simples : probabilité, espérance, tables de mortalité</p><p>25:51 Maths financières en actuariat : actualisation + probabilités </p><p>27:44 Consulting : pourquoi, et l’importance de la vulgarisation</p><p>36:46 Examens d’actuariat : parcours, rythme, difficulté</p><p>39:27 Transition vers la rémunération : bonus, RSU, stock options + logique</p><p>49:50 Éthique, conflits d’intérêt, conseils carrière + IA (expertise & futur</p><p><br></p><p>`Bonne écoute 😉</p><p><br></p><p>👉 N’oublie pas de liker, commenter et t’abonner pour soutenir le podcast !</p><p><br></p><p>Et, TRÈS IMPORTANT : si tu veux poser des questions à nos futurs invités, rejoins-nous sur Instagram pour soumettre les tiennes !</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Suis From Wall Street to Main Street📺 YouTube : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FromWallStreettoMainStreet" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@FromWallStreettoMainStreet</a>🎧 Apple Podcast : <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-wall-street-to-main-street/id1841397331" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-wall-street-to-main-street/id1841397331</a>📸 Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wallstreet.mainstreet" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/wallstreet.mainstreet</a>💼 LinkedIn : <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-wall-street-to-main-street" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-wall-street-to-main-street</a>🎵 TikTok : <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wall.st.to.main.st" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@wall.st.to.main.st</a></p>
January 31, 2026
Dive into Quantitative Investing ft. Joao Zimermann , EX-NASDAQ - Episode 7
<p>In this episode of From Wall Street to Main Street, we explore quantitative investing with Joao Zimermann, a quantitative investor who left NASDAQ to focus full-time on the financial models he had been building since university.We walk through his career journey, from studying economics and finance to launching and selling a startup, working in securities lending, completing a master’s in financial engineering, and gaining market intelligence experience at NASDAQ, highlighting why the operational side of finance matters more than most people think.The episode breaks down what quantitative investing really is, how data is collected, cleaned, automated, and transformed into models that generate signals, rankings, and portfolio decisions. We also discuss the difference between long-term investing and trading for revenue, the role of emotion in markets, and why risk management and tracking error matter more than short-term performance.We then explore market behavior and structure, including inefficiencies, retail investor influence, social media, and a clear explanation of the GameStop short squeeze. Finally, we look at AI in quantitative finance, qualitative data like earnings calls and geopolitics, and practical advice for students who want to start building quant skills today.Chapters are included to help you navigate the discussion.Enjoy the episode 😉👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the podcast!And, VERY IMPORTANT, if you want to be asking questions to our future guests, follow us on instagram to submit your questions!🔗 Follow From Wall Street to Main Street📺 YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@FromWallStreettoMainStreet🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/FromWallStreettoMainStreet🎧 Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-wall-street-to-main-street/id1841397331📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/wallstreet.mainstreet💼 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-wall-street-to-main-street🎵 TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@wall.st.to.main.stChapters :00:00 Trailer of the episode00:45 Intro + Meet the Guest01:19 What Is Quantitative Investing? (Explained Simply)04:10 His Story: Economics, Finance, and Building a Startup10:33 First Steps in Capital Markets (CIBC + “Behind the Scenes” Finance)12:44 Master’s + NASDAQ: From School to Market Intelligence15:22 Going Full-Time: Building a Model That Pays Like a Salary21:09 Investing vs Trading + Managing Emotion with Data25:42 Income Strategies Explained (Covered Calls & Trade-Offs)28:20 How Financial Models Work (Data → Signals → Decisions)38:27 Using Qualitative Info (Earnings Calls, Sentiment, AI)46:33 Portfolio Management: Risk, Time Horizon, and Client Fit57:16 Market Neutrality + Avoiding Overfitting (Simple Explanations)1:16:51 When Markets Get Irrational (FOMO, Efficiency, Behavior)1:20:16 GameStop Explained + What It Changed (Retail, Social Media)1:28:13 The Future: AI in Quant Finance + Advice for Students1:37:09 Final Takeaways + Outro</p>
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