Welcome to the Education for Tomorrow Alliance, "What I Wish I Knew" podcast. A podcast where we speak with different professionals from different professions in our community and beyond about the different steps they are taking or did take to reach their career and life goals.
We are excited to invite you on this journey as we speak with professionals from Montgomery County, Texas and beyond about their careers, the steps and advice that have helped them along the way and their dreams for their future.
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Today, I sit down with Sarthak Chaturvedi, Sarth is a rising junior at the University of Arkansas majoring in Finance, with a unique background of having pursued a pre-med track throughout high school before pivoting to business. He has gained experience in wealth management, policy research, and nonprofit finance, complemented by leadership roles and academic achievements. Sarthak is currently working on a self-directed private equity project, building financial models such as DCFs and LBOs to evaluate investment opportunities. Passionate about global exposure and client-focused problem solving, he actively networks with industry professionals and follows market trends closely. His interests include coin collecting, Formula 1, and following basketball.
3 Sept 2025
Being a Transfer Student
Today, I sit down with Samuel Ogunsola, Sam is a transfer from Lone Star College currently in his junior year at the University of Houston studying Mechanical Engineering. During his time at Lonestar, Samuel played on the boys soccer team and served on the honors college leadership program as public relations coordinator, acquiring key leadership skills that he now uses at the University of Houston in three different clubs. He serves as studio manager for CoogTV, and Younglife Leader for the Young Life College Program at UH. Through the help of the Rice Take Flight program, he spent his summer participating in research at University of Colorado Boulder, working closely with a graduate student and engineering professor Mike McGehee. Outside of academics, Samuel’s hobbies include playing soccer, learning about cars, going on walks/drives, and passively scrolling TikTok.
28 Aug 2025
Being a Chemical Engineering Major
Today, I sit down with David Udoh, David is a thoughtful, motivated, and community-oriented individual with a strong passion for engineering and using his skills to make a tangible impact. He is a junior chemical engineering student at The University of Texas at Austin, with a growing interest in applying engineering solutions to real-world problems that positively impact the community. David is currently working a summer internship with Linde and is currently exploring opportunities that combine technical innovation with meaningful service. He is an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), where he enjoys building leadership skills, organizing events, and fostering a sense of belonging among fellow students. Outside of academics, David is committed to personal growth and wellness, consistently balancing his studies with regular workouts and creative pursuits.
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