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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2025 · 23 MIN

Conquering Wall Street And Raising $300M with Peter Thiel’s Backing | Keri Findley

from The Nichole Wischoff Podcast · host Nichole Wischoff

In this episode, former Third Point executive Keri Findley takes us behind the scenes of Wall Street's intense culture in the 2000s, sharing raw stories about her life navigating the world of finance. From learning to chug beer in Morgan Stanley conference rooms to being handed control of $200 million at age 25, Findley's journey offers a rare glimpse into the high-stakes world of Wall Street capital markets.The conversation takes an fascinating turn when Findley reveals how a casual dinner conversation led to Peter Thiel becoming the sole investor in her $300M fund. She also provides valuable insights into why she ultimately rejected venture capital, and how the 2008 financial crisis created a massive opportunity in private credit that continues to shape markets today.01:14 Carrie Finley's Background02:00 Early Career and Challenges05:54 Journey to Third Point11:04 Founding Tacora Capital14:47 Raising Funds and Peter Thiel's Support20:13 Current Focus and Future Plans

In this episode, former Third Point executive Keri Findley takes us behind the scenes of Wall Street's intense culture in the 2000s, sharing raw stories about her life navigating the world of finance. From learning to chug beer in Morgan Stanley conference rooms to being handed control of $200 million at age 25, Findley's journey offers a rare glimpse into the high-stakes world of Wall Street capital markets.The conversation takes an fascinating turn when Findley reveals how a casual dinner conversation led to Peter Thiel becoming the sole investor in her $300M fund. She also provides valuable insights into why she ultimately rejected venture capital, and how the 2008 financial crisis created a massive opportunity in private credit that continues to shape markets today.01:14 Carrie Finley's Background02:00 Early Career and Challenges05:54 Journey to Third Point11:04 Founding Tacora Capital14:47 Raising Funds and Peter Thiel's Support20:13 Current Focus and Future Plans

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