Ep 14 (Part 2) - Special Guest Matan Feldman from Wall Street Prep

This is Part 2 of our Take the Stage episode with Matan Feldman. Matan is founder and CEO of Wall Street Prep, a global full-service financial training firm providing self-study programs, instructor-led training and e-learning services to investment banks, financial institutions, and Fortune 1000 companies. In Part 2, Matan reflects on the transformative journey of Wall Street Prep since the 2008 crisis and its impact on the finance industry. Episode Outline and Highlights [01:52] - Matan discusses the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on Wall Street Prep and how they adapted. [03:42] - He touches on how they expanded from a single program into a comprehensive suite of financial education offerings and the strategic approach they took to cater to corporate clients while shifting towards digitization.  [12:16] - Matan’s realization that Wall Street Prep is becoming a “real” business marks a turning point, as they begin to define themselves as a format-agnostic content company and begin investing in technology, hires, and building capabilities to deliver content both in the classroom and digitally.  [14:15] - This commitment to delivering high-quality content in both digital and classroom formats led to a slow but steady growth trajectory and positioned themselves for bigger wins in the corporate sector.  [23:43] - Matan shares his thoughts on how Wall Street Prep has transformed the finance industry by providing equal opportunities for individuals to break into competitive careers and thereby leveling the playing field when it comes to removing barriers that existed before. [24:35] - While he takes pride in Wall Street Prep’s role as an equalizer, enabling anyone, regardless of their program, academic background, or school reputation, to learn and thrive in the industry, Matan also questions whether Wall Street Prep has made recruitment interviews harder. [26:08] - Looking ahead, their vision is to become the go-to resource for all finance careers, bridge the generational divide, and meet the evolving needs of learners in a rapidly changing industry. [31:25] - Matan wraps up by discussing Wall Street Prep's mission to go beyond being a mere signaling mechanism. As industries evolve, including the influence of AI and data, Wall Street Prep remains focused on the end user and ensuring their products deliver tangible results. Special Links: This career-focused program combines the institutional knowledge from the world’s leading business school with the practical skills approach of the private equity industry's leading training provider. ⁠Wall Street Prep & Wharton Private Equity Certificate Program⁠ Connect with Matan Feldman Matan Feldman on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wall Street Prep ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alexis Alvarez Alexis on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alexis on email [email protected]