Weaving Dignity into the Internship Process, with Robert J. Khoury

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robert J. Khoury about weaving dignity into the internship process. Robert J. Khoury is the co-founder and CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a high-impact advisory firm based in Chicago’s Gold Coast. His 20+ year career in the financial industry has seen him in many roles: an equity derivatives trader, portfolio manager, corporate strategist, recruiter, hedge fund executive and private equity investor. Rob earned a BSE in Electrical Engineering at Princeton University and his MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He takes great pleasure in supporting organizations, college students and recent graduates in experiencing outstanding internships. Rob has developed and managed a comprehensive internship program for college students that has resulted in a significant impact for dozens of students and clients alike. He has a passion for ensuring success. As a member of the Princeton Club of Chicago, for over a decade he organized intern luncheons for Princeton students eager to find opportunities in Chicago. He is the co-author of Intern Management: Principles for Designing an Exceptional Internship and How To Intern Successfully: Insights and Actions to Optimize Your Experience. Rob led personal and professional development seminars for Landmark Worldwide for several years; enjoys philanthropy and family vacations; and lives with his wife, Mary – a freshwater ecologist – and their two children in downtown Chicago overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices