Wall Street Diaries

S3 Ep4: How to Win the "Army's Heisman Trophy"

May 15, 2026

Nick spent over a decade in the 75th Ranger Regiment before walking into Meta with zero coding experience. Now he's at Harvard Business School and building in defense tech. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he made the transition, why veterans have an unfair advantage in the private sector, and why the smartest investors are quietly moving into defense. If you're a veteran, a student breaking into finance, or an investor looking for the next big opportunity, this one is for you.

S3 Ep3: Get a Real Estate Investing Job

May 10, 2026

In this episode of Wall Street Diaries, Max sits down with Taylor, a real estate investor who has helped deploy over $1.7B into multifamily acquisitions. Taylor breaks down how real estate investing actually works, from sourcing deals and underwriting properties to raising capital and exiting investments. If you’ve ever wondered how billion-dollar real estate deals come together behind the scenes, this conversation walks through the full process. If you’re interested in finance, investing, ...

S3 Ep 2 : Want a Promotion? Do the Job Before You Have It

March 19, 2026

rivate equity isn’t about finding “great” companies. It’s about finding the right company for your fund. In this episode of Wall Street Diaries, we talk about why the exact same deal can be a perfect fit for one PE fund… and a hard pass for another. Different funds operate under different mandates, different risk tolerances, and different investment philosophies. What looks like a “no-brainer” on the surface can completely miss the mark depending on who’s evaluating it. If you’re recruitin...