Through the Distinguished Speaker Series, we bring the most accomplished academics, business leaders, and government regulators to educate and inspire the emerging leaders of the next generation to tackle society’s most compelling challenges

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We host speakers from diverse backgrounds

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES

Academics

ranging from Nobel Prize Laureates to University professors at the world’s leading research institutions discuss their cutting edge research and opinions on current events

Industry leaders

spanning CEOs of multinational corporations to portfolio managers at Fortune 500 companies share real world lessons from their extensive experience

Government officials

from senior regulators at the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission to members of the President’s Cabinet offer insights into the role of regulation in financial markets and beyond

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What students are saying about the Weston Talks Distinguished Speaker Series

The Distinguished Speaker Series has given me the opportunity to hear directly from people we admire in fields as diverse as finance, economics, and government. Their stories are not only intellectually engaging but emphasize the value of determination and creativity, motivating us to develop our own passions.

Aleksander Reczek

Weston Talks Member

The Distinguished Speaker Series hosts leading figures from diverse fields who offer thought provoking perspectives on financial topics and beyond. Every session provides deep insight into economics and investing, and continually challenges us to improve.

Aurik Mah

Weston Talks Member

The Distinguished Speaker Series is a gateway to re-imagining the world of business, economics, and more. Thanks to the Speaker Series, we have the chance to interact directly with industry leaders and other experts from around the world.

 

Maxwell Burd

Weston Talks Member

The Distinguished Speaker Series has helped broaden my knowledge of the investing world. By meeting experts in many fields I was able to understand how deeply the business world is connected and improve my own investing skills.

 

Jacob Ye

Weston Talks Member

Through the Distinguished Speaker Series, we learn from successful individuals who share their knowledge and unique perspectives. Their stories introduce us to a variety of different fields and inspire us to discover our own passions.

 

Neil Agarwal

Weston Talks Member

Meeting with notable figures in the field has been a unique way for young people to learn valuable experiences. The speakers in the Distinguished Speaker Series share invaluable advice and inspire us to expand our interests in various fields

Siyang Ding

Weston Talks Member

The Distinguished Speaker Series is an eye opening opportunity to hear from distinguished professionals in various fields. Their stories inspire us to work hard and challenge ourselves to reach ever greater heights.

William Zhang

Weston Talks Member

The Distinguished Speaker Series has expanded my perspective on economics and current issues in the world. We constantly learn new insights and are inspired to delve deeper.

 

Max Ding

Weston Talks Member

Because of the Distinguished Speaker Series, we have the opportunity to meet successful role models who inspire us to find and follow our passions. Their stories inspire us to create our own unique paths and overcome challenges, even if we are only at the very beginning of our journey.

 

Magnus Starrett

Weston Talks Member

With the Weston Talks Distinguished Speaker Series, I’ve been able to explore my newfound passions for economics, finance, and investing. By directly interacting with experts over such a broad range of fields, engaging with my fascination for the world of business has never been more exciting.

 

Sanket Vankayalapati

Weston Talks Member

The Weston Talks Distinguished Speaker Series provides curious students with the amazing opportunity to pose questions and gain insight from distinguished figures in diverse fields. The talks are not only informative, but also highly relevant to today’s world, with inspiring stories from experts that go beyond the traditional high school curriculum.

 

Jonathan Lan

Weston Talks Member

As a part of our speaker series, we have had the chance to speak with and learn from inspirational and successful professionals. Their insight has been both fascinating and educational as we pursue to delve deeper into economic and financial fields, giving us the tools necessary to understand and improve our skills in the real world.

 

Zachary Gumbert

Weston Talks Member

The Weston Talks Distinguished Speaker Series has given me the opportunity to hear the stories of many inspirational people. This has allowed me to apply many of the skills and knowledge that I learned to my own life.

 

Aidan Mozayeni

Weston Talks Member

The Weston Talks Distinguished Speaker Series has given us an opportunity to learn from a diverse group of innovative leaders. The Series has been immensely helpful in introducing us to new fields and also in inspiring us to work towards our goals.

 

Matthew Colsman

Weston Talks Member

The Weston Talks Distinguished Speaker Series has given me the opportunity to learn insightful advice from leading figures in their field. They have helped me learn the importance of education and hard work in the path to success.

 

John Noone

Weston Talks Member

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At a glance…

4 Nobel Prize Laureates

Former Secretary, US Treasury

Two of Time’s 100 Most Influential People

President Emeritus, Harvard
2 Ivy League Endowment Chiefs

Industry Leaders

CEOs from leading financial firms

Seth Klarman, CEO
Baupost Group
(29 billion AUM)

Roman Regelman, CEO of Services and Digital Senior Executive Vice President BNY Mellon
(2.4 trillion AUM)

John O’ Connor, CEO
Battery Global Advisors
(4 billion AUM)

Colin Campbell, Managing Director Bain Capital
(160 billion AUM)
Jeff Feingold, Former Portfolio Manager
Fidelity Magellan Fund
(19 billion AUM)
World Renowned Academics
And more!
Government
Lawrence Summers
Former Secretary, US Treasury
President Emeritus, Harvard University
Robert B. Baker
Assistant Regional Director,
Assistant Regional DirectorSecurities and Exchange Commission

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