Program Leader
Asan Kurmanguzhin
Founder of an $800M-exit startup
Harvard MBAex-McKinseyScaled Instamart
What you'll learn
How founders build, scale and hire in high-growth companies.
4–5 JUL 2026 · 2 DAYS IN PERSON · ONLY 30 STUDENTS4–5 JUL 2026 · 2 DAYS IN PERSON IN LONDON · ONLY 30 STUDENTS SELECTED
2 days in London. 4-5 July 2026.Only 30 studentsApplication required
Your first real step into the finance world.
A 2-day in-person finance career sprint in London. Meet practitioners who hire, manage and mentor young talent in finance — and leave with a clearer career direction and a real peer squad.
Applications are reviewed for motivation and fit. Selected students receive payment instructions.
Practitioner backgrounds include
Company names shown for faculty background context only — not sponsors or partners.
At a glance
- 2 days in-person in LondonSaturday + Sunday intensive
- Only 30 studentsselected by application
- Practitioner facultywho hire, manage and mentor in finance
- Peer squadsgroups of 6 students
- Real outputsCase + practitioner feedback + certificate
- Winning teamprivate 1:1 strategy session
Practitioner Faculty
Meet the practitioners you would normally never get direct access to.
Not career advisers. Not generic coaches. Real operators, investors and senior professionals who hire, manage and mentor young talent in finance, VC, PE, tech and startups.
Investment Banking
HiringSuren Avanian
Executive Director at J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan EDex-Citi VPM&A / ECM
What you'll learn
How bankers evaluate candidates and what strong preparation looks like.
Technology / AI
HiringDmitry Zborovsky
ML leader at DoorDash and Deliveroo
ML Directorex-McKinseyForbes 30u30
What you'll learn
How technology leaders build, scale and hire in AI-driven companies.
Startups / Operations
HiringDan Lifshits
Co-founder of Dwelly, ex-GM UK at Gett
Founderex-Gett GM UKex-McKinsey
What you'll learn
How operators build, scale and hire in high-growth startups.
Private Equity / Infrastructure
Kamil Burganov
PE Investor and ex-board member of Heathrow Airport
GIC SVPWharton MBAHeathrow Board
What you'll learn
How investors assess assets, risk and long-term value.
Hedge Fund / Public Markets
Ivan Morozov
Portfolio manager at T. Rowe Price
T. Rowe PriceCFALSE MSc
What you'll learn
How public-market investors think about research, risk and investment judgement.
Case Leader
Yuri Romanenkov
London Business School professor
LBS FacultyHarvard MBAex-BCG
What you'll learn
How to structure thinking, argue clearly and perform in case discussions.
Apply for July 2026 Sprint Limited cohort · application required
The gap
Not another online course. A career access sprint.
Many students study business, economics, finance, maths, engineering or computer science — but still feel unclear about how finance careers actually work.
Question
Which path?
IB, PE, VC, hedge funds, fintech and corporate finance all work differently.
Question
How to stand out?
Grades alone aren't enough when everyone looks similar on paper.
Question
How to reach people?
Most students don't know how to approach alumni without sounding generic.
Question
How to get experience?
Students want practical exposure before final year — not only theory.
This Sprint is designed to close that gap.
What you leave with
Tangible outcomes, not just a weekend.
Clearer career direction
Primary and secondary finance career targets.
Real case artifact
A team finance case output to reference later.
Practitioner feedback
Direct feedback from real industry operators.
New peer squad
Ambitious students from UK universities, similar goals.
Certificate + LinkedIn experience
A completion certificate and a LinkedIn-ready experience you can add to your profile.
Possible 1:1 with faculty
Winning team get a private 1:1 career strategy session with a practitioner of choice.
This is not a degree or accredited qualification. It is a practical career sprint designed to help you build capability, confidence and access.
Apply for July 2026 Sprint Limited cohort · application required
Who it's for
Built for ambitious students curious about finance.
You don't need to study finance to join. This Sprint is for students who want to start preparing before final year.
Best fit
- Year 1–3 BSc and MSc students
- Any degree: business, economics, maths, engineering, humanities and other degrees
- Curious about finance, investing, consulting, fintech or startups
- Want a stronger network beyond their own university
- Ready to prepare, participate and present
Not a good fit
- Looking for a passive lecture-style course
- Expecting an internship to be guaranteed
- Unwilling to work in teams
- Looking only for a certificate
- Already certain finance isn't for them
We can't guarantee internships or job offers — we give you access, tools, feedback and a stronger career operating system.
Schedule
2 days in London.
Saturday + Sunday.
The full experience happens live, in person, in London — two intensive days with practitioners, peers and a real team case.
Saturday in London
Choose your finance track
- Practitioner sprints: IB, VC, PE, hedge funds, consulting, tech
- Team formation and case work
Sunday in London
Case, feedback and commitments
- Case-method session
- Team case presentations + practitioner feedback
- Career goals and peer squad commitments
Winning team prize: a private 1:1 career strategy session with a practitioner of your choice. Use it to refine your internship strategy, get feedback on a business idea, or plan your next career move.
PRICE
Finance Career Access Sprint
2-day in-person sprint
£200
Pilot cohort price · Limited places
Private cohort community
Team finance case challenge
2-day London weekend
Live practitioner feedback
Certificate of participation
Winning team: 1:1 practitioner calls
Applications reviewed for motivation and fit.
Practical
Real team case, practitioner feedback and a tangible artifact.
Practitioner-led
Learn from real finance, tech, investing and startup operators.
In London
Two-day in-person weekend intensive.
Selective
Application required. Small cohort. Ambitious peers.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Apply
Apply for the July 2026 Sprint.
We're looking for students who are ambitious, curious and ready to participate actively — not passive attendees.
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