Investment Banking & Venture Capital with Alex Yuditski

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we talk to Alex Yuditski, a growth investor at Bessemer Venture Partners. Starting with a pivot in college from history to economics, Alex’s path led her from investment banking at Regions Bank and William Blair to working on pre-IPO growth equity deals at Blue Owl Capital. Now at one of the top venture firms globally, Alex focuses on Series B and beyond, with a special interest in the AI revolution. Alex emphasizes the importance of embracing curiosity, taking risks, and navigating unexpected career shifts.

She offers insights on her transition from finance to tech-focused investment roles, highlighting how each stage of her journey provided valuable experience and growth. Tune in for practical advice and reflections from Alex’s career in finance!

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:51 - Alex Yuditski's career start
04:12 - Transition to investment banking
11:33 - Leveraged finance at William Blair
22:34 - Moving into venture capital
28:45 - Investing in AI and tech
31:19 - Career tips and advice
33:21 - Conclusion

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