With Mirafzal Rakhmonov, Investment Analyst at EBRD:

- How did he go from working for free at a private company to becoming an Investment Analyst at the EBRD?
- Why he quit his job at KPMG?
- Working for free vs. passing more ACCA papers – which is more valuable?
- Starting a career: International corporation vs. private company – which is better?
- Why did he choose to pursue the ACCA qualification?
- Is the ACCA qualification overrated? Who should study ACCA, and who shouldn't?
- After teaching ACCA to more than 600 students, what are the most common mistakes students make?
- How did he get into BCG, and why did he reject the offer after working there for a while?
- Do you need to know chemistry to work in consulting?
- How did he receive the Chevening Scholarship, and why did he turn it down?
- What advice does he have for those starting a career in finance?
- When is the best time to pursue a master’s degree? MBA vs. MSc in Finance – which one to choose?

https://youtu.be/W3cNQBWzaDY

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How to Build a Career in Economics?

We’re excited to announce our next guest:

Islom Urolov, currently a Research Analyst at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and formerly a Senior Economist at the Central Bank of Uzbekistan.

He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Tufts University (on a fully funded scholarship), and now contributes to IMF operations focused on Cameroon and São Tomé & Príncipe.

He also runs this blog: https://t.me/islom_urolov

Join us as he shares insights on:
– What it’s like to work at the IMF
– The skills that helped him grow as an economist
- How to get into Tufts University
– Advice for students pursuing careers in international institutions and economic policy
– The lessons that shaped his journey so far

📅 Date: 1st August, Friday
🕗 Time: 20:00

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This is the T-shirt we're looking for))

Has anyone seen it?

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To those who think you can't make money as an economist...

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1 hour left...

From now on, our team members will take turns conducting the interviews. This time, the host will be Anvarjon Kukonov.

We’ll also be testing a video format for the interview today. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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The conversation with Islom aka was truly inspiring and engaging. He generously shared his remarkable journey, from his role at the Central Bank of Uzbekistan to securing a full-ride scholarship at Tufts University and ultimately landing a position as a Research Analyst at the IMF. I’m incredibly grateful for the time he dedicated to this interview. Originally planned for 1.5 hours, our discussion stretched to nearly two hours because it was so captivating!

As a first-time interviewer, I felt a bit nervous going in, but Islom aka called me beforehand for a brief chat, which helped me relax and made the experience enjoyable.

Stay tuned—the recording will soon be uploaded to YouTube!

Best,
Anvarjon Kukonov

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AI Agent for Excel

I have tried using shortcut.ai and apparently it can finish Financial Modeling World Championship tasks 10 times faster than humans and can beat analysts from Goldman and McKinsey.

It costs a minimum of $40 a month, but I decided to use the free trial.

You can see the attached file above which was fully created by an AI agent in under 15 minutes and I just gave a clear prompt on what to do in the beginning and that was it.

What it did:

Cash Flow Analysis: Built 12-month cash flow projection model, created KPI dashboard with key metrics, added scenario analysis capabilities

SaaS Comparable Company Analysis: Created target company profile, built comparable companies database, performed trading multiples analysis, generated valuation summary with recommendations

What do you think about its work?
Let me know your feedback.

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BlackRock has opened its applications for students and graduates.

Check this out here

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Quote of the day from our latest episode 13:

"The reason why you are not selected might not be you. It might be some other external factors. You should always keep applying to jobs."

Islom Urolov's path to the IMF included a crucial rejection, but his persistence led to a second chance. He reminds us that resilience is the most important skill in a competitive job market.



Watch the full story on our YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/v37NGcggk84?feature=shared

2025 CBS Global Case Competition (GLOBAL) – Copenhagen Business School

We’re looking for one more teammate for this prestigious international case competition. Our current members include interns at BCG and teammates with a strong finance and business, tech foundation (multiple ACCA papers passed) and previous case competition experience.

What we’re looking for:

We value prior case-competition experience or sharp business acumen with a finance and/or marketing background.

Eligibility:

You must be an undergraduate student, or a graduate student with no more than a two-year gap between completing your bachelor’s degree and starting your master’s programme.

Why join?

The three finalist teams receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Denmark (flights and accommodation covered), and every team receive exclusive training from Bain & Company (MBB). You’ll collaborate with a diverse, high-calibre team and add a standout achievement to your résumé.

The competition is expected to kick off in late October 2025. We want to start preparation from now on!

For full rules and timeline, see the official PDF: https://signup.casecompetition.com/docs/Rules_for_GLOBAL_2025.pdf

Interested?

Email your resume and a short note on why you’d like to join to zokirovdiyorbek@inha.edu.

Thanks!

"If you're not failing, are you even trying?" —Ravshan Kadirov, CFO of InfinBank.

We are excited to announce that the full interview is now available on our YouTube channel! For those of you who couldn't join us live, you can listen the entire episode at your convenience.

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Nvidia’s CFO has crossed the billion-dollar net worth mark.

Nvidia’s unprecedented climb past a $4 trillion market cap this summer has not only set global valuation records, but has also made its CFO, Colette Kress, a billionaire.

On July 29, Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index listed Kress with a net worth exceeding $1 billion thanks largely to her equity holdings in the chipmaker. According to Bloomberg data, Kress owns or has options for more than 5.4 million Nvidia shares, worth roughly $1 billion at current prices.

Who says you can’t become a billionaire through a job?

More: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-cfo-crosses-billion-dollar-101805062.html

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Meta Just Paid $250M To Lure This 24-year-old AI Whiz Kid

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has reportedly invested a staggering $250 million to secure the talents of 24-year-old AI prodigy, Matt Deitke.

What Happened: Deitke, a former doctoral student at the University of Washington, initially turned down Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg‘s offer of around $125 million over four years.

However, following a meeting with Zuckerberg, Deitke accepted a revised offer of approximately $250 million, with the potential to earn $100 million in the first year alone.

So, the question is:

Do you think the current investment in AI is just hype, and are we heading toward a bubble like the one in the early 2000s?

For more: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-just-paid-250m-lure-203943831.html

Let me know your thoughts below 👇

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