#15 Reggie Nelson: From East London to Private Equity Associate

Podcast Summary:

In this episode, Victor speaks to Reggie about the probability of academic and career success growing up in socially and economically disadvantaged areas in London. Reggie also touches on his adventurous journey to Kensington and how knocking on rich families’ doors landed him an internship at Blackrock asset management firm. 

Guest Bio:

Reggie Nelson is the author of ‘Opening Doors’ Autobiography and an Associate for a Private Equity Firm in London. He sits on the advisory board of a large social mobility charity in the UK and previously served as the Group Chair of the ACCA Student Advisory Group. Reggie is a big advocate of mentoring and offers a huge amount of time mentoring students from socially disadvantaged areas across the UK.

Timestamps:

(00:49) - Zencastr Sponsor Ad

(02:00) - Reggie upbringing with “rich gangsters and poor graduates”

(06:35) - The lack of motivation and educational resources for social mobility students

(14:37) - The importance of being open minded and having a different perspective

(17:41) - How Reggie life turned around for the good after his father passed away

(24:41) - Knocking on rich people doors in Kensington, London

(32:41) - How to find and secure internships whilst at University

(36:05) - Reggie Career advice for interns, new graduates and young professionals

(41:22) - Victor journey to landing a trading role in an investment bank

(44:50) - Executing at work whilst building your own legacy

(50:12) - How to balance a corporate job and personal side-hustles

(59:14) - What is your purpose?

(01:06:10) - Book Signings and Mentoring in Prison

(01:09:11) - Opening Doors & Bonnier Books work experience

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