The Access Distributed Finance Mentor Program is back for the 2025–2026 recruiting season, and we’re seeking mentors from investment banking, private equity, venture capital, asset management, sales & trading, and hedge funds. Each year, the program connects underrepresented students with finance professionals who can provide guidance, perspective, and connections to help them break into this competitive industry. Mentor sign-ups for the 2025–2026 cohort are now open: https://lnkd.in/eBRdW2Nf Join us in giving back to the next generation of finance leaders. Applications are due Friday, October 31st at 11:59 PM EST.
Access Distributed
Professional Training and Coaching
No matter where you're coming from, we make careers in business accessible.
About us
Access Distributed makes getting internships in finance easier for students at non-target recruiting schools. Through our distributed curriculum, we help fellows succeed in interviews, excel during their internship, and receive full-time offers at the end. The program increases access to high-potential careers in finance.
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https://www.accessdistributed.org/
External link for Access Distributed
- Industry
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
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- Nonprofit
Employees at Access Distributed
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Mike Kimpel
Founder & CEO Finance|able | Access Distributed | Columbia Business School Faculty | Software Developer | AI Enthusiast | Serial Tinkerer
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Jessica Baier
Founder, Habit Money | Building the personal trainer for personal finance
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Mannie Ajayi
Investor & Entrepreneur
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Artur Mydlyk
Honors Student at Florida State University
Updates
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We've been getting a lot of questions about what we'll cover during our PE Bootcamp, so here's our agenda 📋 Over two Sundays (Sep 14 & 21), Jessica Holton (AD co-founder + former Morgan Stanley IB & Carlyle PE) will teach you everything you need to know about PE - how to recruit, how to nail the interview, and how to crush it when you get the job. Spots are still open - grab one before they're gone! https://lnkd.in/gQFn-i76
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Why PE? Ask someone whose job it is! Max Gantman is an AD alumni and a current investor at Altamont Capital Partners. "“Private equity is a fast-paced, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating field at the intersection of investing, strategic operations, and financial structuring. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent to unlock value in businesses.” Want to break into PE and not sure where to start? Sign up for AD's 2-day PE bootcamp September 14 & 21. We still have a view early bird spots open - grab 'em before they're gone! https://lnkd.in/gQFn-i76
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We love a mental math question here at AD, so here's one for the PE Bootcamp: If you can get $2K+ of value by investing $499, to help you land a role that pays $300K+, why wouldn't you sign up immediately? ..... All jokes aside, we know we're offering an incredible deal, and we're doing it to make sure as many people as possible can join us, but it won't last long. Once our Early Bird spots are gone, prices go up to $799, which is still a good deal, but who doesn't want to save $300 if they can? #financeiscool #mathiscool Register for the PE bootcamp today: https://lnkd.in/gKwSSu5D
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Wondering what the AD bootcamp is all about? In 2 days (Sundays, don't worry IB analysts, we know you're working hard!), you'll get: - Access to Financeable Training, the cutting edge training platform developed by Mike Kimpel and used by top tier finance firms - Exclusive access to interview prep content developed by and for practitioners who have ACTUALLY gone through the process - Learn from Jessica Holton, one of AD's co-founders and an experienced finance trainer - An instant, small group community in which to learn from and grow with as you go through this recruiting process Register today to secure your Early Bird spot before they fill up: https://lnkd.in/gMb8igyJ
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Access Distributed reposted this
Don’t forget to lock in your spot for the next Finance Networking Happy Hour. It’s one of those things—show up, have a drink, and next thing you know, you’re deep in conversation with someone who ends up being a game-changer in your career. Wall Street is competitive, but relationships are the multiplier. Doesn’t matter where you end up—banking, PE, hedge funds, corp dev—who you know always matters. Come meet smart people. Make connections. Build your edge. Sign up below 👇 https://lnkd.in/esNPm2B8
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Want to land your dream job in PE? This bootcamp is for you. AD is launching a virtual bootcamp series, and our first session is for you aspiring PE associates. The AD PE Bootcamp is designed for first- and second- year banking analysts looking to recruit for private equity associate roles (both on and off cycle). Led by Jessica Holton (Access Distributed co-founder and experienced investor and trainer), this 2-day (Sundays Sept. 14 & 21), virtual training will provide you with the hard and soft skills you need to ace the interview, nail the modeling exam, manage the process, and land the offer. Plus, you’ll get access to the PE training curriculum on Financeable Training. Registration is open now, and we are reserving a few Early Bird spots for folks who sign up first. Save $300 by registering early for just $499. Once these spots are filled, price will increase to $799. Get them before they’re gone! We’re capping the class size to ensure everyone gets a personalized experience, so be sure to sign up before we’re full! This is a $2K+ value, so an incredible deal even at full price. For more info, check us out: https://lnkd.in/gQFn-i76
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LAST CALL TO APPLY!!! Applications are open until 11:59 PM tonight, apply here: https://lnkd.in/eu93C58z
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Reason #8 to join AD: intensive technical training bootcamp. As Ron Katayev shares, AD hosts an annual in-person bootcamp, offering Fellows a unique opportunity to connect face-to-face and gain a competitive edge in technical interview preparation. He describes it as “an amazing experience—there’s nothing else like meeting all the Fellows in person and learning from some of the best.” Applications are open until June 20th, apply here: https://lnkd.in/eu93C58z
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Access Distributed reposted this
Every year I receive messages from students who say they missed the applications for our Access Distributed Fellowship. Don't let that happen to you or your friends. Applications close on June 20th and this is a life changing Fellowship. Qualifications: ✅ Rising Sophomore ✅ At a US or Canadian University ✅ Non-Target School ✅ Determined, committed and ready to hustle Apply below or send this to a friend: https://lnkd.in/ehHRUvBJ
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