
Ducks in Finance: Navigating the Corporate Financial Landscape
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
5:30–6:30 p.m. PST
Join us for an insightful journey into the world of corporate finance with our esteemed panel of University of Oregon alumni, each carving their paths to success. Whether you're embarking on your corporate finance journey or seeking a transition into the field, this webinar promises to be a rich source of knowledge, information, and invaluable insights.
What will we cover?
🎓 Entry into the field: Our panelists will share their unique career trajectories from their time at UO to their current positions in corporate finance. Discover the strategies they employed to enter the field, essential skill sets required for success, and overarching needs of today's corporate landscape.
📊 Avenues within finance: Let's get micro! Our panelists will delve deeper into the intricacies of corporate finance. Gain a comprehensive understanding of what this means for each panelist's role and explore the opportunities awaiting aspiring finance professionals.
💼 Finance as a dynamic profession: Explore the plethora of lateral opportunities finance offers or learn how to apply your skills to other industries, and unlock new avenues for personal and professional growth.
💡 Influence of finance on a company: Uncover the pivotal role finance plays in shaping the destiny of companies, whether at the forefront or behind the scenes. Understand why it's often referred to as the "lifeblood" that courses through every function within an organization.
🌐 Impact of new technologies: Stay ahead of the curve as we examine the transformative impact of new technologies, such as AI, on the field of finance. Discover how these innovations are reshaping traditional practices and opening up exciting new possibilities for finance professionals.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights from our distinguished panel of Ducks who are leading the charge in the world of corporate finance. Come with your questions for an interactive Q&A!
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Meet our Panelists

Alex Bibb, MBA '17
Finance Manager, Stance
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Renée Smith, BA '16 (Spanish & business administration)
Finance Manager, Amazon Web Services
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Matt Martin, BS '17 (business administration, finance & economics)
Finance Manager, TIDAL Corporate at Block
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Max Green, BS '20 (business administration)
Panel Moderator
Finance and Strategy at Snap, Inc. / Snapchat
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Questions?
Email Megan McKinney, associate director of the Duck Career Network at memck@uoregon.edu.