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WSO Conference 2012 Pictures!

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 on 8/2/12 at 11:30am

Thanks to my brother Vincent for taking some great shots throughout the conference.

To see 150+ more photos, visit our facebook page.

Some short video clips of panels / speakers will be up later this week. Thanks again to all those who attended! Ready for next year? Planning for WSO Con 2013 is already underway...to get your earlybird tickets, click here.

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WSO Conference 1.0: A Retrospective and Some Advice

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 on 7/31/12 at 4:30pm
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Good afternoon, folks. I wanted to deliver a brief retrospective on the first ever WallStreetOasis Conference that took place this past Saturday.

First and foremost, Patrick and the rest of the team working behind the scenes did a fantastic job. I had reasonable expectations going into it, and found that my expectations were blown out of the water. Attendance was unbelievable, the keynote speaker was solid, the panels (of which I sat on one) were excellent and informative, and the audience was truly engaged.

Oh yeah, and the food was pretty solid, too.

Now that a few days have passed since the conference took place, I've had some time to digest and have some overarching thoughts and a little piece of advice I'd like to share...

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Live from the WSO Conference - Post your thoughts!

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 on 7/29/12 at 9:30am
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For those here, welcome! For those who couldn't make it we will use this page for live updates from the conference / photos etc.

latest video/walkaround: http://youtu.be/_qo--7zQB0c

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WSO Conference is HERE! SOLD OUT!

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 on 7/28/12 at 3:30am
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The WSO Conference is TOMORROW, Saturday, July 28th.

We are SUPER excited about the panelists and speakers that have decided to grace us with their presence. Among them we have Goldman, Evercore, BAML, UBS, Citi, Houlihan, JP Morgan & Barclays represented....and MANY more.

I know some of you are nervous, but don't be. The atmosphere will be fun and relaxed (business casual), just like the site. We're all there to learn and have a great time meeting face to face....and I honestly can't wait to meet all of you. It's been a lot of hard work leading up to tomorrow, but I think all of you will be really happy you attended with the list of speakers and panelists we were able to pull together. If you are a super late to the party monkey, we will allow walk-ins at $200 (if there is any room), or you can get one of the last tickets left by clicking below - only 6 spots remaining (as of 11:03am EST).


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WSO Conference 2012: Redeem Perks

For all of the perks for the WSO Conference Attendees, here is how you claim them:

(1) For job board, video library and guides e-mail [email protected] for access and/or discount code. These codes and access are available through 2012, but not in 2013.

(2) To get 30% off a self-study package from Wall Street Prep (normally 15% off), use discount code wsonyc. Expires August 11, 2012.

(3) E-mail [email protected] with your WSO Conference Order ID # on your receipt e-mail to start using Boost Pro.

(4) For the WSO Resume Review 20% Discount, please e-mail [email protected]. Note, only valid if purchase made prior to August 10, 2012 and review started before August 17, 2012.

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WSO Conference-goers: what's the #1 benefit you hope to receive from attending?

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Networking / career advancement
31% (42 votes)
Learn some great advice from our main speaker Josh Rosenbaum
7% (10 votes)
Fraternize with fellow WSO members
18% (25 votes)
Get your photo taken with a monkey
15% (21 votes)
What conference?! I still need to buy my ticket...
21% (29 votes)
Other
7% (9 votes)
Total votes: 136
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WSO Conference Only 3 Days Away!!!

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 on 7/24/12 at 1:30am
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WSO Conference is only 3 days away!! As expected, the $109 discounted tickets sold out BUT because we want all of you to make it we are making one last Discounted Level at $129 for the next

20 monkeys

that get in....since we sold over 30 tickets yesterday (hundreds already sold), we don't expect the $129 level to last long - so don't wait!

*Don't Miss Out - Click Here to Register Today!*

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WSO Conference Afterparty! (21+)

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 on 7/13/12 at 10:30am

The WSO Conference gets out at 5PM, and then at 6PM the official after party starts at SideBAR (120 E. 15th Street) about 1.5 miles away (~10min in cab, ~25min walking from Hotel Pennsylvania, or catch the subway). Obviously we'd love to see you at the conference first, but anyone 21+ is welcome to come.

Addtitional Info:
  • Time: 6PM - 1030PM
  • We have the front bar and a booth in the back lounge reserved.
  • See the event page for a map + subway tips between venues

Have questions about the conference? Check out our FAQ page: "29 Crucial Facts about the WSO Conference"

If you haven't signed up yet, get in now as space is limited and discounted tickets are going to sell out soon.


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Recommendations for a Brunch Spot?

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 on 7/10/12 at 11:00pm
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Monkeys - we're looking for a brunch spot that can accommodate ~20-25 people (WSO interns/writers/reps/employees) for a Sunday brunch the day after the conference (July 29th, 11am), any recommendations?

Something near midtown would be preferred

SB's for helpful tips, thanks guys

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HBS vs Goldman: Does it really matter?

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 on 7/6/12 at 10:30am

The prestige, the exclusiveness, the name brand - we all want this. The reality is you can't get there alone. You need to EXPAND your network in order to give yourself the best shot of reaching your full career potential. With that in mind, here are 5 reasons you need to get into the WSO Conference* before it sells out (limited # of discounted tickets left):
 


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WSO Conference in 2 Weeks!

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 on 7/10/12 at 10:30am

WSO Conference 2012 - "Wall Street Revealed"

Monkeys - the day is almost upon us...there are a little more than two weeks until WallStreetOasis Conference 2012 (July 28th, NYC). Today is the day to get your ticket if you haven't already.

4 Panels That Will Change Your Career: Panel discussions will make up a large part of the conference and will be filled with all-important information you can use to advance in your career. Each discussion will be lead by experts in that particular topic, and are 45 minutes in length (including a 15 minute Q&A session afterwards). Here are the four panels:

1. Panel Discussion | “David or Goliath: What Team Should You Join?”
A discussion surrounding the pros and cons of joining a BB vs. a MM or Boutique investment bank. Panelists will talk about their experiences and why they chose the type they did.

See below for the additional four panels

Have questions about the conference? Check out 29 Crucial Facts about the WSO Conference for more info.

If you haven't signed up yet, get in now as space is limited and discounted tickets are going to sell out soon.


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Who Else Wants to Get 5x Faster in Excel?

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 on 6/25/12 at 1:30pm

As an added benefit for coming to the WSO Conference, our partner Wall Street Prep is offering free access to Excel Boost ($199 Value) for 1 Year to all conference attendees. Visit wspanalytics.com for more details on how Boost can make you an even more efficient in Excel Master. See below for additional free benefits and discounts that conference-goers will receive.

Once you purchase a ticket, please e-mail [email protected] with your Order ID # on your receipt e-mail to start using Boost Pro.

Have questions about the conference? Check out 29 Crucial Facts about the WSO Conference for more info.

If you haven't signed up yet, get in now as space is limited and discounted tickets are going to sell out soon.


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WSO Conference 2012: New Venue!

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 on 5/11/12 at 10:42am
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To accommodate the rapid ticket sales and give you guys a more professional atmosphere we have booked a bigger venue: The Gold Ballroom at The Hotel Pennsylvania

More announcements coming in the next few weeks but get in now while there are still some discounted tickets left: http://wsoconference.eventbrite.com/

Click here to reserve your spot!

Space is limited.

Also, to make the trip a bit more affordable, we negotiated a group rate with the hotel (details on how to get this rate coming soon):

$149.00 for one bed and $169.00 for two beds plus applicable taxes of (14.75% + $3.50) per night. (this is dirt cheap for a weekend night in Manhattan).

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Who Else Wants WSO Job Board Access?

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 on 6/12/12 at 1:00pm
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Click Here: WSO Conference 2012

Announcing 3 Months FREE access to the WSO Job Board for conference attendees ($40 value).

As promised, we will continue to announce benefits to the attendees of the WSO Conference 2012 to be held at Hotel Pennsylvania on July 28, 2012.

http://wsoconference.eventbrite.com/

If you can make it to NYC in late July you should definitely jump on a ticket now before prices jump again. More announcements / benefits to attendees coming soon!

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Who Else Wants Free WSO Swag?

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 on 5/1/12 at 11:22am
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WSO Conference 2012

Not that you need another reason to attend the 2012 WSO Conference, but we just wanted to make an announcement that all attendees will be getting some cool WSO swag like the T Shirt you see right here.

http://wsoconference.eventbrite.com/

If you can make it to NYC in late July you should definitely jump on a ticket now before prices jump again. More announcements / benefits to attendees coming soon!

click here to check it out:
http://wsoconference.eventbrite.com/

FYI, new venue announcement coming soon with more space!!! Discounted tickets going fast...get in now.

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WSO Conference: Earlybird Tix Sold Out!

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 on 4/7/12 at 4:38pm
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Fellow Primates,

The earlybird tickets have sold out already for the WSO Conference, almost a full 4 months before the event. We are super excited to make this conference an amazing experience for all of you.

You can still get a discounted ticket, but we do have limited capacity so we can't make too many available at this discounted level. To get in now before that discounted level sells out, please use this link: http://wsoconference.eventbrite.com/

We are also very excited to announce the venue next week which we've been searching for actively in the past month (just getting final confirmation). I think all of you that have already bought your tickets will be very pleased.

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Wall Street Oasis Conference - July 28, 2012

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 on 3/27/12 at 6:02pm
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NOTE: Date moved to July 28. Venue: Columbia University

Inspired by the success of the Energy Rodeo, we are happy to finally announce the first ever Wall Street Oasis Conference to be held in the summer of 2012 in New York, NY.

http://wsoconference.eventbrite.com/

Make sure to get your Early Bird-Monkey Tickets - huge discount! Limited # sold at this price.

Since this is the inaugural conference for WSO, we'd love the communities support in developing the agenda, recruiting speakers, sponsors, panelists, and feedback on the overall framework / agenda. Right now it is pretty open ended, but our target is going to be college students trying to break into finance fields and young finance professionals looking to broaden their network. As the conference takes shape we will continually update this thread.

Here is the current vision:

The Wall Street Oasis Conference is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the finance industry. Areas of focus include: investment banking, private equity, trading, hedge funds, management consulting, resume writing and review, graduate school selection, and question & answers sessions. More importantly, attendees will have ample opportunities to meet and network with experienced finance professionals and conference speakers. Direct exposure and one-on-one time with experts in these field sets our conference apart from other career fairs.

The target audience for the Wall Street Oasis Conference consists of current college students and young finance professionals - anyone interested in gaining a competitive edge in these competitive industries. All panel speakers will attend the networking reception following the day conference to provide individualized feedback and information about their respective companies. Attendees will walk away from the WSO Conference with a larger professional network, a stronger resume, extensive knowledge about the finance industry, and an acute awareness of their post-graduate professional goals.

Please use this thread for feedback / ideas / questions.

Thanks,
Patrick

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