# Ep. 32 - How the Freshman Finance Academy is Building Future Finance Leaders from Day One

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Podcast: [The Coffee Chat by Adventis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-coffee-chat-by-adventis-7038552)
Published: 2025-11-10T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Coffee Chat, host Ben sits down with Dalton Kahl, a finance student at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, to talk about the creation and impact of the Freshman Finance Academy (FFA).Dalton shares how the program was designed to prepare first-year students for early recruiting in finance, offering hands-on case studies, mentorship from alumni, and real-world financial modeling experience. He also dives into the program’s selective application process, curriculum design, and the importance of building professional networks early.This conversation is a deep dive into student leadership, finance education, and how young professionals can get ahead in their college careers. Sign up for the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification (FMC) program at https://adventiscg.com --- Edited by Jamie Regan ( ⁠CreatedByRegan⁠ ) Hosted by Ben Dowell Guest: Dalton Kahl

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