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January 21, 2025 43 mins

In this episode of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast, we gain exclusive and rare insights from David Koch, Managing Director, Head of ECM, and Co-Head of Capital Markets at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company in New York!

David shares his journey from starting his career at Lehman Brothers through its collapse, his significant contributions at Barclays and GP Bullhound, to his current role at BGL.

Learn about his unique capital formation approach, the importance of brand recognition in investment banking, and the key lessons he has learned from building multiple successful ECM teams.

David also discusses embracing change through technology, and the significance of mentorship, and offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders.

Don't miss out on this insightful discussion aimed at accelerating your career growth in the investment banking industry!

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00:00 Welcome to The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast

00:28 Introducing David Koch: A Journey Through Investment Banking

02:19 David Koch's Career Insights and Lessons

05:19 The Importance of Brand Recognition in Investment Banking

09:25 Building a Personal and Professional Brand

10:16 Transitioning Between U.S. and European Markets

17:20 Building Successful ECM Teams

23:46 Creative Deal Structuring

24:31 Advice for Aspiring Leaders

25:01 Key Leadership Traits

29:19 Building a Successful Team

32:46 Opportunities and Challenges in Investment Banking

33:56 Embracing Technology and AI

36:51 Recognizing Success in Teams

38:16 Reflecting on Career Growth

40:06 Future of Investment Banking

42:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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