Finn Feldeisen

Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School

“Ultimate youngest brother with a knack for testing limits, reliant on mentors and Google Calendar.”

Fun fact about yourself: I’ve been to the highest point in Africa!

Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan

High School: Greenhills School

Major: Supply Chain, Operations, & Technology

Minor: Business Analytics and Classics

Favorite Business Course: Corporate and Global Strategy

Extracurricular Activities, Community Work and Leadership Roles During College:

Center for Experiential Learning Scholar
Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity (VP of Pledge Education, VP of Professional Activities, VP of Scholarship & Awards)
Alpha Delta Phi (Brotherhood Chair, House Manager)
Management 100, Teaching Assistant
Managerial Statistics I, Teaching Assistant
Humane Society of Missouri Volunteer
Olin Peer Ambassador
MoneyThink, Volunteer
Dean’s List
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Where have you interned during your college career?

Electric Last Mile Solutions, Troy, MI, Business Development Intern
Rem and Company, Remote, Summer Associate
Mercer, New York, NY, Consulting Intern

Where will you be working after graduation? I will be working at McKinsey & Company as a Business Analyst in their Chicago office.

Who is your favorite business professor? My favorite business professor is also my first! Professor Oren Reshef was my introduction to Olin, and he has been tough to top. I’ve been lucky enough to work as a TA for him for two years, and my appreciation for his teaching style has only grown in this time. His brutal honesty in conveying topics is simultaneously hilarious and keeps students on their toes. Moreover, his ability to build students’ intuitive foundation for complex business topics paid dividends as classes became more intricate. He was awesome!

What advice would you give to a student looking to major in a business-related field? Be willing to put in the hours and earn your break. In today’s culture, everyone is looking for the short cut “magic bean” that will allow them to achieve everything all at once. Because of this, people who are genuinely willing to put in the hours become a rarity. The other side of this coin is to not work blindly. Always have a goal a mind. For college students, the easiest one is to work such that you can enjoy a relaxing weekend. As you progress, it may be more for that job offer. Whatever the objective is, make sure that it is clearly defined in your mind, and be willing to work hard to achieve it.

What has surprised you most about majoring in business? Majoring in business has been significantly more multifaceted than I originally expected. Unlike core STEM fields, where the focus is more so on understanding concepts, laws of nature, and equations, business blends concepts with practical learning. Most courses involve some sort of team project, which lends to people skills being honed, public speaking skills being tested, and creativity being judged. Merge that with classes based on modeling, statistics, economics, or finance and it creates an experience that produces well-rounded, multifaceted professionals.

Looking back over your experience, what is the one thing you’d do differently in business school and why? I would have spent more time build subject matter expertise. Often times in business school, people are so focused on their career trajectory—consulting, investment banking, etc.—that they can deemphasize the importance of their major. While obviously it is critical to put time into the recruiting process, I wish I would have been more intentional about building a specific set of skills and understanding in my major.

Which academic, extracurricular or personal achievement are you most proud of? I’m most proud of my work with the Center for Experiential Learning, specifically their Small Business Initiative program. This program is a for-credit class where students are presented the opportunity to engage in live consulting projects with local St. Louis small businesses. I started out as a Team Lead for one client, before moving into a more “project-management” role, where I oversaw 2-3 teams a semester. It is rare in college to have the ability to get tangible, hands-on learning while simultaneously helping real people solve their problems. I was fortunate enough to help launch an Alumni Advisor program as well, which will continue to help students provide the best, life-changing advice to St. Louis businesses. The impact I was able to have on the St. Louis ecosystem as well as SBI itself, will continue to resonate with me.

Which classmate do you most admire? The classmate I most admire is Shay Mishra. Shay has the perfect balance of relentlessly pursuing his passions in marketing, while also not taking himself too seriously. His commitment to honing his craft is evident by his efforts as President of the WashU Marketing Association and helping others as a TA in various marketing courses. While I may not be one of those marketing students, Shay’s impact on me is nonetheless immeasurable. Whether studying for our first college exam together, taking various statistics and modeling classes, or recapping our weekends, Shay has made my college experience one to remember! His energy and happiness are contagious, and balances my constantly stressed mind. Pair all of that with his marketing prowess, he’s unstoppable!

Who would you most want to thank for your success? I have so many people who deserve their own specific shout-outs, but particularly my parents are an amazing support system. Their unwavering commitment to each other and their five children is inspiring every day. From the beginning of the college application process to now completing college, they have provided advice along the way, while still allowing me to make mistakes that yielded important lessons. Their messages of working hard, learning from mistakes, and being nice are continual goals that will stay with me.

What are the top two items on your professional bucket list?

Work professionally in a different country
Do something to assist in the promotion and conservation of America’s National Parks

What made Finn such an invaluable addition to the Class of 2024?

“Finn Feldeisen has exemplified academic excellence while actively engaging in multiple student organizations and leadership roles during his time at WashU. Since Fall 2022, we have worked together at the Center for Experiential Learning. He initially served as a team lead and later as a scholar, guiding and managing teams to create meaningful impact in the local community. His dedication to implementing a sustainable alumni engagement program has fostered mutually beneficial connections between alumni and students, ensuring lasting opportunities for mentorship and collaboration. Beyond his many accomplishments, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside him. I look forward to seeing all that he will accomplish as an Alum!”

Konnie Henning
Senior Program Manager – Olin Center for Experiential Learning

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