The Columbia Blueprint: Landing Ivy League Admissions & Wall Street Roles
About the Event: Sunday, March 8th, 9:00 PM PKT | 11:00 AM EST
The journey to a top-tier finance career—from managing massive retail operations to securing a seat at Columbia University and a role at Morgan Stanley—requires a unique blend of operational grit and strategic positioning. Navigating these competitive global pathways demands a shift in mindset and a masterclass in "the pivot."
DreamBridge.ai presents “The Columbia Blueprint: Landing Ivy League Admissions & Wall Street Roles,” a session exploring how professionals can leverage non-traditional backgrounds into global financial excellence.
Meet the Guest: Abdullah Yasir is a Financial Economics student at Columbia University and an incoming Wealth Management Analyst at Morgan Stanley. His path into finance is anything but traditional.
Before pivoting to Wall Street, Abdullah managed an $80M Walmart Supercenter with over 350 associates and later owned and operated a 7-Eleven franchise. Overseeing 24/7 operations and full P&L responsibility shaped his approach to accountability, performance, and high-pressure decision-making. Today, he builds at the intersection of investing, leadership, and long-term value creation.
Who Should Attend:
Students and young professionals aiming to pivot from operations or retail into elite finance roles.
Aspiring Ivy League applicants looking to understand how to frame a "non-traditional" background for admissions.
Entrepreneurs and leaders interested in how operational scale translates to wealth management and investing.
About the Host: Zainab Kamran is the Growth Lead at DreamBridge.ai. With a background in private equity and strategy across the U.S. and Pakistan, she is a leading voice for women in finance and technology, helping students bridge the gap to global opportunities.
About DreamBridge.ai: DreamBridge.ai is an AI-powered platform supporting international students on their graduate school journey in the U.S. From application guidance to mentorship, we provide the tools and the community (via our Skool network) to help you scale your ambitions.