Michael Sloyer, B.A. 2008

Leadership and Executive Coach, Upbuild – New York, NY

2008 Major: Economics; minor in Art History

How has being an Economics graduate from Duke helped shape you personally and/or professionally?

"Being an economics major at Duke offered me insights on the financial markets and the human heart, which was extremely useful during my previous career as a trader at Goldman Sachs and continues to be useful in my current work helping people and organizations free themselves from their egos."

What advice would you give students in Duke's Economics programs? 

"Put as much energy into learning about your own heart and your inner world as you do into getting good grades and understanding how to create wealth."

Michael Sloyer