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FBLA Profile Niel Patel, A Hedge Fund Future

Niel Patel FBLA Profile: Niel Patel, A Hedge Fund Future by: Alison Damast on April 04, 2017 | 0 Comments Comments 720 Views April 4, 2017FBLA President Niel PatelNiel PatelHigh School: Crest Ridge High School (Missouri)Leadership Position in FBLA: FBLA National PresidentTell us your most memorable FBLA experience: Ever since I became FBLA National President I was looking forward to connecting with members across the country. As my first conference, I was invited to the Rhode Island Annual Fall Conference. While I sat in the audience, the Vice President of Fidelity Investments changed my perspective of business in one sentence. Business is not just about making a profit, but its also about making a difference.What attracts you to a career in business: In our  capitalist  world, business is incorporated in the lives of every individual. This being said, the everyday individual does not entirely comprehend how games theory is utilized as a pricing strategy for consumer firms. Therefore s haring my knowledge of finance to help the people of this world live a stable lifestyle brings me great satisfaction.What colleges do you plan to target for your education: University of Minnesota, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, and New York UniversityName someone in business you greatly admire and why: Beginning her journey as a fast food employee, Urmila Patel truly embodies the phrase starting from scratch. With each common job she opened her mind to understand the aspects that are incorporated to execute a successful business.Initiating her career as a businesswomen she purchased Skyhaven Fastop Motel. After years of successful business operations she diversified her business portfolio and stands today with the financial stability to provide her family with a happy life. Im proud to be the son of a true business inspiration.Whats your favorite TV show: How I Met Your MotherName your favorite book and/or movie: Pursuit of Happyness by Chris GardnerIf there is one thing you could change about business what would it be: I believe it is the obligation of a successful person to help others reach success. Unfortunately the world of business does not always embody this attitude. I would like to change the dynamic of the business mentality to help promote general welfare.In 20 years  where would you most like to be (industry, company, title): I would like to be a hedge fund manager of a premier investment group such as BridgeWater Associates.A periodical profile of student leaders of the Future Business Leaders of America.DONT MISS: INSIDE THE FBLA: ARE YOU A FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER? Page 1 of 11