Investing on the Heights: Inside the Boston College Investment Club (BCIC)

Join host George Kaparis ’27 as he sits down with BCIC co-presidents Jack Francescone ’26 and Toby Szlapak ’26 to explore how Boston College’s student-run investment club turns classroom theory into real-world investing experience. From an $80,000 seed fund in the early 1980s to a live student-managed equity portfolio today, BCIC teaches members how to research companies, craft stock pitches, and defend ideas under pressure — all while building professional networks and preparing for careers after BC. Hear how Monday education sessions, Thursday analyst groups, guest speakers, and public pitching sharpen students’ finance skills and confidence, and learn the easiest ways to get involved next semester. 0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ‘27. 0:17 | Introducing Toby Szlapak ’26 & Jack Francescone ’26, co-presidents of BCIC. 0:58 | What is BCIC (history, mission, seed endowment)? 1:42 | Club structure: Mondays (open sessions) and Thursdays (analyst program). 2:23 | BCIC’s investment philosophy — bottoms-up, fundamentals-first. 2:38 | Education sessions, stock pitches, and applying classroom theory (trying to find that makes a good business tick). 4:11 | Guest speakers, employer visits, and career exposure. 5:06 | Biggest lesson: ask questions, accept criticism, and keep learning. 6:56 | How to get involved — mailing list, analyst interviews, stock pitch comp. Follow them on Instagram. 7:55 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College! Stay tuned for the latest updates on Discover Boston College, a Boston College Student Affairs and D100 Media podcast.Have an idea for this podcast? Text D100 Radio on Messages or email bcsa@bc.edu.