UF Trivia
What library on campus is open 24/7 during the semester?
Library West
What does "HFA" stand for?
Hispanic Finance Association
Where did Emma and Iker both intern (same company, different divisions)?
JPMorgan — Emma in Corporate Banking, Iker in Private Banking
What are the three core financial statements?
Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement
What does IPO stand for?
Initial Public Offering
What year was UF founded?
1853
What day and time do we meet, and where?
Thursdays, 8:00–8:45pm, in HVNR
What company has Michael worked at for 5+ years?
Publix
What is working capital?
Current Assets - Current Liabilities — measures a company's short-term liquidity and operational efficiency
What's the difference between a bull market and a bear market?
Bull = prices going up; Bear = prices going down
How many men's basketball national championships has UF won?
3 - 2006, 2007, 2025
When do mentorship program applications close?
Monday, September 14th at 11:59pm
Which two E-board members interned abroad in London together?
Michael and Nick
What are the three most common ways to value a company?
Comparable company analysis (comps), precedent transactions, and DCF (discounted cash flow)
What is a dividend?
A portion of a company's profits paid out to shareholders
How many football national championships has UF won?
3 — 1996, 2006, 2008
What are our four pillars?
Professional Development, Recruiting & Access, Mentorship, Community & Culture
What are all of Alex's current campus involvements?
President of HFA, VP of External Relations at DISS Capital, Warrington Diplomat
How do you calculate equity value from enterprise value?
Equity Value = Enterprise Value – Net Debt – Preferred Stock – Minority Interest
What are the three major U.S. stock market indexes?
The Dow Jones, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq
How many Heisman Trophy winners has UF produced?
3 — Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007)
What is HFA's mission?
To close the accessibility gap for Hispanic students interested in pursuing a career in finance
What are Alex's past internships?
TPG (private equity) and Morgan Stanley (private wealth management)
What are the main levers in an LBO that drive returns?
DEM — Debt paydown, EBITDA growth, Multiple expansion
What are the Fed's two mandates?
Employment (maximum employment) and inflation (price stability)