The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute hosted its inaugural Experiential Learning in Finance Conference in New York City on June 27, 2025, bringing together more than 100 finance professors from 27 countries. The conference focused on experiential learning approaches in finance education and among the distinguished speakers was Golden Griffin Fund Director Steve Gattuso, who shared insights that few in academia can claim: the secrets behind coaching a team to a global championship.
Gattuso has director Canisius University’s Golden Griffin Fund since 2013 and built it into a national model for experiential finance education. Under his leadership, Canisius has earned a reputation as a powerhouse in the annual CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global competition in financial analysis and valuation.
At the conference, Gattuso presented on the strategies and practices that have contributed to the GGF’s long-standing success. His session focused specifically on the pedagogical benefits for finance students who participate in the annual CFA Institute Research Challenge. Gattuso explained the how the experience gives students the opportunity to apply the theoretical finance concepts they learn in the classroom to real-world situations, “which enables them to understand the theory at a much deeper level.”
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