Christian Burkhardt
Head Bus Dev (M&A), Virbac
ROAD TO FINANCE is where future finance leaders take shape. We identify and develop the next generation of finance professionals.
This is the space I wish existed when I was grinding at 22 — hungry for real knowledge, real connections, and a real shot at breaking into M&A and PE. A place where ambition meets expertise, open to all (L1 to M2+), from beginners to advanced.
That's exactly what we've built with Road To Finance.
We're the first believers in the bold students who bring genuine passion to the table.
M&A, PE, VC, Debt — it doesn't matter what your dream role is. What matters is that you're willing to work for it.
But it's more than just getting your foot in the door. It's about having the space and the support to fail, get back up, and keep going. Because we know firsthand that a finance career isn't defined by your university ranking, your family connections, or even your first internship.
It's defined by your hunger to learn, your willingness to be uncomfortable, and the strength of the community that believes in your potential every step of the way.
After +7y across London and Paris, deals, and PE boardrooms, I've seen what separates the exceptional from the ordinary.
If you're serious about building a career that leaves a mark in finance, join us.
I'll see you in the competition. It will be fun.
Here are the remarkable speakers from various finance backgrounds who will inspire finalists.
Head Bus Dev (M&A), Virbac
MD (Industry group), FR Bank
Associate, KKR
Incoming Analyst, Blackstone
Vice President, Confidential
Founder (M&A), Entrepreneur
CFO, Maddyness
Fractional Finance Leadership
Two intensive weeks to accelerate your journey.
Simple application process. No waste of your time.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
RTF1 participants will be announced live on 16-Oct.
Every week, we are live with multiple topics covered:
lectures, events, and week wrap-up.
Finance 101, Accounting, Fit, How to stand out etc.
Live CV Review
The best will come back to Week 2 for live battles. Even those not selected will still be able to watch and participate.
After it's all done, the best who made it through the battles are invited out to a day IRL event in Paris : 1-Nov-2025.
Deep dive IRL into advanced finance concepts and get personalized advice managiingpartner
You finally meet other ambitious people part of the program who are also doing the same.
"No-bullshit" panel discussion with professionals sharing insights and career stories.
see our speakers here