Brennan French | bf019522@ohio.edu | LinkedIn

"If we have our own why in life, we shall get along with almost any how." -Friedrich Nietzsche

Best Foot Forward.

Brennan is a Senior and current Analyst in the Ohio University Student Equity Management Group. He grew up in Akron, Ohio, attending Stark State Community College after High School for two years before transferring to Ohio University to complete his bachelor’s degree, focusing on Finance. Passionate about equity markets and trading, he joined OUSEMG to expand his knowledge and gain practical investment experience while building professional relationships with like-minded students. He has enjoyed his time at OUSEMG and believes that it has been his best opportunity to develop professionally, improve on communication and soft skills, and connect with others who share the same interests.

 This past summer, Brennan spent his time in Cleveland at Edgewater Research as an Equity Research Intern covering the cloud computing segments of the three major Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Throughout this experience, he was able to familiarize himself with professional sell-side research by working alongside experienced Analysts. His internship allowed him to gain an understanding of cloud computing market dynamics and channel research methodologies. He enjoyed his time at Edgewater Research, making lasting professional relationships, learning the basics of financial writing, and collaborating with other interns to further the firm’s cloud computing intelligence. He is currently looking ahead to a future career in corporate finance or investments.

 Outside of the classroom, Brennan enjoys managing his own portfolio, spending time with friends and family, and watching sports. In addition, he also places importance on fitness and health, spending a lot of his time in the gym, running on scenic trails around Athens, or cooking high-quality meals. As he approaches graduation, Brennan is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and is confident that his experiences at Ohio University and Edgewater Research have prepared him well for a future career in the dynamic and challenging world of finance.