Didsbury Sixth Form recently welcomed former financial trader Gary Stevenson to the school to take part in a Laurus Launchpad discussion with students.
Gary Stevenson is known for his YouTube channel, Gary’s Economics, which has amassed a following of over 700k subscribers.
In his videos, he shares his views on real world economics and speaks out against economic inequality.
In 2024, he released The Trading Game – a book reflecting on his years working in finance and how he became the top trader globally at Citibank in 2011.
During his visit to Didsbury Sixth Form, Stevenson took to the stage to answer questions in a Q&A hosted by Suzie (Year 12) and Morgan (Year 13).
Sixth Form students listened as Gary reflected on his experiences growing up in a working class family, his time at the London School of Economics (LSE) as the first in his family to attend university, and his journey into financial trading.
He also discussed his reasons for leaving Financial Trading and starting a YouTube channel, and how he hopes to inspire change and improve prospects for future generations.
After the discussion, students had the opportunity to ask their own questions and get their copies of the book signed.
This event was part of the Sixth Form’s Laurus Launchpad programme, which equips students with the knowledge and skills they need for future success.
The programme includes a range of lectures and events such as super-curricular opportunities, careers advice, and talks from professionals from different sectors and backgrounds.