1. Please tell us the name of your firm, title, and describe your role in one sentence. Goldman Sachs, Investment Banking Associate in the Technology, Media and Telecom group

2. What are your fundraising and athletic goals for The Decathlon, and what led you to choose them? I have dedicated my fundraising this year to Elaine Lowe, a close personal friend that passed away in 2011 from Cancer. I have set a $5K goal this year, but with help and support of others I would love to get to $10K. As far as the competition is concerned, I am competing to win!

3. On average, a Decathlete receives donations from 34 supporters. What fundraising technique(s) have worked best for you that you would recommend to first-time participants? People that hear about this event want to contribute, the key is just making them aware.  For me, asking people not only to donate but more importantly to forward the request on to others has made all the difference. It is a free favor, and it has really made an impact on my fundraising efforts to date.

4. Most Decathletes have participated in mud runs, 5k’s, and triathlons. What differentiates The Wall Street Decathlon experience from those other events? There is a great combination of community and rivalry at the Decathlon, and it has given Wall Street a positive way to give back. I think it’s something the industry has needed for a long time.  In addition, the mix of events keeps things interesting for competitors, there is always a way to improve your overall performance year to year.

5. What’s the one piece of advice about The Decathlon that you’d share with first-time participants? The work all comes before the event. Don’t stop training or fundraising until the very end, but on the day of the event take it in and enjoy the competition and the people involved.

You can donate to Nathan's personal fundraising page here.