Leland+ for Private Equity

The Funnel Framework: A Tool for Any Technical Question

Use this simple but powerful 3-step thinking structure to break down any investment or business analysis question (e.g., "Would you invest in XYZ?", “How would you evaluate a company?”).

Strengths & Weaknesses: What to Say (and Avoid)

Break down high-impact strength answers and how to position weaknesses honestly without hurting your candidacy. Includes a list of examples that work in high-stakes settings.

Verbal Case Studies: Structure & Strategy

How to structure your thinking under pressure - what questions to ask, what assumptions to make, and how to adapt frameworks.

IB/PE Networking Tracker Tool

This networking tracker helps you organize and track outreach to investment banking and private equity professionals. It provides a structured way to log contacts, conversations, and follow-up actions throughout the recruiting process.

Private Equity Week (August 18-21) Kickoff

Join us for Leland's Private Equity Week (August 18–21) Kickoff! Come hear from Arielle F., Kenny J., and Julia M. - expert private equity coaches with years of experience in the field. ​​You’re invited to a week of actionable support designed to help you break into the world of private equity with clarity and confidence. ​Throughout the week, we’ll host a series of virtual sessions led by top Leland coaches and industry professionals, covering everything from building relevant experience and networking effectively to acing interviews and crafting a standout PE resume.

Private Equity Case Study

Private Equity First Round Interview Case Study

Back-to-School PE + IB Networking

​Kick off the recruiting season with Max A. (Former Senior Associate @ Vector Capital Management) in this interactive networking-focused session for students interested in private equity and investment banking. ​Whether you're preparing for fall interviews or just getting started in the process, this workshop will help you build key relationships, ask the right questions, and make a strong impression. Max will share tactical tips on how to connect with professionals and stand out in coffee chats and info sessions—just in time for the start of the school year.

Advice from a Senior PE Investor – Ask Me Anything

​Curious about what it’s really like to work in private equity—and how to break in? In this open-format AMA, hear directly from Michael P., a senior PE investor as he shares candid insights on career paths, recruiting timelines, interview preparation, and the day-to-day realities of the job. Whether you're actively recruiting or just starting to explore the industry, bring your questions and get actionable advice from someone who's been on both sides of the table.

Ask Me Anything: Excelling in PE Interviews

​​​Join us for an interactive AMA with a John C., a seasoned private equity professional who has successfully navigated the industry’s most competitive recruiting processes. In this session, you’ll get insider insights on how to stand out in both technical and behavioral interviews, master case studies and modeling tests, and convey your fit for a PE role with confidence. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or looking to refine your approach, this is your chance to get your most pressing questions answered directly by an expert.