
Blake M.
5.0
(14)
1,830 min coaching

Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Hiring Manager at Prospect Hill Growth Partners
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
About Blake
My 10-year career has spanned Investment Banking and Private Equity with Mid-Market Funds. Along the way, I have curated my notes, templates, and best practices for PE interviews which I want to share with this community. I ran recruiting for three Private Equity Firms (as an Associate, then post-MBA as a VP)- I have designed take-home case tests and grading rubrics for the firm to use on the superdays. I was previously a Vice President with H.I.G. Capital in their Flagship LBO Fund. I was previously with Comvest Partners (Associate) and Prospect Hill Growth Partners (VP) as well. Wharton MBA '20. I led Private Equity interview preparation seminars for students in the PE/VC club. I am also a published author which is taught in Wharton's Case method. My goal in coaching is to give you the highest-value of content in each hour of coaching, with actionable takeaways and homework for you to continue your growth on your own time. I have been trained by Executive Talent Coaches on the best interview techniques which are used by PE firms. My interview preparation philosophy is simple: (1) the fact is- 50% of interviewers have made up their decision in the first 5 minutes, (2) Don't blow the basics, and (3) speak the firm's language As Boston resident for 4 years now- I have met and/or know the investment philosophy of nearly every firm in the greater-Boston area.
Why do I coach?
I believe Private Equity is an apprentice model- everything I learned as an Analyst 1 in Investment Banking was from my peers a class above me. On a human level- interviews are stressful! Over my career, I have been fortunate to have peers who do not see each other as "the competition," but as allies to practice with/against and hone our interviewing skills, and want to continue to share those skills with the broader community.
Work Experience
Vice President, M&A
STEP Sports
February 2023 - Present
Vice President
Prospect Hill Growth Partners
November 2021 - February 2023
Hiring Manager
Vice President
H.I.G. Capital
September 2020 - October 2021
Private Equity Associate
Comvest Partners
August 2016 - July 2018
Investment Banking Analyst
Piper Sandler
March 2015 - June 2016
Education

The Wharton School (UPenn)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2018 - 2020
Claremont McKenna College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
2009 - 2013
Awards: - Robert Day Scholar - Bill Gates Investments / Michael Larson Fellow - Mckenna Scholar - Honors, cum laude - Academic Dean's List (2012, 2013) Campus Involvement: - Teaching Assistant - Research Assistant - Admissions Interviewer - Tour Program Fellow
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