
Ed Z.
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Private Equity Interview Prep
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Worked at H.I.G. Capital
Available Wednesday at 2:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 4 hours
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Ed's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly coaching · $150/hour
Get help with Technical Interview Prep, Networking Strategy, and .
Browse Ed's coaching offerings for MBA and Management Consulting
Ed's Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Vice President
10+ people coached for Private Equity
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
I have 4 years in Private Equity experience, and have gone through both Private Equity Associate recruiting and Private Equity Vice President recruiting. I am able to help those seeking PE Associate jobs who are in need of - Qualitative PE prep (story, resume, questions) - Quantitative PE prep - Private Equity prep for Consultants (transition to PE, case interviews, technical skills required) - PE Recruiting Strategy
Ed can help with:
Technical Interview Prep
Networking Strategy
Resume Review
LinkedIn Review
Behavioral Interview Prep
Salary Negotiation
Promotion Strategy
Deal Execution
Due Diligence
Working With Headhunters
Ed also coaches for MBA and Management Consulting
About Ed
Hello! My name is Ed Zhang and I am a small business entrepreneur. I have prior experience in Private Equity investing (4 years) and management consulting (3 years). I have an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a BBA from the McCombs School at the University of Texas. I would love to use my experience to help you in any of the following ways: - MBA Prep - MBA Essay Review - PE Interview Prep - Consulting Interview Prep - Consulting to PE Transition Prep - Post MBA Recruiting Prep
Why do I coach?
Mentorship has been an incredibly powerful benefit for me during my career. Having peers and coaches throughout my educational and professional experience is the biggest factor for how I got to where I am today. Since it's been such a powerful tool for me, I am looking now to turn back and pay it forward to others who may need guidance walking along their own paths. Mentorship and development is something that I am passionate about and seek to bring to my life every day, whether at work or with life.
Work Experience

Managing Partner
Lotus Valley Holdings
July 2023 - Present
Managing Partner for Lotus Valley Holdings - a search fund based in the United States looking for long-term acquisitions in stable, services businesses
Private Equity Vice President
H.I.G. Capital
August 2021 - July 2023
Private Equity Associate
Gauge Capital
July 2017 - July 2019

Associate
Boston Consulting Group
May 2015 - May 2017

Consultant
Strategy&
October 2014 - May 2015
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA
2019 - 2021
McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)
BBA, Finance
2010 - 2014
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