James W.

James W.

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PE Expert Coach - Master Deal Execution, Portfolio Ops & Valuation

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Studied at University of Pennsylvania

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Worked at Kirkland & Ellis

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James's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $100/hr

Get help with Skill Building, Deal Sourcing, and .

James also coaches for Career Coaching, Law School, and Investment Banking. View all.

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James’s Private Equity Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Vice President

60+ people coached for Private Equity

James has helped clients get into these companies:

I’ve sat on every side of the deal: M&A Lawyer, Investment Banker, Private Equity Operator - and I’ll help you stand out and win offers fast. Before attending The Wharton School, I advised large-cap sponsors on acquisitions, carve-outs, and fund structures as an M&A attorney at Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss. I then transitioned into investing and operations at GenNx360 Capital Partners, where I worked on new deals and drove value creation across healthcare and industrial portfolio companies. I led initiatives in procurement, growth strategy, and cross-portfolio synergies. I deepened my transaction experience as an Investment Banker at Guggenheim Securities. Having sat on both the legal and investing sides, I know exactly what it takes to break into and thrive in private equity. Whether you aim to join the deal team or focus on portfolio operations, I can help you master the technical expertise and strategic perspective needed to succeed.

James can help with:

Skill Building

Deal Sourcing

Portfolio Management

LinkedIn Review

Cover Letters

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Due Diligence

Investment Evaluation

Private Equity Strategy

Financial Analysis

Technical Interview Prep

Behavioral Interview Prep

General Exploration

James also coaches for Career Coaching, Law School, and Investment Banking. View all.

About James

I’m James, and I’ve navigated careers in law, private equity, and now my MBA at Wharton. I know what it feels like to chase big goals, face uncertainty, and build something meaningful from the ground up. Outside of work, I’ve traveled to almost 50 countries and love connecting with new people and ideas. Coaching for me is about making your journey easier, clearer, and more rewarding.

Work Experience

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Private Equity Operations

GenNx360 Capital Partners

August 2025 - Present

$3 Billion Healthcare & Industrials Fund

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Investment Banking

Guggenheim Partners

2025 - 2025

Healthcare Services & Life Sciences

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Private Equity M&A Associate

Kirkland & Ellis

2021 - 2024

Interviewer

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Private Equity M&A Associate

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison

2020 - 2021

Interviewer

Education

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University of Pennsylvania

MS, Education Entrepreneurship

2025 - 2026

Merit Scholarship Venture: Capital Nexus

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The Wharton School (UPenn)

MBA, Finance and Accounting

2024 - 2026

Merit Scholarship Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow

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Howard University

Juris Doctor, Law

2017 - 2020

Top 10% of class

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Howard University

Bachelor’s Degree, Pre-Law

2013 - 2017

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