
Michael Picasso
5.0
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Expert MBA Coach | Wharton, HBS MBA | Warburg Pincus Principal
2,580 min coached
53 followers
Studied at Harvard Business School
Hiring Manager at Warburg Pincus
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Available tomorrow at 2:00 PM UTC
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Michael's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $600/hr
Get help with Application Strategy, Cover Letters, and .
Michael’s MBA Qualifications
Coaches professionally
10+ people coached for MBA
Michael has helped clients get into these schools:
Welcome to my profile! I’m a Wharton graduate and Harvard Business School MBA with over 15 years of experience in finance, including the last decade at Warburg Pincus—a top-10 global private equity firm managing over $100 billion—where I’m currently a Principal. Having reviewed hundreds of applications and mentored dozens of Analysts, Associates, and VPs, I understand what top MBA programs are looking for—because I’ve been through the process myself and helped others succeed. Whether you're applying to HBS, Wharton, or other top programs, I can help you craft a compelling application strategy, polish your resume, develop standout essays, and prepare for admissions interviews with confidence. From refining your story to navigating the entire application process, I offer personalized coaching to help you put your best foot forward and maximize your chances of getting into your dream business school.
Michael can help with:
Application Strategy
Cover Letters
Ding Analysis
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Interviews
Networking Strategy
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Supplementary Materials
Testing & Assessments
Waitlist Strategy
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Work Experience

Principal
Warburg Pincus
January 2023 - Present
Hiring Manager
Investor in the Technology Group

Vice President
Warburg Pincus
August 2018 - December 2022
Investor in the Technology Group

Associate / Senior Associate
Warburg Pincus
August 2014 - July 2016
Investor in the Technology Group

Analyst
The Blackstone Group
July 2012 - June 2014
Investment Banking Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions Group
Education

Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
2016 - 2018

The Wharton School (UPenn)
BSc, Finance (Magna Cum Laude)
2008 - 2012
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