
Milton Parra
5.0
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From Big4 Consulting to Private Equity | 35+ Coached
5,100 min coached
101 followers
Supercoach
Studied at St. John's University
Works at Author Capital Partners
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Available today at 11:00 PM UTC
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Milton's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $149/hr
Get help with AI Automation, AI Deck Building, and .
Milton’s Private Equity Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Vice President
10+ people coached for Private Equity
Milton has helped clients get into these companies:
Hey! My name is Milton, and although I'm originally from the East Coast, I've been living and working in Chicago for the last 2+ years. When I'm not working or coaching, I enjoy spending time cycling, climbing, or relaxing by the lake, as well as exploring the Midwest. I've been working in private equity for the past 2+ years and began my career in Big4 consulting before transitioning to investment banking. My goal in mentoring folks on Leland is to provide the foundation and mentorship I wish existed when I was making my way from a non-target school to investment banking, and ultimately to private equity. Over the years, I've had the privilege of coaching both students and young professionals, helping them navigate the complexities of IB and PE recruiting. Whether you're looking to break into private equity or advance your career in the field, I'm here to provide guidance and support. My coaching approach is collaborative and flexible, ensuring that you can get the most out of our time together. Don't hesitate to reach out, and let's see how we can partner together to take the next big step in your career.
Milton can help with:
AI Automation
AI Deck Building
AI Financial Modeling
AI Fundamentals
Behavioral Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Deal Sourcing
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
General Exploration
Investment Evaluation
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Portfolio Management
Private Equity Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Skill Building
Technical Interview Prep
About Milton
Private Equity investor and entrepreneur with experience across the full investment lifecycle, specializing in middle market buyouts. Founder of Axiom Street, an independent sponsor platform focused on advising on and investing in lower middle market acquisition opportunities, and Axiom Insights, an investment research and business development platform serving private equity investors. Previously served as Vice President at Author Capital, where I co-led business development and investment underwriting efforts across private market investment opportunities. My expertise spans the entire investment process — from sourcing, commercial diligence, and underwriting to investment committee strategy and transaction execution. I help candidates bridge the gap between investment banking and investor judgment by focusing on high-impact financial modeling, investment memo writing, commercial due diligence, and the mindset required to think like a principal investor. Whether my clients are targeting generalist buyout funds, specialized real asset platforms, or private capital investment roles, I provide the frameworks, technical rigor, and strategic perspective needed to navigate buy-side recruiting and excel in demanding case studies and live deal discussions.
Why do I coach?
I want to help ambitious candidates accelerate their growth, build confidence, and unlock opportunities they may not have thought possible. Coaching allows me to share the lessons, frameworks, and perspective I’ve gained across my career. More importantly, I coach because I enjoy helping people realize their full potential.
Work Experience

Vice President
Author Capital Partners
August 2022 - Present

Senior Associate
Author Capital Partners
March 2022 - July 2022

Associate - M&A
- DAK
January 2020 - March 2022

M&A Analyst
- DAK
January 2019 - January 2020

Associate, Deal Advisory & Strategy
KPMG
January 2018 - March 2019

Co-founder
UniMealPlan
January 2017 - March 2018

Summer Analyst
Ford Foundation
July 2016 - August 2016
Education

St. John's University
Master of Science - MS, Accounting
2017 - 2018

St. John's University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
2013 - 2017
Activities and societies: Investors Club, Student Managed Investment Fund, Executive-in-Residence Program
27 Reviews
Overall Rating
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Knowledge
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Value
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Responsiveness
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Supportiveness
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Milton has helped clients get into these companies:
