
Pat R.
5.0
(7)
Coaching with a current Private Equity VP (HBS Grad | dozens of deals)
Studied at Harvard Business School

Hiring Manager at Vantage Equity Partners
Available Wednesday at 8:30 PM UTC
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Pat's Coaching Offerings

Land a Top Private Equity Offer: Start-to-Finish
Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.
Starting at $3,64610h+ of coaching

Land Top Private Equity Interviews
Tailored guidance on networking, firm selection, resumes, and more.
Starting at $1,9305h+ of coaching

Nail The Private Equity Interviews
Crush the interview through drills, frameworks, mock interviews, and more.
Starting at $1,9305h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $429/hr
Get help with Skill Building, Deal Sourcing, and .
Pat’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Vice President
10+ people coached for Private Equity
With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a career spanning top-tier investment banking and private equity shops, I bring firsthand insight into what it takes to succeed in the industry. I began my career at Lazard, where I built a strong foundation in M&A execution, before transitioning into private equity, where I’ve held investment roles at Siris Capital, BayHawk Capital, and Vantage Equity Partners. Over the course of my investing career, I’ve led multiple platform investments and executed dozens of add-on acquisitions across a range of industries and deal structures. Whether you're preparing for interviews, navigating the recruiting process, or thinking through career transitions, I bring a practical, investor-level perspective to help you differentiate and win.
Pat can help with:
Skill Building
Deal Sourcing
Portfolio Management
LinkedIn Review
Promotion Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Investment Evaluation
Private Equity Strategy
Financial Analysis
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
General Exploration
About Pat
What sets me apart is that my path into finance was far from conventional. I’m a first-generation American (Polish is my native language) and the first in my family to attend college. I built my career without a built-in network or traditional entry points, which gives me a distinct perspective on the investing world. That lived experience shapes my coaching style: direct, practical, and focused on helping you overcome challenges, stand out authentically, and achieve your goals. I have limited availability, as I’m currently a VP in private equity and actively leading multiple deals and portfolio company value-creation initiatives. This means I work closely with a small number of clients at a time, ensuring focused, high-impact guidance.
Why do I coach?
I was lucky to have mentors who believed in me, pushed me, and taught me the ropes. Their advice helped shape both my career and life. Now I’m excited to help others tackle the same hurdles I faced and be helpful in any way that I can be.
Work Experience

Vice President
Vantage Equity Partners
2025 - Present
Hiring Manager

Angel Investor
On Deck
2022 - Present
On Deck Angel Program - Cohort 7.
Angel Investor
AngelList
2022 - Present

Private Equity Investor
BayHawk Capital
2023 - 2025

Consultant - Senior Consultant
toptal
2022 - 2023

MBA Intern, Strategy & Operations
EGYM
June 2022 - August 2022

Manager, Corporate Development and Finance
TPx Communications
2020 - 2021
Private Equity Associate
Siris Capital Group
2018 - 2020

Investment Banking Analyst
Lazard
2016 - 2018
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2021 - 2023
NYU Stern School of Business
Study Abroad Experience: Prague, Czech Republic
2012 - 2016
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Overall Rating
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