Ricky Y.
5.0
Studied at Michigan's Ross School of Business
Works at Abry Partners
Available tomorrow at 1:00 PM UTC
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About Ricky
Hi! My name is Ricky Yoo, and I'm currently a Private Equity Associate at Abry Partners based in Boston, having worked in Investment Banking at Solomon Partners for two years, and graduated from the University of Michigan. Outside of work, I love to cook (hosted 20+ dinner parties this year), solo-travel (30+ cities across South America and Europe), and run (amateur, but committed). Whether you’re breaking into finance or just trying to figure out your next step, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and momentum.
Why do I coach?
Coming from an immigrant family with no traditional path into finance, I had to figure things out the hard way—spending countless hours researching, prepping, and reaching out to mentors to navigate the recruiting process. That journey led me to Investment Banking at Solomon Partners and eventually to my current role in Private Equity at Abry Partners, after successfully navigating the on-cycle recruiting process. Along the way, I’ve reviewed 100+ resumes and interviewed candidates across various roles, giving me a clear sense of what it actually takes to break into IB and PE. I know how confusing and opaque the process can feel—and how hard it is to find reliable, honest guidance. My goal is to demystify the process, share actionable strategies and resources, and serve as a thought partner to help you break into IB and PE.
Work Experience
Private Equity Associate
Abry Partners
August 2024 - Present
18Bn+ AUM Middle Market Firm Recruited through on-cycle placement process
Investment Banking Analyst
Solomon Partners
July 2022 - July 2024
Media Group Actively involved in recruiting process by interviewing and screening over 50+ candidates through superday / first round interviews and networking calls
Growth Strategy Intern
THE YES
January 2022 - May 2022
Acquired by Pinterest in June 2022, THE YES is a next generation AI-powered shopping platform, rewriting the architecture of e-commerce, with over $30 million in funding from Bain Capital Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, True Ventures, and Forerunner Ventures
UIC Co-Director
ENGAGE® Undergraduate Investment Conference
December 2019 - May 2022
Organized world's largest collegiate investment conference; rang NYSE closing bell in recognition of conference
Ricky was also given offers to work at
Clarion Capital
Lincoln International
Education
Michigan's Ross School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting and Finance
2018 - 2022
Activities and societies: Michigan Interactive Investments (Senior Advisor, Analyst), Michigan Stocks and Bonds (VP of Investing), Delta Sigma Pi, A/PIA Students in Business (VP of Operations) Magna Cum Laude
Ricky was also personally admitted to
Vanderbilt University
University of California, Los Angeles
Georgia Institute of Technology
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