
Scott S.
5.0
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Private Equity Career Guidance | Managing Partner | BYU and HBS Alum
Studied at Harvard Business School
Hiring Manager at 1780 Capital
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Available Monday at 5:00 PM UTC
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Scott's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $100/hr
Get help with Technical Interview Prep, Cover Letters, and .
Scott’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Partner or Managing Director
10+ people coached for Private Equity
Scott has helped clients get into these companies:
I have a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in the private equity and investment banking industries. In addition to my years of professional experience, I have an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Finance from Brigham Young University. Over the years, I've informally coached numerous individuals at all stages of their careers, helping them navigate the complexities of private equity and investment banking careers and achieve their professional goals. Whether you're looking to break into the industry or advance your career, I can provide tailored guidance and support. I have personal experience making the jump from investment banking to private equity post-MBA. I started out in investment banking as an Associate coming out of business school and then joined a private equity firm as a VP after 2.5 years as an investment banking Associate. I spent the next 20 years in private equity at Reynolda Equity Partners, ultimately becoming a Managing Partner. In 2025, I transitioned my role at Reynolda to Senior Advisor and began investing independently under my 1780 Capital banner. I spent much of my time at Reynolda leading the recruiting effort, interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions for Associates, Senior Associates, VPs and for Business Development positions. While in investment banking, I was also on the recruiting team for HBS and other MBA programs.
Scott can help with:
Technical Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Portfolio Management
General Exploration
Skill Building
Due Diligence
Private Equity Strategy
Financial Analysis
Resume Review
Behavioral Interview Prep
Deal Sourcing
Investment Evaluation
Networking Strategy
Promotion Strategy
About Scott
I have a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in the private equity and investment banking industries. In addition to my years of professional experience, I have an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Finance from Brigham Young University. Over the years, I've informally coached numerous individuals at all stages of their careers, helping them navigate the complexities of private equity and investment banking careers and achieve their professional goals. Whether you're looking to break into the industry or advance your career, I can provide tailored guidance and support. I have personal experience making the jump from investment banking to private equity post-MBA. I started out in investment banking as an Associate coming out of business school and then joined a private equity firm as a VP after 2.5 years as an investment banking Associate. I spent the next 20 years in private equity at Reynolda Equity Partners, ultimately becoming a Managing Partner. In 2025, I transitioned my role at Reynolda to Senior Advisor and now invest independently under my 1780 Capital banner. I spent much of my time at Reynolda leading the recruiting effort, interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions for Associates, Senior Associates, VPs and for Business Development positions. While in investment banking, I was also on the recruiting team for HBS and other MBA programs.
Why do I coach?
I enjoy helping others succeed in their careers. I have been blessed over the years to have a number of mentors who have taken time out of their busy schedules to help and encourage me and answer my questions, and I feel it is important to do the same for others.
Work Experience

Founder & Principal
1780 Capital
September 2025 - Present
Hiring Manager
A lower-middle-market private equity investor focused on backing founders and entrepreneurs and helping them grow with purpose by supporting them to build strong teams, improve operations, and scale in a thoughtful, sustainable way. For more information please visit: 1780capital.com.

Senior Advisor
Reynolda Equity Partners
October 2005 - Present
Hiring Manager
Former Managing Partner and current Senior Advisor of Reynolda Equity Partners, a middle-market-focused private equity firm focused on providing patient, first institutional capital to growing middle-market companies. Reynolda invests across three sectors where they have significant experience, leveraging its strategic, operational and financial capabilities to help talented owners and managers take their business to the next level.

Associate, Investment Banking
Wells Fargo Securities
July 2003 - October 2005

Financial Management Development Program
GE Capital
July 1999 - July 2001
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
2001 - 2003

Brigham Young University
BS, Finance
1993 - 1999
10 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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