
Stanley Rodos
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Investment Banking to MM PE | No Pre-MBA Finance Experience
2,130 min coached
Admissions Committee at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Worked at Evercore
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Stanley’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Vice President
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
I recently started my own firm Crate Capital, which makes long-term investments in small businesses in specialty distribution, industrial services, and business services. Prior to Crate Capital, I was a Vice President on the investment team at Clairvest, a middle market fund based investing out of its $1.2bn fund VII. Prior to Clairvest, I worked in the M&A group at Evercore, which I joined after my MBA at Kellogg. I had no finance experience prior to my MBA.
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About Stanley
Hi Lelanders, My name is Stanley Rodos. I work in private equity and recently launched Crate Capital, an investment firm that buys, builds, and operates small businesses for the long-term. My path to private equity has been a long and windy one that has involved working in management consulting (Monitor) and investment banking (Evercore), starting and growing a small business, and earning an MBA (Kellogg). Along the way I have met great mentors and friends and learned important lessons about leadership, business, and myself. Now I am in a place in my life where I would love to give back and help provide the same level of mentorship to others that I benefited from. I'm passionate about helping others reach their full potential and whether its breaking into private equity, nailing that IB interview, getting into your dream school, or simply reviewing your resume, I would love the opportunity to hear your story and help you reach yours. If you're interested in having a free initial conversation, I would be happy learn more about you and how I can help you achieve your goals and share a little more about me and my journey.
Why do I coach?
Throughout my life and career, I have been fortunate to have mentors and coaches that have changed my trajectory and set me on the path towards reaching my potential. I want to pay it forward by giving others the mentorship and guidance that I was fortunate to have.
Work Experience

Founder + CEO
Crate Capital
2023 - Present

Private Equity Vice President
Clairvest Group
2021 - 2023

Vice President, M&A
Evercore
2017 - 2021

Head of Corporate Development
Stone Tile International
2011 - 2015

Management Consultant
Monitor Group
2007 - 2011
Stanley was also given offers to work at

Lazard
Education

Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
1 Year, Applicant Interviewer
2016 - 2017
Admissions Committee Experience
I worked with the admission committee at Kellogg to interview and provide recommendations on prospective MBA students

University of Western Ontario
HBA, Ivey Business School
2003 - 2007
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