Growth Equity Experts

With a robust background in hedge funds, private equity, and management consulting, I bring a wealth of experience from top-tier firms like McKinsey & Company, Bain Capital, and Meritage Group. As an Equity Analyst at Reade Street, a long-only investment fund with >$1 billion assets under management, I specialize in generating and diligencing investment ideas while working to ensure effective capital deployment. My academic credentials include a Master's in Finance and Private Equity from the London School of Economics and majors in Mathematics and Economics from Stanford, where I graduated with a 4.01 GPA. Over the years, I've successfully helped many individuals navigate how to get prestigious jobs at hedge funds, private equity firms, and management consultancies. Whether you're looking to break into any of these industries or advance your career, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

I successfully broke into Bain Capital’s Tokyo office as a non-Japanese MBA candidate—an uncommon and highly competitive path that required sharp positioning, cultural fluency, and a deep understanding of what leading private equity firms look for. Over the course of recruiting, I received multiple offers from Asia-focused megafunds and was invited to final rounds at many others, giving me a well-rounded view of how top firms evaluate candidates at each stage. Japan’s private equity market is undergoing a significant transformation, with strong structural tailwinds and rising deal flow creating exciting opportunities for those willing to navigate its unique dynamics. If you’re curious about breaking into PE in Japan—or Asia more broadly—I can help you assess the market, sharpen your investor story, and craft a pitch that resonates with regional nuances. I also coach MBA candidates more generally on how to break into private equity from a non-finance background. That includes evaluating the true feasibility of your candidacy, mastering technical prep, and translating your prior experience into a compelling narrative for top-tier firms. Whether you’re aiming to land a specific offer or weighing PE as a long-term path, I provide clear, candid, and strategic advice rooted in firsthand experience.

I have worked across private equity, hedge funds, capital markets, corporate advisory, special situations, and public-company board governance, giving me a practical understanding of how investors evaluate businesses, structure deals, assess risk, and communicate investment decisions. I am a CFA charterholder, Columbia Business School MBA, West Point graduate, former private equity and hedge fund investor, and public-company board director. I coach clients on the core skills needed to succeed in private equity recruiting and on the job: investment theses, deal evaluation, LBO concepts, valuation, due diligence, industry analysis, management-team assessment, financing considerations, investment committee memos, and interview storytelling. I also help candidates translate their background into a credible private equity narrative, whether they are coming from banking, consulting, business school, corporate roles, entrepreneurship, or the military. My style is direct, practical, and interview-focused. We work on how to think like an investor, not just memorize technical answers. I help clients build confidence with case studies, deal discussions, behavioral questions, and the commercial judgment required to stand out in private equity interviews and investment conversations.

Dozie was a principal and a venture partner at the venture capital arm of George Kaiser Family Foundation. He was also a vice president at Red Arts Capital, a senior associate at Madison Dearborn Partners, a consultant at Boston Consulting Group and an associate at General Electric. He is also on the board of directors of A Red Orchid Theatre. He was on the board of directors of The Printing Museum. Dozie earned a bachelor of science, magna cum laude, in electrical engineering from the honors college of University of Mississippi, a master of supply chain management from Pennsylvania State University, a master of public policy from University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar, and a master of business administration from Harvard Business School.

Ex-CVC & MUFG Director | Hiring Manager | Break Into Banking & Private Credit. Why you should work with me: ◆ I've been a Director and hiring manager at CVC Credit and MUFG, where I ran the Leveraged Finance Portfolio team. I've screened the CVs, run the interviews, and made the hiring decisions, so I know exactly what the person across the table is looking for ◆ I've line managed 25+ interns, helping them secure full time roles in the industry ◆ I've coached 10+ people into investment banking and private credit roles ◆ 10 years experience across private credit, leveraged finance, and banking at CVC, MUFG, and RBS, with a Master in Corporate Finance from ESCP (graduated with distinction) ◆ I work with candidates at every stage, from one mock before a final round to full start-to-finish recruiting prep

I bring deep, hands-on experience from the world of private equity, having been a PE associate and then led and scaled PE-backed businesses as President and operator. I understand firsthand the recruiting process, the diligence required to evaluate opportunities, and the expectations PE firms have for top talent. With an MBA from Stanford, I’ve built my career navigating the intersection of finance, strategy, and operational leadership—skills I now use to help clients break into and thrive in private equity. My coaching blends insider knowledge of how PE firms think with practical, tactical guidance on resumes, interviews, case prep, and networking. Whether you’re a consultant or banker targeting the buy side, or a professional exploring a transition into PE-backed operating roles, I’ll help you position your story, sharpen your skills, and approach the process with confidence. Clients come away not just prepared for the mechanics of recruiting, but with the insight and judgment to stand out to firms seeking future leaders.

Private equity recruiting is increasingly competitive, and technical ability alone is rarely enough. Success comes from combining strong financial modeling skills with sound investment judgment and a structured approach to interviewing. As the Founder & Managing Partner of BasalBridge Capital Partners, I evaluate founder-owned businesses for acquisition while supporting active deal execution, financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence. My background includes investment banking at JPMorgan, private equity investing, and advising management teams through acquisitions and strategic initiatives. I work with candidates pursuing investment banking, private equity, independent sponsor, and corporate development roles. Areas where I typically help include: • Financial modeling (LBO, operating, merger and valuation models) • Investment memos and case studies • Technical interview preparation • Investment thinking and commercial diligence • Resume positioning and recruiting strategy • Deal process and transaction execution My goal is not simply to help you pass an interview—I want you to think like an investor. We'll work through real-world transactions, investment frameworks, and practical modeling techniques used throughout the deal process. Whether you're recruiting for investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or preparing for MBA recruiting, I'll help you build both the technical foundation and investment mindset needed to compete.

After graduating from Hamilton College, I worked in investment banking for 6 years, with experience across Goldman Sachs' TMT group in San Francisco and Bank of America's Healthcare group in New York. Today, I am a Private Equity Associate at ZMC, a middle-market private equity firm focused on technology, media, and entertainment. I have firsthand experience recruiting for investment banking internships, lateral positions, and private equity. At each firm that I've worked at throughout my career, I have made it a point to be heavily involved in the recruiting process and have conducted numerous interviews for a variety of roles. I have navigated the competitive landscape of investment banking & private equity and have successfully mentored numerous clients to secure positions at top firms. Whether you need help with resume building, interview preparation, or career strategy, I'm here to guide you every step of the way!

10+ years in private equity, during which I worked on transactions across the capital structure, private/public markets, and various sectors including TMT/business services/financial services/leisure/hospitality. Additionally, I led recruiting efforts for associates at multiple private equity firms. I can mentor candidates on recruiting, transaction execution, due diligence, and more.

Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in investment banking at Merrill Lynch and a current role as a Direct Private Equity Associate at CPP Investments, I bring a wealth of knowledge in finance and private equity.