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Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in investment banking and venture capital, I bring a wealth of experience to help you break into the competitive world of finance. I have worked with top firms like J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, and T. Rowe Price, gaining hands-on experience in deal-making and financial analysis. As a Finance Manager at Microsoft and a Venture Partner at VU Venture Partners, I have honed my skills in strategic finance and startup evaluation. I have coached numerous individuals, guiding them through the intricacies of investment banking applications and interviews. Let's work together to craft a compelling application and prepare you for success in your finance career. Reach out to start your journey today!

Over the last 15 years, I've helped hundreds of students from non-target schools land jobs at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Evercore, Moelis, Citi, Barclays, UBS, Jefferies, Lazard, Guggenheim, Catalyst, Wells Fargo, and many, many more.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a solid foundation in investment banking as an M&A Analyst at Credit Suisse, I've been at the forefront of major transactions, including advising on multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions. My experience extends to strategic roles at Carta, where I was instrumental in driving growth through acquisitions and new product incubation. As the founder of Thymos Labs, I continue to leverage my expertise in strategic development. I've successfully coached 5 individuals, helping them navigate the competitive landscape of investment banking. If you're looking to break into this field or advance your career, let's connect and create a tailored plan for your success!

I am a Harvard MBA with Honors and was accepted out of UChicago as a 2+2 admit to HBS. I worked at Morgan Stanley out of college in the analyst program and became a Partner (Managing Director) for many years. I have coached investment banking for over a decade, and while I am new to Leland, I have coached over 1,000 candidates (I call them "coachees") into virtually all of the major investment banks, private equity, and venture capital firms. I coach internships and full time recruiting for undergraduates (from both target and non-target schools!), MBA recruiting, and also lateral candidates - transitioning from investment banking to private equity, for example, and on-cycle recruiting. My focus is on marketing collateral (resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn review), conducting outreach (using handshake and LinkedIn to reach recruiters), coaching behaviorals and technicals, and mock interviewing. The vast majority of my coachees receive offers!

I recently navigated the investment banking recruiting process successfully, securing offers from top bulge bracket and boutique banks, including Goldman Sachs. Given my recent exposure to the process, I am very familiar with bank specific nuances and processes and am well positioned to help you tailor your preparation to be custom for each investment bank. I have readily available prep material that is very detailed and thorough and will help you succeed through the most technical interviews.

I broke into Goldman Sachs investment banking without a finance degree. Here's how I did it. I started in biotech investor relations at one of the most active boutique IR firms in the country, advising on some of the busiest biotech IPOs during the record breaking 2020 boom year. From there I moved to Wells Fargo Securities investment banking in the REGAL group covering Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging. I worked on landmark deals including Aristocrat's $3.7B acquisition of Playtech and MGM's $3.9B sale of CityCenter, advising institutional clients like Blackstone, VICI Properties, Red Rock Resorts and Bally's. Then I lateraled to Goldman Sachs TMT and Consumer where I was exclusive buy-side advisor on Amazon's $3.9B acquisition of One Medical and Amazon's $1.7B acquisition of iRobot. I also worked on transactions for Nike, Starbucks and Nordstrom. I help two types of people. First, non-traditional candidates including non-finance majors, non-target school students and career switchers who feel like the door is closed. I got in without a finance degree and I know exactly how to position your story to get past the gatekeepers. Second, analysts at regional or middle market banks who want to lateral up to Goldman, Morgan Stanley or top boutiques. I made that exact move and I know what it takes on both sides of the table. If you think your background disqualifies you, it probably does not. Mine almost did and I found a way through anyway.

Welcome to my profile! I’m a Wharton graduate with an MBA from Harvard Business School and bring over 15 years of experience in finance. For the past decade, I’ve been at Warburg Pincus—a top-10 global private equity firm managing over $100 billion—where I’m currently a Principal. Throughout my career, I’ve interviewed hundreds of candidates and directly mentored dozens of Analysts, Associates, and Vice Presidents. I know firsthand what it takes to break into competitive finance roles and advance within them. You may have come across my “Comprehensive Finance Interview Guide,” which I originally wrote over a decade ago while preparing for my own private equity recruiting—just one of many resources I’ve created to help others land top roles. Whether you’re preparing for investment banking, private equity, or business school, I offer targeted coaching across resume development, mock interviews, technical prep, recruiting strategy, and more.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in growth equity and investment banking. My previous experience includes three years as an analyst and associate in RBC's Technology Group, where I honed my skills in tech investment banking. Additionally, I bring entrepreneurial insights as a multi-unit franchise owner of Crumbl Cookies in New York. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the BYU Marriott School of Business, where I was actively involved in the Finance Society and Investment Banking Club. Over the years, I've successfully coached 20+ individuals, guiding them through the competitive landscape of investment banking and growth equity. If you're looking to break into these fields, let's connect and strategize your path to success!

Welcome to my profile! With a background in IB, I bring an extensive experience to help you break into IB. I was an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS, advising on transactions across TMT, Infrastructure and Real Estate industries. Whether you're looking to refine your resume, master technical interviews, or navigate the recruitment process, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and strategize your path to IB!

Successfully navigated Investment Banking Summer Analyst position and received a full time return offer. Held coffee chats with 100+ industry professionals. Taught investment banking technical and behavioral questions to Sophomores at Northeastern University.