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I landed an offer at a Tier I bulge bracket investment bank without an ivy league education, a family connection, or a cookie-cutter resume. I know what it takes to stand out—and I’ve helped others do the same. With firsthand experience going through the hyper-competitive recruiting process, I understand the real reasons candidates get offers: it's not just technical mastery, but how you tell your story, build relationships, and navigate each stage strategically. I’ve coached candidates from target and non-target schools to land offers at top firms like Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. Whether you're preparing for HireVues, coffee chats, technicals, or Superdays, I’ll help you walk in with confidence, clarity, and a clear edge. This isn’t just about practice—it’s about precision. Let’s get you the offer!

I successfully broke into investment banking from a non-target school, where I learned firsthand that the traditional recruiting funnel doesn't work for everyone. I’ve navigated the process and can help you build your own playbook for breaking in, just as I did. My biggest value-add is helping you master the networking strategy that will get you in front of more decision-makers. We'll focus on targeted outreach and crafting messages that actually get responses. While I can cover the foundational technical concepts and conduct mock behavioral interviews, my primary focus is on empowering you to build a network and a resume that will be your greatest asset. I've successfully helped several others break into this competitive industry. I'm here to guide you through the critical early stages of networking and resume prep and am flexible on however I can support you throughout the rest of your job search.

With a robust background in private equity and strategic finance, I bring a wealth of experience to help you navigate the competitive landscape of investment banking and private equity careers. As a former Private Equity Associate at Ara Partners, I worked on five portfolio companies and closed two platform investments in the energy / decarbonization sector, providing me with firsthand insights into the intricacies of the industry. My journey also includes roles at EIG (an infrastructure PE fund) and J.P. Morgan, where I honed my skills in energy infrastructure and investment banking. I am well-equipped to guide you through the nuances of private equity applications and interviews, especially if you have an engineering background. I am also a graduate of Harvard Business School (MBA) and Princeton University, and closely worked with the admissions team on crafting an overall admissions strategy. I'm happy to assist with business school or college applications and strategies to maximize your admission chances.

I have over ten years of investment banking experience, spanning bulge bracket and boutique / middle market firms, such as JPMorgan, Blackstone (now PJT), and Lincoln International. I primarily worked on mergers & acquisitions, capital raises, and restructuring engagements. After banking, I co-founded two companies and raised nearly $40m in VC funding. I currently work with start-ups and high-growth companies as a fractional CFO or consultant. I have also led investment banking new hire training programs, as well as on-campus investment banking interview prep seminars, for the last 8 years.

Hi, I'm Ali, a junior at Brown University studying Applied Mathematics–Economics (Mathematical Finance track with a focus on probabilistic modeling) and will be joining Goldman Sachs for Investment Banking this summer. I’ve spent the last two years mentoring students 1-on-1 through resume refinement, technical/behavioral prep, networking strategy, and superday preparation — helping them land offers at firms like Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Jefferies, PWP, and Goldman Sachs. As VP of the Bruno Finance Society, I’ve helped lead campus-wide recruiting initiatives and have personally guided students through every stage of the process. My approach is extremely hands-on and personalized — I work with you across all fronts to give you the best shot at an offer, whether you're just starting out or preparing for final rounds. Every student I’ve mentored 1-on-1 so far has received at least one offer. I care deeply about outcomes and prefer to work with a small number of highly motivated clients who are ready to put in the time and effort. If you're all-in, I’ll do everything I can to get you across the finish line.

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.