Private Equity Coaches, Events, and Resources

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and my current role at RedBird Capital Partners, I bring a wealth of experience in private equity to my coaching. As a current MBA student and someone who successfully recruited into the buyside in an off-cycle process, I am well-equipped to guide aspiring professionals through the intricacies of breaking into private equity. Whether you're looking to refine your application strategy or master the technical skills needed for a successful career in private equity, I'm here to help. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Welcome to my profile! I'm Rachel, and currently work as a Vice President on the Value Creation & Transformation Team at Sheridan Capital Partners, a healthcare private equity firm based in Chicago. I work with our portfolio company management teams across a variety of projects and initiatives that focus on growth, strategy, and operational improvement. I also have experience in the Portfolio Transformation Group at Revelstoke Capital Partners, a healthcare private equity firm based in Denver. My journey includes an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management and consulting roles at McKinsey & Company and Guidehouse, where I honed my expertise and interest in healthcare. I specialize in guiding individuals through career transitions into private equity operations, leveraging my firsthand experience in this competitive field. Whether you are new to learning about PE Ops or close to making your transition into it, please reach out to schedule a session and I am eager to help you succeed!

Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in private equity, including roles at Blackstone and SNH Capital Partners, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you break into this competitive field. As a former Associate at Blackstone, I have firsthand experience in strategic partnerships and private equity secondaries, which I leverage to guide my clients through the nuances of the industry. My coaching is tailored to your needs, whether it's mastering technical skills or refining your interview strategy. I'm here to help you achieve your career goals in private equity. Let's connect and create a plan for your success!

I've successfully navigated the highly competitive growth equity recruiting process, securing offers at Blackstone, General Atlantic, Norwest Venture Partners, and Lead Edge Capital. Most recently, I worked as an Analyst at Lead Edge Capital, where I focused on sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities. I've coached students who have landed roles at top growth equity and private equity firms, including Blackstone, General Atlantic, and Lead Edge. My specialty is helping candidates break into sourcing-focused growth equity analyst programs. These roles require a different skill set than traditional private equity (less modeling, more market mapping and deal origination), and I know exactly what firms are looking for because I've been on both sides of the process. Whether you need help with case studies, networking strategy, or understanding how to position yourself for sourcing roles, I can help you stand out in one of the most competitive recruiting processes in finance. I'm also a Stanford GSB deferred admit, so I understand how to build a long-term career trajectory in growth investing.

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.

Understand the psychology of companies and how you can 'game' the recruiting process

Breaking into Private Equity is hard. Interviews are long and nerve-wracking. Competition is intense. Knowing where to start and staying motivated can be challenging. There's no silver bullet. It takes grit and persistence. I had walked this path on my own so you won't have to. I transitioned asset classes and secured a role at Francisco Partners with no previous PE experience. I am passionate about helping aspiring professionals land roles in competitive fields and can assist by offering insights into the recruitment process, interview preparation, and networking strategies. Let's connect and chart your path to success in private equity!

Private Equity Investing Associate with previous bulge-bracket Investment Banking Experience. I'm fit to help candidates break into Private Equity because I was an underqualified candidate who used a proactive networking and self-education strategy to stand out in the interview process and ace the technicals. When I quit my Track & Field team to pursue Investment Banking in college, I was already behind my peers' technical prep, recruiting, and club experience. I spent the next few years playing catch-up, which prepared me for the very fast on-cycle recruiting process for Private Equity Associates. All of this is to say, I understand how you may feel like there are many candidates that are more qualified than you or have overcome greater struggles, but I can help you position yourself to get your dream job.

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.

Hi I'm Sharif! I'm a Wharton Undergrad who interned in middle market private equity last summer. In addition, I am very familiar with the summer analyst recruitment process at PE mega funds and had many final round interviews before choosing to sign a summer analyst offer with Houlihan Lokey in the Restructuring Group.