Private Equity Coaches

Bear Hutchinson is a real estate private equity career coach with a background in institutional real estate investing and early-stage venture investments. He holds a Master’s in Real Estate from Georgetown and a Bachelor’s in Finance & Real Estate from Tulane, giving him a strong technical foundation in investment analysis, financial modeling, and deal structuring. Now an MBA student at Vanderbilt, he combines industry experience with a structured approach to help candidates navigate complex interviews, case studies, and modeling tests. Having successfully gone through rigorous technical evaluations himself, he provides clear, practical guidance to help professionals develop the skills and strategic communication needed to secure roles in competitive real estate private equity firms.

Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in private equity, I am currently a Senior Associate at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, where I have honed my skills in investment strategies and deal execution. My journey in finance began at UBS as an Investment Banking Analyst, where I advised on high-profile transactions, including multi-billion dollar acquisitions and IPOs. I hold a Master's of Finance from Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management, where I was actively involved in investment and finance clubs. My background as a collegiate athlete has instilled in me a strong work ethic and leadership skills, which I bring to my coaching. I am passionate about helping aspiring private equity professionals navigate their career paths and achieve their goals. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your journey into the competitive world of private equity!

Coming from a non-traditional background, I understand how difficult it can be to break into investing. I'd love to work with you on a customized and tactical plan to help you get interviews and offers within an investing role.

I recruited directly into private equity from undergrad at Goldman Sachs and have gone through the on-cycle process.

I began my career in M&A advisory at Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong, where I advised on cross-border transactions across Asia. I then joined EQT Partners, a leading global private equity firm, where I evaluated investments and supported portfolio company growth. Before that, I completed a 6-month internship at KKR during college, which first sparked my interest in private equity.

With a robust background in private equity and strategy consulting, I am here to help you navigate the competitive landscape of private equity careers. Currently, I am a Senior Analyst at Accel-KKR, where I focus on portfolio operations, and I have previously worked at EY-Parthenon on their Software Strategy Team, conducting commercial diligences for PE companies. I am passionate about mentoring aspiring professionals and can offer insights into the nuances of private equity recruitment to make the jump to an operating team role, from resume crafting to interview preparation. Let's connect and strategize your path to success in private equity!

Welcome to my profile! My professional experience in private equity began with a value creation role at Vista Equity Partners (~$100B AUM), where I honed my skills in implementing go-to-market growth initiatives for enterprise software companies. I specialized in Sales Strategy, Revenue Operations, & Customer Success, but engaged across a variety of sub-functions during my time at the firm. I went back to pursue my MBA at Chicago Booth and pivot to value creation roles in the middle-market investing space, and have spent time at both PSP Capital & Erie Street Growth Partners in Chicago as I broaden my value creation toolkit. If you are interested in learning about the skillset and networking required to land a role in the PE Ops / Value Creation space, I am happy to help you craft a personalized strategy based on your experience, investing sectors of interest, and size of firm you are targeting.

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!

I was part of the founding team of Apax Global Impact, a ~$1bn tech-focused private equity fund within Apax Partners. I joined before the fund’s launch, playing a key role in building its operational infrastructure and investment strategy from the ground up. Over my time there, I focused primarily on sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in high-growth B2B SaaS businesses across Europe and North America. This experience gives me a deep understanding of what it takes to break into private equity - especially at the intersection of tech and impact - and to excel once you're in. I coach clients on navigating the recruiting process, developing an investor’s mindset, and excelling on the job. Whether you're targeting your first PE role or seeking to level up as an investor, I bring practical insight and tailored support.

With a robust background in PE operations and strategy, I bring a wealth of experience from my executive roles at Avionté and partnership with Growth Equity firm, Serent Capital. As a Harvard Business School MBA graduate, I have a deep understanding of the private equity landscape and have successfully navigated complex business environments. Whether you're looking to break into the industry or advance your career, I'm here to help you strategize and achieve your goals. Let's connect and chart your path to success!