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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.

Welcome to my profile! I’m currently a Private Equity Associate at Abry Partners, a Boston-based firm managing over $18B in assets. I began my career in Investment Banking at Solomon Partners and graduated from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. At Solomon, I was actively involved in recruiting — interviewing and screening 50+ candidates — and developed a strong sense of what top firms are really looking for. I’ve since gone through the on-cycle private equity process myself and know how tough and opaque it can feel, especially without the right guidance. I’m here to help demystify the process — whether you’re prepping for IB/PE interviews, refining your story, or just trying to break in. Let’s connect.

With nearly three decades advising boards, CEOs, and investors across private equity and venture-backed companies, I bring a deep understanding of what drives success in the PE ecosystem. I’ve partnered with leading sponsors including Thoma Bravo, KKR, Apollo, Blackstone, Clearlake, Insight, Francisco Partners, and Apax among many, many others to assess, recruit, and coach executives through transformational value-creation journeys — from pre-acquisition diligence to exit. Having completed 450+ executive placements and been directly involved in 40+ successful exits creating over $25B in enterprise value, I’ve developed an insider’s view of how talent decisions shape investment outcomes. That experience enables me to coach aspiring and current PE leaders with a pragmatic, investor-aligned lens — focused on readiness, impact, and the leadership behaviors that creates value.

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!

After two years in public accounting, I was able to transition into private equity operations. I worked as a FinOps Analyst, focusing on FP&A projects for B2B SaaS portfolio companies, including financial reporting, financial modeling, SaaS metrics, and accounting. I can help you learn the inside knowledge needed to understand how a private equity fund operates, and develop your skillset for your networking and interview processes.

Alpine CIT Class of 2021 alum! Since then, I’ve helped many applicants navigate the Alpine interview process through mock interviews, strategy sessions, and candid feedback - several have gone on to receive offers from Alpine and other CXO programs. The Alpine and Shore Capital interviews are a unique “deep dive” experience, so please note that I am not the best fit for traditional PE Ops' consulting-style case prep.

I successfully broke into private equity 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.

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

Worked at Warburg Pincus (a top 3 private equity firm) across industrials, business services and late-stage technology businesses.

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.