Private Equity Coaches, Events, and Resources

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.

With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a career spanning top-tier investment banking and private equity shops, I bring firsthand insight into what it takes to succeed in the industry. I began my career at Lazard, where I built a strong foundation in M&A execution, before transitioning into private equity, where I’ve held investment roles at Siris Capital, BayHawk Capital, and Vantage Equity Partners. Over the course of my investing career, I’ve led multiple platform investments and executed dozens of add-on acquisitions across a range of industries and deal structures. Whether you're preparing for interviews, navigating the recruiting process, or thinking through career transitions, I bring a practical, investor-level perspective to help you differentiate and win.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in private equity operations and strategic leadership, I am here to guide you through the complexities of breaking into the private equity sector on the operations side. As the VP of Strategy at FoodPharma, a New Harbor Capital portfolio company, and a former CXO via Shore Capital Partners' CXO Program, I have firsthand experience in driving growth initiatives and supporting C-level executives. Let's connect and craft a personalized strategy for your success in private equity!

Welcome to my profile! I'm Claire, a Berkeley Haas graduate with a strong background in investment banking and private equity, having worked at Morgan Stanley and The Carlyle Group. My passion for mentoring has led me to help 10+ individuals successfully navigate their career paths in finance, focusing on interview preparation, technical skills, and strategic career planning. As a mentor for Women In Network, I am dedicated to empowering aspiring professionals, especially women, to achieve their career goals. Whether you're looking to break into private equity or refine your financial modeling skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Worked for two years in CD&R's Healthcare Team in NY, during which I participated in three oncycle recruiting processes. I am intimately familiar with recruiting for private equity, life as a PE Associate, and tips that can help anyone be succcessful in the role.

Welcome to my profile! I have spent the last ~5 years of my career in middle market private equity at both Court Square (Vice President) and Avista (Associate). Between those two stops, I spent a year at a portfolio company in operations / business development before earning my MBA from Wharton with a focus on Healthcare Management. I bring a strong academic foundation to my coaching, which I believe is important as one thinks about breaking into the industry but succeeding once you're in the seat. My experience allows me to speak to new deal sourcing / evaluation / execution, portfolio company monitoring, and driving value creation. I am passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of breaking into private equity, from acing interviews to mastering model tests. Let's connect and chart your path to success in the competitive world of private equity!

After 6+ years in tech growth equity investing at KKR and JMI Equity, I bring firsthand experience on how to break into and advance in this industry. I was heavily involved in the Analyst and Associate recruiting process at KKR. And over the course of my career, I worked across sourcing, deal due diligence, and portfolio ops so provide a deep understanding of what firms are looking for and how to succeed in the role. I left PE to join an AI startup in an operating role so can also provide context on how these roles are changing with AI. Excited to connect!

Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in private equity and investment banking, I am here to help you navigate the competitive landscape of private equity careers. I have worked in private equity roles across Vista Equity Partners, Audax Private Equity, and MFG Partners, and have extensive experience with interview preparation, on-the-desk readiness, general career navigation, technical skill refinement, and more. Prior to my career in private equity, I spent 5 years in investment banking with Goldman Sachs, as both an Associate and an Analyst, where I worked on $20B+ of closed deals. Currently, I am pursuing my MBA at Columbia Business School as a Robert F. Smith Scholar, further deepening my expertise in alternative investments and entrepreneurship. Over the last decade, I have coached 75+ students/early stage professionals across a variety of formal and informal capacities. Whether you need help with interview preparation, resume refinement, or networking strategies, I'm here to support your journey. I genuinely love this stuff and remember how difficult my journey was trying to "figure it out" - Let's book time to chat about how I can be helpful!

I have spent ~4 years as an investor, most recently as a Technology Investor on Summit Partners' flagship $10B Growth Equity fund. At Harvard, I taught 100+ undergraduates in the largest course on Venture Capital Investing.

I successfully recruited into PE with multiple offers coming out of Goldman Sachs and joined THL. I then moved to a crossover software fund where I did PE & Hedge Fund style investments. I have successfully mentored over 300 professionals and students on IB, PE, and HF recruiting. I also designed a course that teaches the PE recruiting process from start to finish. I would welcome the opportunity to help you like I’ve helped so many others on your journey.