Private Equity Coaches, Events, and Resources

Welcome to my profile! With over 30 years of experience in private markets, including roles as Managing Director and Head of Legal Transactions at Hamilton Lane, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. As the President and Founder of a small coaching business named Tomorrow's Business & Legal Scholars and as a Professional-In-Residence at Fairfield University's Dolan School of Business, I have successfully mentored various aspiring professionals in business, investing, and law. My role as an Adjunct Professor at Villanova University, where I teach Private Equity, further enriches my ability to guide clients through the complexities of the industry. Whether you're looking to break into private equity or advance your career, I'm here to provide tailored advice and support. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

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.

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!

worked in advent and nexxus as analyst, associate and lead of investor relations and fundraising.

I worked at two generalist private equity firms focused on control investing in the middle market. I was able to successfully navigate the rigorous onboarding process each firm had - including a challenging case study under a time limit. During my experience in private equity, I was given the opportunity to invest in both domestic and international companies (US, UK, Romania) and had an average deal size of $100M. I enjoy helping clients navigate the PE recruiting cycle and strengthen their investment approach, technical capabilities, and nail their PE interviews. After my time in private equity, I was fortunate to attend HBS and can help clients differentiate if they are coming from a traditional background.

I’m a former Private Equity Associate at Rockpoint, where I evaluated and executed investments across multifamily, industrial, office, and hospitality assets. My work focused on underwriting, financial modeling, due diligence, and investment committee materials, so I understand how investors think and what sets strong candidates apart. I’ve sat on both sides of the table: building deals and helping recruit from one of the most competitive talent pools in finance. Today, I coach candidates through every step of the PE recruiting process, from technicals and case studies to networking and story positioning. My style is direct, structured, and highly tactical. We focus on mastering the skills and confidence you need to walk into interviews prepared, not guessing, and ultimately earn offers at top funds.

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!

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.