Middle Market Coaches

I'm a former Bain Capital Private Equity investor and Stanford GSB MBA with experience across buyout and growth investing. Previously a Vice President at SKKY Partners, I've worked closely with founders and senior investors on complex transactions. I help candidates develop real investor judgement, strong case performance, and clarity under pressure. I'd love to work together and help you perform at your highest level.

I bring deep, hands-on experience from the world of private equity, having been a PE associate and then led and scaled PE-backed businesses as President and operator. I understand firsthand the recruiting process, the diligence required to evaluate opportunities, and the expectations PE firms have for top talent. With an MBA from Stanford, I’ve built my career navigating the intersection of finance, strategy, and operational leadership—skills I now use to help clients break into and thrive in private equity. My coaching blends insider knowledge of how PE firms think with practical, tactical guidance on resumes, interviews, case prep, and networking. Whether you’re a consultant or banker targeting the buy side, or a professional exploring a transition into PE-backed operating roles, I’ll help you position your story, sharpen your skills, and approach the process with confidence. Clients come away not just prepared for the mechanics of recruiting, but with the insight and judgment to stand out to firms seeking future leaders.

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.

Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in private equity, I am currently a Principal in the Technology group at CD&R, 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 in the TMT group covering enterprise software, media, entertainment, and sports. 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!

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.

I bring 15 years of experience across private equity, growth equity, and public–private investing, having deployed more than $120M across 70+ transactions. As Head of Investments at Catcha Group, a Partner at Turret Capital, and an investor at Sandell Asset Management, I led deal sourcing, deep-dive diligence, operating and valuation modeling, investment committee materials, and post-investment portfolio support. My experience covers middle market, growth equity, and institutional-grade deal processes. In addition to investing, I’ve coached analysts, associates, MBA candidates, and operators on PE recruiting, case studies, financial modeling, and investment thesis development. With graduate degrees from Harvard and MIT, I bring both technical rigor and real-world investor judgment, helping clients understand exactly how PE firms evaluate opportunities and how to stand out in interviews and deal work. My coaching focuses on clarity, structure, and practical frameworks used by actual decision-makers.

I work with candidates and professionals who want to perform at a high level in private equity, not just pass interviews. My coaching is grounded in real deal experience across private equity, investment banking, and operating roles, which allows me to teach how investors actually think about risk, value creation, and decision making. I focus on helping clients develop judgment, structure, and confidence, whether they are preparing for on cycle recruiting, case studies, or stepping into a deal team role. What differentiates my approach is that I go beyond technicals. I help clients learn how to frame an investment thesis, communicate clearly under pressure, and navigate the interpersonal dynamics of PE recruiting and deal execution. Sessions are practical, tailored, and honest. The goal is not to memorize answers, but to think like an investor and show up as someone a team would trust in a real transaction. Clients value that I am direct, thoughtful, and invested in their outcomes. I help them understand not only how to get into private equity, but how to succeed once they are there.

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

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!

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.