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Three Lessons I Learned at Harvard Business School

OfficeHours

Last week, I graduated from Harvard Business School. When I get asked whether the business school was worth it, my response is always “YES, but not in the ways I had expected.” When I get asked whether the business school was worth it, my response is always “YES, but not in the ways I had expected.”

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How the Private Equity Associate Course Drives Better Deal Execution

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Enhanced Financial Modeling Skills Financial modeling is a CRITICAL aspect of deal execution. The OfficeHours Private Equity course not only comes equipped with a tech-specific modeling course, but also a growth equity cohort and cap table models for you to leverage as needed. Talk about a great head start!

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How to Stand Out in a Competitive Private Equity Associate Job Market

OfficeHours

T he most important skill for a private equity junior is financial modeling. Mastering financial modeling techniques and demonstrating proficiency in valuation methods, cash flow analysis, and financial statement analysis are critical skills for private equity professionals. and how our process works.

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The Data-Driven Deal: How Big Data is Transforming M&A Strategy

Sun Acquisitions

In the past, dealmakers relied on intuition, experience, and financial modeling to identify and assess potential targets. Big data refers to the vast and complex datasets that are generated by businesses and consumers every day. This can help companies better understand a deal’s potential risks and rewards.

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Is Private Equity Right for You?

OfficeHours

Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses.

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How to pitch to investors: What fundraising collateral do I need?

Growth Business

By Simon King on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success So, you’re trying to sell some equity… Just as with selling any other product, there is a sales process to go through: prep, introduction, qualification, presentation, objection handling, closing and follow up. A good collection of decks can be found here.

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08-20-2023 Newsletter: Sunday Reading

OfficeHours

Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses.