OfficeHours

About OfficeHours

OfficeHours is an online platform that provides 1-on-1 coaching, training, and advice to help you land a job in competitive finance careers including investment banking, private equity, growth equity, venture capital, and hedge funds.

Publisher

Rohit Malrani

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jun 2022

Latest episode

7 Sept 2023

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Sept 2023

   From IB Associate to Growth Equity to Entrepreneurship

   Alice Shang (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-shang/) is a former Investment Banking Associate at Lazard (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lazard/), where she gained her financial skills and insights into the world of finance. Her journey led her to a role as an Investor at TCV (https://www.linkedin.com/company/technology-crossover-ventures), a $21 billion growth equity fund that has invested in companies such as Netflix, Airbnb, Spotify, Peloton, Strava, and Hinge Health. She earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (https://www.linkedin.com/school/michiganross/) and her master's degree from Harvard Business School (https://www.linkedin.com/school/harvard-business-school/). Continuing her professional route, Alice served at Atomic (https://www.linkedin.com/company/atomic-vc) as an operator, and her journey took a new turn as a Female Founder's Fellow at Primary Venture Partners (https://www.linkedin.com/company/primary-venture-partners/), a program that helps entrepreneurs launch new startups. The moderator is our very own Rohit Malrani (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitmalrani/), Co-Founder of OfficeHours (https://www.linkedin.com/company/getofficehours/) and formerly SourceScrub  (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sourcescrub/)and Battery Ventures (https://www.linkedin.com/company/battery-ventures/). This episode covers topics such as: What inspired you to make the switch from investment banking to growth equity and entrepreneurship? How did your investment banking experience help you succeed in growth equity investing and entrepreneurship? What advice would you give to someone considering a career in finance, growth equity, or entrepreneurship? How has your role as an investor helped you succeed personally and professionally? You graduated from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business as well as Harvard Business School. How have these educational experiences aided your professional development and career path? Learn more about our Coaches (https://app.getofficehours.com/top-coaches), Private Equity Curriculum (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6811151681242316800/), Growth Equity Curriculum (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/getofficehours_getofficehours-activity-6825860828248457216--JxO/), Venture Capital Curriculum (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6924918501308555264/), Investment Banking Curriculum (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6871114967169429506/), Hedge Fund Curriculum (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/getofficehours_getofficehours-activity-6830263200156536832-9Ab8/), Associate Training Program (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/getofficehours_getofficehours-activity-6881293206642802688-IRNw/) and our Latest Blogs/Articles (https://getofficehours.com/blog). Feel free to set up a time with one of our coaches here (https://app.getofficehours.com/calendar) or fill out our Typeform (https://getofficehours.typeform.com/to/Ki4dXBNJ), and we will get in touch!

2. 

   2 Sept 2023

   Periscope Equity & OfficeHours Discuss Associate Success in Private Equity

   OfficeHours (https://www.linkedin.com/company/getofficehours/) is mandated by Periscope Equity (https://www.linkedin.com/company/periscope-equity-llc/) to help them hire a PE Associate. You can find the application link here: https://lnkd.in/gXKDC2Eh (https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3703423307/?utm_source=protectedsaturdays.beehiiv.[%E2%80%A6]ign=officehours-is-hiring-pe-associates-for-periscope-equity) Joe McIlhattan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-mcilhattan-737b5820/) joined Periscope Equity (https://www.linkedin.com/company/periscope-equity-llc/) in 2019 and is a Vice President. Periscope Equity is a Chicago-based private equity firm that partners exclusively with founder owned companies in the technology-enabled business services and technology-enabled healthcare services sectors. Periscope is currently hiring new associates for its team. Joe is responsible for deal execution, monitoring existing investments and overseeing the development and implementation of value creation strategies. Joe currently serves on the boards of Praecipio (https://www.linkedin.com/company/praecipio/), WPAS (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpas-inc/), MAS (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mas-medical-staffing/), and as a board observer on Uprise Health (https://uprisehealth.com/). Before joining Periscope Equity, Joe was an Associate at SFW Capital Partners (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sfw-capital-partners/), a middle-market private equity firm, where he was primarily focused on making control investments into analytical technologies, software, and services businesses. Additionally, Joe was a management consultant at EY (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ernstandyoung/) where he developed growth and transformation strategies for clients across various sectors. Joe received a BA in Economics from Georgetown University (https://www.linkedin.com/school/georgetown-university/) and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (https://www.linkedin.com/school/universityofchicagoboothschoolofbusiness/). Harry Waddoups (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisonwaddoups/) joined Periscope in 2022 and is an Associate. He is responsible for identifying and executing new portfolio company transactions as well as supporting existing portfolio companies. At Periscope, he supports the Praecipio and Uprise Health portfolio companies, where he works directly with Joe. Prior to joining Periscope, Harry worked as an analyst for Raymond James (https://www.linkedin.com/company/raymond-james-financial-inc-/)' Technology and Services Group, where he concentrated on mergers and acquisitions in the software industry. Harry graduated from Brigham Young University (https://www.linkedin.com/school/brigham-young-university/) with a BS in Finance. The moderators are our Co-Founders, Asif Rahman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/asifrahman1/), former PE/VC and IB and Rohit Malrani (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitmalrani/), formerly with SourceScrub  (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sourcescrub/)and Battery Ventures (https://www.linkedin.com/company/battery-ventures/). This episode covers topics such as: Could you briefly describe your background and give an overview of your current roles? Why did you decide to work in private equity? Why did you select MM Private Equity or Periscope? What qualifications or experiences do you think were essential for you to land your jobs in MM Private Equity? What are current trends in the PE industry that aspiring professionals should be aware of? What sets MM Private Equity apart from more upstream or downstream firms (Megafund, UMM, LMM, growth, etc)? Are there any specific steps or strategies that you recommend for building a successful career in this competitive field? What do you think are the most important factors that contribute to your success working together? Could you share some challenges you've faced in your roles and how you've overcome them? What have been the most rewarding aspects of your work? Any final thoughts or advice you'd like to share with the webinar participants, especially those who are eager to pursue a career in private equity? Learn more about OfficeHours here: https://getofficehours.com (https://getofficehours.com/).

3. 

   22 Aug 2023

   From Student-Athlete to Private Equity Associate to Incoming MBA

   Anthony Neyer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-neyer-78498647/) is a former student-athlete at the University of Southern California (https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-southern-california/), where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. He began his professional journey as an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubs/). His commitment to finance led him to his role as a Private Equity Associate at Sverica Capital Management (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sverica-capital-management/), a leading growth-oriented lower middle market private equity firm with $2.0 billion in aggregate committed capital. Anthony will also share his career path and how OfficeHours  (https://getofficehours.com/)benefited him in landing a job at Sverica. And now, he is an incoming MBA at Columbia Business School (https://www.linkedin.com/school/columbia-business-school/). The moderator is our very own Rohit Malrani (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitmalrani/), Co-Founder of OfficeHours (https://www.linkedin.com/company/getofficehours/) and formerly SourceScrub  (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sourcescrub/)and Battery Ventures (https://www.linkedin.com/company/battery-ventures/). This episode covers topics such as: How did you become interested in the field of private equity? What motivated you to pursue it as a career? What skills or experiences were most valuable in reaching your current position? What are some of the most challenging aspects of working in private equity, and how do you overcome them? Can you share an example of a particularly memorable or impactful deal you've been involved in? What made it stand out? How has your role as a Private Equity associate helped you succeed personally and professionally? Several external factors can have an impact on private equity. How do you adapt to changes in the economic and business landscape? How do you stay passionate about your work in a demanding industry? Can you discuss the transition from your current role as a Private Equity associate to incoming MBA? What are your main objectives for pursuing an MBA at Columbia Business School? How do these align with your private equity career goals? What long-term effects do you think this change will have on your career path? You can listen to other OfficeHours Webinars/Podcasts directly here: https://anchor.fm/rohit-malrani. (https://anchor.fm/rohit-malrani.) Learn more about OfficeHours here: https://getofficehours.com (https://getofficehours.com/).

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