The Pitch

Great bankers are known to be the power behind the throne. It takes years and years to cultivate such a relationship, an association based on trust and the banker’s knack of repeatedly delivering in trying situations. But more often than not it starts with something as elementary as a pitch.

Inside Investment Banking

The Exploration Phase

When I was a freshman in college, I had no idea what investment banking was. In fact, I initially thought it had something to do with becoming a teller at my local bank branch.

7 Common Mistakes by Business Owners seeking Sale/Investment

If you’re a business owner with a great firm and are wondering why you aren’t able to attract buyers/investors, perhaps you’re committing some of these classic mistakes (with easy fixes) we’ve seen hundreds of businesses…

Why Ivy Leaguers Are Picking The Valley Over The Street

I read an article recently about the massive flocking of ivy leaguers to tech. The article highlights how Harvard grads are favoring Silicon Valley Startups over Wall Street investment banks. Given that I’ve worked in both industries…

Badge of Honor

I was lucky to work for an investment bank that did not work “New York Hours”. I was still in the office by 630am most days, but any weekend work was of my own choice. Not something necessary. Today’s article in the New York Times about suicides on Wall Street is not shocking, but still difficult to…