OfficeHours Rohit Malrani

Alice Shang is a former Investment Banking Associate at 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, 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 and her master's degree from Harvard Business School. Continuing her professional route, Alice served at Atomic as an operator, and her journey took a new turn as a Female Founder's Fellow at Primary Venture Partners, a program that helps entrepreneurs launch new startups.

The moderator is our very own Rohit Malrani, Co-Founder of OfficeHours and formerly SourceScrub and 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?



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Joe McIlhattan joined Periscope Equity 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, WPAS, MAS, and as a board observer on Uprise Health.

Before joining Periscope Equity, Joe was an Associate at 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 where he developed growth and transformation strategies for clients across various sectors. Joe received a BA in Economics from Georgetown University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Harry Waddoups 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' Technology and Services Group, where he concentrated on mergers and acquisitions in the software industry.

Harry graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Finance.

The moderators are our Co-Founders, Asif Rahman, former PE/VC and IB and Rohit Malrani, formerly with SourceScrub and 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?

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Anthony Neyer is a former student-athlete at the 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. His commitment to finance led him to his role as a Private Equity Associate at 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 benefited him in landing a job at Sverica. And now, he is an incoming MBA at Columbia Business School.

The moderator is our very own Rohit Malrani, Co-Founder of OfficeHours and formerly SourceScrub and 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.

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Jake Winans is a former Investment Banking Analyst who now is a Senior Strategy Analyst at The Walt Disney Company, focusing on digital and linear content monetization. The Walt Disney Company is a global American business headquartered in Burbank, California, that specializes in mass media and entertainment. Jake brings experience from RBC Capital Markets in addition to Big 4 Consulting. He is a graduate with a major in Finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and will be speaking about his experience interacting with OfficeHours over the past few years.

The moderator is our very own Rohit Malrani, Co-Founder of OfficeHours and formerly of SourceScrub and Battery Ventures.

This episode covers topics such as:


A day in the life.
What led you to pursue a career in Strategy Analysis at The Walt Disney Company?
How has your previous work as an investment banking analyst helped you in your present position?
His experiences as a mentor and discusses the significance of mentorship and leadership in personal and professional growth.
Advice for anyone looking to break into investment banking.



You can listen to other OfficeHours Webinars/Podcasts directly here: https://anchor.fm/rohit-malrani.

Learn more about OfficeHours here: https://getofficehours.com.

Joan Llanso is an accomplished finance professional currently serving as an Investment Director at Portobello Capital, a leading independent Mid-Market Private Equity firm based in Spain.

Before joining Portobello Capital, Joan worked as an Investment Professional at Permira for three years and spent three years in McKinsey & Co.'s Corporate Finance & Restructuring group.

With more than 10 years of experience in finance, Joan has established himself as an expert in  Strategy Consulting and Finance. He has relevant experience on both largecap (Permira) in the Healthcare and Consumer sectors and midcap, with 8 buyout transactions closed to date.

He's been a finance coach for the past 5 years, having helped 100+ candidates break into PE & IBD.

Joan holds an MBA degree from Columbia Business School, Master in Finance from HEC Paris and Civil Engineer from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.

The moderator is our very own Rohit Malrani, Co-Founder of OfficeHours and formerly SourceScrub and Battery Ventures.

This episode covers topics such as:


Day in the life
How was the transition from Strategy (McKinsey) to Finance (Permira)
The role of private equity in the European market: current state of the European private equity market, the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, and the outlook for the future
What motivated him to do coaching, and what platforms has he worked with so far
Advice for anyone looking to break into private equity and investment banking — what skills and experiences are most valuable, and how to stand out in a competitive job market

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Sarah Quraishi is an Investment Analyst at Antin Infrastructure Partners, which is a leading private equity firm focused on infrastructure. With $22bn in Assets under Management, Antin targets majority stakes in the energy and environment, telecom, transport, and social infrastructure sectors. Based in Paris, London, New York, Singapore and Luxembourg, Antin employs over 165 professionals dedicated to growing, improving, and transforming infrastructure businesses while delivering long-term value to investors and portfolio companies.

In addition, she is also a former Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs.

Sarah recently graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where she majored in Finance and minored in Mechanical Engineering. She is passionate about making the world a better place through her work and enjoys team collaboration to design innovative solutions.

The moderator is our very own Rohit Malrani, Co-Founder of OfficeHours and formerly SourceScrub and Battery Ventures.

This episode covers topics such as:


A day in the life
What made you decide to leave Goldman Sachs?
Difference between Natural Resources IB and Infrastructure PE
What was the defining moment when you decided to switch to Infra PE?
How do you stay motivated?
How have you dealt with adversity throughout your life and career?
What would you have done differently if you could go back and do it again?
Advice for anyone looking to break into investment banking or private equity

Learn more about OfficeHours here: https://getofficehours.com.