On the premier episode of the Close the Deal Podcast, we hear from Anshul Garg, an associate with 6 years of experience in investment banking and private equity. We explore Anshul's personal journey into M&A from his education in India's most prestigious universities. We cover the day-to-day life as an analyst in IB, the transition into an associate, and Anshul's thoughts on the dynamics of M&A with current issues of the pandemic, specifically focusing on the middle east.