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From Student-Athlete to Private Equity Associate to Incoming MBA

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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?

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