Harvard Alumni on Private Equity Fast Pitch® - Career Advice For Private Equity & Investment Banking

Marcos Rodriguez - Palladium Equity Partners

Marcos A. Rodriguez Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Partner Mr. Rodriguez founded Palladium in 1997 and serves as Chairman and CEO. Prior to forming Palladium, Mr. Rodriguez was a partner of Joseph Littlejohn & Levy, a buyout firm that he joined in 1989. Before launching his private equity career, he worked in operations for General Electric Company in the U.S., Mexico and France, and graduated from GE's Manufacturing Management Program. Mr. Rodriguez has served on the Board of Directors of Palladium portfolio companies ABRA, Castro Cheese, Daniel's Jewelers, Jordan Health Services, Second Nature Brands, Teasdale, Taco Bueno, Trachte, TransForce and Wise Foods, among others. Mr. Rodriguez serves on the Board of Trustees of New York-Presbyterian, the University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. He also serves on the Boards of the Robert Toigo Foundation and the Alfred E. Smith Foundation. He earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, an M.B.A. from The Wharton School and an M.A. in International Studies from the Lauder Institute of the University of Pennsylvania.

Tom Shapiro - GTIS Partners

Tom Shapiro is the President and Founder of GTIS. In addition, Mr. Shapiro is the Chief Investment Officer responsible for overseeing all investment activity and strategy of the firm. Mr. Shapiro is also Chairman of the General Partner's Investment Committee and is a member of the Board of Directors of Brazil Hospitality Group, one of the largest owners and managers of hotels in Brazil. Mr. Shapiro's experience in the real estate industry began in 1988. Prior to starting GTIS, Mr. Shapiro was a Senior Managing Director at Tishman Speyer and a member of the firm's Investment and Management Committees. Most recently, Mr. Shapiro was responsible for Tishman Speyer's global equity capital markets and dispositions groups. Previously, Mr. Shapiro ran GTS Properties, an acquisitions joint venture between Tishman Speyer and Goldman Sachs. Mr. Shapiro serves on the Undergraduate Executive Board and the Carol and Lawrence Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Review's Private Sector Advisory Board for The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania from which Mr. Shapiro received a B.S. and graduated magna cum laude.

Advice to Young Professionals and College Students

ADVICE THAT LASTS DECADES Every May since 2018, I've released an annual montage focused on advice for college students and young professionals interested in private equity, investment banking, and the investing world This year's version marks Episode 200 of Private Equity Fast Pitch! Over the last 12 months I asked founders, CEOs and managing partners from Private Equity firms, Investment Banks and LPs the same question: What advice would you give to young professionals trying to build a meaningful career in this business? What makes this episode special is not just the milestone, it's how often the same themes continue to surface... Different firms Different backgrounds Different paths But the themes are remarkably consistent ⚾️ Find work that gives you energy ⚾️ Build real relationships ⚾️ Do the hard things early ⚾️ Learn from people who are better than you ⚾️ Stay curious ⚾️ Understand that careers are built over decades, not quarters What stands out after 200 episodes is this... The foundational elements of long-term success are timeless And while this episode is designed for young professionals and graduating students, I think the advice applies at every stage of a career I'm incredibly grateful for all of my guests who have shared their sage advice over the years! Featured Guests: Michael Psaros - KPS Capital Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000739675082 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000739675082] Omar Jaffrey - Palistar Capital https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000758837812 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000758837812] Rob Brown - Lincoln International https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000711726279 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000711726279] Tim Meyer - Angeles Equity Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000735555551 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000735555551] Chris Rozzell - Cresta Fund Management https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000721947245 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000721947245] Parker Weil - TD Securities https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000737590933 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000737590933] Sean MacIver - KeyBanc Capital Markets https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000728454456 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000728454456] Matthew Sparks - Northleaf Capital Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000723925489 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000723925489] Suzanne Yoon - Kinzie Capital Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000753377248 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000753377248] Eric Wiklendt - Speyside Equity https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000748373295 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000748373295] Michelle Noon - Clearhaven Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000733152917 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000733152917] Paul Raphael - Auréa Group https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000717775898 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000717775898] Daphne Dufresne - Awani Capital https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000756128214 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000756128214] Russ Roenick - Transom Capital Group https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000731004463 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000731004463] Neda Vakilian - Actis https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000713638680 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000713638680] Sam Gaynor - Altamont Capital Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000746205883 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000746205883] Eliot Kerlin - Broadwing Capital https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000741835818 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000741835818] Andy Unanue - AUA Private Equity Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000750484838 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000750484838] Kristin Johnson - Altamont Capital Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000726285319 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000726285319] Scott Sperling - THL Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000720142324 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000720142324]

Harvard Alumni on Private Equity Fast Pitch® - Career Advice For Private Equity & Investment Banking

THE ADVICE THAT ACTUALLY HOLDS UP There is no shortage of advice in this industry Most of it sounds good... Not all of it lasts With graduation season here, I wanted to do something a little different on Private Equity Fast Pitch. These clips come from guests who share a common university. What they don't share is how they got there: Different paths Different careers Different firms What stood out to me was not where they went. It was how consistent the advice was ⚾️ Play the long game Careers are built over decades, not quarters ⚾️ Protect your reputation Your word and how you show up compound over time ⚾️ Do the hard things early That's where real confidence and capability are built ⚾️ Be intentional Who you work for and what you learn matters more than title These are not theories. They are patterns from people who have built across multiple cycles and environments. The fundamentals are simple. They're just not easy. And they don't change. If you're early in your career or even if you're not, this is a valuable episode to listen too. Featured Harvard Graduate Guests: Adam Blumenthal - Blue Wolf Capital Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000419683769 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000419683769] Bob Grady - Summit Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000466305412 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000466305412] Nik Shah - Cohere Capital https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000492548668 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000492548668] Brandon Bethea - Aterian Investment Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000512756706 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000512756706] Steve Lebowitz - Brand Velocity Group https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000544474759 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000544474759] Alex Western - Terminus Capital Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000588352120 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000588352120] Arthur Hollingsworth - Lone Star Investment Advisors https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000606603038 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000606603038] Clay Hunter - Broadview Group https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000407597189 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000407597189] David Iverson - Iverson Consulting Services https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000409078405 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000409078405] Ralph Manning - Coltala Holdings https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000434156484 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000434156484] Jerry Johnson - Ariel Alternatives https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000455717611 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000455717611] Victor Vescovo - Caladan Capital https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000424858176 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000424858176] Brett Hickey - Star Mountain Capital https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000467637362 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000467637362] Brad Brennerman - Breck Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000490948771 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000490948771] Brent Humphries - AB Private Credit Investors https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000506913145 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000506913145] Dr. Chris Kersey - Havencrest Capital Management https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000531859885 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000531859885] Scott Kolbrenner - GISI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000533229587 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000533229587] Doug McCormick - Oridian Capital Partners https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000575024701 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000575024701] Tom O'Rourke - BayPine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000590284296 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000590284296] Mark Sotir - Equity Group Investments https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000618757742 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000618757742] Pardis Nasseri - Palm Tree https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000630324818 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000630324818] Devon Kirk - Portage Capital Solutions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000658066071 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000658066071] Bogdan Gogulan - NewSpace Capital https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000681019854 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000681019854] Erik Brooks - Ethos Capital https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000684256262 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000684256262]

Ignacio Jayanti - Corsair Capital

Ignacio Jayanti is the Chief Executive Officer of Corsair and serves as Chairman of the Buyouts Investment Committee and as a member of the Infrastructure Investment Committee. He joined Corsair in 1993 when the first Corsair fund was launched and is based in New York. Ignacio is a director of Corsair portfolio companies IDnow and ZEDRA. Prior to spinning off Corsair as an independent business from J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in 2006, Ignacio played a key role as a senior member of the investment team of the predecessor Corsair funds and also was responsible for managing the operations of the Corsair business from 1994 onwards. From 1994 to 1999, Ignacio was also a senior member of the Investment Banking Department of J.P. Morgan, where he headed the Emerging Markets Financial Institutions group. Prior to J.P. Morgan, Ignacio worked at Credit Suisse First Boston in the Financial Institutions group both in New York and London. His investment banking experience includes complex advisory assignments in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Ignacio holds both a B.A. and an M.A. in Economics from Queens' College, Cambridge University. He is a Fellow of the inaugural class of the Finance Leaders Fellowship Program and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Ignacio is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Hotchkiss School, a member of the RAND Global and Emerging Risks Advisory Board, and a member of the International Advisory Board of British American Business.