What Type Of Person Thrives In Private Equity According To An Associate At Aurora Capital Partners
Aurora Capital Partners Associate Brandon describes successful professionals in the industry as "pretty type A," emphasizing the need for organization, proactiveness, and a strong sense of curiosity. This necessitates digging beyond surface-level information, as Brandon notes that "they're never gonna put the negative things" in initial company materials, requiring a proactive approach to uncovering hidden challenges.
Type A personality, Organized, Proactive, Curious, Analytical
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Brandon Priest
Associate
Aurora Capital Partners
UC Santa Barbara
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
Biology & Related Sciences
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Individuals thriving in this industry are often highly organized and proactive.
2. A strong sense of curiosity is essential for digging deeper into company information beyond marketing materials.
3. The ability to identify and analyze negative aspects of a business, which are often not advertised, is crucial for success in the industry.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I'd say most are pretty type A. You have to be very organized and proactive.
You also need to be someone who is very curious. You have to want to understand more about the company. Go past the first layer, look at the finances, and consider the story presented in the marketing materials.
You get company overview materials to evaluate the business, but they're never going to include the negative aspects. So, you have to want to dig deeper and figure out what those are. You need to find them when they're not being advertised.