About Blake

My 10-year career has spanned Investment Banking and Private Equity with Mid-Market Funds. Along the way, I have curated my notes, templates, and best practices for PE interviews which I want to share with this community. I ran recruiting for three Private Equity Firms (as an Associate, then post-MBA as a VP)- I have designed take-home case tests and grading rubrics for the firm to use on the superdays. I was previously a Vice President with H.I.G. Capital in their Flagship LBO Fund. I was previously with Comvest Partners (Associate) and Prospect Hill Growth Partners (VP) as well. Wharton MBA '20. I led Private Equity interview preparation seminars for students in the PE/VC club. I am also a published author which is taught in Wharton's Case method. I have been trained by Executive Talent Coaches on the best interview techniques which are used by PE firms. My interview preparation philosophy is simple: (1) the fact is- 50% of interviewers have made up their decision in the first 5 minutes, (2) Don't blow the basics, and (3) speak the firm's language As Boston resident for 4 years now- I have met and/or know the investment philosophy of nearly every firm in the greater-Boston area.