About Edgar

Hi there — I’ve been coaching and mentoring for over a decade, helping people at every stage of their careers: from students taking their first steps in finance to professionals targeting top IB and PE roles. Over the years, I’ve worked with candidates from every background — non-targets, first-generation students, Ivy League graduates, minorities, and internationals — helping them navigate one of the most competitive recruiting landscapes in the world. My own path wasn’t straightforward. I broke into Barclays Investment Banking from a public, non-target university — back in 2011, when the acceptance rate was below 1%. I later transitioned into private equity, becoming the Associate responsible for Spain & Portugal at Pamplona Capital ($15bn AUM) while also receiving offers from other global funds. Eventually, I followed my entrepreneurial drive by founding Surca Capital, a search fund through which I acquired and now operate an SME. Academically, I completed my MBA at Kellogg—I was awarded a Fulbright scholarship, a Merit scholarship, and became a Zell Fellow. Since then, I’ve contributed to admissions decisions at Kellogg and served as chair of the Spanish Fulbright Committee. Today, my main focus is running my own investment vehicle. Coaching is something I choose to do on the side—selectively and with a personal touch—because it’s a way for me to give back. Keeping it selective allows me to work closely with each person and provide a personal, hands-on support. Outside of work, I’m passionate about the outdoors, fitness, and travel.