
Mat W.
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Corporate Development Coach | Ex-Tech IB | 3x Growth for SaaS Business
Studied at University of Utah
Works at PDQ.com
Available tomorrow at 4:00 PM UTC
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Mat’s Corporate Development Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Manager
Mat has helped clients get into these companies:
Regardless of where you work currently or what University you attend, I am eager to be a resource to help you 1) understand the Corporate Development recruiting landscape, 2) develop skillsets that are needed to have on-the-job success and 3) create a personalized recruiting plan to break into any corporate development program. I received multiple Corporate Development offers despite lower standardized test scores, a lower GPA from a non-target State University, and not having worked for a top investment bank. I have experience (and can provide advice / prospective) recruiting for Summer Analyst, Full-Time, and Lateral investment banking recruiting. I took a non-traditional path networking that lead to nine internships in three different states, culminating in a full-time investment banking offer for a technology group in San Francisco. I received two Corporate Development offers at private equity-backed SaaS companies. Today, I've worked 2+ years as the first Corporate Development-focused employee at PDQ.com, a TA-Associates and Berkshire Partners backed SaaS business. In this role: - I've built out the M&A function leading deal sourcing, execution, and integration for a highly profitable, growth-stage SaaS business. - I've successful completed three acquisitions that led to tripled growth for the company in two years. - I have spoken to over 200 founders, vetting their businesses for strategic fit, and have participated in dozens of bank sell-side processes - Report daily to the C-Suite, weekly to the Board, and actively collaborate with Product, Engineering, Go-to-Market, and other internal teams to source and conduct due diligence I've also networked with leaders at top Corporate Development platforms at public companies (Apple, Zoom, PayPal, Shopify, American Tower, Royal Caribbean) and understand the recruiting landscape and difference in platforms as well. Let's connect and discuss how I can assist you in reaching your goals.
Mat can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Market Research
LinkedIn Review
Competitive Analysis
Strategic Planning
Promotion Strategy
Business Valuation
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Mergers & Acquisitions
Financial Analysis
Salary Negotiation
Negotiation Skills
Why do I coach?
Coming from a non-target state school for undergrad with lower standardized test scores and GPA, not getting a Summer Analyst return offer due to COVID and needing to recruit for IB full-time, getting into banking and then Corporate Development took strategic cold emailing, networking calls, and countless mock-interviews. Private Equity isn't for everyone out of IB and I've found a career I love that provides me the lifestyle I desire for this chapter of my life. I recommend everyone learn more about Corporate Development and how it can provide you a unique career trajectory. I hope to help coach you through the recruiting process and help you prepare to land your ideal next career move into with IB or Corporate Development.
Work Experience
Corporate Development
PDQ.com
May 2022 - Present
Hired as first Corporate Development-focused employee reporting to the CEO, CFO, and Chief of Staff. I built out the M&A function and lead deal sourcing, execution, and integration for a highly profitable, growth-stage, private equity-backed SaaS business. PDQ has acquired three business in the last three years that has led to tripling growth. I've built a robust M&A pipeline, having spoken to over 200 founders the last two years, vetting their businesses for strategic fit. I've built participated in dozens of bank sell-side processes, prepared later-stage diligence materials, and presented acquisition opportunities to PDQ's Board of Directors and other investment committees. I personally sourced PDQ's most recent and first international acquisition that led to two entirely new product launches.

Investment Banking Analyst
Mizuho Trust & Banking
January 2021 - May 2022
Admissions Committee Experience
Ranked top bucket Analyst for Mizuho's Technology, Media, and Telecom team in San Francisco. - Sole Analyst for $322M public-to-private acquisition of Resonant (NASDAQ: RESN) by Murata Manufacturing - Interviewer for Summer Analyst internship program
Mat was also given offers to work at
Pluralsight
Education
University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree, Finance
2016 - 2020
I was Vice President of the Finance Club, Investment Banking Club, and part of the Student Investment Fund. I completed 9 finance internships during undergrad culminating in a full-time investment banking offer in San Francisco.
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