The Big Shift from Corporate Development to Private Equity
M&A Science
English - October 30, 2023 04:51 - 39 minutes - 55 MB - ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsInvesting Business News Business News acquisitions business corporatedevelopment finance mergers privateequity Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Joe Metzger, Managing Director at 777 Partners
Navigating a career shift can be a transformative experience, unlocking new opportunities and challenges. For Joe Metzger, Managing Director at 777 Partners, diving into the world of private equity was an exciting path to explore. It's a chance to grow expertise, collaborate with diverse entities, and embrace strategic growth.
In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Joe shares his amazing journey shifting from corporate development to private equity.
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Episode Timestamps00:00 Intro
05:02 Transitioning from Corporate Development to Private Equity
08:59 Corporate Development role vs Private Equity role
12:10 Seeking employment opportunities
16:16 The efficient frontier concept
20:06 Are you happier in private equity than in corporate development?
24:17 How to negotiate employment offers
26:48 Other things to negotiate in employment agreements
30:47 How to land a PE role
33:34 Advice to those considering transitioning between Corp Dev and Private Equity
34:52 How to transition to a PE role from a VC and M&A role
36:03 Craziest thing in M&A