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Episode 11 · March 8, 2024 · 1h 30m

Bruce Biegler (Goldman Sachs, Bain Capital) | Private Equity

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In this episode, I interview Bruce Biegler, who went from the University of South Dakota to investment banking at Goldman Sachs and to private equity at Bain Capital.

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⏱Timestamps⏱
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:53 - Bruce's Background
00:04:30 - Breaking Into Investment Banking
00:10:38 - Most Challenging Banking Interview Questions
00:12:28 - Banking Recruiting Process
00:16:42 - Why Bankers Work Long Hours
00:21:04 - Day in the Life of a Banker
00:23:47 - Why Bruce Went Into Private Equity
00:26:58 - Bain Capital's Strategy
00:37:36 - Bain Capital's Culture
00:49:29 - Example of a PE Deal
00:53:27 - PE Work Life Balance
00:59:00 - What Makes PE Work Interesting
01:00:48 - PE Compensation
01:03:15 - What Makes PE Worth it
01:04:45 - Wharton MBA
01:18:46 - Leadership Lessons From MBA
01:21:32 - Most Contrarian Opinion
01:27:05 - Advice to Younger Self

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