The Polsky Center is proud to present the Investing Essentials Workshop Series. This series, led by our investors-in-residence, Chris McGowan, Dipa Mehta, MBA ’12, Duane Jackson, and Tim Kelly, MBA ’00, is designed for students interested in learning about and pursuing careers in the private equity and venture capital space. Learn how to build strong investment theses, prepare for PE and VC interviews, navigate the industry, and much more.
// Sessions will be offered in a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
// Each session has a specific audience (MBA, College, graduate students, alumni).
Fall 2025 Schedule:
- Saturday, October 11, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. // Private Equity (PE) Landscape for Career Changers
- Thursday, October 16, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. // Secrets to Building Effective Slide Decks
- Monday, October 27, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. // Dissecting the Private Equity (PE) Industry
- Thursday, October 30, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. // Intro to Corporate Venture Capital
- Tuesday, November 4, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. // Venture Capital (VC) Interview Prep
- Saturday, November 8, 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. // Private Equity (PE) Interview Prep for Career Changers
- Tuesday, November 11, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. // Fireside Chat with a First-Year Venture Capitalist
- Monday, November 17, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. // How to Build a Strong Investment Thesis
- Thursday, November 20, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. // Private Equity (PE) Due Diligence