investing essentials

Investing Essentials: Lessons from Failure

Join the Polsky Center’s Investor in-Residence, Tim Kelly, MBA ’00, for an interactive workshop on topics related to emotional intelligence and connecting life lessons to paving a successful career path for yourself.

Investing Essentials: Trends vs. Fads in Private Equity

Join Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Duane Jackson, founder and managing partner of Author Capital Partners, for a workshop comparing the difference between trends and fads, exploring emerging trends, and discussing buzzwords in the current private equity climate. In-person attendance and active participation encouraged. Read More

Investing Essentials: VC Interview Prep

Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Dipa Mehta, MBA ’12, cofounder and managing partner, Valeo Ventures, covers the process of interviewing and building out your thesis and story for roles in venture capital. She explores how best to present your background, your career interests, and your narrative when applying for internships and… Read More

Investing Essentials: Intro to Corporate Venture Capital

Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence, Dipa Mehta, MBA ’12, cofounder and managing partner, Valeo Ventures, provides an introduction to Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and explores the goals of CVC organizations, how to structure, measure success, and compare CVC to traditional venture capital. Learn more about Investing Essentials >>

Investing Essentials: Secrets to Building Effective Slide Decks

Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Tim Kelly, MBA ’00, will cover ways to build a presentation that communicates your ideas and inspires your audience. This workshop will help you understand the structure of a “winning” slide deck that helps tell a compelling story. This workshop will be particularly helpful for students… Read More

Investing Essentials: Strategies for Due Diligence and How to Close a Deal

Join the Polsky Center and Investor-in-Residence Dipa Mehta, MBA ’12, for a hands-on workshop exploring key strategies for conducting thorough due diligence. This session will cover best practices for evaluating potential investments, identifying risks, and ensuring informed decision-making throughout the acquisition process. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or operator, this… Read More

Investing Essentials: Careers in Early-Stage Private Equity (PE)

Are you interested in a career in private equity, particularly in the exciting and dynamic early-stage sector? Join us for an insightful workshop led by Duane Jackson, Investor-in-Residence at the Polsky Center and a seasoned expert in the field of private equity. This workshop will provide you with a comprehensive… Read More

Investing Essentials: PE Due Diligence

Join the Polsky Center’s Investor-in-Residence Tim Kelly for a workshop on due diligence on PE Funds for employment or investment. This workshop will explore how one diligences the merits of a partnership for employment as well as investment purposes. Tim has been involved in private equity for nearly three decades… Read More

Investing Essentials: Dissecting the PE Industry

Join the Polsky Center’s Investor-in-Residence Tim Kelly for a workshop that explores the private equity industry. Students interested in a career in private equity often think “Venture versus Buyout/Later Stage” or “Investments/Transactional versus Operational”. However, there are dozens of careers in the PE industry that you may have never thought… Read More