Columbia Business School Private Equity Program

The new Private Equity Finance (PEF) course at Columbia Business School follows the "private equity cycle" of selection, valuation, and harvesting. Initially, students learn to evaluate a target company from the perspective of a private equity firm, keeping in mind the needs of limited partners and management. The course features nine CBS alum guest speakers to teach the students how practitioners implement what is learned in class. The course, taught by Professor Michael Ewens, then delves into funding negotiations, deal structuring, and private equity investment management. The class covers the key financial framework used in PE: the LBO model. The class complements with classic valuation techniques such as DCF, comparables, and APV. Throughout the term, students search for a take-private target in the U.S. public markets to produce an investment committee memo. Stay tuned for highlights of guest speakers we will share during the term!

Moelis’s Andrew Langer will speak at Columbia Business School Executive Education’s M&A and Corporate Strategy program on September 18, where he will lead a case study discussion focused on the wealth management industry. #mergersandacquisitions #corporatestrategy #executiveeducation Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3N2cRzT

Why Deal Camp 2024? It's more than just an event, it's a launchpad for your networking and knowledge in the private equity industry. At Deal Camp 2024, you’ll engage with experts, from EY, BNP Paribas, KKR, Alston & Bird, and Russell Reynolds who will guide participants through important aspects of the transaction process. Plus, you'll return with a powerful, expanded network of colleagues. Applications are now open! Don’t miss out on this transformative experience. Click to Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eKqgyVge Donna M. Hitscherich Greta Larson Columbia Business School Executive Education #DealCamp2024 #PrivateEquity #Networking #ColumbiaBusinessSchool

Ready to Expand Your Private Equity Knowledge? Join us at Deal Camp 2024, where Columbia Business School’s Private Equity Program meets world-class executive education with Columbia Business School Executive Education. Supported by industry leaders like EY, BNP Paribas, Alston & Bird, and KKR, this annual event offers unparalleled insights from top professionals across the transaction process. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the best in the business. Applications are open now! Secure your spot and take the next step in your private equity career. Click to Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eKqgyVge Donna M. Hitscherich Greta Larson #DealCamp2024 #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveEducation

Your Next Big Opportunity: Deal Camp 2024! Looking to sharpen your skills and expand your network in the private equity world? Deal Camp 2024 is the place to be. Hosted by Columbia Business School’s Private Equity Program and supported by industry leaders like EY, KKR, BNP Paribas, Alston & Bird, and Russell Reynolds Associates, this event offers exclusive access to insights and expertise from every corner of the transaction process. Applications are open now! Join us and connect with leaders who can help shape your future. Click to Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eKqgyVge Donna M. Hitscherich Greta Larson Columbia Business School Executive Education #DealCamp2024 #ExecutiveEducation #PrivateEquity #ColumbiaBusinessSchool

Our annual Deal Camp will be held December 5-8. We love hosting this event in Montauk, NY Gurney's Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa where we have a four-day conference full of incredible guest speakers, cases and real-life issues facing private equity. The Program is led by faculty director (and PE Program co-director) Donna M. Hitscherich and is an incredible opportunity for learning about the private equity world, and expanding your network. Please visit Columbia Business School Executive Education link below to read more, and feel free to reach out to the Program if you have any additional questions.

Our annual Deal Camp will be held December 5-8. We love hosting this event in Montauk, NY Gurney's Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa where we have a four-day conference full of incredible guest speakers, cases and real-life issues facing private equity. The Program is led by faculty director (and PE Program co-director) Donna M. Hitscherich and is an incredible opportunity for learning about the private equity world, and expanding your network. Please visit Columbia Business School Executive Education link below to read more, and feel free to reach out to the Program if you have any additional questions.

For the past seven years, Columbia Business School’s Private Equity Program has hosted the Youth About Business Championship Camp. Youth About Business (YAB) is a Nashville-based group that provides innovative M&A programming for high school teens. The initiative provides young minds with invaluable insights into the world of business and finance, meeting with practitioners and service providers during their week in New York. In addition to hosting the students each summer, the Program recruits Columbia Business School alumni (including recent graduates) to volunteer their time and expertise to coach the student teams on their potential mergers. A big highlight for the students was an engaging lecture by Professor Donna M. Hitscherich, who shared her M&A knowledge and experience with this next generation of business enthusiasts. We are proud to be part of such impactful events that shape the future of the business world and we appreciate the team at YAB including Samuel Kirk and Alvin Wade and all of the volunteers who made the event a success:  Al Eng, Michelle Nasir, Nidhi Rajgopal, Adam Lev, Abi Imasekha, Robert Johnson, Matt Cowen, Eddie Auslander, Christian Cantalupo, Deepak Kamble, Sonia K., Emily Pramer, Dave Poritzky, Ryoko Ogino #YouthAboutBusiness #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #Mergers #acquisitions #Mentorship #FutureLeaders

Dear Friends - We are seeking the participation of PE firms for an exciting new class that is being offered this Fall by Professor Michael Ewens: Private Equity Field Study Lab. Please find the FAQs on our web site (linked below) and consider your firm for potential participation. Feel free to share with other alums or colleagues whose firms and teams may have projects for our students as well. We are seeking projects for students this Fall term, but also long term we will need projects each term the course is offered. For more information or to discuss your particular needs, please feel free to set up a time to meet us by contacting Greta Larson, Administrative Director of the Program - gl2304@gsb.columbia.edu

We are pleased to introduce Jennifer Prosek `99, as the most recent member of the Columbia Business School Private Equity Program Advisory Board.    Jennifer Prosek is the Founder and Managing Partner of Prosek Partners, a leading integrated marketing and communications firm. Under her leadership, the firm was recently recognized among Observer’s Best Public Relations Firms in America and PRovoke Media’s Financial and Specialist Agency of the Year.    Prosek is already an active member of the Columbia Business School alumni community and was named co-president of the Columbia Business School Women’s Circle. We are thrilled to have her contribute her expertise to the Columbia Business School Private Equity Program now as well.    Welcome Jennifer!