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Demystifying Private Equity

Location: United States
Experience Type: Virtual Experience Courses
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Step into the role of a PE analyst and learn how to evaluate deals, analyze financials, and communicate investment insights

Welcome to the Demystifying Private Equity Program! We are thrilled to have you here.

Vista Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. With a disciplined approach to value creation and a commitment to operational excellence, Vista partners with visionary founders and management teams to accelerate growth and build enduring companies.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Private Equity Summer Analyst and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Growth Equity team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in financial statement analysis, investment risk evaluation, business communication, and strategic thinking.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Vista Equity Partners.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Due diligence
    Break down a company’s financials to uncover growth trends, profitability, and performance insights

    • Financial Analysis
    • Excel Modeling
    • Data Interpretation
    • SaaS Metrics
    • Attention to Detail
    • Analytical Thinking
  • Deal considerations and communications
    Evaluate investment risks and craft a clear, compelling summary for your private equity deal team

    • Investment Risk Analysis
    • Market Analysis
    • Business Communication
    • Strategic Thinking
    • Executive Writing
    • Mixed Methods Research
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

Sponsor
Vista Equity Partners
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Contact & Location

Phone
864-597-4794
Email
careercenter@wofford.edu
Address

Career Center in the Mungo Exchange
Michael S. Brown Village Center
160 Evins Street

Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663

Career Service Hours

M Monday 8:30am - 5:00pm
T Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
W Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
TH Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm
F Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Students can study and print in our space when events aren't in session and drop in during ambassador hours—no appointment needed.

Meet the Team

Cecil Elikem Asimenu
Career Development Specialist
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Sarah Butler
Launch Program Manager
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Amanda Drager
Operations Manager
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Astrid Haynie
Student Services Fellow
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Sofia Lathbury
External Relations Fellow
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Laura Love-Morse
Director of External Relations
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Curt McPhail
Executive Director
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Jenn Sainovski
Internship & Information Manager
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Tasha Smith-Tyus
Senior Director
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