2nd week of a new job… boss is so busy dealing with fires / traveling to portcos that i don’t have any work yet. How should I pass the time?

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Read up on all PortCos and understand their system dynamics.

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Ask for portfolio management presentations, fund level performance docs (if not kept confidential), IC docs from most recent deals etc

Basically try to get as smart about your firm as possible in your downtime

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Totally agree

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Why aren’t you joining them at portcos?

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Yeah everyone nailed it. Look at all portfolio companies at a high level and then go deep into your portfolio companies assigned to you. Read IC decks, original materials, recent board decks etc. then I’d just familiarize your self with how th firm does things - looking at old ICs and models in general

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How did you get hired without knowing this for yourself?

My dad is a client

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