How hard is it to go to LS/healthcare PE from MBB post-PhD? Common knowledge is that after an MBA, it’s basically impossible to go to a PE firm. Given that PhDs enter at the same level as MBAs, is that true there too, or is it relatively common for people to get into PE/VC from consulting after their PhD? Just got an MBB offer and really want to find my way into the buy side and considering if this is the best move

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I think if you have a PhD and are at MBB then it is a good shot.

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I've gotten reached out to on linkedin for a few roles in VC/ PE (more so in VC). Would not be a hard transiti

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I would say, update your LinkedIn and give it time. I get a linked in message like every other day

I’m in a similar boat too post-PhD with an MBB offer. Happy to brainstorm paths and strategies sometime if you’re interested!

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