Lindsay Smith
PE Expert Coach - Master Deal Execution, Portfolio Ops & Valuation
2,220 min coached
45 followers
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Worked at Kirkland & Ellis
Successful clients at
Available tomorrow at 9:00 PM UTC
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Lindsay's Offerings
Custom hourly · $175/hr
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Lindsay’s Private Equity Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Vice President
60+ people coached for Private Equity
Lindsay has helped clients get into these companies:
I’ve sat on every side of the deal: M&A Lawyer, Investment Banker, Private Equity Operator - and I’ll help you stand out and win offers fast. Before attending The Wharton School, I advised large-cap sponsors on acquisitions, carve-outs, and fund structures as an M&A attorney at Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss. I then transitioned into investing and operations at GenNx360 Capital Partners, where I worked on new deals and drove value creation across healthcare and industrial portfolio companies. I led initiatives in procurement, growth strategy, and cross-portfolio synergies. I deepened my transaction experience as an Investment Banker at Guggenheim Securities. Having sat on both the legal and investing sides, I know exactly what it takes to break into and thrive in private equity. Whether you aim to join the deal team or focus on portfolio operations, I can help you master the technical expertise and strategic perspective needed to succeed.
Lindsay can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Deal Sourcing
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
General Exploration
Investment Evaluation
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Portfolio Management
Private Equity Strategy
Resume Review
Skill Building
Technical Interview Prep
Lindsay also coaches for Career Coaching, Law School, and Investment Banking. View all.
About Lindsay
I’m James, and I’ve navigated careers in law, private equity, and now my MBA at Wharton. I know what it feels like to chase big goals, face uncertainty, and build something meaningful from the ground up. Outside of work, I’ve traveled to almost 50 countries and love connecting with new people and ideas. Coaching for me is about making your journey easier, clearer, and more rewarding.
Work Experience
Private Equity Operations
GenNx360 Capital Partners
August 2025 - Present
$3 Billion Healthcare & Industrials Fund
Investment Banking
Guggenheim Partners
2025 - 2025
Healthcare Services & Life Sciences
Private Equity M&A Associate
Kirkland & Ellis
2021 - 2024
Interviewer
Private Equity M&A Associate
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
2020 - 2021
Interviewer
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA, Finance and Accounting
2024 - 2026
Merit Scholarship Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow
Howard University
Juris Doctor, Law
2017 - 2020
Top 10% of class
Howard University
Bachelor’s Degree, Pre-Law
2013 - 2017
36 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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