The Insider's Compass
From crafting the perfect "Coffee Chat" email to surviving the Analyst gauntlet - get the definitive insider's compass to breaking in, moving up, and exiting to Private Equity, Hedge Funds or Corporate.
Your roadmap from breaking in to moving up
Forget generic advice. Get the exact "Cold Email" templates that get replies from MDs, master the "Airport Test" for Superdays, and learn the specific "Core School" vs. "Non-Target" strategies you need to get the interview.
A raw look at the 100-hour work week. Learn to master financial models, databases, slide creation, deal organization (the analyst's lifeline), navigate office politics from intern to MDs, and why turning comments accurately is your fastest path to promotion.
Don't get caught flat-footed. We decode the hyper-accelerated "On-Cycle" PE recruiting timeline, the difference between Mega-Funds and Middle Market, and how to position yourself for coveted exit opportunities.
The "Email Sanity Check": 9 rules to prevent career-ending "Reply All" mistakes.
The "Mouse-Free" Challenge: Why mastering Excel shortcuts isn't just about speed – it's about sleep.
The "Data Dive" Protocol: How to unearth critical info when Google fails you.
MD Archetypes: How to spot the difference between a "Rising Star" and a "Dinosaur" – and why your bonus depends on it.
The "Downstream" Strategy: How to break in via regional boutiques if you missed the Bulge Bracket wave.
About the Author
Brett Robinson is a Managing Director in investment banking with a career spanning bulge-bracket banks, elite boutiques, and private equity. From the deal rooms of Guggenheim Securities to the Boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, Brett has seen the industry from every angle. He wrote 'Crack the Street' to share the hard-won wisdom he wishes he had when starting out.
Weekly insights on deal dynamics, interview prep, and career navigation.
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