In this episode, I interview Ashley Wu, who went from being an athlete at Yale University to working at UBS’s TMT Group in New York and in private equity at Thoma Bravo.

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⏱Timestamps⏱
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:31 Overview of background
00:07:39 Initial interest in finance
00:10:00 Utilizing resources at Yale for finance and banking
00:11:41 Tips for networking in finance
00:14:21 Timing for sending thankyou emails postinterview
00:15:15 Resources used for securing a position at UBS
00:17:26 Initial months of working at UBS
00:07:36 Yale experiences leading to a career in finance
00:14:15 Qualities of a successful investment banking analyst
00:26:25 Highlights and challenges of banking
00:35:15 Choosing to transition into private equity
00:38:45 Thoma Bravo's company pitch
00:41:27 Discussion on full buyouts
00:41:41 Typical debt percentage in deals
00:43:01 Profitability requirements for investment
00:43:19 Managing risk in potentially unprofitable investments
00:48:11 Involvement with portfolio companies
00:48:13 Operational support from Thoma Bravo
00:50:11 Changes in management postacquisition
00:51:57 Decisionmaking on management team adjustments
00:53:19 Perspectives on the necessity of private equity
00:55:49 Valuable insights gained from working in private equity
01:06:50 Walking through a PE deal
01:11:10 Discussing work hours during intensive periods
01:14:10 Enjoyable aspects and surprises in PE
01:14:18 Challenges in PE beyond work/life balance
01:18:00 Deciding to leave PE for further education
01:19:56 Integrating lessons from Adobe into future roles
01:22:40 Aspirations for becoming a CXO
01:24:58 Key lessons from the Wharton experience
01:31:20 Advice to younger self

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