Ed Z.
5.0
MBA Essay Review, MBA Application Prep and Strategy
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Worked at H.I.G. Capital
Available Monday at 3:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 15 hours
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Ed’s MBA Qualifications
10+ people coached for MBA
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
I have helped multiple coworkers and friends edit MBA essays, and have worked with them in interview prep for Wharton's interview process. Additionally, I am well qualified to discuss MBA prep and strategy, given my background and can speak to the transition of careers during the MBA process, as well as what recruiting looks like while in MBA as a consultant, and as a Private Equity professioanl
Ed can help with:
Editing
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Ed also coaches for Private Equity and Management Consulting. View all.
About Ed
Hello! My name is Ed Zhang and I am a small business entrepreneur. I have prior experience in Private Equity investing (4 years) and management consulting (3 years). I have an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a BBA from the McCombs School at the University of Texas. I would love to use my experience to help you in any of the following ways: - MBA Prep - MBA Essay Review - PE Interview Prep - Consulting Interview Prep - Consulting to PE Transition Prep - Post MBA Recruiting Prep
Why do I coach?
Mentorship has been an incredibly powerful benefit for me during my career. Having peers and coaches throughout my educational and professional experience is the biggest factor for how I got to where I am today. Since it's been such a powerful tool for me, I am looking now to turn back and pay it forward to others who may need guidance walking along their own paths. Mentorship and development is something that I am passionate about and seek to bring to my life every day, whether at work or with life.
Work Experience
Managing Partner
Lotus Valley Holdings
July 2023 - Present
Managing Partner for Lotus Valley Holdings - a search fund based in the United States looking for long-term acquisitions in stable, services businesses
Private Equity Vice President
H.I.G. Capital
August 2021 - July 2023
Private Equity Associate
Gauge Capital
July 2017 - July 2019
Associate
Boston Consulting Group
May 2015 - May 2017
Consultant
Strategy&
October 2014 - May 2015
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA
2019 - 2021
McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)
BBA, Finance
2010 - 2014
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