
Kris N.
5.0
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)

Works at Bain & Company
Available Wednesday at 4:00 AM UTC
Usually responds within 6 hours
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About Kris
Hey, I’m Kris! My journey has been a mix of business, problem-solving, and a whole lot of speed—literally. I’m currently an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company in San Francisco. I primarily work in Bain's Private Equity Group (PEG) where I help private equity and venture capital funds evaluate investments and deals. Before Bain, I was at UCLA, where I earned my degree in Business Economics in just over two years. My time there was fast-paced (just how I like it), balancing academics with being a Finance TA, working with startups in venture capital, and exploring my passion for investing and strategy. Outside of school, I have spend a lot of time in racing—I competed professionally in touring and GT championships across Asia and North America. Whether on the track or in the business world, I’ve always thrived in high-pressure environments that demand quick thinking and strategy. Now, I love helping others navigate their own career journeys. Whether you’re breaking into consulting, prepping for PE/VC roles, or just figuring out your next step, I’m happy to share what I’ve learned along the way. Let’s chat!
Why do I coach?
I’ve been incredibly lucky to have had amazing mentors throughout my journey—whether it was during my time at UCLA, my internships in venture capital, or breaking into consulting and private equity. Their guidance helped me navigate tough career decisions, tackle recruiting challenges, and ultimately land opportunities I never thought possible. Now, I want to pay it forward. I know how overwhelming it can be to figure out your next step, prep for interviews, or break into competitive industries. That’s why I coach—because I’ve been in your shoes, and I know how much of a difference the right advice at the right time can make. Whether you need help crafting your story, mastering case interviews, or building confidence in the process, I’m happy to share what I’ve learned and help in any way I can.
Work Experience

Associate Consultant / Senior Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
February 2023 - Present
• Private Equity Group (PEG) Strategy, Business Analytics and +1 skill
Venture Capital Intern
New Money Ventures
October 2022 - December 2022
Venture Capital
Venture Capital Intern
Plug and Play Tech Center
September 2022 - December 2022
Venture Capital
Teaching Assistant
UCLA
October 2021 - December 2022
Managerial Accounting

Strategy and Analytics
Kyte
June 2022 - September 2022
Problem Solving and Business Analytics
Kris was also given offers to work at
Alpine Investors
KKR & Co
McKinsey & Company
Boston Consulting Group
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Private Equity Certificate Program, Finance
2023 - 2023
Program: Career-focused 8-week certificate program that combines the institutional knowledge from The Wharton School with the practical skills approach of Wall Street Prep, the private equity industry's leading training provider Skills: Private Equity Deal Process, LBO Modeling, Due Diligence, Private Equity Investing, Private Company Analysis, Corporate Valuation Financial Modeling and Leveraged Buyouts (LBO)
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor's degree, Business-Economics
2020 - 2022
Grade: 3.9/4.0 GPA Activities and societies: Bruin Entrepreneurs, Bruin Auto Club, Project Rishi • Benjamin Graham Value Investing Concentration • Dean's Honors List • Chancellor's LINK Program • Donald Lipshutz Scholarship Recipient
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Overall Rating
5.0
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