Leland+ for Private Equity

What Sets Successful Private Equity Candidates Apart

Private equity recruiting is highly competitive, and the candidates who win offers distinguish themselves in ways that go far beyond technical competence. In this session, you’ll learn what top PE firms actually look for, how interviewers evaluate judgment, ownership, and investment thinking, and how to position your background to signal long-term potential.

Your AI Playbook: What Works in PE Interviews & Recruiting [9/23/2026] (Recording)

AI is becoming a bigger part of how candidates prepare for private equity recruiting, but knowing how to use AI effectively can be the difference between a useful tool and a distraction. This session is for aspiring PE professionals who want to understand where AI can actually improve their recruiting and interview preparation. You’ll learn practical ways to use AI to sharpen your technicals, strengthen your deal discussions, and prepare more efficiently for the PE interview process. Join live to hear from a private equity expert and current VP at Author Capital Partners. The speaker will share a practical AI playbook for recruiting, including where AI can add the most value, how to use it without relying on it too heavily, and strategies you can put into practice immediately.

Preparing for PE Case Study Interviews [5/25/2026] (Recording)

Case study interviews in private equity can feel open-ended, and many candidates struggle to know how to approach them with structure and clarity. This session is for candidates preparing for private equity interviews who want a clearer approach to tackling case studies. You’ll learn how to break down an investment prompt, evaluate risks and returns, and communicate your recommendations in a way that reflects how investors think. Join live to ask questions about specific case formats and get guidance on how to improve your approach. The speaker is a private equity expert who regularly coaches candidates through case study prep. They’ll share the patterns they see across strong performances and the kinds of feedback typically given in 1:1 interview prep sessions.