Hey All - Rohit here… so the team at OfficeHours has done quite a few placements over the years (you can see many of those individuals highlighted on our podcast below) but this one is extra special to us…

Excited to mention that one of our first ever PE Placements is coming back for Round 2!

We will not only be hosting the team from Periscope Equity (MM PE firm in Chicago) on our webinar next Thursday but also will be helping them hire potentially MULTIPLE PE Associates for their Chicago office.

Join us as Joe McIlhattan, VP and Harry Waddoups, Associate discuss how they work together to find success in MM Private Equity.

Joe McIlhattan joined Periscope Equity in 2019 and is a Vice President. Periscope Equity is a Chicago-based private equity firm that partners exclusively with founder owned companies in the technology-enabled business services and technology-enabled healthcare services sectors. Periscope is currently hiring new associates for its team. Joe is responsible for deal execution, monitoring existing investments and overseeing the development and implementation of value creation strategies. Joe currently serves on the boards of Praecipio, WPAS, MAS, and as a board observer on Uprise Health.

Before joining Periscope Equity, Joe was an Associate at SFW Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, where he was primarily focused on making control investments into analytical technologies, software, and services businesses. Additionally, Joe was a management consultant at EY where he developed growth and transformation strategies for clients across various sectors. Joe received a BA in Economics from Georgetown University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Let’s learn more about Periscope Equity

Harry Waddoups joined Periscope in 2022 and is an Associate. He is responsible for identifying and executing new portfolio company transactions as well as supporting existing portfolio companies. At Periscope, he supports the Praecipio and Uprise Health portfolio companies, where he works directly with Joe. Prior to joining Periscope, Harry worked as an analyst for Raymond James' Technology and Services Group, where he concentrated on mergers and acquisitions in the software industry.

Harry is a former OfficeHours Mentee as well! We worked with him to prepare for interviews as he was preparing for various Buyside roles…

Harry graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Finance.

The moderators will be our Co-Founders, Asif Rahman, former PE/VC and IB and Rohit Malrani, formerly with SourceScrub and Battery Ventures.

The exciting thing about Periscope is that even though they’re a rather newer firm, they have already had a couple solid exits… when you’re joining a firm you have to think about timeline, carry potential, are they raising bigger funds and Periscope points to a green light regarding all of those.

Webinar Highlights:

• Could you briefly describe your background and give an overview of your current roles?

• Why did you decide to work in private equity? Why did you select MM Private Equity/Periscope?

• What qualifications or experiences do you think were essential for you to land your jobs in MM Private Equity?

• What are current trends in the PE industry that aspiring professionals should be aware of?

• What sets MM Private Equity apart from more upstream or downstream firms (Megafund, UMM, LMM, growth, etc)?

• Are there any specific steps or strategies that you recommend for building a successful career in this competitive field?

• What do you think are the most important factors that contribute to your success working together?

• Could you share some challenges you've faced in your roles and how you've overcome them? What have been the most rewarding aspects of your work?

• Any final thoughts or advice you'd like to share with the webinar participants, especially those who are eager to pursue a career in private equity?

The moderators will be our Co-Founders, Asif Rahman, former PE/VC and IB and Rohit Malrani, formerly with SourceScrub and Battery Ventures.

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