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“I had a highly insightful discussion with Erdem. Erdem was able to draw from years of experience to share tailored feedback regarding a career in private equity”

“Erdem has a deep understanding of how to struct a career path depending on personal skills and desires. His advice was really helpful and beyond that, he helps me to find other connections which can enhance the knowledge of new grads like me about different careers.”

“Erdem is a true professional. He is very knowledgeable, and extremely generous in sharing his insights and expertise in Private Equity. He has an engaging and approachable style, and takes a genuine interest in your professional development. I have benefited tremendously from my consultations with him and now have a much better understanding of how to pursue my career goals…”

“Over more than four years of mentoring, Erdem helped me see how my experience across sales, operations and investing could come together in a corporate finance career. Our conversations were practical and honest, particularly when it came to navigating relationships and taking on greater responsibility within an organisation. As I progressed into a general manager role, I valued having someone who understood both my ambitions and the challenges along the way.”

“Building a career in London after graduating during Covid was much harder than I had expected. There were times when staying focused on investment banking felt unrealistic, especially when other paths seemed more accessible. Erdem was a steady source of perspective and encouragement over the years. He helped me make my own decisions and stay committed to what I wanted. Today, I work in technology investment banking in London, doing work I genuinely enjoy.”

“I wanted to move beyond advising businesses and find a way to acquire and run one myself. Erdem was someone I could test that ambition with seriously. Over many conversations, we challenged assumptions, explored different routes and discussed what making the transition would actually involve. I eventually launched my own search fund in the US, and I still value the conversations we have today.”

“Erdem supported me through the long transition from valuation advisory to an investment role on the buy side. Sometimes that meant detailed preparation for an application or interview; at other times, it was a candid conversation that helped me regain perspective after a setback. He understood where I wanted to go and helped me keep working towards it. I’m now an investment manager in the energy sector in the US, and I look back on his support with real appreciation.”

“My interest in moving from management consulting into private capital initially covered several possible directions. Erdem has helped me look more closely at what each would mean in practice and where my experience could be most relevant. Our discussions are helping me turn a broad ambition into more deliberate steps towards investment management. I appreciate his willingness to challenge my thinking while leaving room for me to reach my own conclusions.”

“I worked with Erdem for several years, starting as an analyst, so his career guidance came from knowing my work and seeing how I developed. He encouraged me to take on more responsibility and helped me think carefully about my next move. That perspective was valuable when I moved into an investment manager role at a major family office in the Gulf. His mentorship has stayed with me well beyond our time working together.”