I Made $$ in Private Equity and Here's What I Learned Ft. Satsheel Redkar | KwK #215

➡ Recommend A Guest For Our Podcast Here - https://forms.gle/eotmhzWMx6KpJQH86 ➡ Join This Group To Be Invited To Future Offline KwK Events in Mumbai: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F3MbHDPwTwC... In this power-packed episode of Konversation with Kushal, we sit down with Satsheel Redkar, a seasoned finance professional whose career spans top-tier consulting at BCG, private equity investing at Advent International, and now working in the niche yet rapidly growing world of secondary private equity funds in New York. From his early days as a Chartered Accountant in Mumbai to pursuing an MBA at Columbia Business School, Satsheel unpacks a career journey that’s as global as it is inspiring. We dive deep into the realities of working in consulting and private equity across India and the US — comparing salaries, cost of living, and work cultures in both countries. Satsheel explains the unique dynamics of secondaries in private equity, shares insider tips on cracking PE interviews, and offers valuable lessons on networking, career strategy, and building cross-border expertise. Whether you’re an aspiring finance professional, an MBA hopeful, or simply curious about the world of high-stakes investing, this episode delivers unmatched insights straight from the frontlines of global finance. 💡 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more such conversations with top achievers from around the world! #KushalLodha #Satsheel #PrivateEquity #MBAJourney #ConsultingCareer #FinancePodcast #InvestmentStrategies #WorkCulture ➡ Order my book 'Acing CA' here: https://www.amazon.in/dp/8195816886?r... ➡ Order my book 'Unlocking Unicorn Secrets' here: https://www.amazon.in/dp/0143461605?r... Follow Kushal Lodha on Social Media: 📝 LinkedIn:   / kushallodha548   📷 Instagram:   / kushallodha548   📱 Twitter:   / kushallodha548   Follow Satsheel Redkar on Social Media: 📝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satsheel?... Timestamp: 00:00 – Introduction 02:31 – Journey from CA to PE 07:45 – Journey after moving to USA 12:22 – Secondaries fund details 13:57 – Post-MBA career 14:40 – Cost of doing MBA 16:00 – Internship and full-time compensation details 20:52 – Salary and living cost comparison: India vs US 26:53 – Cost of living in Mumbai vs New York 31:41 – Cultural differences in work-life balance: US vs India 38:39 – Private equity interview tips and rounds 55:27 – Routes to finance jobs in the US from India 01:00:59 – MBA experience at Columbia Business School 01:08:04 – Job placement and batch composition at Columbia MBA #kushallodha