# How We Broke Into Private Equity

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Podcast: [Private Equity FunCast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/private-equity-funcast-7888038)
Published: 2026-05-27T09:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

How do you make the leap from the college quad to private equity? Associates Liz Xu and Niko Ivanisevic share their unexpected journey to the offices of ParkerGale. They get honest about imposter syndrome, the myth of the "perfect path," building a personal story beyond your resume, and why you should never chew gum in a job interview. Whether you're an undergrad planning your career or a junior banker wondering what's next, this episode is full of practical advice for how to break into the industry.

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