MS Menlo and Lazard SF Tech - 2024 Updates

Wanted to hear some thoughts and recent updates on these 2 groups, specifically in terms of PE exits, culture, and WLB. For exits, I'm primarily focused on MF/UMM PE exits (tech-related or otherwise), and not interested in VC/Growth or corp dev. 

Is MS Menlo still insanely sweaty? What's their WFH policy currently and do they still do name calls in the mornings? 

How's the recent deal flow at Lazard SF Tech? Have heard good things about their WLB but is that still the case? 

Which group would you choose if you want to optimize for buyout PE exits (not VC/growth) without getting too burnt out after 2 years? Is the MS Menlo brand worth the incrementally tougher culture / WLB?

8 Comments
 

Lazard SF Tech is a sweatshop, ok exits but not supportive of recruiting, history has kept them afloat but trending downwards

Menlo Tech is a sweatshop, great exits and supportive of recruiting, top 3 tech bank

 

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