Looking for input from IB/VC/PE folks in the west coast

I'm a student in SoCal and received an offer for a summer analyst position at Montgomery & Co. in LA and Stifel in SF.

I found some info on Stifel here: //www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/info-on-stifel, but since there's not much information about Montgomery & Co. online, I was wondering if IB/VC/PE folks in the west coast could provide some advice regarding their reputation, deal flow, and potential exit opps. Seems like they work with pretty cool companies and will have decent exit to VC firms given the nature of their work, but I can't be too sure.

If I'm interested in working with startups/entrepreneurs and location is not of a concern for me, should I automatically choose Monty? I figured those who work outside of LA/SF area wouldn't be too familiar with their work, but please contribute if you are. Thanks!

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I'm not familiar with either firm, but I'd much, much, much rather be in San Francisco for many different reasons:

1) Proximity to Silicon Valley- you mentioned startups?

2) San Francisco is actually a city, as opposed to being an urban sprawl (read: no 3 hour traffic when commuting)

3) I can't personally confirm this, but some friends that have worked in both places have told me that its generally easier to get laid in SF for heterosexual males due to the demographics of the city. Just sayin'

 

Being in SF will allow you to network with the bigger banks if you end up wanting to go that route for full-time. That is tougher to do in LA given the urban sprawl and the fact that not all banks have a presence in LA.

 

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