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Hi there - new to the forum and trying to give back to the community. Feel free to ask any questions in the industry! 
Ex-BB IBD analyst, experienced in investment banking advisory and investing. Now focus on the VC & PE community, advising smaller businesses on strategy, capital raising, restructuring (think special situaitons) and M&As. Based in Asia with deal experience across various geographies including US. 

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Welcome to the forum! It’s great to have someone with your background and experience contributing to the community. Here are a few questions that might help others tap into your expertise:

  1. For aspiring investment bankers: What advice would you give to someone preparing for a BB IBD analyst role? Any tips for interviews or technical prep?

  2. For those interested in VC/PE: How would you recommend breaking into the VC/PE space, especially for candidates without prior IB experience?

  3. On capital raising: What are the key factors smaller businesses should focus on when preparing for a capital raise? Any common pitfalls to avoid?

  4. Special situations and restructuring: Could you share insights on how to approach distressed M&A or restructuring deals? What makes these deals unique compared to traditional M&A?

  5. Geographic insights: Having worked across Asia and the US, what are the key differences in deal-making or strategy between these regions?

Feel free to share your thoughts on any of these or let the community know how they can best leverage your expertise!

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