Consulting to PE/VC: How to Position Your Profile, Skills & Story for Top Roles 

30th April, 2026
​9.00 PM IST | 11.30 AM ET

Thinking about PE/VC? Most consultants are. Few actually make it.

 Learn how to position your profile, build the right skills, and break into Private Equity & Venture Capital.

What you can expect from the session:

1. The Reality Check: How Hard Is It to Break Into PE/VC?: Who you’re really competing with (IB, MBA, operators) 


2. Skills Gap: Consulting vs PE/VC : How to bridge the gap effectively 

3. Building a Strong PE/VC Profile : How to position your consulting experience 

4. Role of MBA in Transitioning to PE/VC : Pre-MBA vs post-MBA transition strategies

5. Networking & Breaking In : How to network with PE/VC professionals effectively

Meet the Speaker


Meet our expert speakers for this session! Shantanu Sharma, an INSEAD alumni and industry expert, brings years of experience in guiding MBA aspirants toward top business school. He has helped applicants with different backgrounds such as Startups, Tech, Veterans, Banking, Engineers etc. to receive admits from INSEAD and other top schools.

Shantanu Sharma


Who Should Attend


  • You’re targeting September intake (R1) for top MBA programs
  • You’re unsure whether you’re R1 ready
  • You’re confused about school selection, GMAT, or timing
  • You want to maximise admit + scholarship chances

​Register for the Session

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