BuySide Fundamentals

March 20th , 2026

3-5pm CT

About the Course

BuySide Fundamentals is a live, interactive primer into the world of high finance — taught directly by active private equity investors.

This is not a pre-recorded overview or academic theory. It is a real-time course led by professionals who allocate capital, evaluate companies, and operate inside private markets.

Students gain clarity on:

•⁠ ⁠How finance careers are actually structured
•⁠ ⁠The difference between Sell Side and Buy Side
•⁠ ⁠Public vs. Private markets
•⁠ ⁠How entry-level roles really progress
•⁠ ⁠Where compensation and long-term trajectory diverge
•⁠ ⁠How networking influences access and opportunity

Before sharpening execution skills, it helps to understand the map — from those who actually operate within it.

Why This Course Matters?

Most students attempt to “break in” without fully understanding:

•⁠ ⁠Which path aligns with their strengths
•⁠ ⁠How firms truly hire and evaluate candidates
•⁠ ⁠What progression realistically looks like inside firms
•⁠ ⁠How relationship capital shapes opportunity flow

This course provides clarity directly from practitioners — not recruiters, not professors, not influencers.

It serves as a powerful orientation before diving deeper into execution training such as the Full BuySide Masterclass.

Outcome for Students

After completing Fundamentals, students: