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Surojit Chakraverti

Investor, M&A adviser and Entrepreneur writing on finance careers, markets and deals.

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The Tech Interview Is Broken — Here's How to Win Anyway

Aug 23, 2026

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4 min read

The Tech Interview Is Broken — Here's How to Win Anyway

FAANG interviews have evolved faster than most prep advice. Here's what actually matters in 2026 and a 30-day plan to get ready.

Surojit Chakraverti
Surojit Chakraverti

Career Playbooks

From Non-Target to Wall Street: The Playbook

Aug 9, 2026

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4 min read

From Non-Target to Wall Street: The Playbook

You didn't go to an Ivy. Neither did plenty of people working at Goldman, KKR, and Blackstone right now. Here's the actual playbook they used.

Surojit Chakraverti
Surojit Chakraverti

Interview Prep

5 LBO Model Mistakes That Kill Your Candidacy

Jul 26, 2026

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4 min read

5 LBO Model Mistakes That Kill Your Candidacy

You nailed the fit questions, crushed your deal walkthrough — then the modeling test tanked your entire process. Here are the five errors we see over and over.

Surojit Chakraverti
Surojit Chakraverti
Kill Criteria — Decide How You'll Quit Before You Start

Jul 19, 2026

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4 min read

Kill Criteria — Decide How You'll Quit Before You Start

Smart people don't get buried by bad bets because they picked wrong — they get buried because they never decided, in advance, what would make them walk away.

Surojit Chakraverti
Surojit Chakraverti

Career Playbooks

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The PE Recruiting Timeline Nobody Tells You About

Jul 12, 2026

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3 min read

The PE Recruiting Timeline Nobody Tells You About

The recruiting cycle moved up again this year — here's exactly when you need to be ready and what firms expect at every stage.

Surojit Chakraverti
Surojit Chakraverti
The Conviction Spectrum — Why Simple Beats Brilliant

Jul 9, 2026

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4 min read

The Conviction Spectrum — Why Simple Beats Brilliant

The smartest-sounding idea in the room is usually the one that loses you money. Here's the three-tier framework for knowing the difference before you commit.

Surojit Chakraverti
Surojit Chakraverti

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