Jack Phipps - Associate - Leonis Partners

🦁 Note from Ellie: I reached out to Jack a week before my summer internship because I wanted to learn from his career transition. I did not land an internship in the location I originally wanted, and I thought my life would be stuck there forever. However, Jack’s journey from Florida to NYC shows that it is possible to transition within the first year after graduation. As long as you have the skills and experience, you can go far. This is a self-reminder and for anyone in the same situation: don’t give up just yet!

• Career Journey

  • Started as an IB analyst in Florida for less than 1 year.

  • Acquired transferable skills and M&A experience.

  • Moved to Leonis in NYC as an associate.

• Market focus at Leonis

  • Specializes in LMM sell-side M&A (transactions in range of $20-300MM).

  • Acts as a broker between firms and equity firms Industry Focus: Focuses on Software, SaaS, CFO tools, AR/AP automation, and Fintech Engages in the entrepreneurial space, working on innovative and high-growth projects.

• Industry focus at Leonis

  • Focuses on Software, SaaS, CFO tools, AR/AP automation, and Fintech.

  • Engages in the entrepreneurial space, working on innovative and high-growth projects.

• Why Leonis?

  • Direct collaboration with CEOs and founders of target companies.

  • Provides a more rewarding experience in helping to grow and transform businesses.

• Advice for Students

  • Focus on building strong foundational skills and relevant M&A opportunities in initial role.

  • Networking and demonstrating your capabilities can facilitate transitions to larger markets like NYC.

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