S17E8: Breaking into PE Consulting Mid-Career: The Stax Advantage with Darren Buskirk
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- Management Consulted
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- Fri 04 Apr 2025
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Looking to pivot into private equity consulting or take your strategy career to the next level?
In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we’re joined by Darren Buskirk, Managing Director at Stax, who made the leap after roles at Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, and McKinsey.
Darren shares:
- Why Stax is a magnet for experienced professionals
- What sets the firm apart from traditional consulting
- How mid-career hires grow and thrive at Stax
- What the day-to-day looks like on high-impact, PE-driven engagements
- How to stand out in the hiring process
Whether you're coming from consulting, finance, or industry, this is your insider look at a firm that’s changing the game - and actively hiring.
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