David Brisske
Economics and Public Policy graduate from Duke University, currently pursuing MBA at Stanford and working as Private Equity Associate at Thoma Cressey Bravo, Inc.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Groups: | Stanford GSB Entrepreneur Club |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | Duke University, Stanford Business School |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Thoma Cressey Bravo, Inc. |
| Position: | Private Equity Associate – Consumer Group |
| Time period: | December 2005 - November 2008 |
| Description: | Private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyouts in consumer and software industries.
· Conducted business due diligence, analyzed company-specific operating data, built leveraged buyout models and attended multiple management presentations to evaluate various investment opportunities · Spearheaded industry research efforts to target new investment sectors resulting in firm investment initiatives in various consumer and distribution niches · Networked with investment bankers, executives and industry specialists to source potential transactions resulting in numerous meetings with potential investment targets Selected Transactions · Sexy Hair Concepts, LLC (Closed, April 2008): Actively engaged in all aspects of executing personal care company transaction, coordinated efforts of third parties associated with transaction and continued to work closely with the company on strategic initiatives post closing · Hanna Andersson Corporation (Unsuccessful final bid): Developed detailed store roll-out analysis and conducted thorough due diligence on multi-channel retailer of high-end children’s clothing · Tropitone Furniture Company, Inc. (Executed letter of intent but deal fell apart as result of challenging financing markets): Performed in-depth industry analysis and contacted and met with multiple tuck-in acquisition targets for outdoor furniture manufacturer |
| Employer: | Goldman, Sachs & Co. |
| Position: | Investment Banking Analyst – Consumer / Retail Group |
| Time period: | December 2003 - November 2006 |
| Description: | · Earned “top-tier” analyst ranking; offered business school sponsorship and opportunity to rejoin firm
· Developed integrated financial models to assess valuation, optimal capital structures and pro forma impact of various transactions Selected Transactions · Federated Department Stores Acquisition of May Department Stores (Closed, August 2005): Interacted with Federated management team, performed variety of financial analyses, and composed fairness opinion materials to advise Federated on acquisition with transaction value of $17 billion · Sara Lee Corporation Transformation (Ongoing): Created and regularly updated integrated standalone model illustrating impact of variety of divestitures, and prepared materials for and actively participated in weekly client meetings with Chief Executive Officer · Colgate-Palmolive Company Acquisition of Tom’s of Maine (Closed, May 2006): Corresponded with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer regularly and developed in-depth valuation materials and presentations for management and the Board of Directors to execute $100 million sell-side transaction · Thomas H. Lee Partners Recapitalization of West Corporation (Closed, October 2006): Built and maintained integrated leveraged buyout model with dual share purchase price flexibility and interfaced with legal and financial advisors representing each party involved in $4 billion transaction |
EDUCATION
| University: | Stanford Business School |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2010 |
| Degree: | MBA |
| University: | Duke University |
| Time period: | 1999 - 2004 |
| Degree: | Economics and Public Policy, BA |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Guitar, music, golf, tennis and wine |
| Clubs: | Stanford Graduate School of Business: Member of Private Equity Club, Entrepreneur Club, Wine Circle and GSB Rock Band |
| Memberships: | Former Director of Mentees and Program Development of Minds Matter of Chicago |
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Briana Rogers
Economics graduate from Cornell University, currently pursuing MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Worked 3 years as Analyst at Goldman, Sachs & Co.