Josh Gelberger
Private equity recruiting and MBA admissions coach
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingResume and LinkedInConsulting and finance recruitingJob searchMBA admissionsCollege essays |
| Works with | Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | MBA, Harvard Business School; Economics degree, Brown University |
Josh Gelberger is a private equity recruiting coach who also helps with MBA admissions. He spent more than 3 years in PE on the West Coast across two technology-focused funds and closed three deals. Before that he advised PE investors at EY-Parthenon. He has a Harvard Business School MBA and has coached 10+ private equity clients. He first helped people prepare for PE interviews, then added MBA essay feedback and interview prep.
What Josh helps with
Josh helps people break into private equity and prepare for top MBA programs. He works on interviews, stories, resumes and technical skills.
- Landing private equity interviews
- Preparing for private equity interviews
- Behavioral interview prep
- Cover letters
- Financial modeling
- Due diligence and investment evaluation
- MBA essay feedback
- MBA interview prep
Who Josh works with
Josh works with people trying to get into private equity, including those who did not come from a top consulting firm. He also works with applicants who target top MBA programs. He has coached 10+ private equity clients.
How Josh works
Josh offers a start-to-finish private equity recruiting package with 10+ hours of coaching. He also offers a shorter interview-access package with 5+ hours of coaching. Clients can also book custom hourly sessions for behavioral interview prep, cover letters and more.
Background and qualifications
Josh started in private equity in 2021 at Sverica Capital, where he focused on lower middle market growth buyouts with founders and closed one deal. He moved to Vector Capital in 2022, closed two more deals, and worked on corporate finance, strategy, and debt reporting and refinancing for portfolio companies. Earlier, he worked at EY-Parthenon advising PE investors on software and tech-enabled services deals. He studied Economics at Brown University and earned an MBA at Harvard Business School.
Josh Gelberger pricing
Programs and services
- Start-to-finish private equity offer coaching, 10+ hours
- Private equity interview access coaching, 5+ hours
- Custom hourly coaching for interview prep and cover letters
Josh Gelberger reviews
Josh Gelberger has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Josh broke into private equity without a top consulting background and has closed three deals as a PE associate.
Best for ambitious candidates targeting private equity roles or top MBA programs.
Common questions
How much does Josh Gelberger charge?
Coaching with Josh runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Josh Gelberger help with?
Josh Gelberger helps with landing private equity interviews, preparing for private equity interviews, behavioral interview prep and cover letters.
Does Josh Gelberger have reviews?
Josh Gelberger has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Josh Gelberger certified?
Josh Gelberger lists: MBA, Harvard Business School; Economics degree, Brown University.
Can I book Josh for a single session?
Yes. He offers custom hourly sessions for things like behavioral interview prep and cover letters.
How do I contact Josh Gelberger?
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