Michael Lu
Private equity recruiting coach for MBA and finance candidates
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Credentials | MBA, Harvard Business School (in progress); BA in Biology; BS in Economics (Finance and Business Analytics) |
Michael Lu is a private equity recruiting coach. He helps candidates prepare to get into private equity firms. He is finishing his MBA at Harvard Business School and will join a private equity firm as a Vice President. He was a Private Equity Associate at The Carlyle Group, where he worked on multi-billion dollar deals. Before that he was an Investment Banking Analyst at Moelis & Company. He teaches clients to think like an investor.
What Michael helps with
Michael helps clients who want to break into private equity. He works on how they think, speak and judge deals, not only on right answers.
- Recruiting for private equity firms
- Thinking like an investor
- Building investment judgment and intuition
- Communicating clearly in private equity interviews
- Understanding what top firms look for in candidates
- Moving from investment banking toward private equity
- Preparing for MBA-level private equity recruiting
Who Michael works with
Michael coaches people who want to land roles at private equity firms. His focus areas include private equity, MBA recruiting and investment banking backgrounds. He takes on a select number of highly motivated clients because of his work schedule.
Background and qualifications
Michael worked as a Private Equity Associate at The Carlyle Group from July 2022 to July 2024. He was on the U.S. buyout healthcare team. He worked on multi-billion dollar deals, take-privates and portfolio company add-ons. He built models and worked closely with management teams through the full investment process. Before that he was an Investment Banking Analyst at Moelis & Company from July 2020 to July 2022. He worked on four closed buyside and sellside deals in media and entertainment. He is finishing his MBA at Harvard Business School.
Michael Lu pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Free chat with Michael before you start
Michael Lu reviews
Michael Lu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 19 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Michael is a current Harvard MBA who has recruited into private equity recently and is joining a firm as a Vice President.
Best for MBA and finance candidates who want to win private equity roles and build real investor judgment.
Common questions
How much does Michael Lu charge?
Coaching with Michael runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Michael Lu help with?
Michael Lu helps with recruiting for private equity firms, thinking like an investor, building investment judgment and intuition and communicating clearly in private equity interviews.
Does Michael Lu have reviews?
Michael Lu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 19 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Michael Lu certified?
Michael Lu lists: MBA, Harvard Business School (in progress); BA in Biology; BS in Economics (Finance and Business Analytics).
How many clients does Michael Lu take on?
Michael takes on a select number of highly motivated clients because of his busy work schedule.
Can I talk to Michael before I start coaching?
Yes. You can send Michael a message and chat with him before you get started.
How do I contact Michael Lu?
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