Taking the Leap

Show Notes:  Grant is a graduate of Brown University and is finishing his executive program at Harvard Business School. He is a Young President’s Organization (YPO) Member. He is the managing director of Benevolent Capital.Montgomery Securities – Institutional sales program  First non-MBA member to be hired in the program. “Sometimes it is about timing. Sometimes it is about who you know more than anything else!” Venture Capital is for very early-stage companies to help them get off the ground. Private Equity is generally for later-stage companies looking to grow or transition. Grant became a “Sherpa” at Montgomery Securities  (9:00) One of his first tests early in his career was to see if he had the ability to tell people that he didn’t know the answer. Always tell the truth and be honest. Don’t be afraid to apply for jobs where you don’t have all the skills. Skills can be taught. Hiring managers are looking for character, integrity, honesty, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.  (12:45) Grant hig