Intern Spotlight Series - David Greenman

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and background?

I’m a current junior at Pitt studying Finance, Marketing, and Economics. I’m from New Jersey originally, so I’m a big New York sports fan. My dad’s love for Pittsburgh growing up (especially the Steelers) was a major factor that led me to go to school here. I love Pittsburgh as a city and everything that it stands for–hard work, grit, and pure energy. I’m very grateful for my experiences here, on and off campus, and I believe that GTE has been an awesome opportunity that has directly fed into my natural curiosity and eagerness to learn.

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How did you hear about GTE, why did you want to work at GTE?

I heard about GTE through my business fraternity–I had a couple of brothers who interned at GTE and talked very highly of their experience. This past summer, I interned at a small private equity firm and I really enjoyed my time there. Private equity and the entire alternatives space was very appealing to me. I loved how entrepreneurial and motivating the work was, so I knew that I wanted another experience during my college career. I was able to learn more about search funds through Ryan Leckie–we had a very insightful conversation and I was immediately drawn to the concept. I believe it’s awesome what GTE does, and their direct impact on searchers resonated very well with me. They truly make a difference in the search fund community.

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Can you briefly talk about your time at GTE?

Working at GTE has been awesome! I’ve been able to do a lot of high-value work that has had a big impact on my learning and professional mindset. I have also been able to embrace my creativity through a variety of tasks that directly correlate with my marketing background. This opportunity has enhanced my college experience and has shaped what I envision for the future of my career.

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‍What is some advice you would give to future interns?

• Come in ready to learn! The internship goes by quickly.
• Make the most out of your experience.
• Bring the energy!
• Be a sponge–learn as much as you can about search and the entire private equity industry as a whole. It’s now a long-term goal of mine to work in this space as a result of this internship!