Today we are inundated with information. While that can democratize subject areas that were previously limited to a select few, we can often become buried in data and unable to form real conclusions. People constantly debate a variety of topics, and the ability to derive useful conclusions seems further from reach than ever.
We founded Overleveraged Buyouts (OLB) as a platform to synthesize this information, educate those who wish to be educated, and bring together a community pursuing a career (or looking to pivot to a career) in private credit/private equity. As such, we’ll begin from a financial perspective (corporate analysis, credit underwriting, identifying risks in business models) but will expand over time. More often than not, lessons learned from a subject matter you may not relate to, can prove just as useful in a different context more closely related to your personal situation. This is because all decisions and actions are fundamentally governed by human nature, negotiation, and risk assessment.
If you are interested in honing your business analysis skills, forming a coherent view on private credit/private equity, and increasing the marketability of your skills - OLB is for you. With these resources at your fingertips, you can elevate yourself to the top of your field, keep on top on recent developments, and become an in-demand resource within the buyside/credit investing space.
We believe that risk assessment - the ability to analyze and determine levels of risk with investment, personal, and financial decisions, is one of the most widely underestimated drivers of personal and professional success. So while topics of discussion will vary, all will center on collectively improving our ability to assess risk. That can mean analyzing financial statements, summarizing the state of the private credit market, understanding investment alternatives, interpreting economic reports, or even understanding readings on human nature. One thing is clear - growth is not automatic, and there is a limit to how far you can go without proper training.
OLB is a platform meant to educate, stimulate, and offer unfiltered analysis to its readers. We are looking to offer a toolbox that can be used to improve your underwriting skills, while forming personal and professional habits that precede success. If you are interested in joining a platform of like-minded individuals, look no further.
One last thing - we strive to bring our top-tier insights and educational posts to everyone. However, paid subscribers help ensure that OLB can continue to run, scale, and reach a broader audience. We will be posting both free and paid content, with paid content typically more in-depth, deep dive type analyses into certain topics. If you find value in the content, consider becoming a paid subscriber. Our readers are our lifeblood, and we promise to continue to deliver high-quality content to the community.