
Curtis Yasutake
Job Title: Portfolio Manager
Company: New Catalyst Strategic Partners
Industry: Asset Management | Investments | Finance
Mentor Since: Fall 2012
Will Mentor: Undergraduate Students
Mentor Type: Albers
Profile
Background
Job Description
Private Equity
Company Description
New Catalyst Strategic Partners is an independent alternative investment firm founded by industry veteran Jason Howard. Launched with significant capital from Apollo to support its growth, New Catalyst seeks to acquire economic interests and minority ownership in Next Generation private markets firms, providing them with the flexible, strategic capital and value creation resources they need to grow and succeed.
Employment History
Russell Investments, Research Analyst (Nov. 2010-September 2018) Wurts & Associates, Research Analyst/Performance Analyst (Sept. 2008-Nov. 2010)
Education
Seattle University, BA Business
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business: MBA (2020)
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
I hope to help students pursue careers in investments. The industry can be difficult to navigate, particularly in Seattle, since most of the firms are smaller boutiques and do not have formal recruiting processes. I can also provide general interviewing and resume advice.
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
100% virtual
Additional Information
I'm most eager to mentor students interested in the investment industry.