Venture capital attracts roughly 3-5% of MBB consultants, the smallest volume of any premium exit path, because VC firms prefer ex-operators and bankers over consultants for most roles. The realistic path for consultants is post-MBA Associate at a tier-2 or sector-focused fund, with cash compensation of $180-280K and carry that compounds over 8-15 years to…
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Hedge funds attract roughly 3-5% of MBB consultants between years 3 and 7, the same volume as venture capital but with dramatically different economics. The two main paths are multi-manager pod shops (Citadel, Point72, Millennium, Balyasny) and single-manager funds (Tiger Global, Coatue, Lone Pine, Viking). Junior analyst compensation runs $200-350K base plus performance bonuses that…
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Consulting to startups is the third-largest exit path from MBB, attracting roughly 10-15% of consultants between years 2 and 6. The most common roles are BizOps, Chief of Staff, Strategy, and VP-level Operations, typically at Series B through late-stage companies. Cash compensation runs $180-350K with equity that ranges from 0.05% to 2% depending on stage.…
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Big tech hires roughly 8-12% of MBB consultants between years 2 and 6, making it one of the highest-compensation exit destinations outside private equity. The four main roles ex-consultants take are BizOps (Business Operations and Strategy), Product Management, Strategy / Strategic Initiatives, and Corporate Development. Total comp at the typical entry level (L6 at Google…
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Corporate strategy is the second-most-common exit destination from MBB consulting, attracting roughly 15-20% of consultants between years 3 and 8. The typical entry point is Director or Senior Manager of Strategy at a Fortune 500 company, with compensation of $200-450K depending on industry and a clear path to VP within 3-5 years. The role varies…
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Florian spent five years at McKinsey as a Senior Consultant and is a highly experienced consulting interviewer and problem-solving coach. Having conducted interviews with hundreds of candidates, he understands exactly what top-tier firms look for in successful applicants.
He founded StrategyCase.com to make top consulting careers more accessible by providing tailored, up-to-date insights into the recruiting process. Recognized as the most successful case and fit interview coach, Florian has helped his clients secure 700+ offers at MBB, Tier-2 firms, Big 4 consulting divisions, in-house consultancies, and boutique firms over the past four years.
He is the author of “The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview,” “The 1%: Case Interview Workbook,” and “Consulting Career Secrets”, all available on Amazon.
