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The Ag-West Bio / Mink Learning “Investment Readiness Program” made its return to Saskatoon, Canada, throughout May and June 2025. Led by Steve Balaban, CFA, of Mink Learning, the program guided a select group of ag-tech companies and associations through a complete, four-day program that dove deep into a comprehensive understanding of the investor’s perspective…
CFA Society Vancouver, in partnership with Mink Learning, recently hosted a comprehensive 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp in Vancouver, Canada, on May 14th and 15th, 2025. Led by Steve Balaban, CFA, the in-depth program was designed to strengthen foundational knowledge and equip attendees with advanced insights into private equity investing. The bootcamp provided finance professionals and…
CFA Society United Kingdom, in partnership with Mink Learning, hosted an intensive 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp in London just recently, on April 14th and 15th, 2025. Led by industry expert Steve Balaban, CFA, the bootcamp offered finance professionals a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. Participants engaged with crucial private equity topics through lively discussions, case…
The Hungarian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (HVCA), along with Steve Balaban and Mink Learning, hosted an insightful half-day Private Equity Workshop in Budapest on March 13, 2025. The session provided targeted expertise for private equity and venture capital funds looking to better understand family office investors and the overall private equity landscape. Attendees…
CFA Society Germany, in collaboration with Steve Balaban and Mink Learning, recently hosted a 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp in Frankfurt, Germany, on March 6-7, 2025, bringing together professionals from around the world. The event provided an intensive learning experience focused on the intricacies of private equity investments and global best practices. Here are the three…
Building on the success of previous one-day sessions, CFA Society Toronto and Mink Learning launched Toronto’s first-ever two-day Private Equity Bootcamp this December 2024. The expanded two-day format allowed for a deeper exploration of key topics, with the second day dedicated entirely to a comprehensive deep dive into Due Diligence. Key topics explored over the…
In November 2024, CFA Society Indonesia and PWMII, in partnership with Mink Learning, hosted a comprehensive Private Equity Bootcamp led by Steve Balaban. The program provided participants with an in-depth exploration of the private equity industry. Participants in the November bootcamp gained critical skills and knowledge in three key areas: 1.The bootcamp covered the entire…
Mink Learning recently collaborated with UBAYA to bring their first event to Surabaya, one of Indonesia’s largest cities, on November 16th, 2024. A unique aspect of this event was bringing together both seasoned professionals and leading professors, who worked side-by-side tackling real-world private equity challenges. Key challenges and insights explored during the session included: The…
Responding to popular demand generated by three previous, sold out one-day sessions, CFA Society Indonesia, in collaboration with Mink Learning, offered its first-ever two-day Private Equity Bootcamp in Jakarta on November 8th and 9th, 2024. The expanded format allowed for an even more hands-on approach, packed with practical exercises and dynamic group discussions designed for…
“An Investor’s Guide to Basics & Beyond.” Co-hosted by SMU’s Assistant Professor Yin Wang and Steve Balaban, CFA, the session attracted participants keen on understanding PE fundamentals and strategies, sparking insightful discussions. Key insights shared during the Masterclass included: Building on this successful collaboration, Yin Wang and Steve Balaban are currently co-authoring an article for…