Waves Private Equity Association

100% Internship Placement | 1 Year Established | 20+ Speakers | 50+ Members|

100% Internship Placement | 1 Year Established | 20+ Speakers | 50+ Members|

Executive Board

Patrik Backus

Director of Marketing

Careers
Mikail Wahidy

Director of Finance

William Di Clemente

Founder & President

Nickolas Bauer

Vice President

Vaska Wysocki

Co-Founder & Vice President

Miles Morgan

Director of External Affairs

Our Speakers

Events

Our People

Waves Private Equity Association is a student-led initiative aimed at enhancing learning and networking opportunities for business and finance students at Pepperdine University. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment for exploring private equity, building industry knowledge, and connecting with professionals.

Team

Our Process

Join Us
  • Waves Private Equity Association initiates new members through a comprehensive program designed to establish a strong technical foundation and clarify career direction.

  • Crucially, WPEA provides unparalleled career exposure by hosting a diverse speaker network, bringing in professionals from various finance sectors, including Investment Banking, Private Equity, Private Wealth Management, etc.

  • This broad spectrum of industry and executive insights allows members to clearly understand and select their ideal finance niche.

  • This entire process is supported by a strong internal culture, featuring dedicated mentorship and access to a powerful alumni network to ensure members are fully equipped to succeed in the competitive recruitment environment.