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Joe Metzger is the Managing Director at 777 Partners, specializing in M&A within the insurance, asset and wealth management, specialty finance, and financial technology sectors. With a background in private equity, corporate development, and investment banking, Joe began his career at NYU, entering banking during the financial crisis. He later established M&A capabilities at TIAA CREF and led transformative acquisitions at Guardian Life. Since joining 777 Partners in August 2021, Joe oversees the insurance investing vertical, focusing on life, property, casualty, and health insurance investments.
Too often, corporate development practitioners want to change their scenery and end up switching to private equity. It’s a place where they can use their existing skills, and enjoy what they do, without certain restrictions present in a corporate setting. But what are the differences between the two industries? In this interview, Joe Metzger, Managing Director at 777 Partners, shares his amazing journey shifting from corporate development to private equity.