On this episode of NetWorth, we sit down with Matt Schachman, Partner at Cold Bore Capital, to discuss how NFL players can make the transition and get started in the world of private equity investing.
Matt brings a truly unique perspective having served over 5 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan where he held leadership roles like Strategic Planner and Platoon Leader. He later worked in investment banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch before founding his own staffing firm, Chamberlain Advisors.
An alumnus of West Point and Kellogg School of Management, Matt draws from his military background emphasizing values like discipline, teamwork, and attention to detail that translate well to private equity.
At Cold Bore, he leverages his diverse experiences to identify and nurture business and investment opportunities. Matt shares his insights on the skill sets that both veterans and pro athletes possess that private equity firms find valuable, as well as practical advice for NFL players on making the transition after their playing careers.