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Previous clients come from:
"Michael taught me everything I needed to know... He was clear and concise, knows his stuff and knows how to teach it. Better than university [professors] I've had."
-Yaniv H., NYU Business Student, 2015
Live, In-Person Teaching.
On Your Schedule. At Your Location.
Excel Workshops
Get your team trained with RBE's Excel Workshops. Learn best practices in Excel at the beginner, intermediate or advanced levels.
Curriculum includes: basic navigation; formatting; "hot keys" and shortcuts; filtering & sorting; PivotTables, charts, functions like VLOOKUP, INDEX and MATCH; calculations; dropdowns; goal-seek; "what-if" analysis; VBA/macros and applications to finance, operations and data management.
Financial Modeling Workshops
Let RBE train your teams in financial modeling. Models include discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable companies analysis (CCA) and precedent transactions analysis. Curriculum includes elements from financial accounting, corporate finance, and Excel best practices.
Michael Friedmann has trained investment banking analysts from Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and LionTree.
Private Tutoring: Accounting, Finance, Economics
Michael Friedmann has taught and coached c-level executives, attorneys, entrepreneurs, investment banking analysts, and MBAs from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NYU/Stern and some 40 other top business schools. He will design a customized learning plan around your needs.
EXPERT INSTRUCTOR
Michael Friedmann has taught over 200 clients, including MBAs, c-level executives, entrepreneurs, investment banking analysts and other professionals.
LIVE, IN PERSON TEACHING AT YOUR LOCATION
Expertly designed, step-by-step courses and workshops (with Q&A of course) on-site at your location.
ON YOUR SCHEDULE
Fill out the form below for a free consultation, and we'll find a day and time that work for you.
INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS
Get group training or private one-on-one tutoring. Michael has worked with groups as small as 1 and as large as 50.
FREE CONSULTATION
Let's talk and we'll design a learning plan that's right for your needs. Just fill out the form below for a free consultation.
Hi! I'm Mike Friedmann.
As teaching is my passion, over the last seven years, I've helped over 300 clients understand Excel, financial modeling, corporate finance, and accounting. My clients include:
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Businesses, large and small, in finance, technology, manufacturing, entertainment, and professional services—from IBM to two-person startups.
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MBAs from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NYU/Stern, Penn/Wharton, and ~40 other universities
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Investment banking analysts from Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and Lion Tree
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C-level executives, attorneys, entrepreneurs, real estate analysts, management consultants and other professionals.
Previously, I worked as a financial analyst at IBM, a research assistant in consumer psychology at MIT's Sloan School of Management, and a economics research assistant at Harvard Business School.
While I'm headquartered in New York City, I regularly work with firms and individuals in Boston, Washington DC, Europe, and China.
Whether it's just a single professional, or a group of 50, I personalize workshops for my clients' unique needs. Just hit the "Get Started" button below to contact me for a free consultation.
"Five Star Review for Michael"
Emily S., Johnson & Johnson, 2014
"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM"
Marta B., Finance Student, Ramon Llull University, 2012
"Great Tutor"
Chris K., MBA student, Columbia Business School, 2014
"Outstanding Educator"
Dot P., Parent of Two Harvard University Students, 2014
What clients are saying:
"Better than university teachers I've had."
-Yaniv H., Undergraduate, NYU, 2015
“Michael taught me everything I needed to know for financial accounting. He was clear and concise, knows his stuff and knows how to teach it. Better than university teachers I've had.”
"Excellent Tutor!"
-Lori N., Undergraduate, Harvard University, 2012
"I have struggled with economics ever since I learned what it was. Mike has been a huge blessing. He understands economics to a degree that is beyond my explanation and has helped me to FINALLY get it[...] He’s also patient and teaches very well. I highly recommend him!
"Highly Recommended!"
-Yumiko L., Harvard University Program on US-Japan Relations, 2012
"Best Tutor I've Ever Had"
-Louis B., Undergraduate, George Washington University, 2012
“Very knowledgeable and patient. He can explain concepts in many different ways and uses real-world examples to make abstract concepts more tangible. Easy to get in touch with and always punctual.”
"Outstanding Educator"
-Dot P., Mother of Two Harvard Undergraduates, 2014
“Michael has been a fantastic tutor. He has been tutoring my daughters in economics at the college level. He takes extraordinary pride in making sure they comprehend the concepts. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional at all times. He is very responsive, always returning emails as well as calls promptly. It is with pleasure that we highly recommend Michael.”
"Five Star Review for Michael"
-Emily S., MBA Student, UVA Darden School of Business, 2014
"Very Good Teacher"
-Therese O., Private Real Estate Investor, 2014
“Michael is a real thinker. He can shift from one model to another to give me a broad view of the subjects we’re learning [accounting, economics]. He is attentive, professional, and patient. Most of all, I’m learning these subjects from a beginner level, yet he is able to expand my thinking beyond the basics. I very much appreciate his help.”
"Excellent"
-Stephanie G., Undergraduates, St. John's University, 2015
“Very reliable and easy to reach! I would definitely recommend him to anyone I know! It's hard to find reliable people and he is. Also great methods of teaching.”
"Great Tutor"
-Chris K., MBA, Columbia Business School, 2014
"Very knowledgeable, able to translate difficult material into simplified form.
"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM"
-Marta B., Finance Student, Ramon Llull University, 2012
“Michael [...] helped me understand finance from a different point of view. He has got a lot of patience and will use different methods to make sure that you understand everything.”
"I would recommend him to anyone who needs help in economics."
-Vanessa S., Undergraduate, Harvard University, 2012
"Michael is a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher"
-Jared S., Doctoral Student in Pscyhology, 2015
“Michael is a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher who pulls from tangible examples to help me understand fundamental concepts in Statistics. He is very approachable and receptive to questions and will try to ensure I understand a question/concept before moving forward. He is also convenient and can meet over Skype and uses visuals via technology that help me to grasp the material more concretely. I definitely recommend him for statistics!
"Mike is Pretty Brilliant"
-Avi S., Undergraduate, Brooklyn College, 2014
“All I can say is, ‘Wow’. Somehow Mike can take these concepts in accounting, finance, and economics and not only make them make sense, but actually make them interesting. Cheers to this guy!””
"Michael made the subject approachable and helped me excel in the course."
-Katharine M., MBA Student, Boston College Carroll School of Management, 2012
“Coming from a liberal arts background, I was nervous about taking my first finance course. Michael made the subject approachable and helped me excel in the course. He also helped me with economics problems in between finance sessions. I was very happy with my performance in both courses. Michael is flexible and approachable. He takes questions well, is responsive to feedback, and sincerely wants to see his students understand the material. It is clear that Michael enjoys the subjects that he teaches and is excited to share his knowledge. He is a reliable and committed to his work.”
"Great Tutor with a Lot of Patience"
-Nicole C., MBA Student, NYU Stern School of Business, 2014
“Michael was able to help me learn finance for my intro course for my MBA. He was knowledgeable and able to explain complex topics in simple terms.”
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(617) 209-9834
About the Founder
Michael Friedmann is a consultant and private instructor of finance, accounting, economics, Excel, and business communications.
Michael worked as a consultant at IBM, tracking and forecasting financial- and operations performance, before going to work as a research assistant in the marketing department at MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
In 2011, he launched a side business, tutoring economics, accounting, finance, and statistics to undergraduates. His clientelle quickly grew to include MBAs and other graduate students from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NYU/Stern, Penn/Wharton, Chicago/Booth, and about 40 other top schools.
In 2013, Mike was hired by Harvard Business School to quality-control publications and curriculum in behavioral economics.
Michael has provided one-on-one coaching and group training to clients including:
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Investment banking analysts from Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse
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Research fellows at Harvard Business School and Harvard's program on US-Japan relations
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Entrepreneurs, attorneys, c-level executives, management consultants and real-estate professionals
