Get to Know Vikki McLaughlin of PPB Capital Partners
February 24, 2023
Senior Associate, Fund Operations, Vikki McLaughlin has been at PPB Capital Partners for three years and she’s a rising star on our fund operations team. As you read through her “Getting to Know” responses, you’ll see why she is such a great fit on our team.
She enjoys most cleaning chores (seriously), she’s always up for a good concert and planned on being a veterinarian when she was growing up.
Her love of animals shines through in her choice for what PPB’s mascot would be. Enjoy getting to know Vikki.
Name: Vikki McLaughlin
Title: Senior Associate, Operations
Hometown: Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Years at PPB: 3
- What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
“If you never ask, the answer is always no’ and ‘everything in life is negotiable’ - What was the biggest influence on you working in the alternative investments industry?
Destiny? The opportunity to work at PPB landed in my lap unexpectedly and I am so thankful it did. - In your opinion, what is a fundamental characteristic of a good person?
Empathy. If you can’t empathize, you’re missing out on opportunities to see the world from another point of view, and that to me is unfortunate. - What was the last book you read?
Sapiens – A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari - If you could invite 3 famous people (living or dead) to your house for a dinner party, who is on the guest list, and what would you serve?
Kurt Cobain, Marilyn Monroe and Alan Watts
I would serve brunch… French toast, waffles, pancake and of course mimosas! - Which is more useful and why … intelligence or wisdom?
Wisdom. There are many intelligent people in this world—some are naturally born that way. But it takes experience to build wisdom and with wisdom comes intelligence. - What is something you’ve recently learned about yourself?
I’m great at playing pool for no good reason. - Describe an experience that took your breath away or left you speechless.
Seeing my favorite musical group (Odesza) in concert. Absolute magic. - If PPB Capital Partners had a mascot, what would it be?
It would be a mixed-breed dog of mini poodle/Irish wolfhound and Labrador retriever … just like my sweet girl Olive! - You’re out on the town with your friends and it’s karaoke night. What song are you choosing?
‘Magic man’- Heart - When in elementary school, what did you what to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian, I love animals! - Which household chore do you hate the most?
Cleaning the stovetop. Believe it or not, I enjoy most cleaning chores. - If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which genre would it be, and who would play you?
It would be a romantic comedy and I’d be played by Zendaya. - If you could only have 3 apps on your phone for the rest of your life, which ones are you keeping?
Spotify, Kindle and Reddit - If you’re making the perfect pizza, what toppings are you adding?
Pesto for sauce, light mozzarella & ricotta cheese, mushrooms, kalamata olives, onions, jalapenos and maybe some chorizo!
