PilotShip Partners was founded in early 2024. Operating with a name and brand that represents the spirit of help we provide clients. Finding quality investors can be challenging and a potentially perilous journey. The PilotShip team is here to navigate the fundraising journey, much like a pilot ship captain safely guides vessels into and out of port. Just as every port relies on expert guidance to ensure smooth passage, we provide direction and support for a successful voyage.
ABOUT PILOTSHIP
The PilotShip team consists of seasoned professionals who work collaboratively to steer our clients towards success.
The PilotShip team consists of seasoned professionals who work collaboratively to steer our clients towards success.
Peter Tarrant is the Managing Partner at PilotShip Partners.
Prior to co-founding the firm in 2024, Peter spent 21 years at BTIG and its predecessor firm Baypoint Trading LLC. In his last role at BTIG, Peter was the founder and leader of the Capital Raising team at BTIG. This was the origin of the business model PilotShip was formed to continue in March 2024. Prior to starting the Capital Raising team at BTIG, Peter was Global Head of Capital Introduction at BTIG going back to its inception in 2003. Prior to joining BTIG in 2002, Peter ran the corporate stock buyback desk for Bank of America Securities and its predecessor firm Montgomery Securities starting his career there in 1994.
Peter graduated from The University of Colorado, Boulder Campus in 1993 with BA in Economics and Political Science. Peter is a registered representative with FINRA holding Series 24, 7 and Series 63 licenses.
Peter has spent majority of his career in New York City and is now based in Rowayton, CT.
Jennifer (Bloom) Eisenberg is a Managing Director at PilotShip Partners.
Prior to co-founding the firm in 2024, Jennifer spent over 14 years at BTIG, where she was a Managing Director and Co-Head of U.S. Capital Introduction. Earlier in her career, Jennifer was an Analyst in the Private Fund Group at Credit Suisse. She began her career in Real Estate Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch.
Jennifer graduated from Yale University in 2006 with a B.A. in American Studies. She is a registered representative with FINRA holding Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.
Jennifer spent majority of her career in New York City and is now based in Boca Raton, FL.
Christina Arsenault is a Managing Director at PilotShip Partners.
Prior to co-founding the firm in 2024, Christina was most recently a Director on the Capital Raising team at BTIG. Prior to joining BTIG, she was an Investor Relations and Compliance Associate at long/short equity hedge fund, Glenhill Capital. Previously, Christina was an Analyst at Fortress Investment Group within the Corporate Operations department. Christina began her career supporting the NY-based Institutional Sales team at Pacific Epoch, an equity research firm.
Christina graduated from the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Marketing and minors in International Business and Management Information Systems. Christina is a registered representative with FINRA holding Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.
Christina has spent majority of her career in New York City and currently based in Miami, FL.
MANAGING PARTNER
Peter Tarrant
Jen Bloom Eisenberg
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Christina Arsenault
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Peter Tarrant is the Managing Partner at PilotShip Partners.
Prior to co-founding the firm in 2024, Peter spent 21 years at BTIG and its predecessor firm Baypoint Trading LLC. In his last role at BTIG, Peter was the founder and leader of the Capital Raising team at BTIG. This was the origin of the business model PilotShip was formed to continue in March 2024. Prior to starting the Capital Raising team at BTIG, Peter was Global Head of Capital Introduction at BTIG going back to its inception in 2003. Prior to joining BTIG in 2002, Peter ran the corporate stock buyback desk for Bank of America Securities and its predecessor firm Montgomery Securities starting his career there in 1994.
Peter graduated from The University of Colorado, Boulder Campus in 1993 with BA in Economics and Political Science. Peter is a registered representative with FINRA holding Series 24, 7 and Series 63 licenses.
Peter has spent majority of his career in New York City and is now based in Rowayton, CT.
MANAGING PARTNER
Jennifer (Bloom) Eisenberg is a Managing Director at PilotShip Partners.
Prior to co-founding the firm in 2024, Jennifer spent over 14 years at BTIG, where she was a Managing Director and Co-Head of U.S. Capital Introduction. Earlier in her career, Jennifer was an Analyst in the Private Fund Group at Credit Suisse. She began her career in Real Estate Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch.
Jennifer graduated from Yale University in 2006 with a B.A. in American Studies. She is a registered representative with FINRA holding Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.
Jennifer spent majority of her career in New York City and is now based in Boca Raton, FL.
Christina Arsenault is a Managing Director at PilotShip Partners.
Prior to co-founding the firm in 2024, Christina was most recently a Director on the Capital Raising team at BTIG. Prior to joining BTIG, she was an Investor Relations and Compliance Associate at long/short equity hedge fund, Glenhill Capital. Previously, Christina was an Analyst at Fortress Investment Group within the Corporate Operations department. Christina began her career supporting the NY-based Institutional Sales team at Pacific Epoch, an equity research firm.
Christina graduated from the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Marketing and minors in International Business and Management Information Systems. Christina is a registered representative with FINRA holding Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.
Christina has spent majority of her career in New York City and currently based in Miami, FL.
Rob Kennedy is a Managing Director at PilotShip.
He has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Previously, Rob was a Managing Director at Credit Value Partners, LLC (CVP) a Greenwich, CT based opportunistic credit fund. Prior to rejoining CVP, Rob was a Director at MacKay Shields and focused on analyzing credit investment opportunities in the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) sectors. Rob began his career in credit at CVP and provided investment recommendations across the credit platforms. Before CVP, Rob was a Senior Marketing Manager at Greenwich Associates and led the global marketing strategy for the Markets sector.
Rob graduated from Trinity College (CT) with a BA in History. He pursued his graduate education in the UK and earned an MSc in Finance from Bayes Business School and MSc in Management, Organisations, and Governance with Merit from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charterholder. Rob is registered with FINRA and holds the Series 7 and 63 licenses.
Rob is based in Darien, CT.
Madeline Pogranichny is a Director at PilotShip Partners.
She brings a decade of experience in alternative investments, particularly with hedge funds and real estate asset managers. From 2018 to 2024, Madeline was a Director at NexPoint, a diverse $15 billion real estate product portfolio. Earlier in her career, she was a member of the Business Consulting & Capital Introductions team at Jefferies. Madeline most recently worked for a House Representative as a passion project where she led the team's policy initiatives and also worked on the Representative's upcoming Senate campaign.
Madeline graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. She is a registered representative with FINRA holding Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.
She is based in Los Angeles, CA.
Heidi Robicsek is an Associate at PilotShip Partners.
Previously, she was an Analyst on the Capital Introduction Team at BTIG, and most recently was a Research and Investor Relations Analyst at Forester Capital, LLC. Heidi is registered representative with FINRA holding Series 7, SIE, and Series 63 licenses.
Heidi graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in Finance with a minor in Marketing. While attending Auburn, Heidi worked at the Harbert College of Business within the Office of Advancement and spent a summer as an Investment Research Analyst at The Biltmore Family Office.
Originally from North Carolina, Heidi is based in New York City.
Rob Kennedy is a Managing Director at PilotShip.
He has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Previously, Rob was a Managing Director at Credit Value Partners, LLC (CVP) a Greenwich, CT based opportunistic credit fund. Prior to rejoining CVP, Rob was a Director at MacKay Shields and focused on analyzing credit investment opportunities in the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) sectors. Rob began his career in credit at CVP and provided investment recommendations across the credit platforms. Before CVP, Rob was a Senior Marketing Manager at Greenwich Associates and led the global marketing strategy for the Markets sector.
Rob graduated from Trinity College (CT) with a BA in History. He pursued his graduate education in the UK and earned an MSc in Finance from Bayes Business School and MSc in Management, Organisations, and Governance with Merit from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charterholder. Rob is registered with FINRA and holds the Series 7 and 63 licenses.
Rob is based in Darien, CT.
Madeline Pogranichny is a Director at PilotShip Partners.
She brings a decade of experience in alternative investments, particularly with hedge funds and real estate asset managers. From 2018 to 2024, Madeline was a Director at NexPoint, a diverse $15 billion real estate product portfolio. Earlier in her career, she was a member of the Business Consulting & Capital Introductions team at Jefferies. Madeline most recently worked for a House Representative as a passion project where she led the team's policy initiatives and also worked on the Representative's upcoming Senate campaign.
Madeline graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. She is a registered representative with FINRA holding Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.
She is based in Los Angeles, CA.
Heidi Robicsek is an Associate at PilotShip Partners.
Previously, she was an Analyst on the Capital Introduction Team at BTIG, and most recently was a Research and Investor Relations Analyst at Forester Capital, LLC. Heidi is registered representative with FINRA holding Series 7, SIE, and Series 63 licenses.
Heidi graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in Finance with a minor in Marketing. While attending Auburn, Heidi worked at the Harbert College of Business within the Office of Advancement and spent a summer as an Investment Research Analyst at The Biltmore Family Office.
Originally from North Carolina, Heidi is based in New York City.
Rob Kennedy
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Madeline Pogranichny
DIRECTOR
Heidi Robicsek
ASSOCIATE
We work closely with our affiliated partner, Oakpoint Advisors, led by Gerry Coughlin. This strategic partnership leverages an established institutional platform and seasoned capital team to position itself as a leader in the global marketplace.
Oakpoint Advisors
