Eric Van Dam is a Managing Director at Cowen and Company. He possess expertise in private equity, financial modeling, investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, hedge funds and 15 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Eric is a highly self-motivated and driven indivdual with an enthusiastic, focused work ethic. Capable of viewing the "big picture" and and able to first understand and then be understood. By virtue of these qualities and his upbeat personality, I envision Eric as a forward strategist and leader in whatever career area he chooses." and "Eric's an absolute pro and someone I hold in highest regard. He can be counted on in the most demanding circumstances and is a true pleasure to be around."