KKR exec tells young people to get up from their desks if they want to be successful dealmakers

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KKR exec tells young people to get up from their desks if they want to be successful dealmakers

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Private-equity dealmaking is down, but all is not lost for young dealmakers.
A panel of private equity execs advised young people to get up from their desks and meet people.
One exec said it can take 20 years before a relationship pays off.
If you want to be a…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-07 09:00:02.