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Aug 2022
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S7E28: How Palm Tree Advises Private Equ...

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Send us Fan Mail Palm Tree is back! We're excited to share this conversation with Rouzheen Myrick, SVP, with you. She shares about the M&A advisory firm's practice areas, what type of candidate the firm is looking for, what it means to "stay frosty," and so much more. If you're looking for a challenging consulting role serving the M&A industry, Palm ... Show More
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