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Oct 2024
18m 16s

E102: Interview w/Kellogg School of Busi...

David Weisburd
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Francesca Cornelli, Dean at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how private equity firms handle CEO turnover, why private equity firms benefit from enlightened disagreement and diverse opinions, and the importance of mentorship in private equity. 
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