Thoughts on how best to transition from MM PE to MBB strategy consulting? I’d like to learn more about how to actually run businesses effectively vs. close transactions. Long-term goal is to own a few business myself and/or raise money for one-off lower MM LBOs.

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Doesn’t sound like it would be a difficult move.

I’m curious, it kind of feels backwards given your long term goal - what aren’t you getting in PE and what do you think you’ll get in consulting? Imagine you’ll start getting more portfolio management / board seats / oversight roles as you progress in PE, which seems much more relevant than discrete strategy cases at MBB.
Also imagine it’ll be a lot easier to raise money with a PE background than MBB

Check out Parthenon. They have a strategy group that works primarily with PE firms and their portfolio companies. Probably an easier transition given your background and they hire people from outside of traditional consulting experience. It’s not MBB, but my understanding is that it’s still highly regarded and could be a good option.

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