Want to exit to TPG/Apollo/PE as an operating partner in a couple years. What types of projects and skills can I work on to best position myself for this?

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At MFs, an operating partner is a very senior role (ex industry execs) with deep industry expertise.

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You will need CXO experience to contribute meaningfully as an Operating Partner at big PEs. Consulting projects won’t cut it unfortunately.

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As someone who works in executive search / assessment for PE, can confirm

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Be a former COO of a big firm. I am, and get interviewed for those roles at PE firms. Go into the industry in some sort of operational capacity and work your way up. Most PE firms place very little value on former consultants - they only ever want to talk about my operational experience.

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Thank you all, very insightful!

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