Navigating Challenges and Unique Hiring Philosophy in Private Equity

This chapter explores the speaker's journey in private equity, touching on misconceptions, Alpine's B Corp certification, and the firm's distinctive hiring approach focused on culture and attributes over experience. It discusses retaining young talent, challenges faced by young professionals in the industry, and Alpine's CEO training program's trust in early-career individuals. Additionally, it delves into the intricacies of founder-investor alignment, the CIT matching process at Alpine, and strategies for recruiting women to promote diversity.