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Episode Synopsis
Thomas Franco is a veteran of the private equity industry and currently leads fundraising at Clayton, Dubilier, & Rice (CD&R), one of the largest and oldest private equity firms in the world. Tom provides incredible insight on his journey into the private equity world, the rise of CD&R in the early days of the industry, and lessons learned from leading fundraising for over 15 years. We also discuss CD&R’s investment strategy and focus on operational value-add, alongside the rise of specialization within the private equity space. We conclude with a conversation on the role his liberal arts education had on his successful career and advice for those interested in finance.
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