Exits, AI and Asking 'What’s Next?' w/ Advent International's John Maldonado

Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast by Bain & Company

Aug 18, 202600:16:23Business

In part two of our interview with Advent’s Managing Partner, we explore how the firm is navigating longer holding periods, harder exits, and rapid technological change — while staying true to its core.

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