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“People used to think that private equity was basically just a compensation scheme, but it is much more about making companies more efficient.”

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David Rubenstein

David Rubenstein is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, a global private equity firm. Rubenstein has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors and is known for his extensive collection of historical artifacts. more

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