30min interview with HF partner - what would you prepare?

I'll have tomorrow a first interview with a partner and co-manager of a multi $bn L/S global equity SM HF. I'm an analyst in a small HF (total 4 YOE, all on the buyside).

What would you prepare? Would you prepare stock pitches?

I reached out to the firm so no analyst position was officially open. I'm deep diving into 13F, story of the fund/partners, having my macro view clear, and of course have a short story about my experience.

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