Best Seat to Learn Risk - TMT L/S

With Situational and many of the preceding TMT L/S blowups, it seems that the common thread to why Coatue, D1, etc. have remained compounders is their ability to manage risk. Where is the best place to learn risk management coming from a 2+2 program if the goal is to start your own fund? Citadel? SM vs. MM?

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