Does anyone have experience interviewing with an activist fund?

I have an interview coming up with an activist shop (Pershing, ValueAct, JANA type) but not sure what to expect since I've never spoken to activist funds before. Does anyone have experience interviewing (or working) at one of these places, and if so could you provide any details on what I should expect?

Thanks in advance!

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