Growth Equity --> HF: What's the path?

Current college senior here entering a very reputable growth equity firm (>$10B AUM) out of school. Hypothetically, what's the path to top HF for someone in my spot? GE --> PE --> MBA --> HF?

Insights appreciated!

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Could you potentially expand on that some, what caliber of GE funds were they at? Specific sector? IBD background? How long they were in GE role.. any info just so I can understand the progression would be great. Thanks.

 

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