HBS -> Hedge Fund

Ladies and gents, I’m trying to gauge the hedge fund recruiting scene at HBS. The two questions most on my mind are 1) which firms recruit (for internships) at HBS and 2) how feasible is it to recruit without prior HF experience?

Any insight relating to those would be much appreciated. For context, I have prior finance and investing experience but nothing overly technical.

Thanks in advance!

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