MBB Consulting exit/path to HF

Hello, was wondering if anyone has experience or has heard of people going from MBB firms to hedge funds? I am an incoming 1st year at an MBB firm and have realized that this may be a very good career path for my personal interests and strengths. I have seen some past threads explaining that there are some consultant friendly HF's. Any information (such as specific HF names or anecdotes) on this would be appreciated as I would like to find and reach out to people to hear more about their experience. Thank you!

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This makes. So for me the most optimal path would likely be to gain modeling experience through PE and then go to a HF?

Do you have any names of consultant friendly HF's I can look for on LinkedIn (for ex-MBB people) so I can learn more?

 

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