How to get an introduction?

I have an informational interview with an associate at a well known boutique (Evercore, Greenhill, Lazard, centerview, etc.) and from talking to a friend who interned there I know the associate in charge of summer analyst recruiting.

I want to get the person I have an informational interview with today to introduce me, but I don't know how to go about it since I can't actually mention my friend told me who's in charge of recruiting since he reneged on his offer. I also feel like asking him straight up to introduce me to whoever's in charge of summer recruiting will be too pushy.

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Ask straight up. Towards the end of the conversation though, only if the conversation goes well. Make a good impression, do your homework/research on the firm. They know your intentions, you want a SA gig, they've been in your shoes.

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