Interview Prep: Talking Through a Vertical / Industry That You Find Interesting?

What is the general high level format of talking through a industry or vertical that you find interesting? Tailwinds? Risks? Growth? Key Players?

What are the things that interviewers in Private Equity look for when they ask this question?

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