Pre-MBA Career Track

What are some common career tracks for Pre-MBA's at VC/Growth Equity shops that come from a banking background? Do people usually just get their MBA's and then come back or go to a different firm? Will buyout shops hire you post-MBA or are you pigeonholed? Thanks.

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