Why would a PE partner call me for a chat?

So I went to a target school in the US, but am working at a central bank. I have no experience in banking, and a tiny bit of experience in asset management. I do have a demonstrated interest in banking, but I seem to be a good fit for economic research only.

The person who called me for a chat on an SNS website (likedin, facebook etc) is a partner of a U$1bn private equity firm. He said he just wants to meet up for coffee.

Why would a PE person want to meet me?

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Actually the $1bn part is true; the fact is that the fund is in a new country and looking to expand. How would a central bank employee fit into that picture? I have no idea, although I heard LBOs are sensitive to changes in interest rates, so that's that.

 

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