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I just started in PE and am working on building up my professional network, too. First thing is that it's 100% acceptable and even expected that you will contact people in other PE firms and at banks, because that's how your firm gets business. Don't be intimidated by the people that your bosses know; in fact, try to get them to introduce you to people. Otherwise, leverage your school connections to get to know other people in the analyst/associate role at other firms. Use your alumni network to connect to people. You can even cold call people, as bankers actually want to know you and will be happy that you called; you're opening up a potential client relationship for them, which they normally have to seek out.
Join as many networking groups as you can, and attend the events, too. Meet as many people for lunch/coffee as you can (your employer should pick up the tab as it's work). Ask to visit other firms if possible. Do social things so that people build a relationship with you as a person and not just at work. Don't forget to network within your firm as well, and I mean with everybody, even the secretaries.
thanks a lot Khayembii, this makes a lot of sense. Will definitely research all the different ideas so as to get good connections. thanks
Also I don't know what your culture is like, but I found speaking with the portfolio company CEO's to be extremely helpful as well. You know what they're looking for in terms of bolt-on acquisitions, and if they've already been shopping around. They'll be able to better articulate the strategy for the business, too.
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