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2025 Private Capital Club Alumni Panel

  • Geneen Auditorium 100 Fuqua Drive Durham, NC, 27708 United States (map)

Join the Private Capital Club for an Alumni Panel on Friday, April 25th (Lunch Provided!)

Breaking into Private Equity takes more than just being a “numbers person.” Join the Private Capital Club for a candid panel with Fuqua alumni who’ve built careers across the private capital landscape—from growth equity and investment banking to leading PE-backed companies.

You’ll hear real stories about how they navigated recruiting, made pivotal career decisions, and transitioned from the Fuqua classroom to dynamic roles across the industry. Whether you’re deep in the recruiting process or just starting to explore, this is a great opportunity to learn from alumni who’ve sat on every side of the table—and are eager to share what they’ve learned.

Bring your curiosity (and your appetite).

Panelists:

  • Sam HendlerManaging Director, Harris Williams
    Sam is a senior leader at Harris Williams, a leading middle-market investment bank. He brings decades of deal experience and currently leads the firm’s Healthcare IT practice.
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  • Kavita NayarHead of Private Investments
    Kavita brings deep experience in private equity investing and portfolio operations. Her career has spanned investment roles across the capital structure and a variety of sectors, with a focus on value creation.
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  • Derek HoltCEO, Digital.ai
    Derek is a seasoned technology executive and current CEO of Digital.ai. With a background in both startups and enterprise software, Derek’s journey includes leadership roles at IBM, a venture-backed IoT company, and Startup America—a White House initiative focused on entrepreneurship.
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  • Dave PandulloPartner, Frontier Growth
    Dave is a Partner at Frontier Growth, a growth equity firm focused on software businesses. He works closely with management teams on scaling strategy, operations, and growth planning.
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