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Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with John Pierson, the former Marine and CEO of P2 Investments, who’s redefining what it means to be a recruiter on Wall Street. John shares his unconventional journey from presidential air traffic controller to becoming a sought-after talent agent for top hedge funds, all thanks to grit, risk-taking, and a passion for connecting people.
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