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Distinctive Plus - Newsletter for MBB Consultants

Rustem Karymov

I joined McKinsey at 34 and have worked there for 9 years. My learning journey was challenging, and I made millions of mistakes. Now, I am on a mission to help a new generation of consultants have a better experience.

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