# The Hard Truth About Operational Excellence w/ KKR's Pete Stavros

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Podcast: [Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dry-powder-the-private-equity-podcast-252796)
Published: 2026-06-23T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

KKR's Co-Head of Global Private Equity and Partner reveals the rigorous, long-term discipline required to drive real operational improvements.

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