Orlando Bravo, Founder and Managing Partner of Thoma Bravo: Take the Risks Meant for You
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In this View From The Top interview, Gintare Zukauskaite, MBA ’26, speaks with Orlando Bravo JD/MBA '97, Founder and Managing Partner of Thoma Bravo. Orlando shares his journey from Puerto Rico to Stanford, his early struggles breaking into private equity, and the lessons that shaped his leadership. He reflects on mentorship, resilience, and building with purpose — reminding us to “do your thing,” focus on what truly matters, and stay authentic along the way.
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