KKR’s Henry Kravis rejected Alisa Wood in 2003 with a letter; 22 years later after receiving an unexpected call, the MBA graduate became co-CEO of a KKR investment vehicle

In 2003, Alisa Wood was rejected by KKR’s cofounder and the then-chief executive officer Henry Kravis with a letter after sharing a blind résumé and a pitch book. But 24 to 48 hours later, she received an unexpected call from a partner at the investment giant. 22 years later, the MBA graduate became co-CEO of a KKR investment vehicle.