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Insider talked to 50 people who know Jon Gray about his path to the top of the largest alternative-asset manager.
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Jon Gray is Blackstone's No. 2 and has ushered in a massive transformation.
Gray helped put together Blackstone's deal for Bumble, a dating app that's gearing up for an IPO.
We talked to 50 insiders to understand Gray's rise and what it meant for the private-equity giant.