152. Voices of CEO excellence: Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman

Inside the Strategy Room

English - March 02, 2023 05:59 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB - ★★★★ - 135 ratings
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Stephen Schwarzman co-founded The Blackstone Group in 1985 and grew it into one of the largest investment firms in the world, with nearly $1 trillion in assets under management and businesses in private equity, real estate, and credit, among other areas. In this episode, Schwarzman talks with Vik Malhotra, former chairman of McKinsey’s Americas region, and senior partner David Schoeman about his approach to leadership and talent and how he assesses investment opportunities.

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