The Convener
The room, the network and the deal, brings the right people together.
Josh Harris reads as The Convener because his career is an exercise in assembling the right people around compelling assets. As co-founder of Apollo Global Management and owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Washington Commanders, his edge extends beyond capital allocation to coalition-building.
“So then it's interesting, I felt that private equity was, I wanted to be involved with companies versus just being at a bank. And private equity seemed like the way to get the most responsibility and was where all the smartest people were going. And I joined this five-year-old young firm called Blackstone.”
“I don't think you can leave Burley unless you really. I think you have to stay there. And look, I think win or lose, you're part of the fabric of the team, right? And you're there with the players. And, I mean, listen, if you really have to leave early, but I'm saying as a rule, you're there, right? You're there, winner losers.”
“My partner's at Apollo were sort of like just don't let this interfere with your day job. They were very supportive of it at that time. You know, our investors, I think initially they scratched their head, but what happened was they realized that it wasn't interfering with my day job, how focused I was. Powell continued to flourish.”
“Yeah, I think that it's about excellence and so being whatever you do, A, you have to enjoy it. And I think it's about being all in. I think it's go big or go home. It's like an all-in mentality where, you know, like I said, you're only on Earth for a little bit. So throw it on. I tell my kids that unfortunately ages 16 to 30, right?”
The David Rubenstein Show: “Josh Harris”
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