Graham Weaver is the founder and CEO of Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm managing $17+ billion in assets and boasting over 650+ investments in the past 23 years. Alpine's CEO-in-Training program is highly sought after, ranking as the top choice among MBA graduates from Stanford, Harvard, and Wharton. Beyond his leadership at Alpine, Graham imparts his expertise as a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he teaches courses on managerial skills and managing growing enterprises. His dedication to education was recognized with the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2024. Graham's multifaceted career offers valuable insights into private equity, leadership development, and business education.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction to Graham Weaver and His Leadership Philosophy
- 03:50 – Parental Influences: Work Ethic and Sacrifice in Graham’s Early Life
- 09:45 – Mowing Lawns, Audiobooks, and Discovering the Power of Self-Help
- 15:30 – Wrestling, Vision Quest, and Building Resilience through Challenges
- 23:10 – Quitting Wrestling: Lessons in Failure and Persistence
- 32:40 – College Ambitions: Genie Goals and Writing Success into Reality
- 46:00 – Lessons from Princeton’s Rowing Team and Developing Discipline
- 58:15 – Reflection: Leadership, Hard Work, and Achieving Excellence
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