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Marc Rowan on Having the Courage to Speak Up, Apollo’s Investing Strategy, Commitment to Israel, and Looking Ahead

May 16, 2024

Marc Rowan, Co-Founder and CEO of Apollo Global Management, Inc., discusses changing Israeli education, advice to young entrepreneurs, commitment to Israel, importance of a Jewish State, and navigating challenges in investing and market trends.

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Marc Rowan

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Revolutionizing Israeli education through business principles led to significant improvements in academic outcomes for all children.

Effective leadership in transforming schools with low performance highlights the impact of management on student success.

Philanthropic efforts in educational takeovers emphasized targeted interventions for improving student success rates.

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Transformation of Israeli Education System

38 years ago, a mission began in Israel to overhaul the education system to ensure that all children, regardless of background, excel academically. The focus was on raising examination scores and eventually led to improved education outcomes across various demographics. Through business principles, dedicated efforts have resulted in significant improvements, with a bold ambition to revolutionize Israeli education.

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Success in Private Equity

01:23

Judgment Comes Over Time

01:27

Introduction

4min

Revolutionizing Public Education through Transparency and Business Principles

2min

Navigating Philanthropy and Political Challenges

23min

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Investing and Market Trends

14min

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Global Market

9min

Exploring Challenges and Solutions for Retirement Income and Social Welfare States

2min

Evolution of Israel's Relationship with US Jewish Community

7min

On this episode of Invested, Michael hosts Marc Rowan, Co-Founder and CEO of Apollo Global Management, Inc.

Mr. Rowan currently serves on the boards of directors of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and Athene Holding Ltd. Currently, Mr. Rowan is Chair of the Board of Advisors of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, he is involved in public policy and is an initial funder and contributor to the development of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, a nonpartisan research initiative which provides analysis of public policy’s fiscal impact.

An active philanthropist and civically engaged, Mr. Rowan is Chair of the Board of UJA-Federation of New York, the world’s largest local philanthropy helping 4.5 million people annually while funding a network of nonprofits in New York, Israel, and 70 countries. He is also a founding member and Chair of Youth Renewal Fund and Vice Chair of Darca, Israel’s top educational network operating 47 schools with over 27,000 students throughout its most diverse and under-served communities.

Mr. Rowan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business with a BS and an MBA in Finance.

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KEY TOPICS

[00:00] Intro

[00:55] Changing Israeli Education

[06:04] Advice to Young Entrepreneurs

[08:45] Commitment to Israel

[09:45] The Importance of a Jewish State

[10:50] October 7th and the Aftermath

[15:00] UPenn and Free Speech on Campus

[22:30] Having Courage to Speak Up

[29:45] Apollo’s Investing Strategy