Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Private Equity Masters 4: David Rubenstein – Carlyle Group (Capital Allocators, EP.203)

Jul 12, 2021

David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, shares his fascinating journey from law to private equity, emphasizing the importance of firm culture and fundraising strategies. He reveals insights on recruiting talent and balancing internal and external expertise amidst evolving market demands. The conversation also explores his philanthropic efforts, personal passions in writing, and the establishment of his family office, Declaration Partners. Rubenstein highlights the joy of interviewing and empowering the next generation of leaders.

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David M. Rubenstein

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Intro

6min

From Law to Private Equity: A Transformative Journey

18min

Navigating Private Equity Dynamics

21min

Reflections on Leadership and Philanthropy

7min

The Art of Interviewing

5min

Building a Family Office: Motivations and Insights

2min

Reflections Beyond Work

5min

David Rubenstein is the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group. Founded back in 1987, Carlyle is one of the world’s largest and most diversified global investment firms with $260 billion in asset under management across three business segments and twenty-nine offices around the world. Our conversation covers David’s start in private equity, growing Carlyle from the early days, raising capital skillfully, recruiting talent globally, and managing a public company. We then turn to David’s outlook for the industry, advice for CIOs, and his recent activity across his family office, writing, philanthropy, and interviewing. Learn More Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe Monthly Mailing List Read the Transcript