The GaryVee Audio Experience Loving Your Process w/ Stephen Schwarzman | Interrupted by GaryVee 001
Jan 21, 2020
Stephen Schwarzman, co-founder and CEO of Blackstone, shares insights from his journey in establishing a top alternative investment firm. He emphasizes the importance of loving the process and reflects on childhood influences, drawing humor from being a New York Jets fan. The conversation delves into innovative philanthropy that merges education with AI ethics. Schwarzman also discusses adapting to the digital age, navigating risks in your twenties, and aligning personal passions with entrepreneurial pursuits, inspiring listeners to embrace resilience and growth.
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Schwarzman's upbringing
- Stephen Schwarzman, born in Philadelphia, excelled as both an athlete and student.
- His family prioritized education, and his mother's insistence on moving to a better school district significantly impacted his life.
Path to Finance
- Stephen Schwarzman's entry into finance was accidental, as he had no specific career plans after college.
- He credits a teacher at Yale with helping him improve his writing and thinking skills, leading to academic success.
Current Education System
- Education systems are failing students by not adapting to modern needs.
- Universities are less broken than primary and secondary education.
