We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network TIP479: How to Invest w/ David Rubenstein
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Sep 30, 2022 
David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group and philanthropic giant, shares a wealth of insights. He discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on energy markets and inflation. Rubenstein reflects on his transition from politics to private equity and the challenges in today’s fundraising landscape. He also dives into his investment strategies, particularly in healthcare and sports, and the complexities of ESG investing. Lastly, he emphasizes that true happiness lies beyond wealth, offering sober thoughts on life’s deeper connections.
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Putin's Resilience
- The West underestimated Putin's resilience to sanctions and aid provided to Ukraine.
- Putin's oil and gas revenues remain high due to increased energy prices, prolonging the conflict.
Brexit's Impact
- Brexit hasn't helped the British economy, and a revote would likely yield similar results.
- The British economy is now struggling more than the US economy.
Crypto Investing
- Invest in companies that will benefit from the growth of crypto, rather than picking individual cryptocurrencies.
- This strategy mitigates risk and allows participation in the overall crypto market growth.
