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Matt Breitfelder – Optimizing Investment Performance through Human Capital (Capital Allocators, EP.323)

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Jun 26, 2023

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Matt Breitfelder

Matt Breitfelder, Partner and Global Head of Human Capital at Apollo Global Management, shares his extensive expertise in attracting and developing top talent. He discusses how his background in business and psychology enhances team dynamics and drives performance. Key topics include innovative negotiation strategies, the impact of corporate culture on investment success, and the importance of employee engagement. Matt also reflects on personal growth through mentorship and life experiences, emphasizing that optimizing human capital can transform organizations.

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ANECDOTE

Parental Influence

Matt Breitfelder's career developed from his parents' influence.
His father, an entrepreneur, fostered his business passion, while his therapist mother sparked his interest in psychology.

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Trade Negotiator

After studying trade and negotiation psychology at LSE, Breitfelder worked as an international trade negotiator.
This role involved high-stakes negotiations at the U.S. Department of Commerce, shaping his understanding of deal-making.

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ADVICE

Negotiation Prep

Thorough preparation is crucial for complex negotiations, understanding all facets of the situation.
Build strong relationships with counterparts to navigate difficult points.

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Exploring the Intersection of Human Capital and Investment Performance

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Navigating the Intersection of Psychology and Economics in Negotiations

05:19 • 4min

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Navigating Human Capital in Business

09:45 • 21min

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Transforming Asset Management: Innovative Leadership and Collaboration

30:48 • 5min

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Enhancing Team Performance through Engagement

35:20 • 21min

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Reflections on Life Lessons and Personal Influence

56:31 • 5min

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Matt Breitfelder is a Partner and Global Head of Human Capital at Apollo Global Management, where he focuses on attracting and developing extraordinary talent and creating an innovative, high-performance culture. Matt previously served as Chief Talent Officer and member of the Operating Committee at BlackRock and is the co-author of numerous Harvard Business School case studies on leadership.

Our conversation covers Matt’s upbring at the intersection of business and psychology, lessons from high stakes negotiations working for the US Department of Commerce, and path to a career focusing on the intersection of business performance and unlocking human potential. Along the way, we discuss techniques to optimize teams, individuals, and organizations that Matt has employed at Blackrock and Apollo and close discussing how to apply these tools to smaller organizations and to assess human capital in investment firms. For full show notes, visit the episode webpage here.

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