Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Michael Choe - Atomization of Private Equity Decisions at Charlesbank (EP.432)
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Feb 17, 2025 Michael Choe, CEO and Co-Head of Flagship private equity strategy at Charlesbank Capital Partners, shares his journey from science to finance, shaped by his immigrant background. He discusses Charlesbank's innovative decision-making framework and the significance of the 'fan of outcomes' model in private equity. The conversation delves into the importance of human capital, structured investment strategies, and adapting to market fluctuations through systematic processes. Choe also reflects on personal growth and intriguing connections to quantum physics.
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Childhood Deportation
- Michael Choe's family was deported to Korea when he was eight due to his father's expired visa.
- This experience taught him that cultural frameworks are relative and there are multiple ways to approach problems.
Relativism of Frameworks
- Choe's experience of adapting to different educational systems in the US and Korea gave him a unique perspective.
- He learned that societal norms and practices are not absolute, which influenced his approach to decision-making.
Accidental Finance Career
- Choe's career in finance was accidental, starting with a McKinsey job influenced by a lab partner.
- He then followed his friend Brandon White to a private equity job in Boston, where he remains 27 years later.
