How I Invest with David Weisburd

E50: Founding GLG and Growing it into a $600 Million Revenue Powerhouse — Mark Gerson

Mar 14, 2024

Mark Gerson discusses founding GLG and growing it into a $600 million revenue powerhouse, the importance of an ROI driven approach to non-profit work, $50 million donations to African missionaries for healthcare services, and the impact of United Hatzalah, a volunteer-based first responder group in Israel.

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GLG focused on connecting experts with clients through knowledge exchange, emphasizing global education.

3i network for family offices enhances investment deal flow by fostering co-investments and mutual education within the community.

Deep dives

Building a Knowledge Exchange Business

Starting a marketplace business that connects experts with clients, GLG focused on exchanging knowledge by linking people seeking to learn with those willing to teach. The industry evolved with competitors like AlphaSight's and TEGAS, emphasizing the continuous dedication to connecting learners and educators globally.

Introduction

2min

Building a Global Marketplace and Investment Network

10min

Philanthropic Donations Impacting African Healthcare

6min

Discussion on United of Hadsala and the Importance of First Responders

4min

Advice on Leading a Fulfilling Life through Relationships, Career, and Philanthropy

3min

Mark Gerson sits down with David Weisburd to discuss founding GLG and growing it into a $600 million revenue powerhouse, 3i and its community of world-class private investors and the importance of an ROI driven approach to non-profit work. (0:00) Introduction and discussion on building a marketplace business (1:29) Founding and growth of GLG (5:58) Importance of transactions and relationships in business (7:49) Role of Africa Mission Healthcare (10:24) The importance of an ROI driven approach to non-profit work (17:25) Sponsor: Deel (18:08) Impact and habit of giving (20:44) Business model of United Hatzalah and concept of habitual giving (22:18) Importance of relationships and advice on living a fulfilling life (24:29) Reflection on the interview with Mark Gerson and announcement of the 10X Capital Podcast Newsletter

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How I Invest with David Weisburd

E50: Founding GLG and Growing it into a $600 Million Revenue Powerhouse — Mark Gerson

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Building a Knowledge Exchange Business

Founding 3i Network for Family Offices

Importance of Community in 3i's Success

Philanthropic Impact through Charitable Initiatives

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts