Rich Byrne

Rich Byrne, President of Benefit Street Partners and a decorated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion, dives into the crossover of finance and martial arts. He shares his unique journey from fine arts to finance, emphasizing creativity's role in the industry. Rich discusses how lessons from Jiu Jitsu—like embracing discomfort and learning from failures—can enhance resilience in professional life. He highlights the importance of humility in leadership and nurturing company culture, while exploring the evolving landscape of alternative credit and real estate lending.