11 thinkers, books, and ideas connected to this field.
San Francisco private equity firm notable for its 'people-first' culture and its PeopleFirst model — placing proven operators (CEOs-in-residence) into acquired companies rather than retaining incumbent management.
American alternative asset management firm co-founded by Steve Schwarzman and Peter Peterson in 1985 — which grew to become the largest alternative asset manager in the world with over $1 trillion in assets — through private equity, real estate, credit, and hedge fund strategies.
Governor of Illinois (2015–2019) — private equity executive (GTCR) — who failed to break the Illinois Democratic legislative establishment and left office after one term, having triggered a 2-year state budget crisis.
American private equity investor and Stanford Graduate School of Business professor — founder of Alpine Investors — known for a GSB lecture that went viral about living the life you want rather than conforming to external expectations.
American entrepreneur who founded Hyatt Hotels — buying the original Hyatt House hotel at LAX in 1957 — and who built the Pritzker family fortune through a combination of hotel development, industrial acquisitions, and financial deal-making that made the Pritzkers one of America's wealthiest families.
Individual referenced in the founders2 database — likely an investor associated with Whole Foods or the broader Founders podcast investor community.
American private equity firm founded by Leonard Green in 1989 — which focuses on consumer, retail, and healthcare investments — and which invested in Whole Foods Market.
American business dynasty that built the Hyatt hotel chain, Marmon Group, and a diversified private equity empire — one of the most successful examples of multi-generational family wealth compounding in American business history.
Texas investor who managed the Bass family fortune, co-invested with George W. Bush in the Texas Rangers, and later built his own investment firm — known for backing exceptional operators (Bass brothers, Columbia/HCA, ENSCO) before they became obvious choices.
American real estate investor and private equity magnate who built a fortune by buying distressed real estate when no one else would — earning the nickname 'Grave Dancer' — and whose career spanned several real estate cycles where he bought at distressed prices and sold near peaks.
Canadian holding company (founded by Andrew Wilkinson and Chris Sparling) that acquires profitable, founder-led internet businesses — a 'Berkshire Hathaway for the internet.'