This podcast episode features Aaron Sack, head of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. Sack shares his journey into finance, which began despite his initial pursuit of a liberal arts education in English and French. He discusses that critical thinking skills, nurtured through his liberal arts education, set him apart in finance. Sack also covers his perspective on the dot-com bubble burst and emphasizes the importance of a long-term approach in private equity. The episode explores the advantages and challenges of being part of a large organization, the investment principles and approach of Dyal Homebrew, and the evolving dynamics and strategies in the private equity market. Sack shares his investment preferences, highlights the role of influence in his career, and offers valuable life lessons learned.
