This podcast features an engaging conversation with Harvey Schwartz, the CEO of Carlyle, a prominent global investment firm. Schwartz reflects on his unique career journey, detailing his unconventional beginnings and his rise to fame at Goldman Sachs during the 2008 financial crisis. He shares insights about his current role at Carlyle, emphasizing the firm’s strategic pivot toward wealth management and the increasing significance of private investments in today’s evolving financial landscape. A major highlight from the discussion is the shift in capital formation, where high-net-worth individuals and wealth management firms are becoming vital sources of funding for private investments—a trend Schwartz believes is just beginning. The interview wraps up with a look at Carlyle’s impressive performance and an optimistic view of its future.
