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Mar 2022
1h 16m

David Rubenstein - Life, Leadership, and...

Colossus | Investing & Business Podcasts
About this episode
My guest today is David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group - one of the largest private equity firms in the world. David has worked in the White House, built a $300 billion investment institution, become a prominent philanthropist, published books, and even hosts his own TV show. It was a thrill to sit down with him and cover the whole spectrum of ... Show More
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