Episode Appearances
The a16z Show · May 5, 2026
Building Blackstone, Backing Costco, with Tony James
“Mentioned as example of talent development; given confidence and autonomy on Houghton Mifflin deal early in James's tenure.”
Building and scaling investment firms across decadesMerchant banking and principal investing strategyPrivate equity and LBO market evolution (1980s-2000s)
View AnalysisNo Laying Up - Golf Podcast · Apr 16, 2026
1147: What is going on with LIV Golf?
“Mentioned as potential alternative funding source with existing golf media investments”
LIV Golf funding withdrawal and league viabilitySaudi Public Investment Fund strategic pivot and domestic prioritiesPlayer contract structures and financial exposure in alternative leagues
View AnalysisThe Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Dec 1, 2025
664: David Adelman - 664: David Adelman - Campus Apartments CEO and 76ers Co-Owner on Losing a Big Bet, Bar Mitzvah Real Estate Deals, His Grandfather's Holocaust Survival Story, and Building Philadelphia's New Arena
“Co-owner of Philadelphia 76ers; savvy investor with interests in all five major professional sports leagues”
Student Housing Real Estate DevelopmentEntrepreneurial Mindset and Risk-TakingLeadership Hiring and Team Building
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