What does great leadership look like in today’s rapidly changing world? Harvey Schwartz believes it begins with opportunity, resilience, continuous learning and investing in people. On this episode of Icons and Ideas, Peter Mallouk sits down with Harvey Schwartz, CEO of Carlyle, to discuss leadership, private markets, investing, artificial intelligence and the mindset needed to succeed in uncertain times.
Harvey shares his journey from a challenging childhood to leading one of the world’s largest investment firms. He reflects on the mentors and opportunities that shaped his career, lessons from Goldman Sachs and why culture, trust and disciplined decision-making drive long-term success. Peter and Harvey also explore private equity, AI, global markets and the future of investing, offering practical insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and anyone looking to build resilience and lead with purpose.
Hosted by Peter Mallouk, this series features candid conversations with the world’s leading entrepreneurs, founders, changemakers and leaders. Each episode goes beyond headlines to reveal the choices, risks and habits that drive long-term success. From entrepreneurship and leadership to innovation and everyday money decisions, Peter and his guests unpack the stories and forces shaping how people build, lead and live well.
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