The 2024 Forbes Iconoclast Summit featuredan insightful discussion between Steve Forbes and Jonathan Gray, President and COO of Blackstone. The session, titled "Remastering the Universe: Blackstone’s $80 Trillion Bet," explored Blackstone’s investment strategies, market predictions, and the transformative potential of alternative investments.
From the Bench to Blackstone’s Leadership
Steve Forbes initiated the conversation with a humorous reflection on Gray’s high school basketball days, where he spent most of his junior year on the bench despite the team's dismal record. Gray acknowledged his rightful place on the bench, using the anecdote as a metaphor for the formative experiences that shape...