In 2022, Josh Harris founded 26North, an alternative asset management firm that has reached close to $30 billion in assets under management in its first 3 years. Josh also co-founded Apollo Global Management and Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment (HSBE) and is a prominent figure in the sports management arena. He has stakes in the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Crystal Palace Football Club, amongst other teams.

In this episode, Josh speaks with our North America Chair and senior partner Eric Kutcher, sharing insights that span his high school wrestling years, to starting anew at the age of 55 with 26North. His thoughts on leadership, culture, and resilience traverse both the worlds of investment and sports.

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In 2022, Josh Harris founded<a href="https://www.26n.com/"> 26North</a>, an alternative asset management firm that has reached&nbsp;close to $30 billion in assets under management in its first 3 years. Josh also co-founded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apollo.com/">Apollo Global Management</a> and <a href="https://www.hbse.com/">Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment </a>(HSBE) and is a prominent figure in the sports management arena. He has stakes in the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Crystal Palace Football Club, amongst other teams.
In this episode, Josh speaks with our North America Chair and senior partner <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/eric-kutcher">Eric Kutcher</a>, sharing insights that span his high school wrestling years, to starting anew at the age of 55 with 26North. His thoughts on leadership, culture, and resilience traverse both the worlds of investment and sports. Related insights&nbsp;
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