Family Office World Blue Owl Co-Founder and Philanthropist Marc Lipschultz joins Ron Diamond on Family Office World Podcast
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Sep 5, 2023 
Marc Lipschultz, Co-CEO of Blue Owl Capital and co-founder of Owl Rock Capital, shares his journey from St. Paul’s roots to becoming a private equity pioneer. He discusses the rise of Owl Rock in the private credit landscape, emphasizing innovative strategies for principal preservation. Lipschultz also explores the future of private market investments, highlighting the benefits of reduced liquidity. Additionally, he examines the evolution of family offices and their potential for driving positive societal change amid the upcoming wealth transfer from baby boomers.
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Evolution of Private Equity
- Private equity has evolved from a small niche with 20 professionals to a multi-trillion dollar global industry.
- The term "private equity" replaced "LBOs" to better reflect industry growth and appeal.
Owl Rock's Growth Tailwinds
- Owl Rock aimed to make private lenders the "lender of first choice" by providing bespoke capital solutions.
- Private credit grew as disruptions made traditional public markets volatile, increasing demand for private lending.
Blue Owl's Market Position
- Blue Owl focuses on principal preservation and stable returns with inflation protection in alternatives.
- It provides tailored private capital solutions mainly to private equity and alternatives industries.