Sublime

providing advice and transaction services to the more complex but (we hoped) more durable and profitable business of investing.

Blackstone is a remarkable success because of our culture. We believe in meritocracy and excellence, openness and integrity. And we work hard to hire only people who share those beliefs. We are fixated on managing risk and never losing money. We are strong believers in innovation and growth—constantly asking questions in order to anticipate events

Our duty is to create long-term value for our investors, the companies and assets we invest in, and the communities in which we work.

ROBERT F. SMITH Founder and CEO, Vista Equity Partners; Philanthropist

Getting to know Jack and watching him in action reinforced my growing belief that the most important asset in business is information. The more you know, the more perspectives you have and the more connections you can make, which allow you to anticipate issues.

To be taken seriously as M&A specialists, we had to master this dynamic new area of finance. But the even bigger opportunity, Pete and I thought, would be to become investors ourselves.

through a combination of self-discipline and sound risk assessment, even when market conditions reverse.