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KKR's Henry Kravis on private equity, culture, and global markets
In an October 2023 interview, KKR co-founder Henry Kravis outlines the firm's evolution from a $120,000 startup to a $520 billion alternative investment manager while detailing its transition to a co-CEO leadership model under Joe Bae and Scott Nuttall. The discussion highlights KKR's distinct value creation philosophy that aligns management and shareholder interests through owner-operator capital requirements, alongside a strategic "lean in" approach to market downturns focused on operational efficiency. Kravis further addresses the firm's broader macroeconomic outlook regarding sustained inflation and geopolitical risks, while emphasizing its internal "Ownership Works" culture and philanthropic commitment to education and social mobility.