In this episode, we dive into the history and massive footprint of Blackstone Inc., the American alternative investment giant. We trace the firm’s origins back to 1985, when founders Peter Peterson and Stephen Schwarzman launched the company with just $400,000 in seed capital. We explore how Blackstone evolved from a mergers and acquisitions advisory boutique into the world's largest alternative investment firm, boasting over $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of 2025,.

Tune in as we break down:

• The Massive Portfolio: How Blackstone acquired household names across industries, including Hilton Hotels, Ancestry.com, Bumble, and the owner of Legoland,,.

• Real Estate Dominance: Th ...