#113 – Blue Owl MD Marc Pillemer: Inside the Firm Choosing Which Asset Managers Will Win the Next 20 Years
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This week on Sweat Capital, we sit down with Blue Owl Managing Director Marc Pillemer – an Australian who’s built a global career inside one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers with over $300B AUM.
Marc takes us inside how GP staking actually works - from sourcing deals, to evaluating culture and strategy, to deciding which investment firms will endure over the next 10–20 years. He breaks down the art of saying no, the importance of long-term relationships, and why permanence, alignment and discipline sit at the centre of every great deal.
We also dive into his journey from actuarial studies at Macquarie to Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong and New York, Blackstone’s GP stakes platform, and ultimately Blue Owl - where he now helps shape one of the most active investing strategies in global alternatives.
If you’re interested in private markets, building a career in finance, or understanding how elite investors think, this is a must-listen.
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