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The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Stephen Schwarzman
Stephen Schwarzman shares his journey from bringing ballerinas to Yale to founding BlackRock.
In brief
Stephen Schwarzman shares his journey from bringing ballerinas to Yale to founding BlackRock. Stephen Schwarzman, founder of BlackRock, credits his early efforts to bring ballerinas to Yale and rock groups to his high school as key to his entrepreneurial spirit. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Early entrepreneurial spirit
Stephen Schwarzman brought ballerinas to Yale and rock groups to his small-town high school.
Yale University
Schwarzman attended Yale University where he brought ballerinas to a male-only institution.
Entrepreneurial legacy
Schwarzman founded BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, through his lifelong drive for innovation.
What to remember
Stephen Schwarzman, founder of BlackRock, credits his early efforts to bring ballerinas to Yale and rock groups to his high school as key to his entrepreneurial spirit.
