Commanding Heights: The Investment Journey of Josh Harris

FEG Insight Bridge

In this episode, host Greg Dowling welcomes Josh Harris—founder of 26North, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, and managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Washington Commanders. Josh reflects on his journey from Wall Street to the world of sports, sharing lessons on building enduring institutions, transforming franchises into global media powerhouses and leading with trust and purpose. The conversation explores how finance, philanthropy and legacy intersect—and why the future of investing is more human than ever.

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Chapters

1. Podcast Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Josh Harris (00:00:29)

3. Growing Up in Chevy Chase, Maryland (00:01:54)

4. Catching the Finance Bug at Penn (00:02:48)

5. From Wharton to Wall Street (00:03:50)

6. The Early Years at Apollo (00:05:47)

7. Top Accomplishment at Apollo (00:07:05)

8. Evolution of Private Equity (00:07:32)

9. Launch of 26North (00:09:36)

10. Driving Investor Returns (00:11:52)

11. A Culture-First Environment (00:14:48)

12. Unexpected Lessons from the Start-Up Journey (00:16:19)

13. The Changing Face of Private Credit (00:18:10)

14. Critiquing Private Credit (00:21:31)

15. Art of Investing in Sports Franchises (00:22:30)

16. The Sports Investment Thesis (00:24:02)

17. Synergies in Owning Multiple Sports Franchises (00:25:58)

18. Balancing Long-Term Vision with Victory Today (00:26:34)

19. Investing in the Sports Franchise Ecosystem (00:28:09)

20. Finding Your Franchise Quarterback (00:30:58)

21. Philanthropic Endeavors (00:31:35)

22. Lessons in Leadership & Success (00:33:13)