60 acast.com <![CDATA[It's Not Magic, a Sixth Street podcast]]> https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ en Sixth Street Business, leaders,world,founders,Sixth Street,podcast Sixth Street Conversations about business building without the pretense It's Not Magic is a podcast about building things, without the pretense. Our host is David Stiepleman, Co-Founder and Co-President of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm. We talk to founders and industry leaders and get them to explain, in plain English, what they do and how they do it. Building a business is a lot of things, but…It’s Not Magic.

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]]> It's Not Magic is a podcast about building things, without the pretense. Our host is David Stiepleman, Co-Founder and Co-President of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm. We talk to founders and industry leaders and get them to explain, in plain English, what they do and how they do it. Building a business is a lot of things, but…It’s Not Magic.

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]]> true Sixth Street pclifford@sixthstreet.com 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 its-not-magic episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/625593bdd6c0d4001617d312/1682959140693-0f130c536bc5e350e33f6d26033bff76.jpeg https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ <![CDATA[It's Not Magic, a Sixth Street podcast]]> A Conversation with Tekedra Mawakana, Co-CEO of Waymo A Conversation with Tekedra Mawakana, Co-CEO of Waymo Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:58:33 GMT 38:27 69cc3c054bc3c0b5ced62e5e false https://shows.acast.com/its-not-magic/episodes/69cc3c054bc3c0b5ced62e5e 69cc3c054bc3c0b5ced62e5e 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 6 5 In the final episode of It's Not Magic's San Francisco Season, Tekedra Mawakana, Co-CEO of Waymo, joined Sixth Street Co-President David Stiepleman for a Waymo ride around San Francisco and a conversation at our office about the journey of bringing autonomous driving from an innovative project to a daily reality for hundreds of thousands of riders.

 

As a leader at the forefront of physical AI, Tekedra shares insights on Waymo’s expansion to operating in ten cities, with many more on the horizon, and the rigorous safety standards that have led to a 10x reduction in injury-causing crashes compared to human drivers. A former IP and telecoms lawyer, she reflects on how her background in navigating highly regulated industries and earning stakeholder trust prepared her to lead a company at the intersection of technology, policy, and global operations.

 

The conversation dives into the reasoning capabilities of the Waymo Driver, her vision for wider applications of Waymo’s technology, the future of urban space in San Francisco and beyond, and why being "deliberate, strategic, and focused" is the right approach for safety-critical innovation.

 

Thank you to Tekedra for joining us!

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]]> In the final episode of It's Not Magic's San Francisco Season, Tekedra Mawakana, Co-CEO of Waymo, joined Sixth Street Co-President David Stiepleman for a Waymo ride around San Francisco and a conversation at our office about the journey of bringing autonomous driving from an innovative project to a daily reality for hundreds of thousands of riders.

 

As a leader at the forefront of physical AI, Tekedra shares insights on Waymo’s expansion to operating in ten cities, with many more on the horizon, and the rigorous safety standards that have led to a 10x reduction in injury-causing crashes compared to human drivers. A former IP and telecoms lawyer, she reflects on how her background in navigating highly regulated industries and earning stakeholder trust prepared her to lead a company at the intersection of technology, policy, and global operations.

 

The conversation dives into the reasoning capabilities of the Waymo Driver, her vision for wider applications of Waymo’s technology, the future of urban space in San Francisco and beyond, and why being "deliberate, strategic, and focused" is the right approach for safety-critical innovation.

 

Thank you to Tekedra for joining us!

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]]> A Conversation with Daniela Amodei, Co-Founder and President of Anthropic A Conversation with Daniela Amodei, Co-Founder and President of Anthropic Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:55:31 GMT 42:49 69965d067012ce53766dc252 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ 69965d067012ce53766dc252 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 6 4 Daniela Amodei, Co-Founder and President of Anthropic, joins us for episode four of It’s Not Magic’s San Francisco season. Founded in San Francisco in 2021 as a Public Benefit Corporation, Anthropic has emerged as a global leader in AI safety and research, known for its flagship model, Claude.

 

In this episode, Daniela discusses Anthropic's commitment to responsible scaling and how the company has grown to now serve over 300,000 business customers. The conversation dives into the "wonder and fear" of the current moment, covering the pace of model development, the importance of regulation, preserving culture amid rapid growth, and why generalists and specialists need each other to succeed. As a San Francisco native, Daniela also reflects on launching the company in her hometown and why the city's culture of innovation remains the ideal base for their new downtown headquarters.

 

Thank you to Daniela for this illuminating conversation.

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]]> Daniela Amodei, Co-Founder and President of Anthropic, joins us for episode four of It’s Not Magic’s San Francisco season. Founded in San Francisco in 2021 as a Public Benefit Corporation, Anthropic has emerged as a global leader in AI safety and research, known for its flagship model, Claude.

 

In this episode, Daniela discusses Anthropic's commitment to responsible scaling and how the company has grown to now serve over 300,000 business customers. The conversation dives into the "wonder and fear" of the current moment, covering the pace of model development, the importance of regulation, preserving culture amid rapid growth, and why generalists and specialists need each other to succeed. As a San Francisco native, Daniela also reflects on launching the company in her hometown and why the city's culture of innovation remains the ideal base for their new downtown headquarters.

 

Thank you to Daniela for this illuminating conversation.

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]]> A Conversation with Ghazi, Founder and CEO of EMPIRE A Conversation with Ghazi, Founder and CEO of EMPIRE Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:50:00 GMT 40:37 695eb2f61c1db1c5bdfd39e0 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ 695eb2f61c1db1c5bdfd39e0 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 6 3 Episode three of It’s Not Magic’s San Francisco Season features Ghazi, Founder and CEO of EMPIRE and Bay Area native. EMPIRE was founded and built in San Francisco and is now the largest independent record label, distributor, and publisher in the United States, working with artists including Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, and Shaboozey. Since launching EMPIRE in 2010, Ghazi has built a global powerhouse, known for its innovation, artist-first approach to partnership, and cultural impact that extends far beyond the Bay.

 

Recorded at Sixth Street’s San Francisco headquarters, Sixth Street Co-President David Stiepleman and Ghazi dive into the city’s legacy of technological innovation and entrepreneurship, how Ghazi’s own technical expertise and creativity were foundational to building EMPIRE, and the role culture is playing in San Francisco’s renewal.

 

Ghazi underscores how important it was for him to build his dream in the city where he grew up, asking, “Why do I have to go somewhere else to do something I’m good at?” With EMPIRE's recent acquisition of the historic One Montgomery building, Ghazi shares his plans to build EMPIRE’s new headquarters in San Francisco’s financial district and inspire the next wave of energy in the city.

 

Thank you to Ghazi for joining us for this inspiring conversation. 

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]]> Episode three of It’s Not Magic’s San Francisco Season features Ghazi, Founder and CEO of EMPIRE and Bay Area native. EMPIRE was founded and built in San Francisco and is now the largest independent record label, distributor, and publisher in the United States, working with artists including Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, and Shaboozey. Since launching EMPIRE in 2010, Ghazi has built a global powerhouse, known for its innovation, artist-first approach to partnership, and cultural impact that extends far beyond the Bay.

 

Recorded at Sixth Street’s San Francisco headquarters, Sixth Street Co-President David Stiepleman and Ghazi dive into the city’s legacy of technological innovation and entrepreneurship, how Ghazi’s own technical expertise and creativity were foundational to building EMPIRE, and the role culture is playing in San Francisco’s renewal.

 

Ghazi underscores how important it was for him to build his dream in the city where he grew up, asking, “Why do I have to go somewhere else to do something I’m good at?” With EMPIRE's recent acquisition of the historic One Montgomery building, Ghazi shares his plans to build EMPIRE’s new headquarters in San Francisco’s financial district and inspire the next wave of energy in the city.

 

Thank you to Ghazi for joining us for this inspiring conversation. 

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]]> A Conversation with Larry Baer and Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants A Conversation with Larry Baer and Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT 45:57 68d16bb81215b9b4f6b90d2f false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ 68d16bb81215b9b4f6b90d2f 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 6 2 The second episode of It’s Not Magic’s San Francisco Season features our hometown San Francisco Giants' very own Larry Baer, President and CEO, and Buster Posey, President of Baseball Operations.

 

In an exclusive conversation at Oracle Park, Sixth Street Co-Founder and Co-President David Stiepleman, Larry and Buster discuss the role of sports as a civic catalyst, highlighting how professional sports franchises can drive a positive impact on their communities. As pivotal forces behind the Giants’ success both on and off the field, Larry and Buster shared how the team has built a winning culture—uniting the organization from the dugout to operations to the team’s multi-generational fans and the broader San Francisco community.

 

Thank you to Larry and Buster for joining us for this special conversation. Let’s go Giants!

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]]> The second episode of It’s Not Magic’s San Francisco Season features our hometown San Francisco Giants' very own Larry Baer, President and CEO, and Buster Posey, President of Baseball Operations.

 

In an exclusive conversation at Oracle Park, Sixth Street Co-Founder and Co-President David Stiepleman, Larry and Buster discuss the role of sports as a civic catalyst, highlighting how professional sports franchises can drive a positive impact on their communities. As pivotal forces behind the Giants’ success both on and off the field, Larry and Buster shared how the team has built a winning culture—uniting the organization from the dugout to operations to the team’s multi-generational fans and the broader San Francisco community.

 

Thank you to Larry and Buster for joining us for this special conversation. Let’s go Giants!

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]]> A Conversation with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie A Conversation with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT 27:35 6880f6972a38d6f5cbf7efe2 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ 6880f6972a38d6f5cbf7efe2 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 6 1 The first episode of the San Francisco Season of It's Not Magic features a wide-ranging conversation between Sixth Street Co-President David Stiepleman and the 46th Mayor of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie.


Recorded at Sixth Street's San Francisco headquarters, the conversation delves into Mayor Lurie's vision for the city's future, focusing on public safety and behavioral health, fostering innovation, and keeping San Francisco "open for business." From "doing the little things well" to his commitment to hearing directly from community members and colleagues across the city, Mayor Lurie shared how he believes we can build momentum and advance San Francisco’s revitalization.


Thank you to Mayor Lurie for joining us for this insightful and timely discussion.

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]]> The first episode of the San Francisco Season of It's Not Magic features a wide-ranging conversation between Sixth Street Co-President David Stiepleman and the 46th Mayor of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie.


Recorded at Sixth Street's San Francisco headquarters, the conversation delves into Mayor Lurie's vision for the city's future, focusing on public safety and behavioral health, fostering innovation, and keeping San Francisco "open for business." From "doing the little things well" to his commitment to hearing directly from community members and colleagues across the city, Mayor Lurie shared how he believes we can build momentum and advance San Francisco’s revitalization.


Thank you to Mayor Lurie for joining us for this insightful and timely discussion.

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]]> A Conversation with Kwame Owusu-Kesse A Conversation with Kwame Owusu-Kesse Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT 34:47 6843391ef47b55b37a572d82 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ 6843391ef47b55b37a572d82 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 5 4 On this episode of It’s Not Magic, Sixth Street Co-Founder and Co-President, David Stiepleman sat down with Kwame Owusu-Kesse, CEO of Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), for a conversation on transformative business leadership and operational standards.


Kwame shares powerful insights into redefining HCZ as a "tax-exempt business" and emphasizes the importance of building a culture of excellence. From their transformative cradle-to-career model to innovative programs like Baby College, HCZ is working to create what Kwame calls the "vaccine to poverty."


Discover how intentional decision-making, transparent communication, and talent development drive success—not just for HCZ, but for any high-performing organization.


Thank you to Kwame for the important and timely discussion.

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]]> On this episode of It’s Not Magic, Sixth Street Co-Founder and Co-President, David Stiepleman sat down with Kwame Owusu-Kesse, CEO of Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), for a conversation on transformative business leadership and operational standards.


Kwame shares powerful insights into redefining HCZ as a "tax-exempt business" and emphasizes the importance of building a culture of excellence. From their transformative cradle-to-career model to innovative programs like Baby College, HCZ is working to create what Kwame calls the "vaccine to poverty."


Discover how intentional decision-making, transparent communication, and talent development drive success—not just for HCZ, but for any high-performing organization.


Thank you to Kwame for the important and timely discussion.

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]]> Dave Isay, Founder and President of StoryCorps Talks One Small Step Dave Isay, Founder and President of StoryCorps Talks One Small Step Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:33:40 GMT 39:19 6718fb35ba9ea08cd8666717 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ 6718fb35ba9ea08cd8666717 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 5 3 What happens when you put two strangers from across the political divide together, not to talk about politics, but just to get to know each other as human beings? That’s what Dave Isay set out to answer.


From twenty-plus years of running StoryCorps, Dave has shown time and again the importance of recognizing the value of humanity in everyone regardless of their politics, religion, or background, and how the act of listening can provide new perspectives and transform lives in unexpected ways.


The StoryCorps team took that knowledge to form One Small Step, an initiative that bridges the gap between strangers with differing political views during a polarizing election season.


Dave came to San Francisco recently to speak to the Sixth Street team in a conversation with Sixth Street Co-President David Stiepleman about One Small Step and what he’s learned from a career of facilitating human conversations in an increasingly impersonal world.  

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]]> What happens when you put two strangers from across the political divide together, not to talk about politics, but just to get to know each other as human beings? That’s what Dave Isay set out to answer.


From twenty-plus years of running StoryCorps, Dave has shown time and again the importance of recognizing the value of humanity in everyone regardless of their politics, religion, or background, and how the act of listening can provide new perspectives and transform lives in unexpected ways.


The StoryCorps team took that knowledge to form One Small Step, an initiative that bridges the gap between strangers with differing political views during a polarizing election season.


Dave came to San Francisco recently to speak to the Sixth Street team in a conversation with Sixth Street Co-President David Stiepleman about One Small Step and what he’s learned from a career of facilitating human conversations in an increasingly impersonal world.  

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]]> A Conversation with Dr. Joy Buolamwini A Conversation with Dr. Joy Buolamwini Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:40:28 GMT 1:00:54 66e996460befac28e344580b false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ 66e996460befac28e344580b 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 5 2 During Westbound Equity Partners’ Annual Summit, Sixth Street Co-Founder and Co-President, David Stiepleman sat down with award-winning AI researcher and best-selling author Dr. Joy Buolamwini for a conversation about, in the words of her Algorithmic Justice League, getting the world to “remember that who codes matters, how we code matters, and that we can code a better future.”

 

On this episode of It’s Not Magic, you’ll hear how in her office at MIT, Dr. Buolamwini stumbled on the realization that nascent AI systems weren’t neutral and could prefer, and exclude, people based on how we look. We discuss Dr. Buolamwini’s journey from academia, to discovering ways to combine hard research and art, to becoming a Sundance documentary star, to walking the halls of power, to leading the movement for equitable and accountable AI. We also discuss how, if AI eliminates entry-level drudgery, we may be living in the “age of the last masters.”

 

We are proud to be a founding strategic partner of Westbound Equity Partners, an early-stage investment firm deploying financial and social capital to build great companies and close gaps for underrepresented talent. The conversation took place this summer at the Westbound Equity Partners Summit. Thank you to the Westbound Equity team for having us and to Dr. Buolamwini for the important and timely discussion.

 

Note: Westbound Equity Partners, formerly known as Concrete Rose Capital.

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]]> During Westbound Equity Partners’ Annual Summit, Sixth Street Co-Founder and Co-President, David Stiepleman sat down with award-winning AI researcher and best-selling author Dr. Joy Buolamwini for a conversation about, in the words of her Algorithmic Justice League, getting the world to “remember that who codes matters, how we code matters, and that we can code a better future.”

 

On this episode of It’s Not Magic, you’ll hear how in her office at MIT, Dr. Buolamwini stumbled on the realization that nascent AI systems weren’t neutral and could prefer, and exclude, people based on how we look. We discuss Dr. Buolamwini’s journey from academia, to discovering ways to combine hard research and art, to becoming a Sundance documentary star, to walking the halls of power, to leading the movement for equitable and accountable AI. We also discuss how, if AI eliminates entry-level drudgery, we may be living in the “age of the last masters.”

 

We are proud to be a founding strategic partner of Westbound Equity Partners, an early-stage investment firm deploying financial and social capital to build great companies and close gaps for underrepresented talent. The conversation took place this summer at the Westbound Equity Partners Summit. Thank you to the Westbound Equity team for having us and to Dr. Buolamwini for the important and timely discussion.

 

Note: Westbound Equity Partners, formerly known as Concrete Rose Capital.

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]]> A Conversation with Steve Kerr at the 15th Annual Sixth Street Offsite A Conversation with Steve Kerr at the 15th Annual Sixth Street Offsite Wed, 22 May 2024 12:46:45 GMT 45:15 664de936677df000128f5f69 false https://shows.acast.com/its-not-magic/episodes/664de936677df000128f5f69 664de936677df000128f5f69 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 5 1 Steve Kerr has won nine NBA championships as a member of three different dynasties: as Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors and as a player for the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls. 

 

Earlier this month at the Sixth Street Offsite, he was gracious enough to spend time with our team and share what he’s learned about leadership and life over the course of his career.

 

His conversation with Sixth Street’s David Stiepleman covered Steve’s approach to leadership, building strong cultures, and performing at the highest level of his craft, including what went through his head when Michael Jordan gave him the ball for the go-ahead shot in Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals.

 

He also walked us through how, after a career playing for legendary coaches like Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich, he developed his own individual coaching philosophy.

 

Steve’s message to aspiring leaders was clear: be genuine.

 

“You can’t be anyone but yourself. Your players will see right through it.”

 

He has nine rings to show for it. 

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]]> Steve Kerr has won nine NBA championships as a member of three different dynasties: as Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors and as a player for the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls. 

 

Earlier this month at the Sixth Street Offsite, he was gracious enough to spend time with our team and share what he’s learned about leadership and life over the course of his career.

 

His conversation with Sixth Street’s David Stiepleman covered Steve’s approach to leadership, building strong cultures, and performing at the highest level of his craft, including what went through his head when Michael Jordan gave him the ball for the go-ahead shot in Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals.

 

He also walked us through how, after a career playing for legendary coaches like Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich, he developed his own individual coaching philosophy.

 

Steve’s message to aspiring leaders was clear: be genuine.

 

“You can’t be anyone but yourself. Your players will see right through it.”

 

He has nine rings to show for it. 

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]]> The Polling Edge with John Anzalone and Phil Cox The Polling Edge with John Anzalone and Phil Cox Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:17 GMT 56:32 662907be6b51e80012e143d7 false https://shows.acast.com/its-not-magic/episodes/662907be6b51e80012e143d7 662907be6b51e80012e143d7 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 4 6 During Sixth Street’s annual MaSH CxO Summit, David Stiepleman recorded our latest episode with two longtime political experts who have run dozens of statewide and national campaigns for Republicans and Democrats. The conversation was in front of a live audience of CEOs and other leaders from across our growth equity portfolio, and we dove into current political, geopolitical, and macro trends in this election year affecting their markets and companies.


Our guests are John Anzalone, one of the nation’s top Democratic pollsters and strategists, and founder of Impact Research, and Phil Cox, known as a “Republican kingmaker,” long-time political operative and founder of GP3 Partners, one of the largest corporate communications and public affairs firms in the nation.


Phil and John helped us separate signal from noise in the upcoming presidential and down-ballot elections here in the U.S., as well as what company leaders and individuals should be watching for as the year unfolds. The conversation sheds light on key challenges, opportunities, and nuances that shape our political discourse and is a key listen for business leaders looking for insight into how to navigate the next nine months.

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]]> During Sixth Street’s annual MaSH CxO Summit, David Stiepleman recorded our latest episode with two longtime political experts who have run dozens of statewide and national campaigns for Republicans and Democrats. The conversation was in front of a live audience of CEOs and other leaders from across our growth equity portfolio, and we dove into current political, geopolitical, and macro trends in this election year affecting their markets and companies.


Our guests are John Anzalone, one of the nation’s top Democratic pollsters and strategists, and founder of Impact Research, and Phil Cox, known as a “Republican kingmaker,” long-time political operative and founder of GP3 Partners, one of the largest corporate communications and public affairs firms in the nation.


Phil and John helped us separate signal from noise in the upcoming presidential and down-ballot elections here in the U.S., as well as what company leaders and individuals should be watching for as the year unfolds. The conversation sheds light on key challenges, opportunities, and nuances that shape our political discourse and is a key listen for business leaders looking for insight into how to navigate the next nine months.

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]]> Lessons in Soccer with Danielle Slaton and Ed Foster-Simeon Lessons in Soccer with Danielle Slaton and Ed Foster-Simeon Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:17:32 GMT 1:00:21 66182d810dd5000015ba4512 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/lessons-in-soccer/ 66182d810dd5000015ba4512 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 4 5 Sixth Street Co-founder and Partner Vijay Mohan sat down in our San Francisco office with two accomplished executives in the professional soccer world for a conversation about the power of accessibility in sports and how it can influence communities.

 

On this episode of It’s Not Magic, Vijay guest hosted a discussion with Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO of the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and Danielle Slaton, a former USWNT player and co-founding member of Bay FC.

 

During the discussion, Danielle and Ed shared their career journeys at the highest level of soccer, the opportunities and challenges the game has presented both professionally and personally, and the type of legacy they hope to leave behind through their work. Although the conversation focused on soccer, it was clear that they were discussing something much bigger than just a game.

 

This conversation is sure to leave you feeling inspired and eagerly anticipating the rest of the season.

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]]> Sixth Street Co-founder and Partner Vijay Mohan sat down in our San Francisco office with two accomplished executives in the professional soccer world for a conversation about the power of accessibility in sports and how it can influence communities.

 

On this episode of It’s Not Magic, Vijay guest hosted a discussion with Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO of the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and Danielle Slaton, a former USWNT player and co-founding member of Bay FC.

 

During the discussion, Danielle and Ed shared their career journeys at the highest level of soccer, the opportunities and challenges the game has presented both professionally and personally, and the type of legacy they hope to leave behind through their work. Although the conversation focused on soccer, it was clear that they were discussing something much bigger than just a game.

 

This conversation is sure to leave you feeling inspired and eagerly anticipating the rest of the season.

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]]> Richard Hurowitz, Author of In the Garden of the Righteous Richard Hurowitz, Author of In the Garden of the Righteous Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:30:33 GMT 50:22 65ca873ee89a1700160aaa29 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/richard-hurowitz-author-of-in-the-garden-of-the-righteous/ 65ca873ee89a1700160aaa29 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 4 4 In the Garden of the Righteous, brings forward 10 little-known stories of those who went above and beyond to rescue Jews during the Holocaust. An Italian Tour de France champion. A Portuguese diplomat. A circus ringmaster. Why did these people decide to act when others didn’t? Our host David Stiepleman talks to Richard about how he researched and wrote his compelling book, the reaction he’s gotten around the country, and what kinds of environments produce people who are spurred to act and take big risks to do what’s right. National cultures are the aggregation of the rules and norms of our families, schools, towns and businesses, and cultivating those building blocks really matters.

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]]> In the Garden of the Righteous, brings forward 10 little-known stories of those who went above and beyond to rescue Jews during the Holocaust. An Italian Tour de France champion. A Portuguese diplomat. A circus ringmaster. Why did these people decide to act when others didn’t? Our host David Stiepleman talks to Richard about how he researched and wrote his compelling book, the reaction he’s gotten around the country, and what kinds of environments produce people who are spurred to act and take big risks to do what’s right. National cultures are the aggregation of the rules and norms of our families, schools, towns and businesses, and cultivating those building blocks really matters.

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]]> <![CDATA[Michael Gerstenzang, Managing Partner of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:21 GMT 53:33 65a9338442529200184576eb false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/michael-gerstenzang-managing-partner-of-cleary-gottlieb-steen-hamilton/ 65a9338442529200184576eb 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 4 3

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]]> Sixth Street Live from Dallas: Maj. Gen. Rod Lewis, Clarence Bethea, and Sean Mendy Sixth Street Live from Dallas: Maj. Gen. Rod Lewis, Clarence Bethea, and Sean Mendy Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:57:46 GMT 57:23 65a539dbfa24f5001626068f false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/its-not-magic-live-from-dallas/ 65a539dbfa24f5001626068f 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 4 2 Our Sixth Street team plus friends from across our Dallas network came together for a night of conversation to discuss business leadership, culture, and connections. We were honored to be joined by our great friends United States Air Force Major General (ret.), Rod Lewis, True Ventures EIR and Investor Clarence Bethea, and Westbound Equity Partners co-founder Sean Mendy in a discussion led by Sixth Street Founder and Co-President David Stiepleman. Our panelists discussed their remarkable career trajectories, how they set their teams up for success, and how to adapt skills and mindsets for the different seasons of a career.


Note: Westbound Equity Partners, formerly known as Concrete Rose Capital

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]]> Our Sixth Street team plus friends from across our Dallas network came together for a night of conversation to discuss business leadership, culture, and connections. We were honored to be joined by our great friends United States Air Force Major General (ret.), Rod Lewis, True Ventures EIR and Investor Clarence Bethea, and Westbound Equity Partners co-founder Sean Mendy in a discussion led by Sixth Street Founder and Co-President David Stiepleman. Our panelists discussed their remarkable career trajectories, how they set their teams up for success, and how to adapt skills and mindsets for the different seasons of a career.


Note: Westbound Equity Partners, formerly known as Concrete Rose Capital

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]]> <![CDATA[Dr. Kara Allen, Chief People, Impact & Belonging Officer of the San Antonio Spurs]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:14 GMT 56:07 65941af8064a3f0017e16bc3 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/dr-kara-allen-chief-people-impact-belonging-officer-of-the-san-antonio-spurs/ 65941af8064a3f0017e16bc3 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 4 1 The San Antonio Spurs have 5 NBA championships, but some of their biggest wins and longest-lasting contributions have come off the court. Dr. Kara C. Allen, the first NBA team executive dedicated exclusively to impact, joins to talk about the Spurs’ commitment to ensuring that the community always remains a priority in everything they do.


We learn how values translate into action for a franchise that’s developing the next generation of the Spurs, on and off the court and among the fans, and Kara offers her perspective on the importance and power of sport to bring people together, especially during moments of tragedy.

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]]> The San Antonio Spurs have 5 NBA championships, but some of their biggest wins and longest-lasting contributions have come off the court. Dr. Kara C. Allen, the first NBA team executive dedicated exclusively to impact, joins to talk about the Spurs’ commitment to ensuring that the community always remains a priority in everything they do.


We learn how values translate into action for a franchise that’s developing the next generation of the Spurs, on and off the court and among the fans, and Kara offers her perspective on the importance and power of sport to bring people together, especially during moments of tragedy.

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]]> Bill Block, CEO of Miramax Bill Block, CEO of Miramax Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:54:56 GMT 45:50 64da4040cbaac5001188e874 true https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/bill-block-ceo-of-miramax/ 64da4040cbaac5001188e874 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 3 6 Bad Moms, The Blair Witch Project, District 9, Halloween (2018), Requiem for a Dream, and the more recent He’s All That starring Addison Rae of TikTok fame. Bill and David talk through a lifetime of movie business knowledge. Listen to how Bill transformed the Miramax production business and hear him discuss the value of thoughtful capital in the entertainment industry.

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]]> Bad Moms, The Blair Witch Project, District 9, Halloween (2018), Requiem for a Dream, and the more recent He’s All That starring Addison Rae of TikTok fame. Bill and David talk through a lifetime of movie business knowledge. Listen to how Bill transformed the Miramax production business and hear him discuss the value of thoughtful capital in the entertainment industry.

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]]> Aly Wagner, co-chair of Bay FC and lead World Cup analyst for Fox Sports Aly Wagner, co-chair of Bay FC and lead World Cup analyst for Fox Sports Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:27:09 GMT 48:25 64be8a3d0ea5360011f67d78 false https://shows.acast.com/its-not-magic/episodes/64be8a3d0ea5360011f67d78 64be8a3d0ea5360011f67d78 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 3 5 Aly Wagner, lead analyst for Fox’s broadcast of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and co-chair of Bay FC, joins us to talk about her career progression from winning gold medals for the U.S. Women’s National Team to announcing the games to co-founding a National Women’s Soccer League expansion franchise.


We ask her about her trailblazing path as the first woman to announce a Men’s World Cup game, and how she’s applied the lessons she learned playing soccer at the highest level to her post-playing career both in the broadcast booth and now building a professional sports team with global growth ambitions. Aly’s fearlessness and lifelong love for the game of soccer drives it all on this episode of It’s Not Magic.

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We ask her about her trailblazing path as the first woman to announce a Men’s World Cup game, and how she’s applied the lessons she learned playing soccer at the highest level to her post-playing career both in the broadcast booth and now building a professional sports team with global growth ambitions. Aly’s fearlessness and lifelong love for the game of soccer drives it all on this episode of It’s Not Magic.

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]]> Wemimo Abbey, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu Wemimo Abbey, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:15:12 GMT 57:43 64b531c24e9feb001111ff75 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/wemimo-abbey-co-founder-and-co-ceo-of-esusu/ 64b531c24e9feb001111ff75 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 3 4

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]]> NBA Hall of Famer and Bay FC Board Member Rick Welts NBA Hall of Famer and Bay FC Board Member Rick Welts Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:58:04 GMT 41:05 647de9ed73919c0011b07fb3 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/nba-hall-of-famer-and-bay-fc-board-member-rick-welts/ 647de9ed73919c0011b07fb3 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 3 3 Recorded live at the Sixth Street offsite in Austin, Texas. Former Golden State Warriors President, NBA Hall of Famer, and Bay FC board member Rick Welts joins our host David Stiepleman to talk about pioneering moments in the history of the NBA, including the inception of the Slam Dunk Contest and All-Star Weekend. Rick and David also discuss the key trends driving the future of sports.

 

This is a special episode to kick off Pride Month as Rick has not only been recognized for the innovative thinking he introduced to the NBA, but for his leadership in advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports by proudly embracing his own identity and encouraging others to do the same. His story about coming out on the front page of The New York Times in 2011 is worth tuning in for.

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]]> Recorded live at the Sixth Street offsite in Austin, Texas. Former Golden State Warriors President, NBA Hall of Famer, and Bay FC board member Rick Welts joins our host David Stiepleman to talk about pioneering moments in the history of the NBA, including the inception of the Slam Dunk Contest and All-Star Weekend. Rick and David also discuss the key trends driving the future of sports.

 

This is a special episode to kick off Pride Month as Rick has not only been recognized for the innovative thinking he introduced to the NBA, but for his leadership in advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports by proudly embracing his own identity and encouraging others to do the same. His story about coming out on the front page of The New York Times in 2011 is worth tuning in for.

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]]> Kanishka Cheng, Founder and CEO of TogetherSF Kanishka Cheng, Founder and CEO of TogetherSF Mon, 15 May 2023 14:27:15 GMT 46:52 6462403ee4c5a30011af0fbd false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/kanishka-cheng-founder-and-ceo-of-togethersf/ 6462403ee4c5a30011af0fbd 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 3 2 San Francisco has a powerful asset in its fight against its well-publicized civic challenges: its caring community of doers.


Kanishka Cheng, founder and CEO of TogetherSF, is working to revitalize the city by reconnecting its residents with their government. She’s built an organization, with the backing of Sequoia’s Michael Moritz, that provides educational resources and spaces for open dialogue on how to solve the complex issues faced by one of America’s largest and most culturally significant cities.


Join a conversation with our host, David Stiepleman, and Kanishka about the intentional steps TogetherSF is taking to help San Francisco reach its full potential.

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]]> San Francisco has a powerful asset in its fight against its well-publicized civic challenges: its caring community of doers.


Kanishka Cheng, founder and CEO of TogetherSF, is working to revitalize the city by reconnecting its residents with their government. She’s built an organization, with the backing of Sequoia’s Michael Moritz, that provides educational resources and spaces for open dialogue on how to solve the complex issues faced by one of America’s largest and most culturally significant cities.


Join a conversation with our host, David Stiepleman, and Kanishka about the intentional steps TogetherSF is taking to help San Francisco reach its full potential.

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]]> Frank Doyle, Dean of Harvard University’s John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science Frank Doyle, Dean of Harvard University’s John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science Mon, 01 May 2023 15:58:15 GMT 43:52 644fc96a73fbd100114cbff7 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/frank-doyle-dean-john-a-paulson-school-of-engineering-and-applied-sciences-at-harvard-university/ 644fc96a73fbd100114cbff7 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 3 1

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]]> <![CDATA[Chris Miller, Author of "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology"]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:17:56 GMT 46:39 63f4d596aa5a9a001169cca0 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/chris-miller-author-of-chip-war/ 63f4d596aa5a9a001169cca0 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 2 6 Financial Times 2022 Book of the Year, “Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology,” to learn how a group of visionaries brought this world-changing technology into existence, the incredibly delicate supply chain that holds together the most complex machinery humans have ever made, and how America’s perch as the world’s chip superpower may be in doubt.

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]]> Financial Times 2022 Book of the Year, “Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology,” to learn how a group of visionaries brought this world-changing technology into existence, the incredibly delicate supply chain that holds together the most complex machinery humans have ever made, and how America’s perch as the world’s chip superpower may be in doubt.

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]]> Amy Abernethy, President of Product Development and Chief Medical Officer of Verily Amy Abernethy, President of Product Development and Chief Medical Officer of Verily Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:20:56 GMT 53:47 63c6ab55f029ae001139ec28 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/amy-abernethy-president-of-product-development-and-chief-medical-officer-of-verily/ 63c6ab55f029ae001139ec28 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 2 5

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]]> Rick Berke, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of STAT Rick Berke, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of STAT Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:48:08 GMT 48:58 63b3a65f67a7000011715629 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/rick-berke-co-founder-and-executive-editor-of-stat/ 63b3a65f67a7000011715629 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 2 4

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]]> Jonathan Cherki, Founder and CEO of Contentsquare Jonathan Cherki, Founder and CEO of Contentsquare Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:53:49 GMT 1:00:14 6397164d0b13a80010ff816d false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/jonathan-cherki-founder-and-ceo-of-contentsquare/ 6397164d0b13a80010ff816d 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 2 3 Contentsquare, joins us from New York to talk about how his company became a global leader in helping brands enhance their customers’ digital experience. We discuss why Jon left his family’s dry legume supply business to found a tech company, the strategy behind Contentsquare’s rapid growth, and what’s next for brands after a decade of ecommerce revolution.

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]]> Contentsquare, joins us from New York to talk about how his company became a global leader in helping brands enhance their customers’ digital experience. We discuss why Jon left his family’s dry legume supply business to found a tech company, the strategy behind Contentsquare’s rapid growth, and what’s next for brands after a decade of ecommerce revolution.

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]]> Jim Pohlad, Chairman of the Minnesota Twins Jim Pohlad, Chairman of the Minnesota Twins Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:39:15 GMT 35:45 637b8baf247d0e0012ebefe4 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/jim-pohlad-chairman-of-the-minnesota-twins/ 637b8baf247d0e0012ebefe4 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 2 2

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]]> Stacy Brown-Philpot, Frmr CEO of TaskRabbit Stacy Brown-Philpot, Frmr CEO of TaskRabbit Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:00:11 GMT 43:22 6368f4c89922eb0012d62838 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/stacy-brown-philpot-former-ceo-of-taskrabbit/ 6368f4c89922eb0012d62838 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 full 2 1

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]]> <![CDATA[Julie Jones, Partner and Chair, Ropes & Gray]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:29:47 GMT 43:16 62d56e5cf7d5910011e8de29 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/julie-jones-chair-ropes-gray/ 62d56e5cf7d5910011e8de29 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 julie-jones-partner-and-chair-ropes-gray full 1 6

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]]> Igor Rozenblit, Managing Partner, Iron Road Partners Igor Rozenblit, Managing Partner, Iron Road Partners Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:16:25 GMT 30:57 62bee79b994d1d00123f9497 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/igor-rozenblit-managing-partner-iron-road-partners-and-former-co-head-of-the-secs-private-funds-unit/ 62bee79b994d1d00123f9497 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 igor-rozenblit-iron-road-partners full 1 5

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]]> Janice Chen, Co-Founder and CTO, Mammoth Biosciences Janice Chen, Co-Founder and CTO, Mammoth Biosciences Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:39:31 GMT 38:05 62a9330c0bb8d8001487b557 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/ 62a9330c0bb8d8001487b557 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 janice-chen-co-founder-and-cto-mammoth-biosciences full 1 4 CRISPR-based COVID-19 diagnostic test, and how working in the collaborative environment of Nobel laureate, co-discoverer of CRISPR, and Sixth Street Chief Science Advisor Jennifer Doudna’s lab at UC Berkeley prepared her for life as an entrepreneur. We get into servant leadership, strategies for stepping back and connecting the dots, and how there’s no substitute for rolling up your sleeves and doing the work -- especially when that work is searching through thermal vents for life-saving enzymes. Learn more at https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/

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]]> CRISPR-based COVID-19 diagnostic test, and how working in the collaborative environment of Nobel laureate, co-discoverer of CRISPR, and Sixth Street Chief Science Advisor Jennifer Doudna’s lab at UC Berkeley prepared her for life as an entrepreneur. We get into servant leadership, strategies for stepping back and connecting the dots, and how there’s no substitute for rolling up your sleeves and doing the work -- especially when that work is searching through thermal vents for life-saving enzymes. Learn more at https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/

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]]> Sean Mendy, Co-Founding Partner, Westbound Equity Partners Sean Mendy, Co-Founding Partner, Westbound Equity Partners Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:36:51 GMT 37:19 625596df64f9370012254187 false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/sean-mendy-concrete-rose/ 625596df64f9370012254187 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 sean-mendy full 1 3 Sean Mendy joins us to talk about founding Westbound Equity Partners, an early stage investment firm with a dual purpose: to invest in and build great companies, while addressing the dramatic under allocation of investment in founders of color. We discuss Westbound's first unicorn portfolio company, what's changed and what hasn't since George Floyd's murder, and we learn about the teacher that made the biggest impact on Sean's life. Learn more at https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/


Note: Westbound Equity Partners, formerly known as Concrete Rose Capital

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]]> Sean Mendy joins us to talk about founding Westbound Equity Partners, an early stage investment firm with a dual purpose: to invest in and build great companies, while addressing the dramatic under allocation of investment in founders of color. We discuss Westbound's first unicorn portfolio company, what's changed and what hasn't since George Floyd's murder, and we learn about the teacher that made the biggest impact on Sean's life. Learn more at https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/


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]]> Michael McFaul, Former United States Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, Former United States Ambassador to Russia Wed, 18 May 2022 01:36:15 GMT 48:49 62844d13e53c5f001296900f false https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/michael-mcfaul-former-u-s-ambassador-to-russia/ 62844d13e53c5f001296900f 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 michael-mcfaul-former-united-states-ambassador-to-russia full 1 2 https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/

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]]> Evan Smith, CEO and co-founder, The Texas Tribune Evan Smith, CEO and co-founder, The Texas Tribune Wed, 04 May 2022 02:00:32 GMT 42:49 625596f1102ab000169da544 true https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/evan-smith-texas-tribune/ 625596f1102ab000169da544 625593bdd6c0d4001617d312 evan-smith-the-texas-tribune How to create a non-profit model to save local news full 1 1 The Texas Tribune. We talk about how the business model he spearheaded is saving local news and maybe even keeping the art of civil conversation alive. He tells us how he honed his pitch on the way to raising over $100 million from across the ideological spectrum, and we find out why they play Lyle Lovett for him wherever he goes in Texas. Learn more at https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/

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]]> The Texas Tribune. We talk about how the business model he spearheaded is saving local news and maybe even keeping the art of civil conversation alive. He tells us how he honed his pitch on the way to raising over $100 million from across the ideological spectrum, and we find out why they play Lyle Lovett for him wherever he goes in Texas. Learn more at https://sixthstreet.com/podcasts/

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