Private Markets, Software Repricing and Capital Allocation | Marc Rowan on a16z

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Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management, discusses how private capital is reshaping global finance, the rise of private credit, and the convergence of venture-backed tech with enterprise-scale financing. He reflects on building Apollo from distressed assets, leadership principles, and AI-driven technological transformation. The conversation emphasizes organizational adaptation as central to building enduring institutions.

• •Private markets are becoming central to financing the real economy, with private credit displacing traditional banking channels
• •AI and data centers are driving an industrial renaissance that merges venture-backed innovation with large-scale private financing
• •Building enduring organizations requires continuous adaptation, strong institutional culture, and merit-based decision-making

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