Early Life and Education
Marc Lipschultz is an American financier and business executive. He earned his undergraduate degree in economics with honors and distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, from Stanford University in 1991 and later received an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Rise to Success
Lipschultz began his career in finance at Goldman Sachs, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions and principal investment activities. His career then advanced to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), where he spent over two decades and served as Global Head of Energy and Infrastructure. During his time at KKR, he led numerous large-scale investments in energy, utilities, and industrial companies. In 2016, he co-founded Owl Rock Capital Partners, which later merged with Dyal Capital to form Blue Owl Capital in 2021. He was promoted to co-CEO of Blue Owl alongside Doug Ostrover in May 2023.
Key Business Strategies
Lipschultz's vision for Blue Owl Capital centers on providing innovative financial solutions and access to private markets for a wide range of investors. The firm focuses on private credit, direct lending, and capital solutions for businesses. One of Blue Owl's strategies includes offering investment experiences with attributes like downside protection, stability, predictability, and yield generation.
Philanthropy
Marc Lipschultz is actively involved in philanthropy and community leadership. He serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations, including the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Mount Sinai Health System, Riverdale Country School, and the Stanford University Board of Trustees.
