Amid economic uncertainty and market volatility, we sit down for a one-on-one with Joe Baratta, Blackstone’s Global Head of Private Equity. Joe reflects on what the end of easy monetary policy and near-term growth headwinds mean for investors. He also shares how Blackstone’s approach — backing companies in sectors with secular tailwinds and driving operational improvements — keeps us well positioned to navigate today’s environment.

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As the secondary private equity market continues to grow, it’s critical to have a competitive edge. For Blackstone’s Strategic Partners, our advantage is our scale. In the last year, we closed 149 deals, across 1,200 interests and 859 funds. And each opportunity provides more data, fresh insights and a smarter approach on how to invest. Our team’s willingness to go deeper, move swiftly on complex opportunities and continually refine our approach makes us better investors. This advantage will be critical as the market continues to mature and evolve.

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