Graham Weaver is the founder and CEO of Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm managing $17+ billion in assets and boasting over 650+ investments in the past 23 years. Alpine's CEO-in-Training program is highly sought after, ranking as the top choice among MBA graduates from Stanford, Harvard, and Wharton. Beyond his leadership at Alpine, Graham imparts his expertise as a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he teaches courses on managerial skills and managing growing enterprises. His dedication to education was recognized with the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2024. Graham's multifaceted career offers valuable insights into private equity, leadership development, and business education. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Graham Weaver and His Leadership Philosophy 03:50 – Parental Influences: Work Ethic and Sacrifice in Graham’s Early Life 09:45 – Mowing Lawns, Audiobooks, and Discovering the Power of Self-Help 15:30 – Wrestling, Vision Quest, and Building Resilience through Challenges 23:10 – Quitting Wrestling: Lessons in Failure and Persistence 32:40 – College Ambitions: Genie Goals and Writing Success into Reality 46:00 – Lessons from Princeton’s Rowing Team and Developing Discipline 58:15 – Reflection: Leadership, Hard Work, and Achieving Excellence Resources: Graham's Instagram Graham's LinkedIn Graham's TikTok Alpine Investors Coaching and Staying Connected: 1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn
