Hard Lessons

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Brad Jacobs: Question Deeply, Act Quickly

August 27, 2026

In this episode of Hard Lessons, the Chairman and CEO of QXO and founder of Jacobs Private Equity shares how he has achieved success in more than 500 mergers and acquisitions. Watch for his take on how 1+1 can equal 11, when to disrespect the org chart and when to stop selling and start doing.The preceding content was informational only and is not an offer nor a solicitation to purchase or sell any security, commodity, instrument, or fund or to participate in any investment or trading strateg...

Jean Eric Salata: Find the Comeback in the Setback

July 13, 2026

The EQT Group Chair joined Mo Assomull, Morgan Stanley Global Co-Head of Investment Banking, to discuss his journey from managing a small Asia fund to leading one of the world’s largest global private markets firms that today spans the U.S., Europe and Asia. He shared how seeing the world as an outsider gives him an advantage and the importance of finding the comeback after a setback.The preceding content was informational only and is not an offer nor a solicitation to purchase or sell any se...

Bonus: I Say Economy, You Say…with Stan Druckenmiller

June 18, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s Iliana Bouzali takes Stan Druckenmiller through a fast-paced word association game that reveals his off-the-cuff observations about the U.S. economy, crypto, humanoid robots, and the future of the dollar. Watch the full episode and save the Hard Lessons playlist for more pivotal choices from iconic investors. This episode was recorded on Jan. 30, 2026.The preceding content was informational only, based on information available when created, and is not intended to serve as ind...

Trends with Benefits · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Hard Lessons?

Hard Lessons is hosted by Mo Assomull and Iliana Bouzali. Its publicly listed email is digitalstrategyitunes@morganstanley.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Hard Lessons?

The publicly listed email for Hard Lessons: digitalstrategyitunes@morganstanley.com.

How many listeners does Hard Lessons have?

Podseeker estimates Hard Lessons reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Hard Lessons?

Hard Lessons typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior investment executives, institutional investors, portfolio managers, and leaders of major asset-management or private-markets firms with substantial investing experience. Common among recent guests: Leading a major investment firm or fund; Holding a chief investment officer or equivalent senior executive role; Managing significant institutional or private-markets portfolios. Recent guests include Jean Eric Salata, Stan Druckenmiller, and Rick Rieder.

How hard is it to get booked on Hard Lessons?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Hard Lessons cover?

Recent episodes cover Investing, Private Markets, Asset Management, Finance, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.