E113: Christopher Zook: Playing to Win - Lessons Learned from Scaling CAZ Investments to $8B and Building a Winning Culture
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The 10X Capital podcast interviews the world's premier institutional investors to deliver insights on how they manage their capital. Interview topics include investment decision frameworks, capital allocation strategies, GP/LP relationships and many more.
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E113: Christopher Zook: Playing to Win - Lessons Learned from Scaling CAZ Investments to $8B and Building a Winning Culture

E113 • Nov 19, 2024 • 53 mins

Christopher Zook, Founder, Chairman, & Chief Investment Officer at CAZ Investments sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the cost of keeping the wrong person on the team, the crucial mistake CEOs make when building a strong culture, and the secret behind faster growth and success.

Key Points

  • Investing in professional sports is driven by the shift in consumer behavior towards live events, which allows sports franchises to set premium advertising rates due to their unique content.
  • The growth of private assets and the increasing allocation to alternative investments by high-net-worth individuals present significant opportunities for institutional investors.
  • A strong corporate culture, characterized by peer-to-peer accountability, consistent feedback, and a focus on excellence, is crucial for organizational success and employee fulfillment.
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