Twenty-five years ago David Rubenstein co-founded the Carlyle Group. Today the firm manages $190 billion for its clients.
Describing Rubenstein as successful would be a massive understatement.
As the man at the top of such an enormous and diverse firm, Rubenstein has his finger on the pulse of markets across the world.
In the wide-ranging interview below Rubenstein discusses his background, his business and the current state of the financial markets.