I was an economics major in college, and every summer after school, I would drive my car from California, from Claremont men's college at the time, to New York. And I worked on Wall Street. Henry Kravis californiacarclaremont Change image and share on social
I love the ability to work with very good managers, and to provide the right incentives for them, and truly become a partner with that management, and make that management take a long view. Henry Kravis abilitygoodincentive Change image and share on social
I've been in a hurry all my life. I've been in a hurry to succeed, and in a hurry to prove myself. Henry Kravis havehurrylife Change image and share on social
It's not just buying the company. Sure, we picked the right companies, and we picked the right management and, most importantly, we've given them the right incentive to perform. Henry Kravis buycompanyhave Change image and share on social
If you have something at risk, you think differently. Henry Kravis differentlyrisk Change image and share on social
If we can just take a few companies, and use those as models, as examples, to show the rest of corporate America how they can become more competitive, that's what I'd like to do and that's what I hope to do. Henry Kravis americacompanycompetitive share on social
It's one of the most important things at the end of the day, being able to say no to an investment. Henry Kravis dayendimportant Change image and share on social
But once you buy a company, you are married. You are married to that company. Henry Kravis buycompanymarry Change image and share on social
Quite frankly, the financial community has to improve its image. The financial community has to be much more transparent than it is. Henry Kravis communityfinancialfrankly Change image and share on social
Giving back is something that comes from the heart to me. It's not that I do it because it's the right thing: I do it because I want do it. Henry Kravis backgiveheart Change image and share on social
