Quotes About Swensen

John Maynard Keynes criticized fiduciaries for preferring to "fail conventionally" rather than taking, as Swensen so often does, direct responsibility for independent, even pioneering thought and action.

carefully constructed, rigorously tested portfolio structure and decision-making process that are clearly defensive.

Fourth, Swensen & Co. are extraordinarily thoughtful about and engaged with their client, Yale University.

years. Just as the secret of real estate is location, location, location, the real secret to Yale's remarkable continuing success is defense, defense, defense.