by admin | Mar 25, 2013 | Articles
The Observer recently released a list of the 100 Most Influential New Yorkers from the past 25 years. And while 100 people might sound like a lot, consider the fact that there are currently more than 8 million people living in New York City, and in the past 25 years... 
by admin | Feb 26, 2013 | Profiles
Thomas Uger is a businessman and cultivator of culture. An executive at private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), he has navigated a successful career. But like all of the people we profile at Cultivating Culture, Thomas Uger is more than just a businessman.... 
by admin | Nov 22, 2012 | Profiles
It takes patronage to make art really succeed. That has been the case since time immortal, and it is still true today. Without patrons like George Roberts to support them, cultural organizations and events would have a hard time surviving in the modern age. Better... 
by admin | Nov 2, 2012 | Profiles
Kenneth Mehlman is not only a top executive at private equity giant KKR. He has also proved himself a powerful political force. As the former Republican National Committee Chairman, Mehlman was one of the major players responsible for the most recent Bush’s... 
by admin | Oct 23, 2012 | Profiles
Henry Kravis is a legend in the fields of finance and philanthropy. After revolutionizing how the world sees private equity (namely leveraged buyouts) Kravis forged on to revamp the way society’s elite give back. Recognizing the power of education and how it...