Baron shares stories from his early career, the founding of Baron Capital, and his investment philosophy centered on identifying exceptional entrepreneurs, understanding businesses, and investing for the long term. Drawing on his experiences with companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, he discusses the importance of patience, curiosity, rigorous research, and the power of compounding. The conversation also explores his approach to leadership, building a lasting business, and creating wealth for investors. The discussion was moderated by Jennifer Prosek ’91, founder and managing partner of Prosek Partners.