Jim Zelter serves as the Co-President of Apollo Global Management, Inc., a leading global alternative investment manager specializing in private equity, credit, and real estate strategies. With a career spanning over three decades, Zelter has been instrumental in Apollo's strategic initiatives, including the expansion into credit and fixed income investments. In this fireside chat hosted by Mizuho Americas at their "Cleared for Conversation: Aviation Insights and Networking Summit," Jim Zelter discusses Apollo's investment strategy and operational evolution. He highlights Apollo's focus on diversifying its capital base and expanding beyond traditional higher-cost private equity investments. Zelter elaborates on the significance of credit and fixed income sectors as essential components driving economic growth, emphasizing their role as the "lifeblood" of the economy.