David J. Adelman
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David J. Adelman is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and investor. He is the CEO of Campus Apartments, co-founder and vice chairman of FS Investments, founder of Darco Capital, and a partner in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. Forbes estimated his net worth at $2 billion in 2024.
2 episodes featuring David J. Adelman
BigDeal
Adelman turns operational discipline into durable wealth
The conversation reframes wealth-building as a long process of finding overlooked markets, earning trust, and becoming indispensable through execution.
Aug 24, 2026 · 1h 6m
Planet Money
Retail buyers turn a board game into a high-stakes bet
The episode shows how shelf space, pricing, brand recognition, and manufacturing constraints determine whether a product reaches mass retail.
Aug 21, 2026 · 38 min