{
  "id": 37366,
  "title": "Blackstone's Jon Gray goes jogging and goes viral. I took a run with him.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/blackstones-jon-gray-goes-jogging-and-goes-viral-i-took-a-run-with-him",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T09:38:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/jon-gray-running-video-viral-blackstone-intern-analyst-2026-7"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a brisk Thursday morning, Blackstone's president and chief operating officer Jon Gray took a group of over 110 interns, first-year analysts, and pre-MBA summer associates for a jog through Central Park. The run, featuring Gray leading more than 110 junior staff members, garnered significant attention due to the CEO's popular running videos on LinkedIn, which have garnered millions of views. Gray, known for his down-to-earth personality and casual running style, emphasized the importance of authentic and humanized content in connecting with both investors and potential talent. The group's two-mile run showcased the CEO's ability to blend business messaging with personal connection, allowing him to interact with employees in a more intimate setting than during typical investment committee meetings. Young employees, such as first-year analyst Abigail Miles, expressed appreciation for seeing senior leaders like Gray in a more relatable light, noting that it humanizes them and highlights the firm's commitment to fostering a more inclusive environment.",
  "summary": "Blackstone's President and COO, Jon Gray, recently went for a run in Central Park with over 110 interns, first-year analysts, and pre-MBA summer associates. The event, inspired by Gray's popular running videos on LinkedIn, aimed to combine business strategy with a fun, humanizing experience. Gray's casual approach to the videos, which often feature him talking directly to the camera while running, has garnered millions of views and helped him connect with potential talent and investors. During the run, Gray shared insights about navigating social media as a young executive and emphasized the importance of authenticity in communication.",
  "key_points": [
    "Blackstone CEO Jon Gray leads 110+ interns in Central Park jog",
    "CEO's running videos popular on LinkedIn with millions of views",
    "Run highlights authentic connection with employees and talent"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/37366.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}