Childhood and Education Journey of Josh Harris (businessman) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 28, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Josh Harris (businessman). From birth to education, explore key events.

Josh Harris is an American businessman primarily known for his investments and ownership stakes in various professional sports teams. He co-founded Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm, but left in 2022. His primary focus is now Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a holding company he co-founded to manage his sports properties. He is the managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the New Jersey Devils (NHL), and the Washington Commanders (NFL). Additionally, he holds a stake in Crystal Palace, an English football club, and a minority stake in Joe Gibbs Racing.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

December 29, 1964: Joshua Harris Born

On December 29, 1964, Joshua Jordan Harris was born. He is an American investor and sports team owner.

1977: Held Bar Mitzvah

In 1977, Josh Harris held his bar mitzvah at the Washington Hebrew Congregation.

1982: Graduated from The Field School

In 1982, Josh Harris graduated from The Field School in Washington, D.C.

1983: Managed Lemonade Stand

During the summer vacation of 1983, Josh Harris managed operations of a lemonade stand business with locations at the National Zoo and Farragut North station in Washington, D.C.

1984: Managed Lemonade Stand

During the summer vacation of 1984, Josh Harris managed operations of a lemonade stand business with locations at the National Zoo and Farragut North station in Washington, D.C.

1986: Graduated from Wharton School

In 1986, Harris earned a degree in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

1986: Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree

In 1986, Josh Harris graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Wharton School.

1990: Graduated from Harvard Business School

In 1990, Josh Harris earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, later forming Apollo with Leon Black and Marc Rowan following graduation.

1990: Received MBA from Harvard and Founded Apollo Global Management

In 1990, Josh Harris received a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) as a Baker Loeb Scholar from Harvard Business School and established the private equity firm Apollo Global Management with former Drexel partners Leon Black and Marc Rowan.