David Adelman
Type: Person
As of November 2026, David Adelman has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on School of Hard Knocks. David Adelman is featured in the "Asking Millionaires How They Got RICH! (Philadelphia)" episode of School of Hard Knocks, where he discusses private equity, entrepreneurship, and the importance of mentorship in his success. In another episode on Ryan Hawk's show, he shares his personal philosophy on leadership and learning, emphasizing the mantras "Why not me and why not now?
Interview subject (referred to as David/Dave) discussing investing, Philadelphia projects, and his family office Darkco Capital.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on School of Hard Knocks |
| Role | Private equity investor and sports team owner (as described in episode) |
| Affiliation | Owner (minority/one of the owners) of the Philadelphia 76ers; owner of the New Jersey Devils (as stated) |
What do podcasts say about David Adelman?
2 quotes from David Adelman and Ryan Hawk, recorded on School of Hard Knocks and Ryan Hawk.
What's your Dave? >> David Adelman.
David Adelman · School of Hard Knocks · · Hear itShares mantras like Why not me and why not now? and emphasizes listening, learning, and leadership; host says it's awesome to have you here.
Ryan Hawk · Ryan Hawk · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about David Adelman?
2 shows discussed David Adelman in these episodes.
- Ryan Hawk — 1 episode
Shares mantras like Why not me and why not now? and emphasizes listening, learning, and leadership; host says it's awesome to have you here.
He LOST A BET and Ended Up Owning an NBA Team | David Adelman’s Billionaire playbook - School of Hard Knocks — 1 episode
What's your Dave? >> David Adelman.
Asking Millionaires How They Got RICH! (Philadelphia)
Which podcasts has David Adelman appeared on?
David Adelman and Ryan Hawk brought up David Adelman; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Ryan Hawk.
- Asking Millionaires How They Got RICH! (Philadelphia) on School of Hard Knocks (Nov 2025) — David Adelman
- He LOST A BET and Ended Up Owning an NBA Team | David Adelman’s Billionaire playbook on Ryan Hawk (Nov 2025) — Ryan Hawk
What is David Adelman mentioned alongside?
David Adelman is most often mentioned alongside Mentorship, chat GPT and Philadelphia 76ers.
Influenced by: Mentorship
Mentioned together: chat GPT, Philadelphia 76ers, Steve Ballmer, Learning Leader Show, Allan Horwitz, Josh Harris, David Blitzer, Campus Apartments, Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial, Apollo