On May 17, I lost my father, Dr. Bernard Schapiro.
He lived a full and remarkable life grounded in medicine, lifelong learning, curiosity, and a deep sense of responsibility to others. To me, however, he was simply my father. His example shaped my mindset on work, family, and what it means to live a meaningful life.
He believed strongly in doing things the right way. As a doctor who cared for generations of patients during a career he viewed as “the noblest profession,” he approached all he did with care, intellect, and humanity. That same mindset carried into everything he did, including his time with us at Condor Capital. Even in his nineties, he remained engaged, thoughtful, and curious. He was always asking questions and always looking to learn.
Much of what we value at Condor comes from watching him over the years. Putting people first, thinking long-term, and maintaining intellectual discipline went beyond mere ideas to him; they were expectations he upheld his entire life. He believed each generation should lift the next higher, and I have always tried to carry that principle with me.
Above all else, I will remember his steady presence, his perspective, and the way he showed up for the people around him.
If you would like to read more about his life, you can find his full obituary here.
