Today we're going in depth with Jennifer Grancio. Jennifer is the global head of distribution at TCW. Previously, she served as the CEO of Engine No. 1 and is a founding member of BlackRock's iShares business. Jennifer serves on the board of Ethic.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- What it takes to build, scale, and reinvent successful businesses in a rapidly changing industry, drawing on Jennifer’s experience at iShares, Engine No. 1, and TCW
- Lessons on identifying market opportunities, navigating uncertainty, hiring the right talent, and building cultures that drive innovation
- How AI, ETFs, and evolving client expectations are reshaping the industry
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:45 - How Do You Get ROI on Having Gone to a Private University?
04:54 - How iShares Helped Transform Investing
06:35 - Why Great Products Aren't Enough to Build a Business
08:34 - How the Fee-Based Model Fueled ETF Growth
10:26 - Lessons from Scaling an Investment Business Globally
13:57 - Why Jennifer Left to Build Engine No. 1
17:36 - How to Hire the Right People at Every Stage
20:45 - Building a Business Through Market Downturns
22:11 - Jennifer's Leadership Philosophy
23:27 - How TCW Is Evolving Its Investment Business
25:27 - How AI Will Transform Asset Distribution
28:32 - What's Next for ETFs?
29:37 - The Future of Wealth Management and Personalization
31:20 - Work Ethic Rapid Fire Questions
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