This fireside chat with Fintova Managing Principal, Gary Maier, is moderated by Tokenwise co-founder, Jeannette Spaulding, and is part of the Digital Asset Leader series. The live session was conducted on Feb 21, 2024. Gary discusses the early days of Blackrock and the origin of Aladdin; the impact of AI and blockchain on the investment management industry; delivering strategic value amidst budget constraints; and other topics.
Strategy
Only a few weeks into the new year, there are a wave of planned, if not already executed mass layoffs across the industry. Navigating these actions is difficult, but it’s a mistake to forego the exact kinds of strategic and sustainable changes that can ultimately help to reduce these cyclical budget and staffing challenges.
The journey to Digital Business Transformation requires a strategic vision and the leadership to drive substantive organizational change.