181: Robert Greifeld – Crisis Averted: Saving Nasdaq From a Path of Ruin
Summary
Robert Greifeld discusses his transformative journey as Nasdaq CEO, taking the exchange from the brink of crisis to a diversified global company. He shares critical moments, drastic actions, and the strategic thinking behind numerous acquisitions, including the pivotal INET technology. Greifeld also provides valuable lessons in leadership, emphasizing work-life integration and the importance of loving your job for long-term career success.Episode description
This episode features high-profile American businessman, Robert Greifeld, who from 2003-2017 served as the CEO at Nasdaq—one of the world's largest and widely known financial exchanges.
Bob came into this role at a time when Nasdaq was on the verge of an internal crisis, he was tasked with turning it around and making transformational change. Throughout our conversation, he tells of the critical moments and drastic actions, insight to Nasdaq's many acquisitions and its business model, plus lessons in leadership and career advice.
Having since stepped down from Nasdaq CEO, Bob's recently written a book that details his entire experience at the helm. The book is titled Market Mover, and you can get a copy here.
Today, Bob is the managing partner of Cornerstone Investment Capital—a fin-tech investment firm, and the Chairman of Virtu Financial—a prominent trading and technology firm.
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