YouTube19 Aug 2025

Legends Live @Citi, featuring Larry Fink and Leon Kalvaria

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In a "Legends Live at Citi" session, Leon Kalvaria interviews Larry Fink, the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BlackRock. They discuss Fink's early life, his experiences at First Boston Corporation, including a pivotal $100 million loss that shaped his approach to risk management, and the genesis of BlackRock. Fink shares insights on BlackRock's role during the 2008 financial crisis, the importance of Aladdin technology, and his philosophy behind his annual chairman's letters. The conversation shifts to future megatrends like AI and tokenization, the convergence of public and private markets, and the challenges of retirement planning. Fink also addresses the importance of trust and substantive conversations with global leaders, his evolving views on digital assets, and his leadership principles centered on continuous learning and relentless dedication.

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