Investing for Social Impact
Episode Description
Bridgeway Capital founder John Montgomery speaks with Wharton's Katherine Klein about his core values: Integrity, performance, efficiency and service. More: http://knlg.net/188B1mn đź“‚ ESG
Brief Summary
John Montgomery discusses values-driven business practices and philanthropy at Bridgeway Capital Management with Katherine Klein.
Key points
- Values-Driven Company. Katherine and John discuss what it means to be a values-driven company.
- Integrity as a Core Value. John explains how integrity is prioritized at Bridgeway Capital Management.
- 7 to 1 Salary Ratio. John discusses the company's unique salary structure and its impact.
- Philanthropy at Bridgeway. John reveals that Bridgeway donates 50% of its profits to charity.
- Attracting Talent. John explains how their values attract and retain talent.
- Life Stages and Decisions. At any age, it's a choice to live fully and pursue what matters.
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Episode highlights
- Values-Driven CompanyKatherine and John discuss what it means to be a values-driven company.“What does it mean to live these values in your company?”1:28Mar 19, 2015
- Integrity as a Core ValueJohn explains how integrity is prioritized at Bridgeway Capital Management.“Integrity trumps the other ones.”2:18Mar 19, 2015
- 7 to 1 Salary RatioJohn discusses the company's unique salary structure and its impact.“You maintain a 7 to 1 salary ratio for all full-time employees.”9:10Mar 19, 2015
- Philanthropy at BridgewayJohn reveals that Bridgeway donates 50% of its profits to charity.“Giving back half is one way we say it.”10:07Mar 19, 2015
- Attracting TalentJohn explains how their values attract and retain talent.“We’ve lost one portfolio manager or researcher in 20 years.”15:07Mar 19, 2015
- Life Stages and DecisionsAt any age, it's a choice to live fully and pursue what matters.“There’s no time of life where you can’t do it.”20:33Mar 19, 2015
- The Power of NoLearning to say no is crucial for focusing on what you love.“No is an important word in life too.”21:07Mar 19, 2015
Tension
30/ 100Low tension
