
Wharton FinTech Podcast
Wealthfront CEO, David Fortunato - Inside Wealthfront’s Digital-First Playbook
Apr 10, 2025
32:49
In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with David Fortunato, CEO of Wealthfront, for an in-depth conversation on how technology is transforming wealth management, and what it takes to build a truly digital-first financial advisor. David shares his journey from early software engineer to CEO, reflecting on how an engineering mindset helped shape Wealthfront’s product-led culture and commitment to automation.
Tune in to hear about:
• How Wealthfront is navigating the shifting landscape of wealth management
• The company’s approach to making institutional-grade financial strategies accessible through innovative products
• David’s thoughts on the future of WealthTech and leading a company that’s reshaping how a generation grows their money
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