Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Anne Martin - Pulling the Oars as CIO of Wesleyan University (Capital Allocators, EP.114)
Dec 2, 2019
Anne Martin is the Chief Investment Officer at Wesleyan University, expertly managing its $1 billion endowment. She shares her fascinating journey from competitive rowing to tech, shaping her investment philosophy. The conversation dives into her transition from Yale to Wesleyan, tackling unique challenges while focusing on capital preservation. Anne discusses integrating diverse asset classes and navigating investment decisions in emerging markets. Her thoughts on resilience and the joy of reading shine a light on personal growth and professional wisdom.
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From Swimming to Rowing to the Olympics
- Anne Martin's athletic journey began with swimming, transitioned to rowing in college, and culminated in her participation in the 1988 Olympics.
- A coach's encouragement led her to national team testing, sparking her Olympic aspirations.
Transition to Finance
- After the Olympics, Anne transitioned to consulting, then pursued an MBA at Stanford, leading her to a career in finance at Alex.Brown.
- There, she focused on technology and was involved in notable IPOs like Amazon and eBay.
From Private Equity to Endowment Management
- Anne's career then led her to private equity and eventually to the Yale Investments Office through a chance encounter with David Swensen, her kids' baseball coach.
- This marked her entry into endowment management.