100: Developing Your Own Financial Literacy ft. Lauren Simmons

Blackrock CEO, Larry Fink, introduces the 100th episode of The Bid where iShares’ Gargi Pal Chaudhuri sits down for a candid conversation with finance expert and entrepreneur Lauren Simmons. Lauren was the youngest woman on Wall Street and went from being a financial analyst to one of the most sought-after personal finance experts for celebrities and entrepreneurs. She is also taking part in the iShares Future Ballers campaign where she has developed a financial literacy curriculum for 5 draft basketball players.

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