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Few of us have a career that looks identical to what we envisioned for ourselves when we were first starting out. And this can happen for any number of reasons. Sometimes you realize that the job you thought you’d love just isn’t quite right for you, or you discover a whole different side of your industry that perfectly aligns with your values. Such was the case for today’s guest, Andrea Viganò, who pivoted early in his career after realizing that he could not continue his trajectory as an investment banker. Since then Andrea has thrived in his field. For most of his career, he was a key player in building Black Rock Italy into what it is today. After two decades at the company, he has departed and transitioned into a new phase of his career as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. In our conversation, Andrea describes why making a positive impact on the world and being part of an ethical company was so important to him, how Black Rock’s dedication to corporate culture and embodying their values set the company apart, and what he enjoys most about this latest phase of his career. We also discuss Andrea’s perspective on innovation as an investor, and how his leadership skills have grown, before moving on to questions from our audience. Andrea has had a fascinating career and it was an honor having him on the show. To learn more about Andrea and his key insights and takeaways, be sure to tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today’s guest, Andrea Viganò.
• The 20 years Andrea spent building Black Rock Italy.
• Andrea’s experience as a member of the Global Human Capital Committee.
• Andrea’s admiration for Black Rock’s dedication to corporate culture.
• The competitive advantage you gain when you embody your values as a corporate culture.
• How the requirements for corporations have shifted over the past two decades.
• The link between the purpose of an organization and the culture that drives behavior.
• How Andrea’s focus shifted during the latter half of his career at Black Rock.
• The pivot Andrea made early in his career and his decision to pursue his Master’s.
• How Andrea realized he needed to be doing ethical work that made a positive impact.
• Andrea’s leadership journey and why he wouldn’t describe himself as a natural leader.
• Hear about Andrea’s transition to becoming an Investor, Entrepreneur, and Advisor.
• How innovation has informed Andrea’s outlook.
• The role that innovation plays in Andrea’s life as an entrepreneur.
• Andrea’s enthusiasm for the upcoming generations and their entrepreneurial ventures.
• The industries that interest Andrea most and his passion for ethical companies and charities.
• Andrea’s thoughts on disruption in the real estate industry.
• How Andrea spends his downtime and his love of cooking.
• Andrea’s answers to questions from our audience, like how to stay motivated, who inspires him, and the time of day he finds most productive.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Andrea Viganò on LinkedIn

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