In this episode, David and Jeffrey discuss his journey from Molecular Genetics to finance, his friendships with Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson, his transformational work on getting the JOBS Act passed, and how providing financial opportunity can continue to be a great equalizer in our society

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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

Producer: Kait Grey

Editor: Nick Case

Recording date: 1/11/24

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Bio:

David Weild IV is an American investment banker and financial commentator best known for holding the position as Vice Chairman of NASDAQ. He is currently the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Weild & Co. Inc., parent company of the investment banking firm Weild Capital, LLC (dba Weild & Co.) Weild is also known as the "father" of the JOBS Act, and has been involved in drafting legislation for the US Congress.

Chapters:0:00 - Intro 10:50 - Importance of Giving Back 19:44 - JOBS Act27:17 - Education and Early Career32:03 - NASDAQ39:29 Issue Works54:47 - Weird & Co59:40 - Tuesday’s Children1:05:17 - Michael Jackson1:10:27 - Market Opening with Jeff Bezos1:14:14 - Mentor1:16:08 - Most Grateful1:18:17 - Snap Your Fingers1:21:18 - How to Support