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Ken Griffin

05/01/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Being a successful investor involves overcoming emotional biases and making rational decisions, often aided by colleagues who provide critical perspectives.

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View From The Top with Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO of Citadel

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

View From The Top with Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO of Citadel

05/01/25

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