26: From Start-up to $6B Specialist CEO Robin John of Eventide on Building a Boutique | The Power of Founder-Led Sales | Why Every Fund Manager Needs a Mission Bigger Than Themselves

Meet Robin John, the CEO of Eventide, a $6B asset management firm. 

Robin and his co-founder defied the odds, launching Eventide in 2008 with no track record, no assets, but unwavering belief. 15 years and $6B dollars later, we know they were onto something.

Listen in as he and Stacy discuss: 

●      His backstory – How watching his mother do meaningful work in the world as a nurse taught him the value of purpose and impact early on 

●      How he stayed rooted in his mission and defeated the odds in the early days of launching his boutique 

●      Common misconceptions about activism and how he does it differently 

…and so much more. 

This is a real-life David vs. Goliath story that's both gritty and uplifting – every investment boutique and investor will learn something valuable from Robin’s story. 

About Robin John:

Robin John serves as a Founding Member and Chief Executive Officer of Eventide. He is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization, and under his leadership, the firm has grown into a leader within values-based investing.
 
 Prior to Eventide, Mr. John held leadership roles for Bank of New York Mellon. He has also served as a business consultant for Grant Thornton. He has a degree in Economics from Tufts University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Books: Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do

Songs: Eminem - Lose Yourself 

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Eventide Asset Management, LLC (“Eventide”) is a Boston based investment adviser. All statistics as of 9/30/23 unless otherwise noted. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a recommendation or offer to purchase or sell or a solicitation to deal in any security or financial product. Eventide does not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. Eventide's values-based approach to investing may not produce desired results and could result in underperformance compared with other investments. There is no guarantee that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives, generate profits, or avoid losses.

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