CEO of Strive Asset Management on the Best ESG | Matt Cole

Join me for an engaging podcast with Matt Cole, CEO of Strive Asset Management. Matt's remarkable journey from leading CalPERS to his current role brings insights into capitalism, innovation, and human flourishing. We delve into the debate between value maximization and stakeholder capitalism, addressing Strive Asset Management's stance on ESG and the balancing act asset managers face.

Discover the significance of ESG factors and their role in the bigger picture. We also scrutinize the roles of corporations and regulations, emphasizing merit-based hiring and discussing the counterproductivity of quotas and mandates. Dive into how industries like oil, gas, and tech respond to the ESG stakeholder capitalism movement and how Strive Asset Management competes against $20 trillion in assets.