How Volent Grew the Bowdoin Endowment to $3 Billion

The transcript details the career journey of an individual who transitioned from art conservation to finance. Initially working in art conservation, she realized the need for financial knowledge and attended Yale School of Management, where she was hired by David Swenson. Her career progressed at Bowdoin College, where she significantly grew the endowment, enabling increased financial aid. Recently, she moved to Rockefeller University, seeking new challenges and growth opportunities.

What was the speaker's initial career before realizing the need for financial knowledge?

• Engineering

• Finance

• Teaching

• Art Conservation

Where did the speaker meet the legendary investor David Swenson?

• National Gallery of Art

• Yale School of Management

• Bowdoin College

• Rockefeller University

How much did the speaker grow Bowdoin College's endowment during her tenure?

• $465 million

• $3 billion

• $2 billion

• $1 billion

What was one of the speaker's proud achievements at Bowdoin College?

• Starting a finance course

• Launching a new art program

• Outperforming Ivy League investment returns

• Building a new campus

What was the speaker's reason for moving to Rockefeller University?

• Desire for a new challenge

• Interest in art conservation

• Pursuit of a teaching career

• Need to be repotted