Lloyd Blankfein on Moving From Law to Finance

The speaker reflects on their early career experiences, including job interviews at major financial firms like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, where they faced rejections. They eventually joined J Aron, which was later acquired by Goldman Sachs, leading to their integration into the company. The speaker also shares insights on their career progression and the impact of past decisions, highlighting the long-term journey of working their way up in the industry.

Which companies did the speaker have job interviews with, but got turned down?

• Goldman Sachs and J Aron

• Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and Goldman Sachs

• Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and J Aron

• J Aron and Goldman Sachs

What was the status of J Aron when the speaker joined?

• It was a part of Goldman Sachs

• It was a separate company

• It was a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley

• It was a newly formed company

What happened to J Aron after the speaker joined?

• It remained independent

• It was dissolved

• It was acquired by Morgan Stanley

• It was acquired by Goldman Sachs

How does the speaker describe their career progression at J Aron/Goldman Sachs?

• Quick and effortless

• Challenging but rewarding

• Slow and steady

• Full of conflicts

Did the speaker ever meet the person who initially turned them down at Goldman Sachs?

• No, the person is still there

• No, the person left the company

• Yes, but only briefly

• Yes, they became colleagues