Zoe Cruz - Morgan Stanley to DeFi

Zoe Cruz is a prominent figure in the financial services industry, known for her significant contributions and groundbreaking achievements as one of the highest-ranking women on Wall Street. She was named one of the Forbes top 50 women in business four years in a row.  With a career spanning over 25 years at Morgan Stanley, where she served as Co-President, Cruz played a pivotal role in managing major revenue-generating businesses, starting with her taking charge of the FX desk in 1993. Her expertise and leadership have established her as a key player in the finance sector.  Cruz transitioned to founding her own asset management firm, Menai Financial Group. This move not only highlights her resilience but also her belief in the potential for growth and opportunity that can come from financial innovation. Zoe Cruz moved to the US from Greece at age fourteen and is a graduate of Harvard and Harvard Business School.  As we engage in this discussion with Zoe Cruz, we will explore her insights on leadership, inflection points in market cycles, why Morgan Stanley hired James Gorman, the current dangers of hidden leverage, and the bridges from TradFi to DeFi. Menai Financial:  https://menai.io NOTE:  This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only.  Anything said by the guests or host should not be construed as legal or investment advice.  Thanks for listening.   Joe Reilly is a family office consultant, and the host of the Private Capital Podcast as well as the Inheritance Podcast.  FOLLOW JOE: https://twitter.com/joereillyjr WEBSITE: circulus.substack.com INHERITANCE PODCAST:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inheritance-podcast/id1644964   If you like this show, do me a favor and send it to someone you think would enjoy it.  Just copy the link into an email or text.  I appreciate it.   ©2024 Joe Reilly