The series provides a platform for candid, insightful conversations on leadership, career growth, and personal development, helping students gain real-world perspectives from accomplished professionals. The goal is to create a long-lasting platform where students can engage with top executives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who share their journeys, industry trends, and leadership philosophies. The series is built on the idea that great leadership takes vision, resilience, and adaptability—qualities that help students “take flight” in their own careers.
A Goizueta Leadership Series
Taking Flight
A student-led initiative
Connecting students with Influential leaders across industries
Gardiner Garrard
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, TTV Capital
The inaugural event, held on November 7, 2024, featured Gardiner Garrard, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of TTV Capital, a leading fintech venture capital firm. He discussed:
• His journey from MBA student to successful venture capitalist.
• Emerging trends in fintech and the future of digital finance.
• Leadership lessons learned from investing in high-growth startups.
• The importance of mindfulness, philosophy, and building strong habits for long-term success.
The discussion highlighted that leadership is not just about technical expertise but also self-awareness, adaptability, and a strong value system.
• His journey from MBA student to successful venture capitalist.
• Emerging trends in fintech and the future of digital finance.
• Leadership lessons learned from investing in high-growth startups.
• The importance of mindfulness, philosophy, and building strong habits for long-term success.
The discussion highlighted that leadership is not just about technical expertise but also self-awareness, adaptability, and a strong value system.