3/5/26

John W. Rogers Jr.: From Princeton Basketball Captain to Ariel Investments Founder

In this episode of The Second Half Podcast, host Jabari Saunders sits down with John W. Rogers Jr., founder, chairman, co-CEO, and chief investment officer of Ariel Investments—the largest minority-owned mutual fund firm in the U.S. Rogers shares his journey from captaining Princeton University's basketball team to establishing Ariel Investments in 1983. He discusses his passion for patient, value investing, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and his commitment to financial literacy and community development. This conversation offers valuable insights into leadership, perseverance, and the importance of giving back.

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