This week, I speak with with Melissa Smith, co-Head of Commercial Banking at of J.P. Morgan, Previously she was Co-Head of Innovation Economy and Head of Specialized Industries. She has been with JPMorgan for over 20 years. She works with founders, CEOs and CFOs, delivering a cohesive banking experience to startups and fast-growing companies.
She discusses her path through finance and dance, the complexities of middle market banking, and how J.P Morgan is preparing for the next wave of technological disruption.
Earlier in her career, she was a professional Bballet dancer, and currently sits on the board of the American Ballet Theater.
A list of her favorite books is here; A transcript of our conversation is available here Tuesday.
You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here.
Be sure to check out our Masters in Business next week with Philipp Carlsson, Global Chief Economist for Boston Consulting Group (BCG ). He is the co-author of “Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms: How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk,” which was named one of the Financial Times Best Books of 2024.
Favorite Books
