Invest Well, Be Well

Chris Riggio: From Markets to Mountains, How to Lead and Live Strong

Episode Summary

A podcast for wiser investing and stronger living. Success in the markets and in life requires sound investments — in our portfolios and our personal wellness. A weekly show, Invest Well, Be Well explores the principles of long-term investing, behavioral finance and peak performance with top-performing investment professionals and cross-industry leaders. Hosted by investment executive Rusty Vanneman and seasoned journalist Robyn Murray, each episode offers practical strategies for building wealth and prioritizing well-being, so you can make better decisions, grow your resilience and elevate your life. In this episode, we spoke with Chris Riggio, Chief Revenue Officer at LegitScript. Chris is focused on executing the company's strategic go-to-market initiatives, building a world-class global revenue organization and fostering seamless integration across sales, account management, marketing and customer success teams. He brings over 25 years of experience in Fintech, specializing in driving revenue growth for high-performing software organizations. Chris has held executive leadership roles at Confluence, Institutional Shareholder Services, and ICE, where he consistently delivered impactful results. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics, providing a strong foundation for his strategic approach to business. A passionate advocate for excellence, Chris prioritizes supporting LegitScript's global client base while inspiring individuals to achieve their best, both professionally and personally.

Episode Notes

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In this episode, we discuss how to foster cross-functional collaboration when silos start to form, what leadership practices are transferable across different disciplines, how the Fintech industry will continue to shape the investment landscape and much more.

What first drew Chris into the fintech and financial services industry and what helps him stay energized about it today?
As Chris looks back over his career, what are some common threads across his senior leadership roles?
What are some of the ways that Chris has successfully fostered cross-functional collaboration when silos start to form?
How do you build a culture where accountability is embraced rather than feared?
What leadership practice has been most transferable across different industries in Chris’s experience?
From Chris’s perspective, how critical is unique insight and consistent high-quality information when you’re talking about successful investing?
How does Chris see the Fintech industry continuing to shape the investment landscape, particularly for advisors trying to deliver better outcomes to clients?
How do “ultrahiking” and other wellness activities help shape Chris’s leadership and decision making process?
What practices does Chris rely on for recovery after feats of endurance?
How does Chris maintain energy and focus while he is balancing some of these demanding professional responsibilities?
If Chris could give one piece of advice to young professionals about sustaining a career over the long run, what would it be?
Looking ahead, what excites Chris the most about the future of fintech and financial services?
What does living life to the fullest look like for Chris?
What does “invest well, be well” mean to Chris personally?

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“I look at accountability [and] it’s not punishment, it’s ownership, right? I focus on building a culture where people feel trusted to make decisions and actually feel supported when things are not going as planned. So, when leaders model accountability with either transparency or humility, it becomes something that the organization should value and not really avoid.” - [06:33] Chris Riggio

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