I asked Cathie Wood the question no one else will

In this episode, Cathie Wood, the CEO of ARK Invest, shares her career trajectory from working at McDonald's to managing billions in assets as one of the leading fund managers. Wood recalls her early experiences and the hustle necessary to break into the finance industry, emphasizing the importance of bringing new technology into investment practices. She details her structured research process, highlighting the distinct teams at ARK focused on various sectors like autonomous technology, AI, consumer internet, and blockchain. Wood explains ARK's unique approach of sharing research with the public, contrasting with traditional, closed practices in finance. The conversation dives into specific investments, including Tesla and NVIDIA, with Wood asserting their long-term potential in the context of upcoming technological revolutions, particularly in AI and robotics. She addresses criticisms about ARK's performance and explains her trading strategies, including rebalancing and taking advantage of market volatility. Finally, Wood discusses the future of autonomous driving and how it might reshape transportation markets, with estimates of immense revenue growth. The episode encapsulates her views on the intersection of innovation, investment, and the changing landscape of finance.