Part One. In October of 2020, Maddy and Soph were inspired to start a podcast about investing to help make it more accessible for their friends. One of their inspirations? Cathie Wood. A true trailblazer in the investing world, Cathie is a revolutionary female founder setting out to change the world. Her tenacity to challenge the status quo has earned her a place amongst the world's greatest investors. After almost three years of joking that one day Cathie might join the pair on the pod, YIGC have turned that vision into a reality. In part one of two, we learn about Cathie's experience founding ARK Invest, and the hurdles she has overcome as the fund suffered significant losses in the wake of the COVID bull market. And if you've been wondering where you should be investing right now, or how AI may affect your job? Then this is the episode is for you. We discuss where Cathie believes the largest technological advancements will occurs in the next 5 years, and how you can up-skill today to ensure you'll be on the positive side of AI adoption. Just a foreword: in today's episode we will be referencing ARK's research, the Big Ideas Report. This report highlights the 5 key disruptive innovation platforms that ARK believes will have the most transformative impacts on the future of society. For a more fulfilling and engaging listen, have a read of the report here: https://ark-invest.com/big-ideas-2023/. Trust us, it will leave you feeling inspired. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.