Carrie Pickett has had a long career in asset management, and was recently a founder and principal of Blueprint Capital Advisors, having held a series of roles as Controller, director of operations, and marketing and investor relations in other asset management firms. She is a frequent contributor to the dialogue around the need for more diversity in the asset management industry.

Our conversation discusses Carrie’s experience as a founder, which has taken many shapes and forms over the years, and is a shot of reality in terms of the kind of capital needed and type of trajectory that can be expected. She discusses her experience of diversity and inclusion, and the lessons learned in her journey.