In Episode 23 of LIVE with TY, we sit down with Ian Bolliger — former D1 Harvard Baseball player, ex-Vice President at BlackRock, and a rising voice in climate innovation. Ian’s story spans from competing on the diamond to working at one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world, all before shifting focus toward the climate crisis. We discuss:

• How athletics shaped Ian’s professional mindset

• The truth behind working at BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager

• Why he left to pursue climate research and action

• What student-athletes can learn about success beyond the game

• How sports, sustainability, and leadership

Timestamps Below.

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Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Trailer

00:40 – Intro: From Harvard Baseball to BlackRock

03:20 – What It Was Like Playing D1 at Harvard

07:10 – Working at the World’s Largest Asset Manager

10:45 – Why Ian Left BlackRock for Climate Advocacy

15:00 – Lessons from Sports That Apply to Business

19:30 – How Climate Change Became Personal

24:00 – Advice to Student-Athletes Entering the Real World 27:45 – Building Community Beyond Athletics

30:00 – Ian’s Challenge to the Next Generation

32:00 – Outro: What’s Next for Ian