“It basically completely changed the outcome for patients with that type of cancer. That just game changing innovation got me really excited, and I really started thinking that something to do with that is what I want to do.” Jordan Robinson is an associate at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, where he works within the thematic investing group to identify long-term trends and changes in society and invest in the companies that are exposed to/driving those changes.

Jordan earned a Med Sci/Ivey HBA dual degree, a Master’s in neuroscience, and an MD, all from Western. On today’s episode, Jordan talks about his path to CPP, getting from science to finance, his long-term career philosophy, and what’s next in healthcare.

This episode was made possible by the generous support of the University Students’ Council at Western University.

Producer: Jay

Timestamps:

(1:46); Introduction and current role

(4:51); Path to finance

(17:40); Time spent in school and career philosophy

(21:18); Merging medicine and finance

(25:24); Making the switch

(35:11); Med Sci/Ivey HBA Dual

(41:01); How science undergrads can figure out if finance is for them

(49:38); So you know finance is for you, now what?

(54:42); General advice

(59:59); Networking

(1:02:21); Exciting new developments in healthcare

(1:08:13); Merging tech and bio