About this podcast

In this insightful episode of "The Deal," co-hosts Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit down with Mellody Hobson, the dynamic Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments. Recorded live at Bloomberg's Invest conference, Hobson discusses her firm's groundbreaking new fund, "Project Level," dedicated to revolutionizing investment in women's sports. She shares personal anecdotes about her decision to invest in major sports franchises like the Chicago White Sox and Denver Broncos, and reveals the profound lessons learned from F1 racer Lewis Hamilton on positive self-talk and from her tenure on the Starbucks Board of Directors with Howard Schultz. Discover the unique partnership behind Ariel Investments, their competitive advantage, and Hobson's strategic approach to identifying significant opportunities in the evolving landscape of sports and finance.