From D1 Baseball to BlackRock VP to Climate Advocate — Ian Bolliger’s Journey | LIVE with TY Ep. 23

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. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!📌 Follow us @LIVEwithTY on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Spotify, and YouTube.#studentathlete #BlackRock #climatechange #entrepreneurship #LIVEwithTYChapters / Timestamps00:00 – 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 Athletics30:00 – Ian’s Challenge to the Next Generation 32:00 – Outro: What’s Next for Ian