Marrying Activism and Finance to Uplift the "Worst Off". Conversation with Mike Anderson

This week, our guest is Mike Anderson. Mike describes himself as a "proud survivor of the working poor". He shares the traumatic journey of growing up in subsidized housing in Plainfield during the "crack era" and the loss of his father, who was killed when Mike was only five. Thanks to the efforts and support of Mike’s mom—a union leader who showed him the power of organizing —he was able to navigate the path to a Harvard education, leadership, and the world of high finance. Mike is now utilizing his "Culture times Capital" formula to bridge the gap between activism and finance. He discusses his experience litigating civil rights cases against trillion-dollar corporations and his mission to ensure that your zip code doesn't define your destiny. Can the tools of high finance be used to liberate the marginalized, or is the system designed to keep them out? Please note that the views expressed by the candidate are his own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this podcast. Given the nature of these long-form interviews, we cannot independently fact-check every claim made during the conversation. We encourage listeners to research the candidates and issues further as we approach the primary.