David Weild IV was on the top floor of the World Trade Center just days before 9/11.
On September 11, 2021, while serving as Vice Chairman of Nasdaq and preparing to open the market, he watched the second plane hit the Twin Towers. In the chaotic days that followed, David helped lead the charge to safely reopen the U.S. markets, advocated for critical economic relief, and eventually chaired a charity dedicated to supporting children who lost parents in the tragedy. In this episode, David—former Nasdaq Vice Chairman, founder, father of three, and long-time market leader—shares a raw and deeply insightful look into leadership under pressure, family history, public policy, and raising a family through seismic historical moments.
Three things you'll learn:
1. How David navigated leading the stock market through the immediate aftermath of 9/11 while balancing the responsibilities of having a newborn baby at home.
2. The critical public policy and economic reform work David continues to lead through The Weild Foundation to improve opportunities for future generations.
3. Why David believes true fatherhood requires showing up, unconditional love, leading by example, and guiding children through their own unique strengths and challenges.
About David Weild IV
David Weild IV is a prominent American investment banker, capital markets expert, and former Vice Chairman of Nasdaq, where he ran the global listings business. Known as the "Father of the JOBS Act," he has dedicated much of his career to financial market reform and expanding economic access. He is the founder of Weild & Co. and The Weild Foundation, a father of three adult children, and resides in the Greater New York area.
About Working Dads
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