The Four-Wheel Drive Episode with Capital Group's Ryan Tiernan

Decoding Growth

Join Lisa Kottler and Will Prest as they sit down with Ryan Tiernan from Capital Group's Workplace Strategic Growth team to explore how a nearly century-old asset manager embraces fintech innovation. This "four-wheel drive episode" dives deep into Ryan's unique perspective as both a former founder and current enterprise innovation leader, revealing how Capital Group scouts, partners with, and scales fintech solutions across the retirement ecosystem.

Discover the five critical drivers Capital Group uses to identify opportunities, learn their philosophy for working with startups, and understand how they create value for both emerging ventures and established intermediaries. Ryan shares candid insights about building a culture of curiosity, managing risk in a highly regulated industry, and the evolving role of AI in workplace benefits.

Whether you're a fintech founder seeking enterprise partnerships or an established firm looking to innovate, this episode offers practical strategies for navigating the complex world of retirement technology and workplace benefits convergence.