Byron Wien

Byron Wien was famous for his “Ten Surprises” and “Life’s Lessons” lists, and led in strategy at Morgan Stanley and Blackstone.

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Byron Wien (1933–2023) was a renowned market strategist. He held an MBA with distinction from Harvard and served as chief US investment strategist at Morgan Stanley for twenty-one years. Later, he joined Blackstone as vice chairman. Wien was recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Society of Security Analysts and was named one of the most influential people on Wall Street by New York Magazine in 2006.

Published Book

Stay at Risk and Live Forever

Lessons from a Life of Curiosity, Grit, and Reinvention

Byron Wien, a legendary figure on Wall Street, shares his profound insights and life lessons in Stay at Risk and Live Forever. Co-authored by Taylor Becker, this memoir provides a unique blend of personal anecdotes and professional wisdom from Wien’s nine-decade-long career. Known for his famous “”Ten Surprises”” and “”Life’s…

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