A true pioneer in global finance, David Booth (MBA’71), a distinguished alumnus and visionary founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, helped transform how the world invests. In the 1970s, he played a key role in developing one of the world’s first index funds, and in the early 1980s, he launched the first passively managed small-cap strategy. Throughout his career, Booth has bridged the gap between financial theory and real-world investing—partnering with leading academics to create evidence-based investment strategies that would come to define factor investing. In 2008, his landmark gift to the University of Chicago named the Booth School of Business, recognizing the school’s profound influence on his career and success.
Join us for an inspiring discussion on how David Booth transformed financial theory into practice, built one of the world’s most influential fund management firms, and continues to shape the future of business and philanthropy.
