What a great pleasure having Akio Katsuragi, founder/owner of Crosspoint Advisors, Inc., join me in a well-rounded and inspiring episode! Born in 1952, Akio’s life juxtaposed with Japan’s rise as the economic giant is fascinating - from his Tokyo University education, further law studies in the United States, passing the bar in NY state, to his financial career at the IBJ (Industrial Bank of Japan) (now Mizuho bank), Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, eventually becoming the CEO of Lehman Brothers in Japan. He even shares a brief insight into how the Lehman Shock unfolded and his 10-year challenge to bring the ordeal to closure. Akio explains how Crosspoint Advisors, Inc. works and its philanthropic aspirations. His daily basketball workout, playing Yoko-bue (Japanese flute) and shamisen (Japanese string instrument), and six-year passion for kabuki dance keeps Akio motivated and energized! Enjoy!!