<p>David McCormick is the former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds. He has also previously worked in the Bush White House and as President of FreeMarkets, a Pittsburgh-based startup from the early 2000s.</p> <p>He accomplished the sale of FreeMarkets to Ariba in 2004 for an estimated sum of $500 million and ensured that his team retained their jobs after the acquisition.</p> <p>McCormick ran in the GOP primaries for Pennsylvania senator against Dr. Mehmet Oz in 2022. It is speculated that he may run again in 2024 against Democratic incumbent Bob Casey.</p> <p>In this episode, Aaron and David talk about his winding career, his book Superpower In Peril, and the major points in his game plan to renew America.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>David McCormick’s Challenge;</strong> Embrace the privilege and responsibility to be born in the greatest country in the world by registering to vote.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with David McCormick</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mccormick-72bb30182/">Linkedin</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/DaveMcCormickPA">Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.davemccormickpa.com/">Website</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>If you liked this interview, check out our episode about <a href="https://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast/glen-meakem">Storing Family Memories Forever &amp; Losing $1 Billion w/ Glen Meakem</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Underwritten by Piper Creative</strong></p> <p>Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy. </p> <p>How? <a href="https://www.pipercreative.co/services">Click here and Learn more</a>.</p> <p>We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Piper as we grow</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8REcAy3zwED8B0yiDGlKg7gpeOVHEL_X">YouTube</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/going-deep-with-aaron-watson/id1016307641?mt=2">iTunes</a> | <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aaron-watson/going-deep-with-aaron-watson">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1016307641/going-deep-with-aaron-watson">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2diVMnV20bX2i0TxokhQPn">Spotify</a> </p>

Going Deep with Aaron Watson

Aaron Watson

572 Former Bridgewater CEO’s American Dream w/ David McCormick

AUG 20, 202349 MIN
Going Deep with Aaron Watson

572 Former Bridgewater CEO’s American Dream w/ David McCormick

AUG 20, 202349 MIN

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<p>David McCormick is the former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds. He has also previously worked in the Bush White House and as President of FreeMarkets, a Pittsburgh-based startup from the early 2000s.</p> <p>He accomplished the sale of FreeMarkets to Ariba in 2004 for an estimated sum of $500 million and ensured that his team retained their jobs after the acquisition.</p> <p>McCormick ran in the GOP primaries for Pennsylvania senator against Dr. Mehmet Oz in 2022. It is speculated that he may run again in 2024 against Democratic incumbent Bob Casey.</p> <p>In this episode, Aaron and David talk about his winding career, his book Superpower In Peril, and the major points in his game plan to renew America.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>David McCormick’s Challenge;</strong> Embrace the privilege and responsibility to be born in the greatest country in the world by registering to vote.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with David McCormick</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mccormick-72bb30182/">Linkedin</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/DaveMcCormickPA">Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.davemccormickpa.com/">Website</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>If you liked this interview, check out our episode about <a href="https://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast/glen-meakem">Storing Family Memories Forever &amp; Losing $1 Billion w/ Glen Meakem</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Underwritten by Piper Creative</strong></p> <p>Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy. </p> <p>How? <a href="https://www.pipercreative.co/services">Click here and Learn more</a>.</p> <p>We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Piper as we grow</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8REcAy3zwED8B0yiDGlKg7gpeOVHEL_X">YouTube</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/going-deep-with-aaron-watson/id1016307641?mt=2">iTunes</a> | <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aaron-watson/going-deep-with-aaron-watson">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1016307641/going-deep-with-aaron-watson">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2diVMnV20bX2i0TxokhQPn">Spotify</a> </p>