
Barry Ritholtz looks at the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.
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Masters in Business: Hilary Allen

Masters in Business
Hilary Allen
Barry speaks with Hilary Allen, a Professor of Law at the American University Washington College of Law. She teaches courses in Banking Law, Securities Regulation, and Business Associations. They discuss financial stability regulation and new financial technologies including crypto and AI. They also talk about the role of venture capital in Silicon Valley, and why some companies from the dot com era took hold while others failed.
Feb 20, 2026