John Studzinski has spent his life moving between two worlds sometimes seen as at odds: global finance and the Catholic Church.
In this conversation, we discuss:
His childhood and rise in international investment banking
How faith shaped his understanding of leadership, responsibility, and success
The founding vision behind the Genesis Foundation and its focus on human dignity
His collaboration with Vatican figures on projects in human rights, education, and the arts
The story behind Angels Unawares, the sacred composition by Sir James MacMillan performed in the Sistine Chapel
What it means to live with an awareness of the unseen — and how that informs a life of generosity
This isn’t just about philanthropy—it’s about what it looks like to take faith seriously in public life.