Bassam Salem
As we approach the milestone 2,000 level on the S&P 500, it dawned on me that we have nearly tripled the value of the index since its last bottom in early 2009. It had been some time since I had visualized the broad-based equity index. Doing so in the chart above reflects the spectacular stock market boom we have been experiencing for over five years.
How long will this boom last? More interestingly, what will it be named?
Bassam is a tech executive and entrepreneur known for his interdisciplinary expertise and commitment to helping others. He founded AI company AtlasRTX (acquired in 2022) and now leads Mindshare Ventures, advising founders, executives, and teams. An Egyptian-American, he was raised in Egypt, France, England, and Utah; he holds CS degrees (BS, MS, MPhil) and an MBA from the University of Utah where he is now a Trustee. He is based in Utah, USA and writes, speaks, and advises on character & culture, leadership & excellence, and the long game.
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