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Citadel co-founder Alec Litowitz credits firm's growth to 'adaptability quotient'

Alec Litowitz joined Citadel in 1994 without a finance background, brought on by Ken Griffin for his way of thinking rather than his resume. He went on to help scale Citadel's equity business from about $100 million to $10 billion in assets before spending 18 years leading Magnetar Capital, which grew to roughly $20 billion by 2022.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-09-17

Adaptability, not raw intelligence, emerges as key trait for modern decision-making

A new perspective argues that in a world reshaped by algorithms, rapid change, and eroding traditional expertise, the ability to adapt quickly—termed 'AQ'—matters more than conventional intelligence measured by IQ. The piece frames constant volatility and uncertainty not as exceptions but as the new normal that professionals must learn to operate within confidently.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-15