Our Approach

Ideas to Rally Around

At William Blair, we have created a collaborative environment that seeks to ensure the best investment ideas consistently rise to the top. While our team-based approach is anchored by proprietary analytical frameworks, continuous improvement is core to our process, so we also invest in technological innovations that aim to strengthen our ability to pool our talents. 

 

Teamwork

A Sense of Involvement

William Blair gives me a sense of involvement—of being part of a well-functioning team, a warm family. You’re a part of something here, not just doing your work.

Peng Wang
LEAD BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
SOLUTIONS ANALYST

FACES OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Grant Parsons

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I think the word “culture” is overused, but when you meet a handful of individuals who seem really genuine, who love what they do and what their firm stands for, it means a lot.

Grant Parsons

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, GLOBAL EQUITY TEAM

Kasey O’Brien

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There’s always room for debate and discussion, and also for disagreement. It’s never taken personally. It’s always a motivation to find the truth about the stock.

Kasey O’Brien

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, U.S. GROWTH AND CORE EQUITY TEAM

Disciplined Methodology

Technology-Enhanced Collaboration