Alum Jenny Just Featured at RossTalks Chicago
On November 14, 2024, nearly 90 Ross School of Business alumni and friends attended an evening RossTalks event in Chicago. The event featured a fireside chat between Sharon Matusik, the Edward J. Frey Dean of Business, and Jenny Just, BBA ’90, co-founder and managing partner of PEAK6 Investments.
While guests enjoyed dining, Just spoke about her professional journey, from honing her skills on the Chicago trading floor to leading a hugely successful fintech enterprise. She offered tangible career advice and insights, and her partner, Matt Hulsizer, led the group in playing a short game the two devised to simulate trading options.
Just’s achievements have earned her several notable honors, including being featured in Forbes' America’s Richest Self-Made Women and 50 Over 50 lists and Worth Magazine’s Groundbreaking Women. She has also received the Women's Poker Association's Industry Innovation Recognition Award and a Tony Award for her involvement in "Memphis the Musical."
Just hosted the gathering, which was held at the PEAK6 headquarters at 141 West Jackson Blvd. and included ample time for networking and socializing among participants.