The History of San Francisco
Famous Investors and Business Figures
100

Before the Gold Rush, this settlement founded in 1776 was the original Spanish name for San Francisco.

What is Yerba Buena?

100

This co-CEO of Ariel Investments is known for value investing and previously served as chair of Starbucks.

Who is Mellody Hobson?

200

This ship, abandoned during the Gold Rush and later buried under landfill, gave its name to a small street in today’s Financial District.

What is the Niantic?

200

As CEO of Fidelity, this business leader represents the third generation of the family to run the company.

Who is Abigail Johnson?

300

The Golden Gate Bridge was the world’s longest suspension bridge when it opened in 1937, but it lost that title in this year when the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened.

What is 1964?

300

This CEO of Citi, appointed in 2021, became the first woman to lead a major U.S. money-center bank.

Who is Jane Fraser?

400

Before landfill expanded San Francisco’s shoreline, this street marked the original waterfront during the Gold Rush.

What is Montgomery Street?

400

Often called the “most powerful woman on Wall Street,” she has led JPMorgan’s Asset & Wealth Management division since 2009.

Who is Mary Callahan Erdoes?

500

In what year was XXXXX founded?

What is 1983?

500

After joining XXXXXXXX in the 1990s, this executive rose through roles including CFO and COO before becoming Co‑President and Co‑CEO in 2017.

Who is Cathy?