Vanguard set to launch geek-spirited think tank in heart of Philly as its 'robo' (that really isn't) hits $47 billion of AUM
The 'innovation center' adds to CEO Bill McNabb's theme of Google emulation and perches at the nexus of Penn, Drexel, Temple and other local universities

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