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- 17 min
Deborah DiSanzo: Solving the World’s Health Problems of the Future
Deborah DiSanzo, Christina Minnis
Former healthcare executive Deborah DeSanza leads IBM Watson Health's initiative to integrate artificial intelligence and cloud computing with clinical expertise, achieving tangible results such as reducing breast cancer trial matching times by 75% at the Mayo Clinic and accelerating drug discovery from 18 months to under 12 weeks. By partnering with major industry consortia to aggregate millions of patient records, the organization aims to alleviate physician burnout caused by electronic health record burdens while lowering costs through real-world evidence generation. Under the strategic direction of IBM Chairman Ginni Rometty, this approach shifts the technology firm from legacy hardware to a dominant position in AI-driven healthcare solutions that prioritize patient data ownership and life-saving outcomes.
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John Avlon: Covering the Intersection of Politics and Power
Former speechwriter and *Daily Beast* Editor-in-Chief John Avlon applies a legacy of 9/11-era resilience and a nonpartisan but morally accountable framework to steer the publication's growth to 1.1 million daily readers while targeting powerful bullies and bigots. He warns that contemporary journalism must actively counter hyper-partisanship and misinformation, drawing on George Washington's Farewell Address to advocate for national unity and fiscal responsibility amidst the challenges of the current political climate. Avlon maintains that holding power accountable requires a clear mission to follow facts regardless of political preference, a principle that guided the newsroom's diverse hiring strategy and its coverage of high-stakes investigations like the Mueller probe.
- 23 min
Talks at GS – Bob Iger: Leading the Walt Disney Company Into The Future
Bob Iger transformed Disney from a legacy-bound corporation into a global powerhouse by executing a strategy that balanced respect for the company's 1923 heritage with aggressive innovation through major acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. As CEO for sixteen years, he prioritized high-quality intellectual property and diversity, most notably mandating the production of *Black Panther* to reflect modern values while navigating significant industry disruptions. Iger attributes his nearly half-century career evolution to a relentless work ethic and the belief that storytelling remains the most valuable asset regardless of technological shifts.
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Talks at GS - Arianna Huffington: Thriving in the “Attention Economy”
Entrepreneur and author Arianna Huffington discusses her transition from founding The Huffington Post to establishing Thrive Global, driven by her personal burnout and a mission to debunk the myth that success requires sacrificing well-being. Highlighting the dangers of the attention economy and the toxic Silicon Valley "brilliant jerk" culture, she details her tenure on the Uber board where she enforced strict accountability measures, leading to leadership changes and a zero-tolerance policy for unprofessional behavior. Ultimately, Huffington advocates for systemic shifts in how organizations value sleep, creativity, and human dignity over short-term metrics and relentless productivity.
- 18 min
Talks at GS – Dara Khosrowshahi: Uber’s Roadmap to the Future
Dara Khosrowshahi joined Uber to stabilize a crisis-ridden company and transform it into the world's largest transportation provider by leveraging a marketplace strategy across rides, food delivery, and micromobility. Strategic moves including the SoftBank investment, a pivotal settlement with Waymo, and leadership hires like Tony West have secured capital, resolved governance conflicts, and restored operational focus. The company now aims to integrate multimodal transport and cover 80% of the global population by combining direct operations with equity stakes in key regional markets.
- 14 min
Talks at GS – Magic Johnson On “Over-Delivering” On And Off The Court
Magic Johnson, Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Magic Johnson transitioned from leading Michigan State to an NCAA title and cultivating a legendary rivalry with Larry Bird in the NBA to a distinguished business career driven by strategic mentorship and deep market insight. Following his 1991 HIV diagnosis, he credits his 26-year survival to a regimen of mental resilience, physical training, and medication adherence, while leveraging his public platform to launch ventures like Magic Johnson Theaters and invest in the Los Angeles Sparks and Dodgers. Johnson now focuses his legacy on creating economic opportunities for people of color in urban America, prioritizing societal impact over personal wealth accumulation.
- 21 min
Talks at GS – Alex Blumberg & Jacob Weisberg: The Power of Podcasting
Gimlet Media founder Alex Blumberg and Slate executive Jacob Weisberg chart the industry's evolution from legacy radio constraints to a decentralized audio ecosystem where *Serial* and *Start-Up* catalyzed a cultural shift toward intimate, on-demand storytelling. By prioritizing emotional connection over rigid formats and separating editorial integrity from branded content through transparent business models, these leaders established a framework that allows political and narrative podcasts to flourish without traditional FCC limitations. As the medium matures into a second golden age characterized by genre diversification and normalized consumption among younger demographics, their collaboration underscores the necessity of blending creative journalism with sustainable entrepreneurial strategy.
- 30 min
Talks at GS – Tim Urban: Reasoning for the Future: From Technology to Politics
The event explores a psychological framework where true adulthood requires high-intelligence reasoning to override primate instincts for conformity, utilizing Elon Musk's first-principles approach as a model for breakthrough innovations in sectors ranging from spaceflight to digital finance. It further projects a future dominated by multi-planetary civilization and brain-machine interfaces that will fundamentally reshape human communication, while simultaneously analyzing current "social execution" dynamics as a modern form of tribal censorship. To counter this, the discussion proposes a self-awareness movement aimed at restoring open intellectual discourse by shifting the collective thought curve away from enforced norms.
- 14 min
Talks at GS – Telling the Human Side of the Refugee Crisis: “This is Home”
Alexandra Shiva, Princess Firyal of Jordan
Princess Feryal of Jordan and filmmaker Alexandra co-produced a documentary that chronicles the lives of four refugee families in Baltimore, specifically juxtaposing a humorous couple against educated professionals to humanize the displacement crisis. The film explores complex themes such as the psychological erosion of dignity among unemployed men, the enduring longing for a homeland, and the critical role of grassroots community integration in fostering stability. Drawing on Princess Feryal's advocacy, the project serves as a catalyst for local mentorship and political engagement, urging audiences to support international refugees while highlighting the disproportionate burden on host nations like Jordan.
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Talks at GS – Virginie Morgon: A Global Outlook on the Future of Finance
Virginie Morgan assumes the CEO role at private equity firm Eurasio in March, overseeing a strategic pivot from a France-centric model to a global expansion that prioritizes annual process reinvention and US market integration. Her macroeconomic outlook anticipates strong growth in Europe, China, and the US through 2018, though she flags late 2019 as a potential period of vulnerability. Concurrently, Morgan enforces a rigorous diversity mandate requiring female candidates for every hire and immediate intervention against disrespectful behavior, grounding her leadership in a personal ethic of self-respect and proactive career visibility.
- 25 min
Talks at GS –Jonathan Haidt: The Psychology of Partisanship & Ethical Leadership
Jonathan Haidt examines the drivers of modern political polarization, the evolutionary roots of moral intuition, and the declining resilience of students raised in hyper-protective environments. He argues that social and institutional design must shift from relying on individual character to implementing systemic "nudges" and inclusive frameworks that foster anti-fragility. Ultimately, while historical trends suggest long-term optimism, Haidt calls for immediate vigilance in repairing polarized institutions to prevent a trajectory of mutual hatred.
- 9 min
Talks at GS – Rajeev Misra: Creating Capital for the Future
The SoftBank Vision Fund, a $100 billion vehicle that channels all SoftBank Group investments, targets late-stage private market leaders with a mandate to back 100 companies globally over three years. Its strategy prioritizes massive capital deployment to accelerate "winner-takes-all" expansion in China, India, and the U.S., often encouraging portfolio firms to raise more funds than initially planned to secure immediate global dominance. To ensure long-term liquidity and returns, the fund prefers IPOs or debt market access over secondary sales, aiming to validate its portfolio companies through public market performance within its 14-year maturity term.
- 35 min
Talks at GS – Bozoma Saint John: Driving Change at Uber & Beyond
In June 2017, Bozema St. John joined Uber as its inaugural Chief Brand Officer to lead a critical cultural pivot that addressed severe reputational damage and sexual harassment allegations under the company's previous leadership. Tasked with rebuilding trust and fostering inclusivity during the transition to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, St. John implemented a strategy integrating pop culture and authentic human narratives to transform the brand from a utility into a source of pride for drivers, employees, and diverse communities. Her approach emphasizes systemic change and genuine allyship, aiming to redefine Silicon Valley's image by centering underrepresented voices while rejecting performative gestures in favor of substantive organizational transformation.
- 16 min
Talks at GS – The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities & Race Relations in America
Stanley Nelson, Jr., Dr. Wayne Frederick, Johnny Taylor, Jr.
Documentary director Stanley Nelson and current Howard University president, the 17th and seventh Black individual to lead the institution, discuss the historical necessity and modern evolution of HBCUs, highlighting their role in transforming legal prohibitions against Black literacy into a premier engine for professional mobility. The conversation details how political pragmatism, exemplified by General Howard's 1867 chartering by President Andrew Johnson and Speaker Paul Ryan's restoration of federal funding cuts, has allowed 101 institutions to produce the majority of Black physicians and dentists despite a contemporary 40-year decline in Black male medical school applications. Ultimately, the speakers argue that maintaining access to these "unbridled opportunities" requires leaders to navigate complex political landscapes without compromising their identity, thereby ensuring HBCUs continue to provide the societal change that began during Reconstruction.
- 16 min
Talks at GS – Juan Enriquez: The Future of Humankind
Juan Enriquez posits that humanity has transitioned from natural selection to "human selection," granting the power to deliberately program the genetic code of all species and establishing the bio-economy as the dominant global force for the coming century. This biological revolution promises to eradicate diseases, regenerate complex organs, and replace animal agriculture through synthetic alternatives, while simultaneously raising ethical questions that Enriquez addresses by advocating for a 25% protected reserve of nature on Earth or in space. Looking further ahead, Enriquez predicts that non-invasive neural interfaces will soon bridge human consciousness with machines and that extraterrestrial life will likely be detected within five years, fundamentally altering our understanding of biology and our place in the universe.