Conference Presentation, Fireside Chat, Statement, Keynote
The 2026 Goldman Sachs Analyst Impact Fund Finals
Goldman SachsAsahi Pompei, David Fagenbaum, Gavin McCormick, Julie, Juan Caballero, Richie, Megha, Katarina, Adeline, Zania, Paris, Harshad, Gaspar, Helena
- The 11th annual Goldman Sachs Gives Analyst Impact Fund is projected to allocate $500,000 to organizations within the next hour following a rigorous review process.
- EveryCure anticipates its drug repurposing method will be five times faster and 500 times less costly than traditional development, utilizing a $250,000 grant to add 2,000 drug-disease matches annually to its research team.
- WattTime projects data center energy consumption will reach the equivalent of New York City's 18-year usage by 2030 and plans a $250,000 phased investment across four quarters of 2027 to establish a public emissions benchmark by year-end.
- WattTime's 2027 funding roadmap includes $100,000 for Q1 foundation building, $50,000 in Q2 for methodology validation, $50,000 in Q3 for a public index launch, and $50,000 in Q4 to drive adoption, aiming to index over 75% of global AI labs and achieve a 10% reduction in emissions.
- Thorn forecasts that Project Prevent will stop over 83 million CSAM photos within five years of deployment, supported by a long-term partnership with Goldman Sachs.
- BuildChange warns that up to 40% of the global population could lack adequate housing by 2030 and intends to use $250,000 to expand retrofit programs in Manila and West Java.
- BuildChange targets reaching 20,000 people and assessing 2,000 homes by September 2027, with a budget allocation split 70% for workforce development and 30% for strengthening AI capabilities.
- Asahi Pompei expects to pose a single question to analysts during vote counting, while David Fagenbaum notes the competitive nature of the awards despite a sentiment that all participants benefit.