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Clear all filtersIMEC Says Today’s AI Will Look Ancient in 10 Years
Steven Latré, Adam Chambers, Molly O’Shea
As the semiconductor industry confronts the physical limits of Moore's Law, a strategic pivot toward inventive hardware architectures and photonics is reshaping AI infrastructure to overcome critical bottlenecks in memory scarcity and thermal management. Leading research from entities like IMEC and market shifts driven by hyperscalers signal a transition from brute-force model scaling to specialized components that prioritize energy efficiency and data transfer speed. Consequently, the sector is undergoing a hardware-first renaissance where success depends on manufacturing capacity and the integration of copackaged optics rather than traditional parameter expansion.
- Goldman Sachs17 min
Daniel Nadler on Building an AI-Powered Search Engine for Medicine
Founded by Dr. Daniel Nadler, Open Evidence functions as an AI-powered "MRI of medical knowledge" that aligns physicians with current clinical standards by reducing the 17-year gap between research and practice to mere hours. Backed by Google and formalized partnerships with the New England Journal of Medicine and NCCN, the platform utilizes licensed, full-text data to eliminate information overload and hallucinations inherent in general large language models. This technology currently processes 1.5 million verified queries to standardize care across complex specialties like oncology, with a long-term strategic goal of eliminating medical error as a leading cause of death.
The $3B Company Trying to Beat Amazon Prime
Stored Logistics, founded by former eBay seller Sean, recently secured $250 million in Series F funding to expand its vertically integrated physical intelligence network that processes 100 million packages annually across one-third of U.S. households. The company leverages agentic robotics and a data-rich flywheel to lower delivery costs to approximately $5 while accelerating speeds to match Amazon Prime, achieving a sales win rate increase from 10% to over 50% for enterprise clients. By employing a roll-up acquisition strategy to deploy proprietary software on purchased logistics businesses, Stored projects annual revenues surpassing $1 billion as it aims to democratize Amazon-level fulfillment for independent merchants.
How Deel Scaled From $100M to $1B+ ARR in 3 Years
Shuo Wang, Alex Bouaziz, Molly O'Shea
Founder Shuo and CEO Alex have scaled Deal, a global payroll and HR platform operating in 160 countries, to a $17.3 billion valuation and $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue. The company distinguishes itself through a remote-first sales culture spanning 120 countries, the processing of 8 billion operational data points, and a strategic focus on serving major enterprises like Chanel and 11 Labs. Shuo emphasizes that founders must prioritize sales discipline and global scalability from day one, drawing inspiration from innovators like James Dyson and Jeff Bezos to drive the platform's rapid growth.
- The Economist10 min
Did America ever have a plan for the Middle East? | The Economist
Following the end of the Bush administration's distinct democratic export framework, US regional strategy has shifted from direct military intervention to economic leverage via sanctions while withdrawing forces from Syria and Iraq. Concurrently, Iran is navigating a critical succession crisis under Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei, delaying potential nuclear or security deals until internal factional power balances are resolved. As Washington draws down its footprint, Gulf states face a strategic dilemma wherein a strong or collapsed Iran each present significant threats, prompting them to hedge against Iranian proxy forces poised to fill the emerging power vacuum.
- Bank of America18 min
Global Rates & FX Views: Rates and inflation
Ralf Preusser, Mark Capleton, Evelyn Herrmann, Stephen Juneau, Meghan Swiber, Evelyn Hammond, Stephen Juno, Peggy Zweiber
BIA Global Research forecasts Eurozone headline inflation to rise to 3.9% in September while projecting a moderate December rate hike by the ECB, contingent on energy prices remaining elevated. In the United States, the firm anticipates a methodological revision will lower the PCE rate, yet underlying inflation remains persistently 50 basis points above the Fed's target, sustaining a high probability for an October rate increase. To capitalize on these divergent outlooks, BIA advocates for a long position in forward-starting real-yield curve flatteners and long-dated 10-year to 20-year inflation swaps due to perceived market over-optimism regarding future inflation containment.
- Goldman Sachs12 min
The Bond Market May Be the Stock Market's Biggest Risk
Tony Pasquariello, Chris Hussey
Goldman Sachs economists led by Tony Pasquarello analyze a unique macro environment where aggressive Fed rate hikes collide with a $1.3 trillion AI investment surge and a $2 trillion fiscal deficit. This dual impulse is sustaining robust economic growth despite decelerating corporate earnings and rising bond yields, which Pasquarello identifies as the primary risk to equity valuations. Consequently, institutional strategies are shifting toward defensive bond positioning while favoring specific trades in Japanese domestic indices and anticipating significant market volatility ahead of the upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls report.
- RAISE Summit19 min
Fireside Chat with Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS | RAISE Summit 2026
IFS, under the leadership of CEO Mark Moffat, distinguishes itself in capital-intensive sectors like utilities and aerospace by deploying "forward-deployed engineering" to solve complex physical value chain challenges rather than merely offering software features. This approach has yielded a 96% gross retention rate and a notable 38% reduction in downtime for clients such as Grant Distillery, while simultaneously underpinning 100% of US commercial aviation flights through a hybrid model of probabilistic optimization and deterministic safety. To ensure resilience against geopolitical shifts, the company further secures its position with a sovereign AI architecture that leverages edge-deployed, agnostic models across its global supply chain.
- Goldman Sachs19 min
Why Markets May Be Pricing in Too Many Fed Rate Hikes
Rob Kaplan, Warsh, Alison Nathan, Robert Kaplan
On September 22, 2026, Goldman Sachs Exchanges featured former Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan analyzing the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years under new Chairman Kevin Warsh, a move driven by persistent 3% inflation rather than market speculation. Kaplan highlighted the Fed's cautious outlook, noting that conflicting economic forces—specifically booming AI infrastructure versus sluggish housing markets—support a decision to pause further increases until December despite Treasury yields exceeding 5%. While maintaining that FOMC members operate free from political pressure, Kaplan warned that a prolonged supply shock risks broadening inflation if economic data such as PCE and CPI indicators in October show no sign of firming.
- Milken Institute13 min
Conversation with Deborah Orida, President & CEO of PSP Investments | Global Dialogues Toronto 2026
Co-organized by Devorita, Jonathan Gray, John Graham, and Mark Weisman, this summit mobilized international investors to align with Canada's pension sector, which manages $2.1 trillion through the Maple 8 and the high-performing PSP. The event facilitated over 80 sessions to advance a strategy where PSP aims to increase domestic investments by 30–40% while deploying the independent $15 billion Canada Growth Fund to de-risk energy and critical mineral projects like Small Modular Reactors. By establishing specific investment books and discussing dual-use infrastructure, the gathering sought to convert global capital interest into tangible actions through mechanisms such as offtake agreements and regulatory navigation support.
- Goldman Sachs9 min
David Solomon’s Remarks at the 2026 FDNY Foundation Dinner
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon accepted an award from the FDNY Foundation at "The Rock" training academy, using the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks to honor the 343 firefighters who died while prioritizing community service over self-interest. The speech highlighted the enduring resilience of New Yorkers and emphasized the department's ongoing mission to support the next generation of first responders through both material resources and a philosophy of citizenship. This address underscored the symbiotic relationship between the financial firm and the city, celebrating a legacy of bravery where individuals are urged to ask who needs them rather than what they can gain.
- All-In Podcast18 min
Blake Scholl: Why Plane Speed Stalled, Supersonic Commercial Flight, & Revolutionizing the Engine
Blake Scholl, Jason, Chamath, Friedberg
Boom Supersonic founder Blake Scholl aims to democratize supersonic travel by producing the Overture aircraft, which currently holds 130 airline orders and targets a $3,500 transatlantic fare. The company is rapidly vertically integrating its supply chain to manufacture its own jet engines and leverage "boomless cruise" technology that mitigates sonic booms over land. Supporting this aviation vision, Boom is simultaneously developing gigawatt-scale data center power solutions using turbine technology to fund operations ahead of projected 2030 passenger flights.
- Goldman Sachs19 min
Ryan Serhant on the Art of Selling Luxury Real Estate
Ryan Serhant, who pivoted to real estate in 2008 and subsequently starred in the ten-season run of *Million Dollar Listing New York*, has built a diversified technology and services firm that currently surpasses $1 billion in monthly transaction volume. Unlike traditional brokerages, Serhant's company utilizes an organic, content-driven inbound strategy to recruit intrapreneurs and deploy AI tools that streamline complex transactions without paying for customer acquisition. Looking ahead, the firm is repurposing commercial spaces to address housing shortages while integrating artificial intelligence to enhance human relationship-building, a strategy that recently enabled the industry's most expensive residential sale of $308 million.
Brad Gerstner "$4 trillion of wealth transfer to kids who would've otherwise had zero"
Brad Gerstner, Michael Dell, Molly, Elon, Dario, Jensen, David Harris
Invest America, a not-for-profit initiative backed by Michael Dell and Frank Bisignano, aims to automatically open investment accounts for all US citizens under 18 to facilitate a projected $4 trillion wealth transfer. Founder Brad Gerstner targets 70 million accounts within 30 days by integrating the program with existing 401(k) infrastructure and leveraging bipartisan political support to bypass previous legislative hurdles. The summit also featured a strategic consensus on AI safety where industry leaders and policymakers agreed that labs must lead self-regulation while incorporating independent peer review to manage emerging technological risks.
- Goldman Sachs18 min
Can Stocks Rally With a Hawkish Fed?
Tony Pasquariello, Josh Schiffrin, Dominic Wilson
A panel of financial experts analyzes shifting market expectations for a tightening cycle of two to four rate hikes, emphasizing that oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel remain the critical variable for future inflation and a potential Federal Reserve pivot. Current fixed income and equity markets reflect a "higher yield world" driven by AI capital competition and fiscal deficits, yet demonstrate resilience with U.S. GDP projected to hold near 2% and unemployment trending lower despite energy headwinds. Strategists suggest that while the environment remains range-bound, a decisive drop in oil prices could catalyze an all-assets rally, prompting recommendations to utilize call options for the upside while monitoring the Fed's hawkish stance.