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Clear all filters- Goldman Sachs13 min
Dr. Arie Belldegrun, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Allogene Therapeutics
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Dr. Ari Beldergren and Owen Weedy founded Kite Pharma to commercialize NIH-licensed engineered T-cell therapies that overcame industry skepticism regarding the complexity of living drugs. The venture successfully demonstrated the ability to induce complete remission in terminal cancer patients, attracting David from Amgen and catalyzing a sector now comprising roughly 300 companies. Beldergren defines the organization's legacy by its tangible impact on patient survival across lymphoma, bladder cancer, and prostate cancer, positioning clinical improvement as the primary metric for the field's value.
- Goldman Sachs24 min
Lord John Browne, Author of "Make, Think, Imagine: Engineering the Future of Civilization"
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Former BP CEO John Browning traces his career from Cambridge physics student to engineer, highlighting how his early fieldwork shaped a strategic shift toward climate accountability and measurable environmental goals despite industry isolation. He argues that oil and gas firms must address Scope 3 emissions while leveraging carbon capture and nuclear fission as near-term solutions, all underpinned by the belief that civilization relies on an engineering platform rather than humanities. Browning further contends that automation will evolve to prioritize human empathy, warns against reactive regulation regarding emerging technologies, and asserts that economies dependent on obsolete industries face extinction rather than redemption.
- Goldman Sachs28 min
J.J. Redick – NBA Player and Podcast Host
Former Duke standout and NBA veteran J.J. Reddick leverages a high-performance upbringing and a transformative sophomore crisis to redefine his professional work ethic through a disciplined, "OCD" training regimen that includes specific daily shot quotas. Currently serving as the primary leader for the New Orleans Pelicans to shield rookie Zion Williamson, he balances on-court mentorship with his podcast *The Vertical*, where he explores diverse fields driven by intellectual curiosity. Looking toward the future, Reddick plans a one-year hiatus to prioritize family while maintaining an open-minded approach to life after basketball, guided by the principle that success extends beyond individual achievement.
- Goldman Sachs32 min
Jim Hackett: President and CEO of Ford Motor Company
Ford CEO Jim Hackett outlines the company's strategic pivot toward a "propulsion portfolio" of electric and hybrid vehicles, leveraging a global alliance with Volkswagen to fund over $100 billion in capital commitments for autonomous technology. Hackett emphasizes an "S-curve shift" in the industry, arguing that survival requires abandoning internal combustion virtues while maintaining consumer vehicle ownership through software-defined ecosystems. Rooted in his leadership philosophy of integrity and clear point of view, Hackett predicts that Ford will achieve carbon neutrality within 12 years by blending technologies rather than mandating an immediate, total transition to electrification.
- Goldman Sachs27 min
Marc Benioff: Business is the Greatest Platform for Change
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff leverages the company's Einstein AI platform to drive operational efficiency while advocating for heightened corporate responsibility regarding San Francisco's housing and homelessness crises. To address systemic inequality, Benioff has closed significant internal pay gaps and champions a dual-CEO leadership structure that prioritizes values like trust and diversity over traditional financial metrics. This approach challenges industry norms by expecting business leaders to actively support social legislation and educate peers on managing societal impact alongside profitability.
- Goldman Sachs33 min
General Stanley McChrystal (US Army, Ret.) - "Leaders: Myth and Reality"
Stanley McChrystal, George Washington, Walt Disney, General Stanley McChrystal, David
General Stanley McChrystal challenges the mythological view of infallible leaders in his book *Leaders: Myth and Reality*, profiling historical figures like Robert E. Lee, Walt Disney, and Coco Chanel to demonstrate that human flaws are intrinsic to effective governance. McChrystal further argues that significant societal reforms often rely on resilient systems rather than singular heroic agency, as evidenced by his analysis of Martin Luther King Jr.'s organizational legacy. Looking toward the future, he advocates for a shift from military victory to geopolitical management in Afghanistan, demands a layered defense against AI-driven disinformation, and proposes a paid national service program to revitalize active American citizenship.
- Goldman Sachs52 min
Katie Couric on Telling America’s Stories
In a comprehensive interview, pioneering broadcaster Katie Couric details her unconventional path from a CNN failure to becoming the first solo female anchor of the CBS Evening News, where she prioritized substantive coverage of issues like sexual assault over traditional newsroom norms. She discusses her strategic negotiations for professional equality, her pivotal 2008 interview with Sarah Palin, and her current documentary series *America Inside Out*, which seeks to bridge deep societal divides through direct dialogue and the re-examination of Confederate history. Couric concludes by advocating for structural changes such as the Rooney Rule to combat workplace bias and emphasizing the critical role of proximity in fostering empathy across America's shifting demographic landscape.
- Goldman Sachs15 min
Talks at GS – Robert Smith: The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Vista Equity Partners Chairman and CEO Robert Smith leveraged his early Bell Labs experience and Goldman Sachs tenure to launch a private equity firm that redefines enterprise software investment by shifting focus from single products to long-term ecosystem control. Operating within the framework of the fourth industrial revolution, Smith's strategy prioritizes building platform moats over decades to dominate specific geographic or sectoral markets rather than competing for short-term product advantages. His approach combines a rigorous evaluation of industry equilibrium with a cultural emphasis on innovation, aiming to transform capital deployment from asset aggregation into deep, value-creating partnerships with software leaders.