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Clear all filters- Goldman Sachs24 min
An Evolution in the Cybersecurity Landscape
Matthew Chung, Wesley Williams, Andy Boura, Allison Nathan, Matt Chung, Wes Williams
Ten years ago defined by competitive secrecy, the financial sector now mandates public-private collaboration through bodies like the FSISAC to combat a 95% phishing breach rate exacerbated by remote work. Security operations have evolved into virtual fusion centers integrating legal and engineering teams that rely on automation to manage daily threats while addressing third-party risks highlighted by recent major incidents. Future strategies anticipate leveraging AI for defense and enhanced legislation, shifting the industry from reactive measures to proactive, layered resilience against increasingly commoditized cyber threats.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
Why Investors Are Shopping for Consumer Retail
Allison Nathan, Jennifer Davis, Vishaal Rana, Jen Davis
Record-breaking $14 billion in 2021 consumer retail IPO issuance, led by Goldman Sachs' $1.8 billion Olaplex deal, has driven 28 new public listings while direct listings and M&A activity continue to surge amid robust post-IPO market performance. Despite near-term headwinds including severe supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and inflation, the sector is pivoting toward omni-channel strategies and technology-driven brand experiences to navigate shifting consumer preferences. Looking ahead, Goldman Sachs forecasts sustained growth in the sector through 2022 and beyond, driven by megatrends such as digitization, health and wellness, and ESG integration, even as macroeconomic volatility persists.
- Goldman Sachs24 min
Geoff Martha, chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic
Medtronic CEO Jeff Martha highlights a historic innovation pipeline featuring a surgical robot challenging Intuitive Surgical, a novel hypertension therapy, and a decentralized colonoscopy pill, all underpinned by the company's founding mandate to prioritize patients over profits. During the 2020 pandemic, this mission drove the decision to open-source ventilator designs, prompting rapid collaborations with SpaceX and Intel to secure critical components and enable remote patient monitoring. The company continues to leverage AI for personalized care and cybersecurity while maintaining a high-velocity output of approximately 200 new products annually.
- Goldman Sachs21 min
Reid Hoffman, co-founder LinkedIn; partner, Greylock
Reid Hoffman recounts his journey from founding the failed SocialNet to launching LinkedIn and scaling it through partnerships with Jeff Wiener before transitioning to full-time venture capital at Greylock. He analyzes the current digital landscape as a pivotal moment where Web 3.0, artificial intelligence, and decentralized finance are reshaping value ecosystems, while advocating for regulatory frameworks that hold platforms accountable through specific metrics rather than prescriptive rules. Hoffman concludes by distilling entrepreneurial success into the dual necessity of persistence and flexibility, drawing on lessons from industry leaders like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel to emphasize adapting deeply held visions to new realities.
- Goldman Sachs25 min
Europe at a Crossroads
Allison Nathan, Jari Stehn, Otmar Issing, Romano Prodi, Timothy Garton Ash
Over the last 18 months, the European Union has executed a historic fiscal shift by suspending stability rules and issuing €800 billion in common debt through the Next Generation EU fund to transfer resources from stronger to weaker member states. While this expansionary strategy, supported by the European Central Bank and a new German coalition, introduces a "stick and carrot" reform mechanism, it faces significant hurdles including potential moral hazard, legal challenges to the Maastricht Treaty, and the resilience of nationalist forces. The long-term sustainability of this integration depends on whether the bloc can manage temporary measures, navigate political risks like a potential French populist return, and adapt outdated fiscal criteria to current economic conditions before the recovery fund winds down.
- Goldman Sachs18 min
Melissa Bradley, Founder, 1863 Ventures
Economist Amanda Bradley argues that systemic racism has cost the U.S. economy $16 trillion and urges leveraging the demographic shift of Black and Brown populations as the "new majority" to boost global GDP competitiveness. Her analysis highlights critical barriers such as the $250,000 capital gap facing diverse entrepreneurs and critiques traditional venture capital biases, leading her to advocate for tax credits and direct cash mechanisms over intermediary grants. Bradley points to Goldman Sachs' "One Million Black Women" initiative as a pivotal model for aligning capital allocation with economic returns, asserting that restructuring the capitalist paradigm to treat these groups as asset holders is essential for future national prosperity.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
Louise Hulland, broadcaster and journalist
The 2015 Modern Slavery Act, championed by Theresa May, consolidated UK laws to address a £120 billion industry driven by "county lines" networks that exploit vulnerable British nationals. While Section 54 mandates supply chain transparency for large businesses, the legislation notably lacks specific statutory support for victims, leaving their adjudication to the Home Office and complicating immigration status resolution. Despite these legal frameworks, rising risks from Brexit, the pandemic, and climate displacement continue to expand the pool of targeted populations, even as younger generations drive growing corporate accountability.
- Goldman Sachs36 min
How Small Business Owners Are Dealing With Worker Shortages, Inflation and Supply Chain Delays
Joe Wall, Allison Nathan, Ruby Bugarin, Kari Parker, Rosemary Swirk
Goldman Sachs' "10,000 Small Businesses Voices" initiative released September survey data revealing a sharp 29-point decline in small business optimism driven by the Delta variant, inflation, and severe workforce shortages. The report details how specific sectors face record operating costs and supply chain delays, while Black-owned businesses struggle with lower capital confidence and depleted cash reserves compared to the broader market. In response to these challenges, the organization is calling for a permanent low-interest loan program and federal procurement reforms to address the systemic lack of representation and resource disparity.
- Goldman Sachs21 min
Kimberly Bryant, Founder and CEO, Black Girls Code
Founded by engineer Kimberly Bryant after witnessing her daughter's isolation in a Stanford computer science program, Black Girls Code has evolved from a local initiative into an international nonprofit with 15 chapters dedicated to empowering girls of color as entrepreneurial technology leaders. Supported by Goldman Sachs, the organization addresses the sharp decline in female computer science graduates and the severe underrepresentation of Black women in executive tech roles by fostering specific communities where participants develop the skills to become architects of economic equity. Following a strategic pivot to global virtual training during the pandemic that attracted nearly 1,000 registrants in 24 hours, Black Girls Code continues to scale its mission of transforming young women into change agents capable of reshaping the industry.
- Goldman Sachs22 min
Christiane Pendarvis, Co-President and Chief Merchant, Savage X Fenty
Pendarvis, a fourth-generation educator turned executive, details her transition from a segregated South Carolina upbringing to leading brand strategy for Savage X Fenty by prioritizing authentic self-advocacy and crisis leadership. Drawing on the pandemic's shift to e-commerce, she outlines a retail transformation roadmap leveraging live streaming, QR-code bridges, and virtual try-on technology to capture untapped market segments. Under the hands-on direction of CEO Rihanna, the brand differentiates itself by serving the "three S's"—sizes, shapes, and shades—to prove that radical inclusion drives substantial financial returns while redefining fashion's standard of representation.
- Goldman Sachs15 min
Ben Francis, Founder & CEO of Gymshark
Ben Francis founded Gymshark at 19 after pivoting from dropshipping to apparel, eventually growing the company into a UK unicorn with operations in over 130 countries by rejecting wholesale partners to prioritize a community-first direct-to-consumer model. Former CEO Steve established the firm's financial and operational foundations, enabling Francis to assume the top role and drive global market expansion through strategic travel and local events. By 2031, the company aims to evolve from a clothing retailer into a comprehensive fitness ecosystem addressing both physical and mental well-being, mirroring the trajectory of companies like Amazon and Apple.
- Goldman Sachs21 min
The Impact of Rising Natural Gas Prices
Damien Courvalin, Allison Nathan, Damian Cuervalin
Record-high natural gas prices in Europe have emerged from a convergence of surging global demand, particularly from China, and severe supply disruptions driven by underinvestment in fossil fuel infrastructure and regulatory issues surrounding Russian exports. This energy tightness, compounded by record-low inventory levels ahead of the winter peak, risks triggering industrial production cuts, accelerating inflation, and reducing economic growth across European economies. Goldman Sachs estimates that sustained price levels could force substitution toward oil, further elevating commodity costs while highlighting the structural dangers of rapid energy transitions without adequate backup capacity.
- Goldman Sachs19 min
Why Hedge Funds Are Turning to the Private Markets
Kristin Kramer, Freddie Parker, Allison Nathan
Hedge funds are rapidly expanding their private market exposure in 2021 by deploying $153 billion across 770 deals, driven by extended corporate lifecycles, soaring valuations, and the strategic need to secure IPO allocations. Predominantly led by equity long-short managers in the TMT and Healthcare sectors, these firms utilize late-stage investments to access high-disclosure environments while offering volatility dampening and lifecycle investment capabilities distinct from traditional private equity. This structural shift is reshaping capital market dynamics as investors adopt specialized vehicles like side pockets and hybrid funds to balance liquidity concerns against the permanent integration of private assets into public market strategies.
- Goldman Sachs36 min
Is China Investable?
Allison Nathan, David Lee, Fred Hu, George Magnus, Jude Blanchett
Chinese equities have suffered a $1.5 trillion market capitalization loss since mid-February as regulators aggressively enforce President Xi Jinping's quality growth mandate and reassert Communist Party dominance prior to the 2022 National Party Congress. Experts like George Magnus and Jude Blanchett characterize this shift as a structural move where regulatory bodies prioritize top-down political decisions over consultative processes, creating a bifurcated market that rewards "hard tech" innovation while penalizing "soft tech" consumer internet sectors. Analysts advise that while long-term growth drivers remain robust, investors must navigate increased volatility and political opacity by adopting compliance-focused strategies that separate business decisions from sensitive cultural and media domains.
- Goldman Sachs30 min
Steve Buscemi, Actor, Director and Former NYC Firefighter
Former FDNY firefighter Steve Buscemi transitioned to acting after serving from 1980 to 1984 and later returned to the World Trade Center site in 2001 to assist with recovery efforts. Since then, he has channeled his experiences into advocacy, co-producing documentaries like *Firehouse* and *Dust* to highlight the psychological trauma and 9/11-related cancers affecting first responders and their families. Buscemi currently partners with the "Friends of Firefighters" organization to provide mental health services while continuing his acting career through roles that authentically portray the firehouse community.