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Clear all filters- Milken Institute1h 7m
De-Risking Emerging Markets Investments
Aron Betru, Jeremy Carter, Michael Eckhart, Keiko Honda, Catherine McCarthy, Jukka Pihlman, Kate McCarthy, Mike Eckhart, David Rockefeller Jr., Kate Ballard, David Freeman, Anne-Marie Slainmann, Cathy O, Jeremy Walker, Michael L, David Batts, Jeremy Standiffer, Rodney Ferguson, Aryeh Green, Ambassador Kobi Krimson
Despite a $2.5 trillion annual funding gap for the Sustainable Development Goals, global financial institutions are constrained by Basel III capital reserves and regulatory misalignments that penalize local currency lending and partial guarantees. Multilaterals like MIGA are increasingly deploying political risk insurance to catalyze private capital, yet structural inefficiencies in credit enhancement and a scarcity of bankable projects continue to hinder the flow of the $250 trillion available in global markets. Industry leaders are now pushing for streamlined credit enhancement mechanisms and regulatory reforms to convert public guarantees into effective tools that address the actual, rather than perceived, risks in emerging markets.
- Goldman Sachs26 min
Episode 87: The Rate Stuff: What Markets Are Saying About the Macro Outlook
Francesco Garzarelli, Jake Seward
Goldman Sachs Research analysts attribute current equity and bond volatility to a market repricing of U.S. growth following fiscal stimulus, while forecasting four Federal Reserve rate hikes in 2018 that align with a terminal rate near 3%. The firm contends that a synchronized global bond bear market is unlikely until late 2018 or 2019, noting that divergent central bank cycles currently limit systemic risk despite rising term premiums in Europe and Japan. To capitalize on expected market complacency regarding inflation, the strategy advocates maintaining exposure to risky assets while exploiting volatility premiums through steeper yield curves.
- Y Combinator1h 14m
Scott Aaronson on Computational Complexity Theory and Quantum Computers
Scott Aronson clarifies that quantum computing relies on choreographing destructive interference patterns to amplify correct solutions rather than simply testing all possibilities simultaneously, a capability that has shifted the field from theoretical impossibility to a rigorous engineering challenge requiring fault tolerance. He identifies the generation of untrusted random bits as a near-term application for 50–70 qubit devices and introduces shadow tomography, a technique merging differential privacy with quantum mechanics to estimate state properties efficiently. Furthermore, Aronson contextualizes these technical advances within broader computational limits regarding the P vs. NP problem, the holographic nature of spacetime, and the urgent need to align artificial intelligence with human values before addressing existential risks.
- The Economist38 min
James Comey on emails, the "American giant" and the end of Donald Trump
James Comey, Donald Trump, Anne McElvoy
Former FBI Director James Comey articulates his judgment that President Trump is morally unfit for office while asserting the FBI remains a rock-solid, unpoliticized institution despite intense scrutiny. He reflects on the contentious October 28 decision regarding the Clinton email investigation and expresses skepticism about the North Korean denuclearization deal, maintaining high confidence that the Mueller probe will uncover criminal facts regardless of political fallout. Looking ahead to his public policy course at the College of William & Mary, Comey emphasizes that ethical leadership is defined by rigorous truth-seeking processes rather than outcomes, arguing that American democratic values may ultimately strengthen through a necessary national reassessment.
- Goldman Sachs32 min
Talks at GS: Malcolm Gladwell on the Art of Storytelling – From Print to Podcasts
In this wide-ranging discussion, Malcolm Gladwell explains how the immersive nature of podcasting enabled him to transition from print journalism to the non-fiction series *Revisionist History*, where he explores counterproductive outcomes by well-intentioned people. He details specific investigations into the University of Pennsylvania football scandal, the economic paradox of private country clubs, and the NIH's innovative response to the AIDS epidemic while defending the ad-supported audio model. Finally, Gladwell outlines the central thesis of his upcoming book *Talking to Strangers*, which examines the "default to truth" bias through the lens of the Madoff scandal and discusses his personal views on academic research and standardized testing.
- Goldman Sachs14 min
Deborah Jackson and Davida Herzl: Advancing the Future of Women Entrepreneurs
Deborah Jackson, Davida Herzl, Stephanie Cohen
Plum Alley Investments, founded by Deborah Jackson, targets Series A female-founded technology companies like Davida Herzl's Aclima by providing capital and strategic support to address the systemic capital gap for women in hard tech. This venture capital firm prioritizes ventures with validated products and societal impact, operating with an investment thesis that diverse leadership correlates with superior financial returns and global innovation. Through an active partnership model where members commit $1.5 million or more annually, Plum Alley aims to establish a replicable template proving that women-led investing and companies can achieve both massive market impact and exceptional profitability.
- Y Combinator26 min
Announcing Work at a Startup
Jared Friedman, Matt Long, Craig Cannon
Scheduled for July, the Work at a Startup conference reunites Y Combinator partners Justin Kahn and Sam Altman with over 80% of the accelerator's hiring companies for a scaled event featuring 35 pitches across software, robotics, and deep tech. Attendees will engage directly with startups ranging from unicorns like Instacart to early-stage hardware firms offering roles in AI, DevOps, and co-founder positions, while also viewing live hardware demonstrations from entities such as Starsky Robotics. The gathering addresses critical market trends including remote work expansion, equity transparency, and the shifting definition of startup engineering to counter traditional compensation gaps.
- Goldman Sachs21 min
Dan Abrams: Trial in American Life: Cases That Have Shaped the Nation
Dan Abrams, founder of Abrams Media and Chief Legal Anchor for ABC News, leverages his background in constitutional law and trial coverage to advocate for televised proceedings while producing complex legal analysis for public consumption. His work spans the creation of "Law and Crime," the co-authorship of *Lincoln's Last Trial*, and the production of the high-rating show *Live PD*, all designed to clarify legal systems through immersive storytelling and historical context. By prioritizing accessible "airport questions" over technical jargon, Abrams aims to improve public understanding of justice while countering the perceived risks of media influence on courtroom integrity.
- Goldman Sachs45 min
Paul Tudor Jones: Investing in a More “JUST” World
Paul Tudor Jones, Lloyd Blankfein
Hedge fund legend Henry Jones, following his 1980 founding of Tudor Investment Corp, warns of impending market corrections driven by derivative structures, negative real interest rates, and unsustainable fiscal policies that mimic the 1987 crash. Leveraging his insights on economic volatility, Jones has shifted his focus to social impact by launching the Robin Hood Foundation and co-founding Just Capital to redefine corporate success through public-prioritized metrics like employee treatment and customer care. His research demonstrates that companies adhering to these "just" principles outperform traditional benchmarks while simultaneously addressing wealth inequality and poverty, proving that ethical practices can generate superior financial alpha.
- Goldman Sachs23 min
Darren Star: From "Sex and the City" to "Younger": Coming of Age on Television
Speaker Aaron established a transformative television legacy by creating *90210*, *Melrose Place*, and *Sex and the City*, which collectively shifted network standards to embrace serialized storytelling, diverse representation, and female-centric narratives. His production strategy consistently prioritized controversial content and "found families" to challenge industry norms, directly influencing the cultural landscape and forcing *90210* to evolve from an issue-of-the-week format into a character-driven soap opera. Currently, he applies these foundational principles to *Younger*, leveraging streaming platforms to craft bingeable content that explores generational divides and encourages creative risk-taking in the modern media environment.
- Goldman Sachs15 min
Ken Griffin: How Talent and Technology Are Shaping the Markets
Citadel leverages a synergistic framework of fundamental, quantitative, and market-making strategies to manage approximately $30 billion, prioritizing human judgment augmented by robust technology over artificial intelligence for generating alpha. The firm sustains its competitive edge through a rigorous meritocratic culture that focuses on global talent acquisition and an 18-year pipeline for grooming associates into portfolio managers, while using advanced diagnostic tools to shift decision-making from defensive risk management to offensive positioning. This operational model, which emphasizes resource allocation and rapid infrastructure scaling, enabled the firm to navigate the 2008 crisis and maintain superlative performance despite a modest 52% hit rate in idiosyncratic stock picking.
- Goldman Sachs35 min
Oskar Eustis: From "Hair" to "Hamilton": The Promise of The Public Theater
For thirteen years, Artistic Director Oskar Justus has guided The Public Theater to democratize storytelling, championing works like *Angels in America*, *Fun Home*, and *Hamilton* that bridge social divides through shared human narratives. By commissioning visionary artists such as Tony Kushner and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Justus fostered productions that transformed specific cultural moments into universal experiences, proving that theater can intervene in the national conversation by building identity across class and ethnic lines. This institutional legacy reflects Justus's evolution from radical protest to sustainable arts leadership, prioritizing the power of story to connect diverse audiences regardless of their background.
- Goldman Sachs13 min
Dr. Paul Farmer: Reshaping the Global Health Community
Dr. Paul Farmer, Christina Minnis
Dr. Paul Farmer and co-founders established Partners in Health in 1987 based on a mission to build university teaching hospitals in resource-poor settings, differentiating the organization as an academic NGO focused on long-term capacity building over temporary relief. The network achieved critical global health milestones, including the mobilization during the Ebola crisis and the success of PEPFAR which saved millions of lives, while simultaneously demonstrating in Rwanda that community-based care could eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission at rates surpassing U.S. standards. Farmer contrasts these outcomes with the U.S. healthcare system, arguing it functions as an illness care model lacking the integrated community support necessary to prevent patients from being lost to follow-up.
- Goldman Sachs23 min
Jeremy Lin on His Unconventional Brand and Basketball Career
Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin is returning to the NBA after a two-year hiatus, explicitly framing his comeback through the lens of his Asian-American underdog identity and a strategic rejection of polarized media expectations. Drawing on a foundation built by his family's financial sacrifices and his own conversion to authenticity, Lin leverages social media to challenge stereotypes while balancing his athletic career with a commitment to Christian faith and future philanthropy focused on women's empowerment and education. Although he acknowledges ongoing physical uncertainties, the former Harvard graduate aims to sustain a public persona that integrates his diverse interests, including gaming and design, to advocate for global issues beyond his time on the court.
- a16z22 min
In Conversation: Netflix' Ted Sarandos and Marc Andreessen
During an exploration of Netflix's evolution from a domestic DVD service to a global streaming giant, the interviewee details the strategic tension between Silicon Valley data metrics and Hollywood creative instincts. Under Reed Hastings' guidance, the company pioneered a model that treats showrunners like startup founders, granting autonomous control to greenlight approximately 220 original projects annually with a rejection rate of 99%. This approach has enabled the production of authentic local content from 19 countries, successfully countering fears of cultural homogenization while managing the inherent risks of "false negatives" in an industry where successful adaptations often diverge significantly from their original pitches.