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Clear all filters- Goldman Sachs33 min
The Case for Investing in Black Women
Gizelle George-Joseph, David Solomon, Margaret Anadu, Melissa Bradley, Jake Seward
Goldman Sachs launched the "One Million Black Women" initiative, a three-part program led by CEO David Solomon and Global Head of Sustainability Margaret Anadu to address the $300 billion annual GDP loss stemming from the 90% wealth gap between Black and white women. Centered on research by Giselle George-Joseph and guidance from an advisory council including Melissa Bradley, the investment strategy targets structural barriers in education, capital access, and healthcare to boost Black entrepreneurship and community resilience. By leveraging the firm's Urban Investment Group experience, the initiative uniquely integrates support for Black women as mothers, professionals, and homeowners to drive post-pandemic economic recovery.
- Goldman Sachs19 min
Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary-General of NATO
Jens Stoltenberg, Nick Schifrin
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg identifies climate change as a critical security threat that forces military adaptation while describing Russia as an assertive adversary and China as a systemic challenge to the alliance's liberal democratic values. To counter these evolving risks, the organization has implemented its largest collective defense reinforcement since the Cold War, including new battle groups in Eastern Europe, even as it maintains operational readiness during the pandemic and prepares for the planned troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Through the "NATO 2030" initiative, the alliance aims to preserve its consensus-based unity and global dominance by adapting its command structures, reducing fossil fuel dependence, and addressing hybrid threats like disinformation campaigns.
- Goldman Sachs24 min
Special Episode: The Rise of Retail Investing and Its Impact Across Market Participants
Raj Mahajan, John Marshall, Lizzie Reed, Greg Tuorto, Jake Seward
In early February 2021, a record-breaking surge in retail trading volume reached 24 billion shares as stimulus checks and zero-commission platforms drove participation to 25% of U.S. equity value. This shift toward speculative single-name stocks and options created significant volatility, forcing hedge funds to confront unprecedented short squeezes while compelling institutional investors to adapt risk models to account for coordinated retail activity. Despite these structural challenges, the heightened demand supported a historic $129 billion in global equity issuance, with Goldman Sachs projecting that retail sentiment will remain a critical determinant for future market performance and corporate capital raising.
- Goldman Sachs10 min
Julian Salisbury, Global Co-Head of Asset Management at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs deployed its $14 billion Strategic Solutions Fund between early 2020 and mid-2020 to provide junior debt and equity liquidity for corporate balance sheet repair, prioritizing immediate survival over business model optimization during the initial pandemic shock. The firm's approach balanced aggressive capital deployment with strict valuation discipline in emerging markets, relying on a global team capable of overriding local preferences to avoid overpriced assets. Executive Julian Salisbury emphasized that rigorous due diligence and learning from operational errors are critical to success, urging new investors to challenge expert narratives through direct questioning and independent verification.
- Goldman Sachs23 min
The Power of Advocacy: US Mayors
Eric Johnson, Nan Whaley, LaToya Cantrell
Mayors Eric Johnson of Dallas, Andrew Whitaker of Dayton, and LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans collectively addressed the compounding crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest while outlining strategies to support small businesses and protect vulnerable populations. These leaders detailed significant public-private financial partnerships, such as Dallas's $10 million recovery fund and New Orleans' $50 million commitment with Goldman Sachs, to mitigate job losses and address systemic inequities. Furthermore, the mayors emphasized an urgent need for federal assistance and collaborative governance to accelerate economic recovery and build more resilient, equitable urban environments.
- Goldman Sachs17 min
Goldman Sachs at 150: Part 10 – Going Forward (2019)
David Solomon has succeeded Lloyd Blankfein as Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, initiating a strategic shift toward digital-first growth through the launch of the consumer platform Marcus and the gender-lens investment vehicle Launch with GS. This new era emphasizes "stakeholder capitalism" and aggressive diversity targets to secure uncorrelated perspectives, while the firm maintains its traditional emphasis on rigorous recruitment and consensus-driven teamwork. By balancing its 150-year heritage with these forward-looking adaptations, the institution aims to efficiently allocate global capital while serving a broader demographic of clients and communities.
- Goldman Sachs14 min
Sarah Casanova: Chief Executive Officer, McDonald’s Holdings (Japan)
McDonald's Japan CEO Sarah Casanova, a 28-year veteran of the company, spearheaded a strategic turnaround that modernized 92% of its 2,900 locations to restore customer trust and drive revenue in the world's second-largest McDonald's market. Her leadership model explicitly connects diversity initiatives to business performance, leveraging the fact that women control half of consumer spending decisions while challenging female employees to overcome confidence barriers to secure promotions. Casanova further advocates for an inclusive management style that prioritizes continuous improvement and mentorship, asserting that effective leadership in her global industry requires adaptability rather than adherence to traditional masculine personas.
- Goldman Sachs28 min
David Solomon Formally Announced as Lloyd Blankfein’s Successor
David Solomon, Lloyd Blankfein
Goldman Sachs announced that CEO and Chairman Lloyd Blankfein will retire at year-end, with David Solomon assuming immediate leadership of both roles as the firm enters a new strategic chapter. The transition coincides with a period of strong performance across investment banking and investment management, while Solomon pledged to uphold the firm's partnership culture and drive digital innovation through its Marcus and Clarity Money initiatives. With the firm aiming for its best fiscal year ever under the outgoing leadership, the move is presented as an evolution of the 149-year-old legacy designed to maintain competitive advantage in a changing regulatory and market landscape.
- Goldman Sachs30 min
Chris Hughes on Founding Facebook and Fighting Inequality
Former Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes is launching the "Fair Shot" initiative to provide $500 monthly payments to 60 million working adults earning under $50,000 annually, aiming to eradicate poverty without dismantling existing social safety nets. Funded by a 50% marginal tax rate on the targeted demographic and capital gains, this policy shifts the economic paradigm from charity to a guaranteed income floor designed to counteract the destabilizing effects of automation and income inequality. Simultaneously, Hughes leverages his history as a tech executive to advocate for strict data rights legislation and a user-owned data dividend, positioning his campaign as a dual front against both corporate monopolies and systemic poverty.
- Goldman Sachs21 min
Remarks by Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, John F.W. Rogers, Kevin McCarthy, Tyler Perry, Danny Meyer, Sarah Kauss, Wilbur L. Ross, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg, Gina Raimondo, Rick Snyder, Marco Rubio, Lloyd Blankfein, Richard Branson
At LaGuardia Community College, an 87-year-old speaker honored the resilience of diverse students by recounting the historic rises of Rose Blumpkin and Jack Taylor, who built billion-dollar empires from minimal capital through relentless customer service. The presentation detailed how Blumpkin grew a Nebraska furniture market to $1.5 billion in annual revenue and how Taylor transformed a small car lease operation into Enterprise Rent-A-Car, surpassing all major competitors by prioritizing experience over price. Ultimately, the address argued that sustainable growth depends on cultivating a culture where employees are valued and customers are delighted, urging the graduating class to prioritize self-improvement and associate with superior role models.
- Goldman Sachs11 min
Remarks by Senator Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio, John F.W. Rogers, Kevin McCarthy, Tyler Perry, Danny Meyer, Sarah Kauss, Wilbur L. Ross, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg, Gina Raimondo, Rick Snyder, Lloyd Blankfein, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett
This analysis outlines a strategy to revitalize the American economy by dismantling regulatory barriers that favor large corporations while fostering grassroots entrepreneurship. It addresses the critical disconnect between traditional education and modern labor demands, advocating for expanded vocational training and targeted support for displaced workers aged 45 and older. Ultimately, the proposed framework envisions a prosperous future where the government facilitates a supportive ecosystem but allows the private sector to drive innovation and job creation.
- Goldman Sachs13 min
John F.W. Rogers: Opening Session Remarks
John F.W. Rogers, Kevin McCarthy, Tyler Perry, Danny Meyer, Sarah Kauss, Wilbur L. Ross, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg, Gina Raimondo, Rick Snyder, Marco Rubio, Lloyd Blankfein, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett
Goldman Sachs is convening 10,000 Small Business Program alumni, including 2,200 current participants, to address critical operational hurdles such as hiring and financing while leveraging the sector's role in employing 60 million Americans. The summit features a strategic "Hill Day" that mobilizes this diverse network to meet with elected officials across all 50 states and nearly all congressional districts to advocate for legislative relief. By uniting these resource-constrained firms, the event aims to bridge the gap between current business expectations and future capabilities through actionable insights and direct policy engagement.
- Goldman Sachs23 min
Ray Kelly, Former NYPD Commissioner: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Former NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly, the first officer to rise from a cadet to the agency's top leadership, details his tenure's establishment of the first municipal counterterrorism bureau and the surveillance of major events like the 2010 Times Square bombing attempt. Kelly critiques a 2011 ruling on racial profiling as evidentiary flawed and warns that current oversight measures and the refusal to appeal could shift policing from proactive crime prevention to reactive responses, a strategy he links to a reduction of 9,300 murders over two decades. With ISIS cited as an escalating global threat, Kelly advocates for the continued use of data-driven security initiatives like the Lower Manhattan Security Initiative while balancing privacy concerns through automatic data deletion protocols.