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Clear all filters- Goldman Sachs20 min
Dr. Raphael Bostic, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Raphael Bostic, Dr. Rafael Bostic, John
During a recent address, Federal Reserve President Dr. Bostic outlined a distinct pandemic response strategy that leveraged real-time data and Fed infrastructure to stabilize markets while clarifying the separation between monetary and fiscal policy mandates. The presentation detailed significant long-term structural shifts, including permanent telehealth adoption and a necessary labor market restructuring, while explicitly addressing systemic racial inequities that have hindered wealth preservation and policy efficacy for marginalized communities. Looking forward, officials aim to guide the economy toward sustainable 2% inflation targets and an inclusive model that ensures systemic barriers are actively dismantled through coordinated efforts between policymakers and business leaders.
- Goldman Sachs10 min
David Blood, Co-Founder and Senior Partner of Generation Investment Management
Generation Investment Management, co-founded by David Blood, champions a framework of sustainable capitalism that integrates environmental, social, and governance factors as primary drivers of long-term investment value rather than secondary concerns. The firm identifies the next five to ten years as a critical window for capital allocation toward the global net-zero transition, targeting the fundamental restructuring of nearly all economic sectors from energy to healthcare. By aligning its dual mission of superior financial returns and sustainability advocacy, the organization has created a self-reinforcing cycle that attracts mission-aligned talent and entrepreneurs while challenging professionals to prioritize core values when selecting their employers.
- Goldman Sachs10 min
Rich Friedman, Chairman of the Merchant Banking Division at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs' Merchant Banking Division outlines a four-to-five-year macroeconomic outlook defined by low interest rates and deflationary pressures driven by digital transformation, while pivoting toward strategic investments in healthcare, energy transitions, and digital infrastructure. A primary case study involves the firm's acquisition of a 20% stake in Dong Energy to guide its strategic rebranding and transformation into the global offshore wind leader, Ørsted, which now commands a market value exceeding $65 billion. This investment philosophy emphasizes maintaining self-conviction during market volatility and aligning personal expertise with sectors offering significant structural tailwinds rather than reacting to short-term frenzies.
- Goldman Sachs11 min
Cathie Wood, Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest
Cathie Wood, Kathy Wood, Katie
Cathie Wood of ARK Investments argues that the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of five core innovation platforms, compressing five-year technology timelines into three and rendering traditional market-cap weighted investing obsolete. To capitalize on these shifts, her firm structures its research team by specific technologies rather than industries and empowers young analysts with engineering backgrounds to build public brands and engage directly with emerging tech communities. Wood advises investors to bypass conventional wisdom and seek high-growth opportunities in sectors others dismiss, asserting that such contrarian strategies are essential for identifying the next generation of global disruptors.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
Richard Rothstein, Author of "The Color of Law"
Richard Rothstein, Margaret Anadu
Historian Richard Rothstein demonstrates that U.S. residential segregation stems from explicit federal policies, such as FHA loan restrictions and exclusionary zoning, which systematically denied Black families the intergenerational wealth built by white homeowners in the mid-20th century. Although the Supreme Court eventually struck down early racial zoning laws, subsequent government actions like Nixon's cancellation of George Romney's "Open Communities" program effectively maintained these divides, leaving deep economic inequalities that persist today. Rothstein argues that while policy solutions have long existed, the primary obstacle remains a lack of political will, though he points to modern civil rights movements as a potential catalyst for the legislative pressure needed to enforce true integration.
- Goldman Sachs14 min
Dr. Naureen Starling, Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden
Dr. Noreen Starling leverages her gastroenterology background to lead clinical initiatives at the Royal Marsden Hospital, focusing on high-complexity bowel, pancreatic, esophageal, and gastric cancers while establishing COVID-free treatment hubs. Strategic partnerships with the Crick Institute, Goldman Sachs, and Grail have enabled a pilot of 165,000 patients using liquid biopsy and methylated DNA tests to accelerate early detection and reduce hospital infection risks. Recent regulatory approvals for targeted therapies and ongoing NICE reviews for immunotherapy aim to transform treatment for specific genetic subtypes despite persistent systemic barriers to early diagnosis.
- Goldman Sachs9 min
David Mussafer, Managing Partner of Advent International
Advent Global partner Mussifer distinguishes the current economic crisis from historical downturns, projecting a nine-to-twelve-month recovery that accelerates the divergence between weak and resilient enterprises. Drawing on the strategic missteps of the O-Cedar acquisition, he emphasizes that elite investors must prioritize robust management teams and sound deal structuring over mere company quality. Ultimately, Mussifer argues that high-performing professionals succeed by separating great businesses from great investments, a skill he believes will drive an optimistic outlook for the S&P 500 within the coming year.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
Kara Medoff Barnett, Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre
Kara Medoff Barnett, Ian Drayton
American Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Cara Madoff-Barnett is steering the company toward an 80-year future by prioritizing "diversity and dynamism" alongside a rigorous leadership philosophy rooted in resilience. Following the pandemic, ABT successfully pivoted to digital engagement through initiatives like "ABT Together Tonight" and outdoor performances in non-traditional venues, reaching over 75,000 viewers and redefining audience accessibility. This strategic fusion of physical and digital formats aims to sustain the organization's growth by breaking down traditional barriers and celebrating individual artistic narratives.
- Goldman Sachs19 min
Evan Osnos, Author of "Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now"
Evan Osnos, Joe Biden, Jake Seward
Interviewer Jake Seward and author Evan Osnos analyze President Biden's political psychology, linking his resilience against childhood tragedy and his early 1972 Senate bid to a governing philosophy that balances personal agency with the acceptance of uncontrollable fate. The discussion outlines Biden's distinct negotiation style, his strategic redefinition of the vice presidency as a substantive partnership with Kamala Harris, and the incoming administration's intent to bypass legislative gridlock through immediate executive action on climate and bureaucratic repair. Furthermore, the narrative details Biden's commitment to rebuilding diplomatic alliances amidst global uncertainty while adopting a conventional media relationship that contrasts sharply with his predecessor's approach.
- Goldman Sachs14 min
Dr. Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Since its launch at the World Economic Forum, Gavi has immunized 820 million children by deploying 496 new vaccines through an income-based funding model. At the event, Gavi and COVAX outlined a strategy to deliver 2 billion doses by 2021, prioritizing single-dose regimens and logistics to address production scaling and regulatory hurdles. Dr. Berkley emphasized that equitable, phased global vaccination is mathematically superior to national hoarding, potentially preventing 63% of deaths even with limited supply.
- Goldman Sachs6 min
A Record Year In Corporate Financing
Goldman Sachs co-head Yasmeen reports that 2020 investment grade issuance surged to $1.9 trillion, driven by corporate liquidity accumulation, refinancing risk management, and favorable market conditions. The bank forecasts a normalization to $1.3 to $1.4 trillion in 2021 as M&A financing returns, though sector-specific regulatory hurdles and deleveraging priorities will constrain large-cap deals. While widespread downgrades are deemed unlikely due to forward-looking rating methodologies and vaccine-driven recovery, the event highlights lasting structural shifts toward higher cash buffers and extended maturities.
- Goldman Sachs12 min
Nick Beighton, CEO of ASOS
Under CEO Nick Baten's leadership since 2009, ASOS scaled from 150 to 15,000 employees while pivoting from a desktop-centric model to a mobile and AI-driven ecosystem targeting the 20-something demographic. The company simultaneously advanced its "Fashion with Integrity" program, achieving a 30% carbon reduction and sustainable manufacturing standards to align with shifting consumer values. Looking forward, ASOS prepares for a permanently digital-first market driven by hybrid work trends and a renewed demand for casual yet social-ready apparel.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
Afua Hirsch, Author and Journalist
Journalist and author Efua Hirsch discusses her debut book *British*, detailing her personal journey of reconciling mixed-race identity and complex family history involving Dutch slave traders and Nazi survivors. She critiques the fragility of the British public in confronting uncomfortable truths about national figures like Admiral Nelson, arguing that erasing such history creates a propaganda-driven society rather than one grounded in reality. Hirsch attributes the heightened racial equity discourse of 2020 to the cumulative impact of the Black Lives Matter movement, the pandemic's removal of distractions, and a global rise in right-wing extremism that forced a re-evaluation of societal values.
- Goldman Sachs21 min
Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, co-founders and co-CEOs of FIGS
Heather Hasson, Trina Spear, Katie Koch
Co-founders Heather Hassan and Trina Speer established FIGS to disrupt the commoditized healthcare apparel market by introducing performance fabrics and high-fashion silhouettes to medical professionals. The company overcame significant early challenges, including manufacturing errors and investor rejection, to build a brand centered on technical comfort and a mission of serving those who serve others. Today, FIGS continues its global expansion across multiple continents while leveraging its proprietary technology to eventually diversify into other uniform sectors.
- Goldman Sachs10 min
John Connaughton, Co-Managing Partner of Bain Capital
Bain Capital's Connaughton utilized early pandemic insights to secure liquidity for Asian portfolio companies while accelerating technology investments across education, consumer, and healthcare sectors. Drawing on a 2000 dot-com era lesson about defending fact-based theses against conventional wisdom, he defines successful investing as executing calculated risks rather than relying on instinct and predicts S&P 500 stagnation driven by unsustainable valuations. Amidst anticipated US-China tensions and a codependent global supply chain, emerging investors are urged to forge independent brands and unique domain expertise, mirroring Connaughton's own strategic pivot into healthcare to establish a distinct market perspective.