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Clear all filters- Goldman Sachs19 min
Admiral Eric Olson: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Eric Olson, Admiral Eric Olson, Jack
Former Navy SEAL Admiral Eric Olson, the first four-star officer to command U.S. Special Operations Command and a key architect of the Osama bin Laden raid, analyzes the geopolitical evolution of ISIS and the strategic posture of Al-Qaeda. Drawing on his historic career, Olson argues that defeating transnational terrorist networks requires eradicating radical Sunni theology through Muslim leadership rather than relying solely on military force, while also highlighting the necessity for difficult international coalitions in an era of shifting state and non-state power dynamics. Olson further details the operational culture of USSOCOM and the rigorous psychological selection process that identifies leaders capable of adapting to complex battlefield terrains where traditional victory conditions no longer apply.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
Jeff Jonas, IBM Fellow: Talks at GS Session Highlights
IBM Fellow Jeff Jonas pioneered Non-Obvious Relationship Awareness (NORA) technology, a system initially deployed for casinos to identify professional cheaters that later evolved into the G2 platform for processing billions of records across diverse domains. This agnostic architecture has enabled critical applications ranging from modernizing US voter registration and securing the Malacca Strait to optimizing asteroid collision predictions through a "space-time box" methodology that drastically reduced computational requirements. Jonas's approach prioritizes privacy by design and data tethering to ensure record integrity, while leveraging the principle that broad data integration often outperforms increasing algorithmic complexity for detection and prediction tasks.
- Goldman Sachs19 min
Marc Morial, CEO of the National Urban League: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Mark Morial, leader of the National Urban League, warns that institutions failing to diversify their workforces face exclusion of top talent and declining economic competitiveness amidst shifting demographic realities. The organization addresses these gaps through a network of 90 affiliates providing direct services to hundreds of thousands of individuals while tracking racial equity via its annual "State of Black America" report. Morial emphasizes that despite glacial progress in closing status gaps between white and minority populations, corporate and civic leaders must prioritize diversity to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Milken Institute1h 22m
Imperial Gamble: Putin, Ukraine, and the New Cold War
Putin, Marvin Kalb, Jerrold Green, Gerald Greene
The 19th Annual Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton, moderated by Gerald Greene and featuring journalist Marvin Kalb, presents a comprehensive analysis of Vladimir Putin's psychological drivers and Russia's strategic miscalculations in Syria and Ukraine. Kalb argues that Western diplomatic failures, particularly regarding NATO expansion, exacerbated Russian resentment while revealing the fragility of Putin's grip on power amidst a crumbling economy and severe internal societal decay. The event concludes with a critique of the modern media's inability to hold leadership accountable and recommends immersive literary study of works like *Imperial Gamble* to better understand the historical and cultural narratives underpinning the conflict between Russia and the West.
- The Economist12 min
Drone Rangers: how the technology can catch poachers and save lives
Rob Hannaford, Dr. Robin Murphy, Peter Blake
The commercial drone industry is rapidly expanding from military origins into civilian sectors like anti-poaching, construction, and disaster rescue, driven by high-resolution data collection that costs significantly less than traditional methods. In South Africa, thermal-equipped drones have successfully deterred rhino poaching by relaying real-time coordinates to rangers, while in the United States, they accelerate disaster response times by up to 90% in hazardous zones. As specialized startups professionalize the workforce by connecting freelance pilots with industrial projects, experts project the sector will generate over 100,000 new careers and contribute billions to the U.S. economy within the next few years.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
The Social and Economic Impact of Evolving Family Dynamics: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Stew Friedman, Betsey Stevenson, Neera Tanden, Betsy, Stu, Claudia Golden
This event analyzes the structural transition from specialized to equal partnership models in family life, highlighting how multi-generational caregiving burdens and shifting fertility trends among Millennials and Gen X are outpacing current U.S. support systems. Speakers detail the economic consequences of these dynamics, demonstrating that closing the gender labor gap could boost GDP by nearly 10% while corporate work-family policies drive market appreciation and long-term wage growth for the next generation. The discussion concludes with a strategic call for a federal paid leave floor and a cultural realignment of corporate expectations to secure sustainable economic growth and social stability.
- Goldman Sachs13 min
Cornell Brooks, NAACP CEO: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Ronell Brooks, the 18th president of the NAACP and a fourth-generation AME minister, leverages a legacy of civil rights activism to address contemporary challenges such as police killings and the erosion of voting protections following *Shelby v. Holder*. Operating through a network of 2,000 volunteer-run branches, Brooks recently led thousands of miles of marches to advocate for criminal justice reform and the establishment of an affirmative constitutional right to vote. The organization currently prioritizes expanding voting access across diverse demographics by countering disenfranchisement tactics that disproportionately affect young people, minorities, and people with disabilities.
- Goldman Sachs13 min
Denise Lewis, Olympic Gold Medalist: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Multi-disciplinary athlete and presenter Denise Lewis leverages her resilient upbringing and a breakthrough Olympic heptathlon victory, achieved despite a severe Achilles injury, to advocate for substantive diversity in sports and media. She emphasizes that visible representation is critical for breaking generational cycles and ensuring that women and Black professionals secure opportunities based on merit rather than tokenism. By combining her personal narrative of overcoming early rejection and racial bias with her professional transition to television, Lewis encourages emerging talent to project confidence and "stick their heads above the parapet" to pave the way for future candidates.
- The Economist7 min
Look inside China’s secretive Olympic training camps
Gao Lei, Jinwen Shi, Shen Chen
China is executing a targeted strategy to surpass the United States on the Rio Olympic medal table by recruiting 400,000 children from specialized training schools based on strict physiological and psychological criteria. While this system filters out most candidates, it produces elite athletes like trampoline contender Gao Lei who are prepared to compete for gold through intense, early-stage training. Success in this high-risk pipeline offers significant financial bonuses and government positions, motivating the rare few who overcome the low statistical probability of reaching the Games.
- Goldman Sachs14 min
Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Archbishop Justin Welby outlines a strategy for the non-hierarchical Anglican Communion focused on reconciliation and discipleship while addressing global crises ranging from religious persecution to the refugee emergency. The leadership highlights critical demographic shifts, noting a significant aging within the Church of England contrasted with a young, female, and Sub-Saharan majority in the wider Communion. To navigate these challenges, the church advocates for long-term economic engagement in host nations, improved inter-faith integrity against radicalization, and a renewed focus on practical love for the poor and enemies.
- Goldman Sachs13 min
Ross Kemp, Documentary Maker: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Former ITV actor Ross Kemp transitioned to documentary filmmaking after a pivotal interview in Compton revealed the human costs of gang violence, leading to the creation of the BAFTA-winning "Ross Kemp on Gangs" series. Operating a small, unarmed production team through Freshwater Films, Kemp relies on local fixers and hostile environment training to access dangerous zones, a methodology tested during tense confrontations with tribal leaders in Papua New Guinea and refugee camps in Calais. His current portfolio addresses child sexual exploitation, alcohol industry harms, and immigration integration, driven by a philosophy to reveal the social circumstances behind global headlines rather than exploiting fear.
- Bank of America22 min
The Evolving Small Business Workplace: How to Adapt for the Future to Recruit, Retain, and Optimi...
Carol Roth, Rob Hilson, Alexandra Levitt, Steve Strauss
Bank of America's Fall Small Business Center Report reveals that 72% of small business owners anticipate growth next year, driving a strategic shift toward hiring Millennials while Baby Boomers retire. Experts advise entrepreneurs to mitigate these expansions through standardized interview processes, revenue guarantees, and the cautious integration of technology that aligns with specific team needs. Successful retention now depends on fostering cognitive diversity and offering tailored perks like telecommuting, ensuring employees feel valued rather than merely incentivized.
- Goldman Sachs14 min
John Kufuor, Former President of the Republic of Ghana: Talks at GS Session Highlights
This address examines Ghana's pivotal role as the first independent sub-Saharan nation while detailing the economic transformation achieved between 2001 and 2009 through market-oriented reforms that stabilized currency, doubled cocoa output, and eliminated extreme poverty. The narrative highlights the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to heal decades of military instability, successfully restoring confiscated assets and ensuring political accountability. By contextualizing these domestic successes within the broader evolution of the African Union toward democratic governance, the speaker presents Ghana as a benchmark for continental progress toward transparency and sustainable development.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
John Amaechi, Former NBA Player, Author and Executive Coach: Talks at GS Session Highlights
After a stranger's unexpected encouragement led John to basketball despite zero prior experience, he overcame a catastrophic hand injury by retraining as an ambidextrous player. His career strategy evolved from a naive focus on athletic height to a disciplined approach designed to counteract his own laziness and align with a broader goal of becoming a psychologist. John now leverages his unique background to advocate for workplace inclusion, arguing that teams only achieve greatness when members feel safe revealing their full identities beyond their professional roles.
- Goldman Sachs22 min
National Geographic Society - Storytelling as an Agent of Change: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Marcus Bleasdale, Susan Goldberg, Dr. Enric Sala, Claudia Malley
At a decade-long anniversary event with National Geographic, Goldman Sachs hosted Susan Goldberg, Dr. Enric Sala, and Marcus Bleasdale to discuss the intersection of storytelling and conservation policy. Goldberg outlined a five-principle framework prioritizing urgent global issues, while Sala detailed how the Pristine Seas Project leveraged scientific data to secure a record 300,000-square-kilometer marine reserve in Chile. Bleasdale further illustrated the power of imagery by exposing the link between conflict minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo and electronics supply chains, concluding with panelist pledges to unify global leadership on climate and sustainability.