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Clear all filters- Goldman Sachs25 min
Alexandre Arnault, CEO of RIMOWA
Alexandre Arnault, Josh Murray
Since acquiring a majority stake in Rimowa in 2017, CEO Alexander Arnault has orchestrated a strategic pivot from wholesale to a direct-to-consumer retail model while modernizing the brand's digital presence and engineering focus. Under this leadership, revenue has expanded beyond the initial $440 million baseline by leveraging LVMH's supply chain synergies while maintaining operational independence and avoiding obsolete technology integration. Arnault now drives hyper-growth by capitalizing on the rising global middle class and extending the brand's reach through authentic partnerships and product diversification beyond traditional luggage.
- Goldman Sachs23 min
Ken Mehlman, KKR’s Global Head of Public Affairs and Co-Head of Global Impact
Ken Melman, a former National Field Director for the 2000 Bush campaign and Chairman of the Republican National Committee, led the George W. Bush re-election effort by negotiating authority that superseded senior advisors and later spearheaded a historic apology to the NAACP to address racial divisiveness. Currently directing KKR's Global Impact Fund, Melman manages a $1.3 billion investment vehicle targeting sustainable development sectors like clean water and workforce development to align financial returns with United Nations goals. He further analyzes the current populist political climate by advising candidates to prioritize engagement metrics and volatile suburban voters in key states rather than traditional fundraising totals.
- Goldman Sachs22 min
Eric Johnson, Mayor of Dallas
Eric Johnson, a Harvard, Princeton, and University of Pennsylvania graduate who credits his Southern religious upbringing for his public service ethos, defied conventional political wisdom to win the Dallas mayoralty as the ninth candidate in a crowded field. Leveraging real-time polling and bipartisan coalition-building, he transitioned from a legislative tenure to an executive role characterized by rapid decision-making and direct community engagement. As mayor, he strategically markets Dallas as a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to coastal metropolises to drive economic development and attract global talent through a "live-work-play" urban model.
- Goldman Sachs27 min
Jack Goldsmith, Author of "In Hoffa’s Shadow"
Harvard Law Professor Jack Goldsmith released the book *In Hoffa's Shadow* to exonerate his stepfather, Chicago mob associate Chuckie O'Brien, from the 1975 disappearance of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa. Leveraging personal reconciliation and historical research, Goldsmith challenges the FBI's long-held theory that O'Brien was responsible, arguing instead that Hoffa was killed by other mobsters and that the official account is based on circumstantial evidence. The work further analyzes how Hoffa's murder and the subsequent government crackdown inadvertently strengthened organized crime's grip on the Teamsters union while damaging the broader labor movement.
- Goldman Sachs27 min
Andy Jassy, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon Web Services
AWS reported over $45 billion in annual revenue, contributing more than half of Amazon's total profits while serving millions of enterprise and government customers across diverse sectors. The division drives innovation by prioritizing autonomous "builder" roles and offering a three-tiered AI stack that democratizes machine learning access for organizations facing talent shortages. Additionally, AWS emphasizes converting capital expenditure to variable costs to accelerate business agility, while maintaining industry-leading security standards and committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
- Goldman Sachs18 min
Alastair Campbell, Political Strategist and "Mind" Ambassador
Alastair Campbell, Peter van de Ven
Former press secretary Alastair Campbell discusses his career trajectory and draws on his history of severe mental health struggles to outline a management framework centered on expanding one's capacity for positive experiences. He highlights the acute physical and psychological symptoms of depression while contrasting his own self-medication with the forced treatment of his brother to underscore generational disparities in psychiatric care. Campbell concludes by condemning the high rate of suicide among young British men and urging for a more urgent public and political response to address this crisis.
- Goldman Sachs18 min
Toni Petersson, Chief Executive Officer of Oatly
Founded in 1993 by scientists including Rickard Östberg, Oatly transitioned from an ingredients supplier to a consumer brand under Tony Peterson's 2012 leadership to address the food industry's 30% contribution to global carbon emissions. The company strategically prioritizes sustainability over short-term profit by publicly reporting negative environmental metrics and leveraging CEO vulnerability to drive market adoption, despite facing significant resource constraints. With a long-term vision to evolve beyond oat milk into a global sustainability platform, Oatly advocates for retail and governmental support to accelerate the shift toward plant-based diets by 2050.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
Why Investing in the Longest Bull Market in History is Still a Smart Move
Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Jake Siewert, Jake Seward
Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management's 2020 "Room to Grow" report argues that the current economic expansion will likely persist through 2020, citing favorable central bank policies, a low 20% recession probability, and balanced market conditions that support an 87% chance of positive returns. The firm recommends a strategic overweight in U.S. equities driven by superior demographics and productivity, while cautioning that high capital gains taxes make it inefficient for investors to sell assets waiting for a market dip. Although the analysis acknowledges short-term volatility from geopolitical tensions and the coronavirus outbreak, it projects that disinflationary trends and robust household balance sheets will allow underlying economic growth to reassert itself within months.
- Goldman Sachs28 min
Leon Black, Chairman and CEO of Apollo Global Management
Founded by Leon Black in 1990, Apollo Global Management has evolved from a distressed debt specialist into a $200 billion alternative credit giant that uniquely profits across all market cycles through an integrated debt-and-equity platform. The firm currently derives 75% of its business from this credit division and its insurance subsidiary Athene, which leverages a yield-enhancing strategy to significantly boost returns on equity. Black remains committed to the firm's value-oriented philosophy and the private equity model, citing its critical role in supporting underfunded public pensions while simultaneously driving major ESG initiatives and medical research breakthroughs.
- Goldman Sachs22 min
Karlie Kloss, Model and Founder of Kode With Klossy
Supermodel Karlie Kloss leveraged her early fashion success to pivot toward technology, founding the "Code with Klossy" scholarship program that has since taught over 2,500 girls in 25 U.S. cities to code. Expanding her influence beyond modeling, she now hosts *Project Runway* and uses her 8.5 million social media followers to advocate for women in leadership while mentoring the next generation of innovators. Her career trajectory, driven by a desire to bridge the gap between creative industries and technical education, emphasizes vulnerability and continuous learning to dismantle barriers for young women.
- Goldman Sachs24 min
Steve Inskeep, NPR Host and Author of "Imperfect Union"
Steve Inskeep, Tanya Cushman, Steve Yensky
Journalist Steve Yensky discusses the enduring power of audio storytelling and the historical legacy of the Fremonts in his new book, *Imperfect Union*, which details how John Charles and Jessie Benton invented modern celebrity through the strategic use of the telegraph and newspapers during the 1856 presidential campaign. Yensky draws parallels between that 19th-century political realignment and contemporary demographic shifts while analyzing modern geopolitical tensions, such as the dangerous strategic calculations underlying U.S.-Iran relations and the 2020 killing of General Soleimani. The conversation concludes with reflections on the journalist's need for constant readiness in a chaotic news cycle and a critique of social media as a source of misinformation compared to established news apps.
- Goldman Sachs25 min
David M. Rubenstein, The Carlyle Group Co-Founder and Author of "The American Story"
David Rubenstein, co-founder and executive chair of The Carlyle Group, recounts his transition from a legal career in public service to establishing a pioneering global private equity firm driven by the power of persuasion. Drawing parallels between historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and modern leadership challenges, Rubenstein emphasizes that effective leadership relies on oral communication, persuasive writing, and leading by example to navigate complex environments. He concludes by urging current and future generations to dedicate their careers to work they love while striving to leave their communities better than they found them.
- Goldman Sachs26 min
Daniel Lubetzky, Founder and Executive Chairman of KIND Snacks
Daniel Lubetzky leverages his childhood experience as a concentration camp survivor to forge a career that merges peacebuilding economics with the snack industry, founding PeaceWorks to foster Middle Eastern cooperation and Kind Bars to disrupt the market with transparent nutrition. His entrepreneurial journey, shaped by early retail setbacks and a rigorous focus on consumer demand, established a corporate culture that extends equity to all employees and funds the Kind Foundation's Empatico platform to cultivate global empathy among children. Through high-stakes roles on "Shark Tank," Lubetzky continues to apply these principles of shared interest and resilience, utilizing his real investment capital to mentor entrepreneurs while scaling his dual mission of kindness and economic integration.
- Goldman Sachs17 min
Paul Lindley OBE, Founder of Ella’s Kitchen
Paul Lindley OBE, Natasha Pope
Paul Lindley founded Ella's Kitchen in 2006 by applying his Nickelodeon experience to create a $100 million global baby food brand that prioritizes health over profit, eventually transitioning the company into a UK-certified B Corporation to legally embed stakeholder values. After funding the venture through personal mortgage remortgaging and securing an initial deal with Sainsbury's, Lindley sold the business while mandating its adherence to environmental and ethical standards that outpace traditional shareholder primacy. Today, the enterprise serves as a case study for how purpose-driven leadership and "childlike" internal reward systems can challenge short-term economic metrics and influence future corporate structures.
- Goldman Sachs42 min
Former Ambassador Nikki Haley, Author of "With All Due Respect"
Former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley details her career navigating domestic polarization, her decisive removal of the Confederate flag in South Carolina, and her assertive diplomatic strategy at the U.N. during the Trump administration. Drawing on her unique background as the daughter of Indian immigrants, she outlines her confrontational approaches toward regimes in Iran, China, and Russia while advocating for increased global engagement and urging ordinary citizens to enter public service. Haley concludes that her experiences with international atrocities have provided perspective on domestic political conflicts, emphasizing that the United States must prioritize its own interests while maintaining alliances.