Asahi Pompei
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- Goldman Sachs58 min
10th Annual Goldman Sachs Gives Analyst Impact Fund
Kunal Shah, Asahi Pompei, Rob Lightfoot, Rishi Sunak, Lena Eberhardt, Kenne Ijekeme, Dr. Alex Dagan, Una Bradley, Cynthia Kahumbura, Gunjan Samtani, Pablo Salome, Edith Cooper, Julian Salisbury, Jim Cramer, Billie Jean King
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Goldman Sachs Gives Analyst Impact Fund concluded its 2024 London finals with judges including Kunal Shah and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak evaluating proposals that ultimately awarded Jacaranda Health the top prize of $250,000. Four finalist teams representing global initiatives in maternal health, education, conservation, and assistive technology competed for a $550,000 grant pool, with Conservation X-Labs, Let's Get Ready, and Lifelights securing second, fourth, and third place respectively. The event highlighted the program's growth to 1,000 participating analysts in a single year and reinforced its role in cultivating leadership skills while driving significant community impact through technology-driven solutions.
- Goldman Sachs21 min
Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan, Co-founders of Chief
Carolyn Childers, Lindsay Kaplan, Asahi Pompei
Co-founded by Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan, Chief is a unicorn-level professional network that connects female executives through hyper-curated peer groups to combat the projected 200-year timeline to gender parity in senior leadership. Operating on a B2B model where most members are employer-sponsored, the platform bypasses traditional networking by facilitating deep cross-industry connections that address the unique isolation and compounded pressures faced by women at the apex of their careers. With membership spanning 80% of Fortune 100 companies and a 60,000-person waitlist, the organization is rapidly expanding its international presence while driving strategic shifts in workplace culture through its distinctive, non-gendered branding.
- Goldman Sachs1h 21m
2022 Analyst Impact Fund
Asahi Pompei, Jim Kramer, Nikonj, Kee, Angela, Simon, Amber, Amy, Eduardo, Gabriella, Sandra, Eric, Anna Gipikoulos, Olivia, Lisa, Joseph, David Solomon
The seventh annual Goldman Sachs Analyst Impact Fund Finals brought four finalist teams from Singapore, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, and London to New York to pitch social impact projects before a panel including Jim Cramer. Team IntelliHealth secured the $250,000 first-place award for its telehealth platform, while Upwardly Global, Climate Science, and Witness received additional funding to scale their initiatives in workforce integration, climate education, and human rights verification. This in-person event marked a strategic shift for the competition, reinforcing Goldman Sachs' commitment to inclusive growth by deploying $550,000 in grants to support projects aligning with the firm's 2021 sustainability goals.
- Goldman Sachs27 min
Jean Case, CEO of The Case Impact Network and Chairman of the National Geographic Society
Jean Case outlines the critical distinction between impact investing and ESG frameworks while addressing SEC transparency concerns and the urgent need for "greenwashing" prevention as trillions of dollars transfer to Millennial and Gen Z investors. She highlights a shifting market where diverse leadership teams drive superior returns and where fossil fuel strategies are evolving from divestment to active engagement, particularly amidst geopolitical pressures like the Ukraine crisis. Case illustrates these concepts through App Harvest's vertical farming success and personal reflections on navigating career risks, ultimately advocating for a strategic pivot to "fail forward" when community alignment is compromised.
- Goldman Sachs1h 1m
Watch Live: 2021 Goldman Sachs Gives Analyst Impact Fund Finals
Brooke Farrelly, Carli Gogol, Sidney Mitchell, Zac Sicher, Filip Jedmo, Jake Lewis, Daniel Mayers, Aoife O'Halloran, Tilly Thatcher, Srushti Deshmukh, Anagha Gurumurthy, Aditi Kulkarni, Nitiksha, Shreya Srikanth, Will Elia, Max Pivonka, Sara Rogers, Julian Sanchez, Erica Leslie, Julian Salisbury, David Solomon, Dennis Coleman, Asahi Pompei, Emmanuel Oniyuku, Liz Martin, Dan, Ate Latiranta, Lydia Finnegan, Leela, Preston L. James II, Madison, Simone, Nicole Esposito, Ian Drayton, Carrie Haleo, Rachel Schneider, Claire Thompson, Kia Williams, Brad
The sixth iteration of the Goldman Sachs Analyst Impact Fund brought together 1,600 colleagues to compete for grants supporting 300 non-profits, with four finalist teams presenting proposals to judges including David Solomon. Lime Connect won the top prize for its initiative to bridge the employment gap for people with disabilities, while Hello World, Div Inc, and Prasarana Trust secured second, third, and fourth place respectively, with Prasarana also receiving the $25,000 Fan Favorite award. The event successfully aligned the firm's culture of entrepreneurship with tangible outcomes, including a projected $700 billion potential GDP increase in India and significant strides in global digital access and minority entrepreneurship.
- Goldman Sachs1h 23m
Watch Live: 2020 Goldman Sachs Gives Analyst Impact Fund Finals
Eric Lane, Julian Salisbury, David Solomon, Stephen Scher, John Rogers, Asahi Pompei, Anne Black, Mabel, Abe, Olu, Anna Skoglund, Chris Johnson, Kim Posnett, Priyanka Pasi, Gauri, Mina Flynn, Jennifer Yume, Matthew, Av, Anshul Sugabi, Ruchand, Prashant, Khalil Razi, Carlos, Earl Hunt, Sarah Condon, Laura, Kia Williams, Arthur, Carrie Halio, Bridget Martinez, Alistair
The 2020 Analyst Impact Fund Finals engaged 733 Goldman Sachs analysts to evaluate non-profit proposals addressing critical global challenges like healthcare, climate change, and equity through a hybrid virtual and in-person format. Six finalist teams pitched their organizations, with Serum winning the $250,000 first-prize grant and an additional $25,000 "fan favorite" award, while Black Girl Ventures and CHaN secured second and third place respectively. This fifth annual competition has facilitated over $2.1 million in total grants to 69 nonprofits since its inception, serving as a key mechanism for junior talent to drive philanthropic impact and cross-office collaboration.
- Goldman Sachs26 min
Jia Lynn Yang, Author of "One Mighty and Irresistible Tide"
Rooted in the racist eugenics of the 1924 Immigration Act, U.S. immigration policy evolved over decades to prioritize national security and Cold War ideology until President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act. This landmark legislation dismantled ethnic quotas in favor of family reunification and skilled labor preferences, inadvertently triggering massive demographic shifts from Asia, Africa, and Latin America despite original intentions to maintain a white demographic majority. Today, the legacy of these laws continues to shape contentious political debates regarding American identity, refugee admissions, and the ethical balance between open borders and selective restriction.
- Goldman Sachs28 min
Scott Mills, President of BET Networks
BET President Scott Mills identifies the current racial justice moment as distinct from previous eras due to its unprecedented youth diversity and the absence of political leadership, prompting the network to launch its $25 million "Content for Change" campaign to alter societal narratives and combat systemic racism. The initiative funds specific programming like "Cop Watch" and "Finding Justice" with Dwayne Johnson while raising an additional $17 million for pandemic relief, directly addressing the dual psychological toll of the health crisis and racial violence on the African American community. Although audience reception has been strong, BET faces significant scrutiny regarding its editorial choices, a challenge the network navigates with the support of a high-level mentorship network while acknowledging the insufficiency of video evidence alone to overcome deep-seated biases.
- Goldman Sachs30 min
Sustainability - Goldman Sachs 2020 Investor Day
Asahi Pompei, Margaret Anadu, John Goldstein, David Solomon, Mike May
Goldman Sachs has declared a $750 billion ten-year commitment to integrate sustainable economic growth into its core operations, focusing on climate transition and inclusive development through initiatives like the Urban Investment Group. This strategy mobilizes capital across all divisions to finance green infrastructure, social sovereign bonds, and private impact investments while expanding philanthropic programs such as 10,000 Women to support 50,000 entrepreneurs globally. By leveraging rigorous risk management and standardized data disclosure, the firm positions private capital as a primary solution for global inequality and climate challenges amidst shifting regulatory and market demands.
- Goldman Sachs27 min
Wes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood
Former Governor Wes Moore and Robin Hood Foundation CEO outlines how systemic failures in housing, justice, and employment sustain poverty for millions in New York City despite high employment rates. Drawing on his personal journey from homelessness in the Bronx to military service and academic excellence, Moore argues that solving the crisis requires addressing historical inequities like redlining alongside data-driven philanthropy. He challenges the notion of a post-racial society, asserting that explicit policy reforms are essential to dismantle the racial wealth gap and prevent the sixty percent of individuals lifted from poverty from falling back in.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
Darren Walker – President of the Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, leverages his decade of private sector experience in capital markets and law to critique structural inequalities he argues threaten American democracy. Drawing on historical data regarding the "War on Drugs" and post-1982 corporate financial shifts, Walker asserts that systemic designs deliberately suppress upward mobility and erode trust in institutions. He concludes by urging professionals to integrate empathy and specific skill sets into for-profit sectors and local community engagement rather than assuming a full career pivot is necessary for social impact.
- Goldman Sachs16 min
Brig. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt: Commander, Air Force Recruiting Service
Jeannie M. Leavitt, Brig. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, Asahi Pompei
Brigadier General Jeanne Levitt, the first female fighter pilot and current Commander of Air Force Recruiting Services, transitioned from aerospace engineering to flying over 3,000 combat hours while navigating significant institutional barriers. Her leadership now drives diversity initiatives within the Air Force that emphasize inclusive team dynamics and leverage the film *Captain Marvel* to correct public misconceptions about women in combat aviation. Through these strategic efforts, the Air Force aims to foster a culture of dignity and respect while expanding recruitment pipelines for underrepresented demographics.