John Thompson

View From the Top: Navigating a World in Transition

Robert Smith, Claire Hughes Johnson, David M. Solomon, John Thompson, Mark Weinberger, Devin Wenig, Ronnie Weisbrod

Executives from leading firms including Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Stripe convened to address the tension between short-term economic optimism and long-term anxieties regarding technological disruption. The dialogue highlighted critical workforce transformations, such as the rapid shift toward data-driven roles and the imperative for flexible, purpose-led cultures to retain talent in an era where corporate lifespans are shrinking. Leaders further debated the strategic adoption of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain while offering guidance on navigating a rapidly evolving global economy.