Bloomberg Talks

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Vice President of Global Affairs Anna Makanju discuss what's at stake in the next US Presidential election and the implications of a wide adoption of AI technology. They speak with Bloomberg's Brad Stone at Bloomberg House in Davos.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat joins David Rubenstein from the World Economic Forum in Davos. They discuss the importance of the meeting as well as her journey to become CFO of Alphabet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft Founder Bill Gates talks global health and aid budgets with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua at the World Economic Forum in Davos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former IMF Chief Economist and Harvard Professor Ken Rogoff talks the global economy and the geopolitical situation with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro and Annmarie Hordern at the World Economic Forum in Davos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Talks Open AI and Microsoft's integration of the tool into their products with Bloomberg's Brad Stone at the World Economic Forum in Davos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva talks AI's rate of growth, and which countries it would benefit most with Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz at the World Economic Forum in Davos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former US Vice-President Al Gore discusses the COP28 deal and how the upcoming presidential election could affect climate policies. He spoke with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BlackRock's Vice Chairman Philipp Hildebrand discusses his outlook for the US economy, tensions in the middle east, and challenges facing the finance sector. He spoke with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua from the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Rattner, Willett Advisors Chairman & CEO tells us why Wall Street will not react well to a second Trump victory. He also shares his outlook for the US economy in 2024. He speaks with host David Westin, on the latest edition of Bloomberg Wall Street Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world’s largest listed hedge fund manager, Man Group, has a female in charge for the first time in its 240 year history. Robyn Grew was promoted from president to CEO last September, the high point of a 15-year career at the firm. On the latest episode of Leaders With Lacqua, Francine Lacqua speaks to Grew about diversity, purpose, and what the future holds in an ever-changing world. See omnys...

Wells Fargo CFO Michael Santomassimo discusses the bank's earnings, net interest income, private credit partnerships and the state of the economy. He speaks with Bloomberg's Katie Greifeld and Scarlet Fu.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink discusses the firm's fourth-quarter earnings report, moving into ETFs and the impact of politics on investing. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timothy Massad, former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Harvard Kennedy School Senior Fellow weighs in on the implications of spot Bitcoin ETF approval, stablecoin regulation and the attitudes of policymakers towards digital assets. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin and Romaine Bostick.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein discusses the momentous debut of spot Bitcoin ETFs on the market and the future of trading digital currency products. He speaks with Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz and Sonali Basak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester discusses the final CPI report of 2023, conditions in the housing market and her vision for monetary policy in 2024. She speaks with Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent Michael McKee.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nasdaq chair and chief executive office Adena Friedman says the firm is using AI software to help stop financial crime. She talks about how Nasdaq is using technology, plus shares her thoughts on Bitcoin ETFs with host Ed Ludlow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ARK Invest CIO & CEO Cathie Wood discusses investor curiosity in Bitcoin, the risks that come with innovation, use cases for Bitcoin and more. 21 Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder joins the call to discuss security. They speak with Bloomberg's Carol Massar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses the implications of the agency's approval of exchange-traded funds that invest directly in Bitcoin, the future of crypto regulation and follow-up to the SEC X account hack. She speaks with Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

L'Oreal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus discusses how the world's largest cosmetics company is leveraging technology in its products. He talks about the newly-announced infrared AirLight Pro hairdryer that will be available in 2024 and how AI tools can boost sales. He speaks with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow at CES in Las Vegas.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volkswagen CFO and COO Arno Antlitz discusses scaling up EVs in the US market, the anticipated all-electric Scout model, developing the company's own battery supply and getting generative AI into vehicles. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Alix Steel.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ARM Holdings CEO Rene Haas speaks on the company's 2024 plans with its semiconductors with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qualcomm CEO and President Cristiano Amon discusses the company's updated chip for mixed reality headsets and competing with Apple, on-device AI, boosting smartphone demand and getting into the autos sector. He speaks with Bloomberg Technology host Ed Ludlow at the CES technology show in Las Vegas.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mercedes-Benz Group COO/CTO Markus Schaefer talks about the cross between vehicular innovation and technology and the future of Mercedes with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO Chris Boerner speaks on the future of the company and plans for 2024 with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Alix Steel from the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eurasia Group President/Founder Ian Bremmer speaks on what he sees as the top global risks for 2024 with Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Lisa Abramowicz, and Jonathan Ferro  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.