Talks at GS

In this episode, former US Defense Secretary General James Mattis gives his assessment of the global response to the pandemic, the state of the geopolitical landscape, and why alliances are critical to US national security. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs President and COO John Waldron. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or dis...

In this episode, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna discusses the perspective he brings to IBM as a technologist chief executive officer, how the pandemic is accelerating digital transformation and IBM’s strategic focus on artificial intelligence and the hybrid cloud. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reprod...

In this episode of Talks at GS Presents: Insights from Great Investors, CalSTRS Chief Investment Officer Chris Ailman discusses leading the country’s second largest public pension fund through the pandemic, his long-term outlook on investing, and how he has incorporated ESG into his investing strategy. The interview is moderated by Katie Koch, co-head of the Fundamental Equity business within Gold...

In this episode, Brian Niccol discusses how an early career in marketing has helped shaped his success as Chipotle CEO, why sustainability is at the core of Chipotle’s business and his strategy for the restaurant chain post-pandemic. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in pa...

In this episode of Talks at GS Presents: Insights from Great Investors, Thoma Bravo managing partner Orlando Bravo discusses why he began investing in software two decades ago, the resiliency of the software business model, and navigating the investing landscape throughout the pandemic. The interview is moderated by Alison Mass, chairman of Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Division. This podcast...

In this episode of Talks at GS Presents: Insights from Great Investors, Wellington Management Managing Partner Jean Hynes discusses her focus on investing in the healthcare sector, advances that are reshaping the medical field, and the importance of a collaborative investing culture. The interview is moderated by Katie Koch, co-head of the Fundamental Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Man...

In this episode, Anne Applebaum discusses her book, Twilight of Democracy, the historical struggle between democracy and dictatorship, and the rise of populism and the deterioration of democratic institutions in the 21st century. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Jake Siewert. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by a...

In this episode, historian Fredrik Logevall discusses John F. Kennedy’s rise in American life and the ways in which Kennedy’s personal journey reflected the broader political and geopolitical story of America in the mid-20th century. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' John F. W. Rogers. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or discl...

In this episode, NBC Sports host Mike Tirico discusses the evolution of sports broadcasting throughout his career, navigating sports coverage amid the pandemic and the intersection of sports and issues of racial equity. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Jeffrey Scruggs. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any reci...

In this episode, CNN’s Clarissa Ward discusses her memoir On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist and her experience as an international war correspondent reporting from hot zones around the world including Iraq and Syria. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs President and COO John Waldron. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or...

In this episode of Talks at GS Presents: Insights from Great Investors, Warburg Pincus CEO Chip Kaye discusses why he thinks investing is about the “who” as much as the “what” and how living in Asia has influenced his career as an investor. The interview is moderated by Alison Mass, chairman of Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Division. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or...

In this episode, filmed at Goldman Sachs’ Builders + Innovators Summit, Howard Schultz talks about what he learned from growing Starbucks into a global brand, how to incorporate social consciousness into a company, and how he balances short-term costs with long-term goals. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, pu...

In this episode of Talks at GS Presents: Insights from Great Investors, Soros Fund Management CIO Dawn Fitzpatrick discusses how the pandemic has shaped her investment outlook, why it has accelerated a focus on ESG, and what she thinks differentiates a good investor from a great one. The interview is moderated by Katie Koch, co-head of the Fundamental Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Man...

In this episode, Robert Zoellick, former president of the World Bank, discusses his book, America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy and the traditions that have defined American foreign policy throughout its history. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Tim O'Neill. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or d...

In this episode of Talks at GS Presents: Insights from Great Investors, Carlyle Group CEO Kewsong Lee discusses how the pandemic has reshaped his investment outlook, why he thinks the biggest risk as an investor is not taking any risk at all, and why EQ—as much as IQ—shapes a successful investing career. The interview is moderated by Alison Mass, chairman of Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Divis...

In this episode of Talks at GS Presents: Insights from Great Investors, Jean Salata, CEO of Baring Private Equity Asia, discusses growing the private equity industry in Asia, navigating the challenges of the pandemic, and investment opportunities in the years ahead. The interview is moderated by Alison Mass, chairman of Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Division. This podcast should not be copied,...

In this episode of Talks At GS Presents: Insights From Great Investors, Eurazeo CEO Virginie Morgon discusses her investment strategy in response to the pandemic, the company’s renewed ESG commitments and why she thinks having self-confidence is key to a successful investing career. The interview is moderated by Alison Mass, chairman of Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Division. This podcast shou...

In this episode, Tristan Walker discusses his company’s mission to create health and beauty products for people of color, navigating the retail landscape during the pandemic and fostering greater diversity in the corporate world. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Alison Mass. Date: September 9, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in...

In this episode of Talks At GS Presents: Insights From Great Investors, TPG co-CEO Jim Coulter talks about investment trends accelerated by the pandemic and why he thinks a good investment strategy is “not consensus.” The interview is moderated by Alison Mass, chairman of Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Division. This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole o...

In this episode, Rothy’s CEO Stephen Hawthornthwaite discusses co-founding and growing a company with a focus on sustainability and his perspectives on the future of the retail landscape both online and in stores. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Jennifer Davis. Date: September 8, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disc...

In this episode of Talks at GS Presents: Insights from Great Investors, KKR co-founder George Roberts shares the keys to his success as an investor, what he learned from one of KKR’s most legendary deals, and the investment opportunities that he is focused on now. The interview is moderated by Alison Mass, chairman of Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division. This podcast should not be copied, d...

In this episode of Talks At GS Presents: Insights From Great Investors, Blackstone President and COO Jon Gray discusses the historic dislocation in markets brought on by the pandemic, the themes driving Blackstone’s investment strategy moving forward, and the importance of “high conviction” in his approach to investing. The interview is moderated by Alison Mass, chairman of Goldman Sachs' Investme...

In this episode, producer Phil Bertelsen and historian Abdur-Rahman Muhammad discuss the documentary series "Who Killed Malcolm X?," the role of Malcolm X in the struggle for Black equality and the current conversation on racial equity. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Jeffrey Scruggs. Date: August 17, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in who...

In this episode, Princeton professor and author Eddie Glaude Jr. discusses the legacy of 20th century essayist and novelist James Baldwin and why he believes Baldwin’s reflections on America and the Black experience are so relevant today. Date: August 11, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other pe...

In this episode, KKR Co-Chairman and Co-CEO George Roberts discusses founding and growing KKR into a leading global investment firm, the investing principles that have guided his career and investing in a landscape fundamentally altered by the pandemic. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Alison Mass. Date: August 6, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reprod...