Talks at GS

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...

In this episode, Dominique Ansel discusses building an international bakery business known for its inventiveness (including the legendary Cronut), how he is evolving his business in the midst of the economic shutdown and his new book, Everyone Can Bake. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Jennifer Davis. Date: August 5, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or rep...

In this episode, Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen discusses leading the nation’s largest supermarket chain through the economic shutdown, the impact of the crisis on the nation’s food supply and the expected digital transformation of the grocery business. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs President and COO John Waldron. Date: August 3, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, publi...

In this episode, Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad discusses his work studying the history of systemic racism in America and what the response to George Floyd’s death means for the future of police reform. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Daniel Hibbert. Date: July 27, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipi...

In this episode, Michael Dell discusses leading Dell Technologies through these challenging times, the rapid acceleration of remote workforce technologies and the digital divide that has been exacerbated during the economic shutdown. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon. Date: July 21, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduce...

In this episode, Leslie Odom Jr. discusses the role that the arts play in the current conversation around racial equity, the release of Hamilton as a film, and the continuing cultural relevance of the story of the musical since its 2015 Broadway debut. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Meena Flynn. Date: July 1, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduce...

In this episode, David Cote discusses lessons from his time at the helm at Honeywell, as described in his new book Winning Now, Winning Later, along with his views on leading through crisis and the future of digital transformation. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs President and COO John Waldron. Date: July 13, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced,...

In this episode, David Lammy, member of Parliament for Tottenham, discusses race relations in the UK, his work campaigning for social justice and the impact of the coronavirus on the Asian, Black and minority ethnic communities. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Darren Allaway. Date: June 22, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in pa...

In this episode, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial discusses the national protests following the death of George Floyd, the debate surrounding police reform and how to address systemic racism throughout various American institutions. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs President and COO John Waldron. Date: June 19, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, publ...

In this episode, Jared Diamond discusses his latest book, Upheaval, in which he analyzes how nations have coped with challenges throughout history, and gives his perspective on how lessons from past challenges can apply today. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs' Katie Koch. Date: May 19, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or...

In this episode, BT Group CEO Philip Jansen discusses leading the global telecommunications company through COVID-19, the impact that COVID-19 is having on the telecommunications industry, and the future of global connectivity. The interview is moderated by Goldman Sachs President and COO John Waldron. Date: May 13, 2020 This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in w...