Dana Perino

Seth Klarman, CEO and portfolio manager of The Baupost Group, is known for his unwavering focus on value. In this conversation with Goldman Sachs President and COO John Waldron, Klarman discusses how his philosophy fits into the current market environment, and how his approach to leading Baupost has evolved in his long career as a fund manager.  This session was recorded on May 27, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim VandeHei is the founder of Axios and Politico – two companies that have emerged as household names in a crowded media landscape. He shares his insights on the evolution of the media industry, the importance of quality journalism, and the keys to building successful media businesses in this conversation with Tony Fratto, global head of corporate communications at Goldman Sachs.  This episode was recorded on April 9, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelly Korda is a world number 1 professional golfer and Olympic gold medalist, who has had 19 professional wins since she went pro in 2016. In this Talks at GS with Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO David Solomon, she discusses her journey from a family of athletes to her professional career, the importance of passion, and the mental and physical challenges of playing golf professionally. Nelly also shared her insights on the future of women’s golf and how her evolving technical skills have allowed her to stay on top. This episode was recorded on May 12, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has pioneered RNA interference therapeutics, or RNAi. This groundbreaking technology has increased the company’s success rates of bringing medicines through the clinical pipeline—leading to the approval and launch of six new medicines in just six years. Their CEO Dr. Yvonne Greenstreet spoke with Jerry Lee, head of biopharma banking in the global healthcare group, about the applications of Alnylam’s Nobel Prize-winning RNAi technology, her vision for the future of biotech, and the importance of a patient-focused and teamwork-oriented culture. Dr. Greenstreet also discussed her career journey and leadership philosophy —as one of the only women of color leading a major pharmaceutical company. This episode was recorded on April 23, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can big data reveal the drivers of economic opportunity? Raj Chetty, the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and director of Opportunity Insights, discusses what can be done to foster upward mobility, the factors that impact a child's chances of success, and the innovative solutions being developed to bridge the opportunity gap. He spoke with Goldman Sachs’ Greg Shell, partner and head of the Inclusive Growth strategy within Asset & Wealth Management, in this Talks at GS.  This Talks was recorded on March 12, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From being the first non-founding employee of Skype to co-founding international money transfer platform Wise, Taavet Hinrikus has been at the center of Europe’s technology ecosystem. Today at early-stage VC Plural, he focuses on funding European tech startups and supporting the next generation of founders. He spoke about the impacts of early exits, the importance of backing mission-driven entrepreneurs, and his optimism for Europe’s tech landscape with Clif Marriott, Goldman Sachs co-head of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group in EMEA. The conversation was filmed at Goldman Sachs’ Disruptive Technology Symposium in London on March 5, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO of Nasdaq, has expanded Nasdaq from an exchange operator to a global technology and insights platform. She spoke with Goldman Sachs COO and President John Waldron about how Nasdaq is utilizing AI and cloud technology to drive financial innovation, as well as the company’s vision for making public markets more attractive to companies. This episode was recorded on April 7, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI is at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. How did it get there, and what is the company doing to stay ahead of its competitors? Sarah Friar, chief financial officer of OpenAI and former head of technology equity research at Goldman Sachs, discusses the path to artificial general intelligence and the importance of capital in the AI race with Dan Dees, Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets co-head. The conversation was filmed at Goldman Sachs’ Disruptive Tech Summit in London on March 5, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yasmin Green is the CEO of Jigsaw, the unit at Google that builds technology aimed at protecting open societies. She joined Goldman Sachs’ Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, head of the Investment Strategy Group and chief investment officer of Wealth Management, to share Jigsaw’s mission and the innovative tools they are building to harness AI for constructive communication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Buery is the CEO of Robin Hood, New York City’s largest poverty-fighting philanthropy. Since its founding in 1988, Robin Hood has invested more than $3 billion dollars in the fight against poverty. In this Talks at GS with Tony Pasquariello, global head of hedge fund coverage for Global Banking & Markets, co-head of One Goldman Sachs, and Robin Hood board member, Buery discusses the critical role of early childhood education, mental health, and public-private partnerships in creating lasting change, and how innovative approaches, including AI, are reshaping anti-poverty efforts. This episode was recorded on February 26, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices