

Talks at GS
Goldman Sachs
"Talks at GS" convenes leading thinkers to share insights and ideas shaping the world.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 30min
Carl Nassib: NFL star to philanthropy entrepreneur
Carl Nassib spent seven years in the NFL as a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Las Vegas Raiders. In this Talks conversation with Susie Scher, senior advisor in the Financing Group within Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets, Nassib discusses his journey from Penn State walk-on to captain of the Buccs. After leaving the NFL, Nassib founded Rayze, an app that connects non-profits to volunteers and donors. He explains his vision for modernizing the philanthropy industry, and also discusses the response he received when he made history as the first openly gay active player in the NFL, and his recent work with The Trevor Project, an organization focused on supporting LGBTQ+ youth.This episode was recorded on November 19, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025 • 36min
Blackstone’s Jon Gray on real estate, rates, and building a winning company culture
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, with more than $1.1 trillion in assets under management. Blackstone President & COO Jonathan Gray says recognizing patterns and having a contrarian view are key to excess returns, and the reason why Blackstone has been able to grow so rapidly. In this Goldman Sachs Talks, Gray sat down with John Waldron, President & COO of Goldman Sachs, to discuss positive signs in the real estate market, why company culture is important, and lessons from his over 30 years at Blackstone. This episode was recorded on October 28, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2021 • 31min
Amicus Therapeutics CEO John Crowley
In this episode of Talks at GS, John F. Crowley, chairman and CEO of Amicus Therapeutics discusses his leadership at Amicus Therapeutics, his efforts to develop cutting-edge treatments for rare diseases and disorders, and his perspective as a biotech innovator on the global response to the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2021 • 23min
Economist and Author Dambisa Moyo
In this episode of Talks at GS, Dr. Dambisa Moyo, economist and author, discusses her views on the post-pandemic economic recovery, the policies that need to be enacted to address structural inequality, and insights from her new book, How Boards Work, which looks at the pressing issues boards face today, including shareholder vs. stakeholder capitalism, ESG priorities, and the need to increase diversity across board membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2021 • 18min
Norwegian Cruise Lines CEO Frank Del Rio
In this episode of Talks at GS, Frank Del Rio, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Lines, discusses leading one of the world’s largest cruise line companies through the pandemic and his perspective on the future of sailing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2021 • 42min
Malcolm Gladwell
In this episode of Talks at GS, Malcolm Gladwell, author and staff writer at The New Yorker discusses his latest book, The Bomber Mafia, a close look at how a group of WWII innovators and idealists set out to make war less lethal, but ultimately set the stage for far more destructive methods and technologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2021 • 16min
Mike Sievert
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert talks about leading the wireless carrier through the pandemic, the shift to work-from-home and reliance on mobile networks, as well as the implications of new technologies such as 5G. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2021 • 17min
Mary Dillon
Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon talks to David Solomon about her leadership of the brand, trends driving the beauty business and the need for greater diversity and sustainability within the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2021 • 16min
Dana Perino
Co-anchor of Fox News’ America's Newsroom Dana Perino talks about her career in the White House and on cable news and why she was inspired to write her latest book, Everything Will Be Okay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2021 • 19min
Lewis Pugh
LewisPugh, endurance swimmer and UN patron of the oceans, shares his outlook on the potential impact the world faces if conditions in the Arctic aren’t addressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices