

Talks at GS
Goldman Sachs
"Talks at GS" convenes leading thinkers to share insights and ideas shaping the world.
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Apr 17, 2018 • 29min
André Aciman, author, "Call Me By Your Name"
In this episode, author André Aciman discusses what inspired him to write his novel, "Call Me By Your Name," how readers have responded to the book, and his reaction to the novel being made into an Academy Award-winning film. The conversation was moderated by Pablo Salame, a vice chairman of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and global co-head of the Securities Division.
This podcast was recorded on March 12, 2018.
This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to the recipient. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs is not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting or tax advice or recommendations in this podcast. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any recipient is not to be taken as constituting the giving of investment advice by Goldman Sachs to that recipient, nor to constitute such person a client of any Goldman Sachs entity.
Copyright 2018 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. All rights reserved.
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Apr 9, 2018 • 25min
Bob Iger, chairman and chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company
Since becoming chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, Bob Iger has transformed the company into one of the largest media conglomerates in the world. In this episode, Iger discusses his rise at the company, the constantly changing world of entertainment, and the importance of keeping diversity and inclusion at the forefront of the work Disney is doing. The conversation was moderated by David Solomon, president and co-chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs.
This podcast was recorded on March 19, 2018.
This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to the recipient. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs is not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting or tax advice or recommendations in this podcast. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any recipient is not to be taken as constituting the giving of investment advice by Goldman Sachs to that recipient, nor to constitute such person a client of any Goldman Sachs entity.
Copyright 2018 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. All rights reserved.
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Mar 22, 2018 • 20min
Ed Norton, actor and activist
In this episode, actor and activist Edward Norton describes why he gravitates towards complex characters and how he is driving change in the business and nonprofit sectors. This conversation was moderated by David Solomon, president and co-chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs.
This podcast was recorded on September 26, 2017.
This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to the recipient. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs is not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting or tax advice or recommendations in this podcast. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any recipient is not to be taken as constituting the giving of investment advice by Goldman Sachs to that recipient, nor to constitute such person a client of any Goldman Sachs entity.
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Mar 22, 2018 • 13min
David Robinson, former NBA player, investor and philanthropist
In this episode, NBA great David Robinson shares how his time at the US Naval Academy and career with the San Antonio Spurs shaped his views on leadership and teamwork. This conversation was moderated by Matthew Gibson, co-head of Global Investment Banking Services at Goldman Sachs.
This podcast was recorded on March 10, 2017.
This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to the recipient. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs is not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting or tax advice or recommendations in this podcast. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any recipient is not to be taken as constituting the giving of investment advice by Goldman Sachs to that recipient, nor to constitute such person a client of any Goldman Sachs entity.
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Mar 22, 2018 • 16min
Arianna Huffington, co-founder, The Huffington Post and founder, Thrive Global
In this episode, Arianna Huffington argues that in the digital age, we are at risk of "sacrificing our humanity at the altar of technology." The founder of wellness venture Thrive Global proposes basic steps to help curb that "always on" mentality. This conversation was moderated by Kim Posnett, global head of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs.
This podcast was recorded on July 12, 2017.
This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to the recipient. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs is not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting or tax advice or recommendations in this podcast. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any recipient is not to be taken as constituting the giving of investment advice by Goldman Sachs to that recipient, nor to constitute such person a client of any Goldman Sachs entity.
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Mar 22, 2018 • 40min
Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft
In this episode, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describes how he is transforming Microsoft for the 21st century. He says a key to this transformation has been creating a culture that emphasizes learning and empathy. This conversation was moderated by Marty Chavez, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Goldman Sachs.
This podcast was recorded on December 13, 2017.
This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to the recipient. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs is not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting or tax advice or recommendations in this podcast. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any recipient is not to be taken as constituting the giving of investment advice by Goldman Sachs to that recipient, nor to constitute such person a client of any Goldman Sachs entity.
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Mar 21, 2018 • 47min
Ron Chernow, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian
In this episode, Ron Chernow, author of Alexander Hamilton and Grant, tells Lloyd Blankfein, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, why President Grant's successes as a Civil War general and two-term president should give hope to any "late bloomers" in life.
This podcast was recorded on November 20, 2017.
This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to the recipient. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs is not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting or tax advice or recommendations in this podcast. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any recipient is not to be taken as constituting the giving of investment advice by Goldman Sachs to that recipient, nor to constitute such person a client of any Goldman Sachs entity.
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Mar 9, 2018 • 36min
Bozoma Saint John, chief brand officer, Uber
In this episode, Uber's chief brand officer, Bozoma Saint John, describes her rise from Pepsi to Apple to Uber, the meaning of brand value and the importance of changing the conversation about workplace culture and diversity in Silicon Valley and beyond. The conversation was moderated by Kim Posnett, global head of Internet Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs.
This podcast was recorded on January 9, 2018.
This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to the recipient. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs is not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting or tax advice or recommendations in this podcast. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any recipient is not to be taken as constituting the giving of investment advice by Goldman Sachs to that recipient, nor to constitute such person a client of any Goldman Sachs entity.
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