Seth Klarman on finding value and maintaining discipline
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.
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Axios’ Jim VandeHei on how to build a modern media company
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.
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Nelly Korda: The drive behind a world no. 1 golfer
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.
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Alnylam’s Yvonne Greenstreet on RNAi and a ‘golden era’ in biotech
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.
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Harvard’s Raj Chetty on upward mobility in America
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.
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