The “metaverse” has captured the imagination of technology investors, but what is it, and what does it signal for the next era of computing? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Research's Eric Sheridan examines how the blending of elements of the physical and digital worlds via virtual reality, augmented reality, gaming and imm ... Show More
Aug 19
Paid to Sweat: Centerbridge's Jeff Aronson on the Growth of Private Markets
In the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges: Great Investors, Jeff Aronson, the co-founder and managing principal of Centerbridge Partners, discusses his career and path to building the firm, and the opportunities and challenges facing private investment managers today. This ... Show More
45m 30s
Aug 12
Searching for Signals: BlackRock’s Raffaele Savi on the Future of Systematic Investing
Raffaele Savi, global head of BlackRock Systematic, shares his perspective on the evolution of quantitative investing, the role of AI, and the recent volatility in the market. This episode was recorded on July 29, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic ... Show More
39m 6s
Aug 7
Finding the Right Problems: How Sutter Hill Ventures’ Mike Speiser Creates Great Companies
As one of Silicon Valley’s most respected venture capitalists, Mike Speiser, managing director of Sutter Hill Ventures, doesn’t just invest in companies, he often takes a leading role in building them. On the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges: Great Investors, Speiser dis ... Show More
51 m
May 2023
A Reality Check on Fashion and the Metaverse
BoF’s Marc Bain and a group of panellists break down the state of web3 in fashion and where the technology is headed.
Background:
Over the last couple of years, the fashion industry couldn’t stop talking about the potential of NFTs, the metaverse, known in tech industry speak as ... Show More
25m 11s
Aug 2023
The dream of digital ownership, powered by the metaverse | Yat Siu
Technologist Yat Siu believes the "open metaverse" -- a decentralized version of the internet also known as web3 -- is laying the foundation for a freer, fairer, more prosperous society. In a future-focused talk, he explores the transformative possibilities of web3, from enabling ... Show More
11m 11s
May 2022
Live … from the metaverse!
Suddenly it feels like everyone is talking about the metaverse, doesn’t it? But what exactly is the metaverse? Wikipedia describes it as “a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection,” but the only real consensus seems to be that it’s going to be, well, huge. Googl ... Show More
27m 49s
Jul 2022
Matthew Ball - A Manual to The Metaverse - [Invest Like the Best, EP.286]
My guest today is Matthew Ball. Matt is an investor, the former head of strategy at Amazon studios, and one of the brightest minds in the media industry. Through his essays and now his book, which launches today, Matt has established himself as the foremost authority on the Metav ... Show More
1h 21m
Nov 2022
161 - Web3 Expert Reveals What the Future of Digital Identity Will Look Like with Jad Esber at koodos labs
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Jad Esber, Co-Founder and CEO at koodos labs and Affiliate of Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. He’s here to dive into digital identity, NFTs and many of the fascinating topics around them. Here are just some o ... Show More
41m 38s