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
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What’s Driving the Surge in Deal-Making?
Despite a year marked by geopolitical uncertainty, higher tariffs, and slowing growth, deal-making activity is surging in 2025. So can this current wave of M&A activity continue? Goldman Sachs’ Stephan Feldgoise, head of the Global Mergers & Acquisition business in Global Banking ... Show More
16m 36s
Nov 18
The Fed's Tightrope: Inflation, Labor, and the Path Ahead
With inflation above target and the labor market weakening, is the Fed poised to cut rates again? Rob Kaplan, Vice Chairman of
Goldman Sachs, discusses the uncertain outlook with Allison Nathan.
This episode was recorded on November 12, 2025.
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19m 54s
Aug 2023
The dream of digital ownership, powered by the metaverse | Yat Siu
<p>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 enabl ... 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