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
Jul 8
The Surprising Implications of an Aging Population
An aging global population has long been viewed as a demographic time bomb. Kevin Daly, co-head of the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa economics team at Goldman Sachs Research, explains why this concern may be overstated. This episode was recorded on May 29, 2 ... Show More
15m 49s
Jul 1
Commodities Outlook: What’s Driving Oil, Gold, and Base Metals
Goldman Sachs’ Daan Struyven discusses how recent geopolitical events and evolving tariff policies are affecting the commodity and economic landscape. This episode was recorded on June 30, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19m 28s
Jun 23
Mid-year outlook: diversify and hedge
Goldman Sachs’ Christian Mueller-Glissmann, head of asset allocation research in Goldman Sachs Research, and Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo, co-head and co-chief investment officer of the Multi-Asset Solutions business in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, examine the dynamics driving ma ... Show More
24m 23s
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