The introduction of low-cost AI models is raising questions about AI infrastructure and the high spending on AI by the world’s largest technology companies. In this inaugural episode of a special podcast series, AI Exchanges, Co-Hosts Allison Nathan and George Lee discuss the issues surrounding the costs of AI development and implementation, and the impact o ... Show More
Oct 8
The Shutdown’s Economic Impact
How long could the US government shutdown last — and what will that ultimately mean for the US economy? Goldman Sachs Research’s Alec Phillips, chief US political economist, explores the potential impact on economies and markets. This episode was recorded on October 7, 2025. The ... Show More
19m 17s
Sep 30
AI Exchanges: The Role of Data
Goldman Sachs’ Neema Raphael, the firm’s chief data officer and head of data engineering, discusses the role of data in enabling or possibly stalling AI’s progress with George Lee, co-head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, and Allison Nathan, senior strategist in Goldman Sac ... Show More
17m 27s
Sep 25
How Reliable is Economic Data?
Are concerns about the quality and reliability of economic data — as well as its vulnerabilities to political influences — warranted? Former BLS Commissioner Erica Groshen, who served from 2013 to 2017, Laffer Associates’ Arthur Laffer, Harvard Business School’s Alberto Cavallo, ... Show More
26m 19s
Oct 2024
Insiders React: SpaceX’s Big Win + Kamala Backs Crypto, Dubai’s Tech Rise, Replit AI Changes Coding
What if you could build and deploy a full app in minutes, without writing a single line of code?
In this episode, Chris Saad and Ray Dargham, Co-Founder and CEO at Step, discuss the latest tech news shaping the future for founders and investors.
From crypto policy shifts to grou ... Show More
51m 44s
Sep 24
Eric Schmidt on AI, the Battle with China, and the Future of America
(0:00) Introducing Eric Schmidt (1:59) Thoughts on remote work and work-life balance (3:49) Approaching AI: US vs China (8:04) Relativity Space, rockets, drones, defense, and more (17:32) Future role of America, and the decline of the West (21:51) AGI: boom or bust? Thanks to our ... Show More
28m 58s
Oct 2024
AI Startups: The Next Big Thing
In this episode, Jaeden and Jamie discuss the latest trends in AI investment, highlighting key players and innovative startups that are shaping the future of technology. They explore the significance of funding in driving disruption across various industries, including finance, h ... Show More
11m 49s
Oct 2024
Unlocking Innovation Through Antitrust Enforcement — ft. Lina Khan
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing China’s stock market surge, Softbank’s investment in OpenAI, and why Gavin Newsom vetoed an AI safety bill. Then Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, joins the show to discuss the need for regulation in big tech and the connec ... Show More
59m 19s
Aug 2024
Ep. 615 Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition: Adam Jackson on Crypto, AI, and the Future of Work
In this dynamic episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Brendan Viehman and Bryce Paul discuss the intersecting worlds of cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the labor market with Adam Jackson, co-founder of Braintrust. Jackson explores the transformative impact of bloc ... Show More
39m 29s
Feb 2025
Navigating AI Innovation and Data Privacy
In this conversation, Jamie and Jaeden discuss the recent developments surrounding DeepSeek, an AI software from China that has garnered international attention. They explore the implications of its technology, the data privacy concerns raised by various countries, and the potent ... Show More
10m 51s
Feb 2025
The Deal Room: Private Equity Wars, IBD Pay Trends & Santander's U.S. Dream
In this episode, Anthony and Stephen discuss key topics in the financial industry, focusing on investment banking salaries and bonuses, a fierce private equity battle in Japan, Santander's ambitions in the US market, and the troubled merger talks between Honda and Nissan.
The co ... Show More
31m 30s