What makes a great leader? How can leadership be developed into a force for true achievement? The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations explores successful leadership through the personal and professional choices of the most influential people in business. Renowned financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein travels the country talking to leaders to uncover their stories and their path to success. Each episode features an interview with one business leader.
From being the first-ever female CEO of a Big Four consulting firm, Deloitte, to being appointed commissioner of the Women’s National Basketball Association in 2019, Cathy Engelbert says basketball ran in her DNA — so it seemed like a natural next step in her career. Under her leadership, the WNBA has seen significant growth in viewership, sponsorships, and media deals. In an episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations, she discusses her turnaround strategy for the league, her hopes to further expand and globalize the game, and why it’s worth investing in women’s sports. This interview was recorded on March 25 at NBA Headquarters in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga says the best way to eliminate poverty is through job creation. As 1.2 billion young people in emerging markets enter the workforce, he emphasizes the importance of equipping them with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed. In an interview on The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations, Banga also discusses the World Bank's close collaboration with the IMF and the possibility of lifting its ban on funding nuclear power projects. This interview was recorded March 20 at the Economic Club of Washington, DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He was physician to the late Apple founder Steve Jobs and former American politician and professional football player Jack Kemp. Dr. David Agus M.D., is a prominent oncologist and medical researcher who says that when it comes to treating cancer, there's been tremendous progress, but there's still a long way to go. In an episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," Dr. Agus discussed the progress and challenges in cancer treatment, importance of early detection and how technologies like AI and stem cell therapies could transform healthcare in the future. This interview was recorded February 24 in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he likes the idea of an across-the-board 10% duty, but markets need clarity and understanding. In an episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," Mnuchin explains that he anticipates lower rates next year and is predicting “about 4% 10-year Treasuries.” Mnuchin who worked under President Trump during his first term describes the debt ceiling as an important mechanism and hopes that the President focuses on Social Security reform in the second half of his term. This interview was recorded March 5 at Bloomberg Invest in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bank of America Chairman & CEO Brian Moynihan says over-regulation of lenders is the main driver of customers being shut out of the US banking system and not political bias, “We bank everybody. The real question was about over-regulation frankly,” he said in an interview on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This as President Trump publicly rebuked Moynihan at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, accusing the bank of limiting business with certain clients. Moynihan also talked about his inflation expectations, working with the current administration and the company being a bank of opportunity. This interview was recorded February 25 at the Economic Club of Washington, DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, the world's biggest single owner of public equities, says a fund of its size needs to be widely diversified across asset classes, because tactical asset allocation would be "very, very tough." Nicolai Tangen, who runs the $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund, also talks about his investment concerns and AI. Tangen speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded January 22 at the Bloomberg House in Davos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandie Smith is the John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. In an episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," she talks about the history of the giant pandas first arriving in the United States in the early 1970s as a state gift from China, the National Zoo's wider conservation efforts, and what it's like to oversee the return of the popular pandas to the capital. This interview was recorded January 13 in Washington DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he was not considering a run for president in 2028, as he tried to tone down speculation about his national aspirations ahead of his own reelection bid next year. Moore also pledged to work with the Trump's administration to find common-sense solutions for Maryland, but will also criticize the president when necessary. He appears on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded on January 17 in Annapolis, Maryland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For many football fans, Roger Goodell is the only NFL Commissioner they’ve known, with the 65-year-old now in his 19th year at the helm of America’s most popular pro sport. In an episode of “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations,” Goodell talks about NFL’s international expansion, and that adding an 18th game to the regular season schedule is the “logical” next step for the league. He also discussed the NFL allowing private equity firms to take passive minority stakes in teams. There’s been some fan backlash on this move, but Goodell tried to ease those concerns, saying he doesn’t think he’ll “ever allow institutional [investors] in a controlling position, at least in the foreseeable future.” This interview was recorded January 3 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eli Lilly is the world's most valuable drug company, known for its blockbuster anti-obesity drugs that's transforming America. In an episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," CEO Dave Ricks talks about how the company will begin studies this year to see if its weight-loss medicines can also be used to treat addictive behaviors like alcohol abuse, smoking and drug addiction. He also discusses how the company is tackling the issue of counterfeit drugs, as well as the other projects they have on the pipeline. This interview was recorded on December 10 at the Economic Club of Washington DC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carla Hayden is the first female and only the 14th Librarian of Congress in history since the Library of Congress was established in 1800. In an episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," she talks about the library's history; how it's evolved into the largest library in the world with 178 million items, as well as the challenges our society faces in the digital world. She also discusses her efforts to make the library and its unique collections more accessible to the public. Hayden was nominated to the position by Former President Barack Obama in 2016 and was confirmed by the US Senate that summer. This interview was recorded on August 23 in Washington DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abu Dhabi has been on a $10 billion drive to draw expats to live in the city and boost tourism. It already has a Louvre and is building a Guggenheim museum. The capital of the United Arab Emirates has poured billions into theme parks, five-star hotels, luxury homes and sports complexes. Mohamed Al Mubarak, Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism Chairman is spearheading all this and sits down with David Rubenstein for an episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." He is also the chairman of Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's largest property developer. Al Mubarak said he's seeing a surge in demand for homes that's being driven in large part by foreign buyers. This interview was recorded on October 31 in Abu Dhabi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., now a part-owner of the Major League Baseball team he spent more than two decades playing for, sits down with co-owner and fellow Baltimore area native David Rubenstein for "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." Ripken reflects on his record-making career and how he navigated the transition from professional athlete to successful businessman. This interview was recorded September 5 in New York at the Bloomberg Power Players event. Note: David Rubenstein is the controlling owner of the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles ownership group also includes Michael R. Bloomberg, the founder of Bloomberg LP, parent of Bloomberg News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Billionaire private equity investor and founder of 26North partners Josh Harris joins David Rubenstein for a special interview commemorating the 10th anniversary of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." In addition to his most recent project with 26North, Harris co-founded Apollo Global Management and is the owner of the NFL's Washington Commanders, the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, the NHL's New Jersey Devils, and the English Premier League's Crystal Palace Football club. This interview was recorded October 8 in Washington DC at a Bloomberg LP event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Orszag is a London School of Economics trained economist, best known for decades for his service in government as part of President Clinton's Council of Economic Advisors, the head of the Congressional Budget Office, and eventually for his Cabinet position as head of President Obama's Office of Management and Budget. But in recent years, he's added "banker" to his impressive resumé, and since 2023, he's been the CEO of Lazard - a boutique investment bank offering clients a traditional M&A advisory, as well as its geopolitical advisory unit. Orszag spoke to David Rubenstein on his ambitious plans for grow Lazard's revenue, navigating the halls of power in Washington and on Wall Street, and what it's like to be an economist running an investment bank. This interview was recorded September 6 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai joined the company in 2004 as a product manager. Since then, he's had a meteoric rise through the ranks before becoming CEO of Google in 2015 and then CEO of parent company Alphabet in 2019. During his tenure, he has focused the company on its cloud computing business Google Cloud - as well as made deep investments in artificial intelligence, despite being beat to market by Microsoft partner OpenAI in 2022 with the blockbuster ChatGPT product. In an interview for "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," Pichai dives into his fundamental belief that artificial intelligence is comparable to fire and electricity in its capacity as a new technology to cut across "every sector, everywhere." Pichai also addresses Google's mounting legal woes, as the company faces multiple antitrust suits from the Department of Justice and elsewhere. This interview was recorded September 20 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos started his career as somewhat of a human movie recommendation algorithm. At his video rental store job in Phoenix, Sarandos had a reputation among locals for knowing exactly which films they've enjoyed in the past, and which other titles in the store they might want next. These days, he's one of the most powerful people in Hollywood, leading the $310 billion entertainment behemoth that started the streaming wars: Netflix. Sarandos sat for an interview for "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations" and discussed how Netflix evolved from mailing DVDs to making award-winning original programming. This interview was recorded September 19 at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Collison cofounded of one of the most valuable private companies in the country: Stripe. Together, John and his brother Patrick took what seemed like a simple idea - making it frictionless for Internet companies to accept payments online - and built a fintech company that once fetched a $100 billion valuation. Though that valuation has fallen to a still-stratospheric $70 billion, Collison and his team are still expanding the company and its offerings - while continuing to shrug off the question of an IPO. In this episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," David sits down with John Collison, Cofounder and President of Stripe. This interview was recorded June 11 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Ketterer, CEO of $50 billion long-only equity value shop Causeway Capital Management sits down with David Rubenstein to discuss her approach to value investing, running a 100-person firm, and why she sees the biggest opportunities ahead in international markets. This interview was filmed July 9 in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Billionaire philanthropist and former energy trader John Arnold speaks to David Rubenstein for "Bloomberg Wealth." Arnold was a star natural gas trader at Enron before opening his own hedge fund Centaurus Capital which he ran for 10 years. Today, Arnold runs a prolific philanthropic foundation with his wife Laura. This interview was recorded May 3 at an event for law firm Baker Botts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said second-quarter economic data has provided policymakers greater confidence that inflation is heading down to the central bank's 2% goal, possibly paving the way for near-term interest-rate cuts. In an interview with Bloomberg Host and Carlyle Co-Founder & Co-Chairman David Rubenstein at an Economic Club of Washington event, Powell highlighted the three latest inflation readings, though he made clear he didn't intend to send any specific message about the timing of rate reductions. This interview was recorded July 15 in Washington, DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas speaks on the state of immigration at the country's southern border as well as the security threat TikTok poses to the United States. This interview for "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" was recorded May 17 in Washington DC at an Economic Club of Washington event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AXA CEO Thomas Buberl talks about the evolution of the insurance industry through science and technology. He speaks on 'The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded January 30 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan talks about transforming the pharmaceutical giant into an innovative medicines company. He speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". This interview was recorded February 15 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HP Inc. President & CEO Enrique Lores shares his insights on the future of the pc and printing industries. He speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". This interview was recorded February 8 in Washington DC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alphabet President, CIO & CFO Ruth Porat shares details about her journey from banking to tech. She also gives her thoughts on the future of AI. She speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". This interview was recorded January 16 in Davos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sheila Johnson, founder & CEO of the Salamander Collection, shares the story behind her luxury hospitality company's brand and becoming the first African American woman to have ownership in three professional sports teams. She speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". This interview was recorded January 4 in Washington DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rockefeller Foundation President Dr. Rajiv Shah talks about the key to tackling climate change, his time running USAID, and what he's learned from working with some of the world's most influential leaders including Bill Gates and President Biden. He speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". This interview was recorded January 8 in Washington DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Memorial Sloan Kettering President & CEO Dr. Selwyn Vickers talks about expanding cancer care and the resilience required to become a great surgeon. He speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". This was recorded December 19, 2023 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ancestry CEO Deborah Liu talks about her rise through the tech industry and the impact of AI on her business. She shares her insights on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". This episode was recorded July 24, 2023 in San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pershing Square Capital Management CEO and Founder Bill Ackman talks about the candidates for President of the United States in 2024, AI and the state of Harvard after anti-Israel protests on their campus. He shares his insights on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". The full episode will air December 6th on Bloomberg Television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AIG Chairman and CEO Peter Zaffino talks about the insurance giant's turnaround and AI's impact on his industry. He speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". This interview was recorded October 16 in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jane Goodall, ethologist & conservationist, shares details from over 60 years of studying chimpanzees and explains why she isn't slowing down at 89 years old. She speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations". This interview was recorded October 1 in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ServiceNow Chairman and CEO Bill McDermott talks about what it takes to lead a successful technology company, the future of AI and his entrepreneurial teenage years. He speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded August 7 in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brookfield Asset Management Chair Mark Carney recounts his one-of-a-kind career trajectory from Governor of the Bank of Canada to Governor of the Bank of England and shares his current economic outlook, including another rate hike from the Federal Reserve in 2023. He speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded October 2 in New York. Mark Carney has been named Chairman of Bloomberg Inc.'s board of directors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kraft Group Founder, Chairman, and CEO Robert Kraft talks about his career as owner of the New England Patriots and how he became one of the most successful sports owners in history. He speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" recorded August 15 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discuss Ukraine, Taiwan and the state of politics in the US with Bloomberg's David Rubenstein as part of a series of talks at The 92nd Street Y. This interview was recorded May 4th in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SKKY Partners Managing Partner and Co-Founder Kim Kardashian talks about her path to becoming a reality tv star, her hands-on approach to running her beauty and fashion businesses and her latest venture SKKY Partners. She speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" recorded June 7 in Berlin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser discusses the global banking system after a week of turmoil for Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic and Credit Suisse. She speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" recorded March 22 in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former US Commerce Secretary and PSP Partners Chairman Penny Pritzker talks about breaking into male-dominated businesses, her philanthropic efforts in Chicago and her friendship with Barack Obama. She speaks on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" recorded Jan. 24 in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Qatari Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, known by his initials HBJ, talks about reaching peace in the Middle East, working with American presidents and the value of hosting the World Cup in Qatar. He spoke in an episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" recorded on Feb. 14 in Doha, Qatar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.