Adyen has scaled from an Amsterdam startup to a global fintech by building every layer of payments in-house and focusing relentlessly on merchants. Pieter van der Does, co-founder and co-CEO of Adyen, joins Clif Marriott, co-head of Technology, Media and Telecoms in EMEA at Goldman Sachs, to discuss Adyen's origin story, the strategy that helped Adyen scale to roughly $900 billion in annual processed volume, and a winning company culture that fosters global collaboration. This session was recorded in London on November 5, 2025. 

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Poppi began as a kitchen experiment with apple cider vinegar and has grown into a leading beverage brand, which was recently acquired by PepsiCo for nearly $2 billion. Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, co-founders of Poppi, joined Vanya Kasanof to share the brand’s journey to becoming a digital-first sensation and a category leader. They discuss Poppi’s rapid rise, the power of intuition and culture, and how a relentless focus on brand and community propelled them from farmers markets to a landmark Super Bowl ad. This session was recorded at the 2025 Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit on October 15, 2025.

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Xaira Therapeutics is harnessing AI to fundamentally change how we discover and develop medicines, shortening the path from lab to clinic for previously "un-druggable" targets. Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Xaira Therapeutics, sits down with Sonia Gupta, co-head of Biotech Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, to explore his journey from neuroscience to higher-education, the critical role of talent and purpose in building world-class organizations, and a roadmap for translating scientific insight into real-world impact. This session was recorded at the 2025 Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit on October 16, 2025. 

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Edward Norton is known for both his acclaimed film career and his experiences founding and scaling ventures like CrowdRise, Baswood, STAX, and EDO. He joins Kim Posnett, global co-head of Investment Banking, to discuss the parallels between filmmaking and entrepreneurship, the importance of mission-driven work, and the lessons learned from building teams and driving innovation. This session was recorded at the 2025 Builders and Innovators Summit on October 16, 2025. 

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, discusses Qatar's pivotal role in global diplomacy, and his strategic vision driving his nation's economic growth and international role. Prime Minister Al Thani outlines Qatar's foreign policy, explaining how mediation efforts, both regionally and globally, contribute to national security and stability. He also covers Qatar's investments in education and highlights the country's Vision 2030, aiming to transform Qatar’s economy and strengthen its national champion companies. This session was moderated by Jared Cohen, president of Global Affairs and co-head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, on October 30, 2025. 

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Anastasia Beverly Hills has revolutionized the beauty industry, establishing the art of eyebrow shaping as a cornerstone of modern aesthetics. Anastasia Soare, Founder and CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills, joins Meena Flynn, Co-Head of Global Private Wealth Management and Co-Head of One Goldman Sachs, to discuss her journey immigrating to the US without speaking English, to building a billion-dollar beauty empire from scratch. Anastasia shares how a client-centric focus, creative approach to overcoming setbacks, and dedication to her craft powered the company's rise.

This session was recorded on October 28, 2025.  

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John Paul DeJoria is the co-founder of two billion-dollar companies: John Paul Mitchell Hair Systems and Patrón Spirits. He joins Meena Flynn, global co-head of Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs and co-head of One Goldman Sachs, to discuss how his childhood informed his leadership style, his lessons from founding multiple businesses, and the door to door grit that shaped his “success not shared is failure” philosophy. This session was recorded at the 2025 Goldman Sachs Builders + Innovators Summit on October 16, 2025. 

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KKR has evolved from a traditional LBO shop into a global investment powerhouse managing over $500 billion in assets. Pete Stavros, Co-Head of Global Private Equity at KKR, joins Matt McClure, Global Co-Head of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, to discuss KKR's transformation over two decades, and its competitive positioning in private equity. Stavros shares insights on navigating market cycles, opportunities in infrastructure, and KKR's pioneering work in broad-based employee ownership through Ownership Works.

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Coinbase is the leading digital asset exchange and platform. Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, joins David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, to discuss Coinbase's founding story, and the company's evolution into a multi-product, multi-revenue stream business. He also speaks about Coinbase's advocacy efforts to foster regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. This session was recorded at the Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit on October 16, 2025.

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AppLovin has redefined mobile technology and advertising, emerging as a global leader in helping developers grow their audiences. Adam Foroughi, co-founder and CEO of AppLovin, joins Dan Dees, co-head of Global Banking & Markets, to discuss AppLovin's founding story, the substantial growth of the business since their IPO in 2021, and how a commitment to efficiency, innovation, and continuous learning has powered AppLovin's rise from startup to market leader. This session was recorded at the Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit on October 16, 2025.

The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or information contained herein and disclaim any liability whatsoever for reliance on such information for any purpose. Each name of a third-party organization mentioned is the property of the company to which it relates, is used here strictly for informational and identification purposes only and is not used to imply any ownership or license rights between any such company and Goldman Sachs.

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