David Solomon

David Solomon shared his decision-making method, the 'legal pad test,' with Goldman’s 2026 intern class. This habit involves forcing deep consideration of opposing views—a technique he learned from his father, Jerry Solomon. He advised that slowing down before making big decisions and being patient can ultimately open up broader career opportunities.

IKEA's AI-powered customer service bot, Billie, has not replaced workers but led to retraining call center staff, resulting in a 15-20% annual sales growth. The article highlights how AI is reshaping jobs rather than eliminating them, with leaders emphasizing AI's role in productivity and growth. The World Economic Forum estimates 92 million jobs may be displaced by 2030, but 170 million new roles could emerge with proper upskilling.

Top crypto industry groups including the Crypto Council for Innovation, Blockchain Association, and the Digital Chamber sent a letter to Senate leaders urging support for the Clarity Act, a draft bill aiming to establish federal consumer protection for digital assets. The bill, passed by the House but stalled in the Senate, faces opposition from banking chiefs over stablecoin regulations and has seen shifting support from entities like Coinbase and Goldman Sachs.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon supports the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill in Congress, despite concerns from financial companies and banks about its stablecoin provisions. The bill is described as 'not perfect' but is expected to be voted on soon.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon supports the Clarity Act, a crypto market-structure bill, while opposing voices from JPMorgan and other banks highlight divisions over stablecoin yield provisions. The bill aims to create a level playing field for crypto markets but faces resistance from commercial banks concerned about deposit outflows and local lending impacts.

A study by Professor Adam Grant and colleagues suggests narcissistic leaders resist remote work to maintain authority and status, framing 'return to office' demands as a power play rather than a productivity measure. The research, involving Fortune 500 leaders, claims remote work opposition stems from a desire for reverence and control, not collaboration or culture.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon addressed interns in his annual letter, highlighting the bank's role in SpaceX's $75 billion IPO and the current 'innovation supercycle' driven by M&A and technological advancements. The 2026 intern class includes 2,500 participants with an under-1% acceptance rate, as the firm emphasizes adapting to rapid industry changes.

Russell Horwitz opposed David Solomon's backing of Kathy Ruemmler and is leaving the bank. The issue was considered taboo among executives.

Kathryn Ruemmler, the bank’s outgoing chief legal officer, will remain as an adviser after CEO David Solomon asked her to stay, FT reports. The decision follows her resignation linked to ties to Epstein.

Goldman Sachs' intern acceptance rate remains below 1% for the third consecutive year, with 2,500 interns selected from over 500 universities. CEO David Solomon noted AI may reduce hiring in the coming years, but the firm plans to maintain entry-level hiring at around 2,500 annually. The 2026 class includes diverse candidates like athletes, musicians, and nonprofit founders, reflecting a shift from traditional hiring pipelines.

David Solomon, chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., stated during an Economic Club of New York event that the equity market boom is driven by profit appetite outweighing concerns about economic disruption and inflation risks.

Goldman Sachs' David Solomon's comments indicating more greed than fear on Wall Street highlight a bullish outlook that contributed to the S&P 500 reaching record highs on half of the trading days last month.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated that markets are operating in 'greed' mode as AI companies aim to raise substantial funds. Investors are anticipating one of the most active equity issuance periods in recent years.

Goldman Sachs' CEO David Solomon has not produced music in his DJ side gig for about three years, prompting renewed interest from Wall Street.

Jamie Dimon and David Solomon, two powerful Wall Street bankers known for their tough personas, are being described as 'playing nice' with Mamdani, which the article suggests is part of a larger problem.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is meeting with Wall Street leaders including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, despite his previous anti-billionaire rhetoric and pro-taxation agenda. Critics argue this represents a contradiction in his economic policy, as the city's progressive priorities depend on successful businesses and strong tax revenue. Business leaders and economists warn that aggressive tax-the-rich strategies could discourage investment and worsen the city's economic challenges.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is meeting with Wall Street leaders including Jamie Dimon and David Solomon after months of criticizing wealthy individuals and pushing higher taxes on corporations. Critics argue this represents a contradiction in his anti-billionaire agenda, with experts warning that aggressive tax policies could discourage investment and harm the city's economy.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expressed heightened awareness of Anthropic's Mythos AI risks and is collaborating with the firm to enhance cybersecurity measures. The bank is actively monitoring AI advancements to safeguard against potential threats.