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Bringing a Football Mindset to Business
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-08 16:01
you're building teams at Goldman Sachs, kind of the same things you were doing with Giants. You mentioned you were the captain of the team, right. What lessons and how has that mindset translated to the world of business.Yeah, I think if I think about things that I I would do on a daily basis as a captain of a football team and now as a as a as a managing director of leading teams at Goldman, it's very simple to be honest with you. Like invest in your in the people around you. In football, it looks differen ...
Why Relationships Are Important in Business
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-07 15:08
I never thought about anything other than, hey, play a great football, get a great education. The time when I started to think about all the other ancillary things that could come off of this, um, I'm talking I'm talking to my cousin at the time and this is my rookie year in the league and he said something to me that he had probably heard from someone else and this is somewhat of a, you know, known phase now, but like he said, the NFL stands for not for long. And I just started thinking about, all right, i ...
Dubai’s Billion-Dollar Crypto Underworld
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-06 23:36
You are a real piece of s--- if you believe I have taken your money. You destroyed your dream when you stop believing in me. There are two sides to Sam Lee.Hi, I'm Sam. I'd like to introduce you to my girlfriend. We all know who I'm talking about right here.It's Bitcoin. With Hyperverse and Blockchain Global, he's championed the potential of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is just part of the fintech revolution.We're able to democratize currency just like how the internet democratized information. He's appeared o ...
How NFL Legend Justin Tuck Tackled Goldman Sachs | The Deal
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-06 22:01
- Please welcome to the stage Alex Rodriguez and Bloomberg's Jason Kelly for a live taping of the deal. - When we were thinking about who we wanted to be here with us today, we're like, who, who embodies all of the things that are power players, are the deal, you know, what are the brands that we might associate. Giants.Notre Dame. And what's the name of that bank. That's, that's downtown.- Goldman Sachs. - Goldman Sachs, yes. - Wharton Business School. - Wharton Business School.I think there's literally on ...
Dubai’s Billion-Dollar Crypto Underworld
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-06 21:21
You are a real piece of s--- if you believe I have taken your money. You destroyed your dream when you stop believing in me. There are two sides to Sam Lee.Hi, I'm Sam. I'd like to introduce you to my girlfriend. We all know who I'm talking about right here.It's Bitcoin. With Hyperverse and Blockchain Global, he's championed the potential of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is just part of the fintech revolution.We're able to democratize currency just like how the internet democratized information. He's appeared o ...
The Dark Side of Fast-Tracked Cancer Drugs
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-06 08:00
Cancer Drug Approval & Efficacy - Half of approved cancer drugs lack proof of extending survival for any approved uses [1][15] - The FDA's accelerated approval process, used heavily for cancer drugs in the last 20 years, relies on preliminary data like tumor shrinkage or progression-free survival, which may not accurately predict actual survival [13][14] - There's growing recognition that some cancer treatments may not be as helpful as expected, potentially reducing quality of life without extending lifespan [12] Pharmaceutical Industry & Financial Incentives - The pharmaceutical industry's primary motive is generating profits, potentially leading to pressure to expedite clinical trials and approve medicines on uncertain evidence [2][9] - Lower dosages of drugs could mean less revenue for pharmaceutical companies [3][25] - The median initial price of cancer drugs in the US has quadrupled over the last two decades, without a proven correlation to improved survival [26] Cost & Accessibility of Cancer Treatment - High treatment costs can significantly affect patients and their families [2][19] - Doctors in countries like India are experimenting with lower doses of cancer drugs due to affordability issues, where treatments can cost tens of thousands of dollars per year [16] - Lower dosing of just one drug could save $825 million per year in the US alone [22] - Implementing lower dosages can face pushback from manufacturers due to reduced revenue [24][25] Alternative Treatment & Research - A clinical trial in India showed that low-dose immunotherapy combined with standard treatment more than doubled the percentage of head and neck cancer patients alive after one year [20] - Using 25% less drug can achieve the same output and save significant healthcare resources [25] - Lower dose immunotherapy could allow access to life-extending drugs for a large segment of the world that currently cannot afford them, potentially saving billions of dollars and benefiting hundreds of thousands of people [21][27]
An Optimist's Guide to the Planet Season 2 Trailer | Premieres Oct. 22
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-03 16:00
Wow. Despite ever growing challenges, >> I believe in the power of community [Music] >> that is never going to be in the cut. >> Our futures and our planet.This glacia has shrunk almost by half. >> All the materials in the world that we make, 90% of it ends up in some form of waist stream. >> Who is going to protect this.And said, why not us. [Music] [Music] Wow. [Music] [Music] >> The work that we're doing is not just about cleaning our waste.This changes the narrative. >> We turn concrete into a material ...
How a Political Feud Could Tip Asia’s Power Balance
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-03 08:00
Geopolitical Landscape & US-China Rivalry - The Philippines is strategically important due to its location near Taiwan and the South China Sea, making it a key US ally in Asia [2][7] - The Philippines is caught in the middle of the US-China power struggle, with its foreign policy direction having global consequences [4][6] - China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, represented by the "10-dash line," are disputed by the Philippines and an UN court ruling [21] - The US has access to nine locations in the Philippines to rotate troops, some near Taiwan and the South China Sea, indicating a long-term presence [18] Political Dynamics & Internal Conflicts - The political feud between President Marcos Jr and Vice President Sara Duterte is impacting the country's foreign policy [1][5][8] - Sara Duterte has expressed a desire for closer ties with China and a more neutral stance between the US and China [3][6][18][19] - Tensions escalated when Marcos' government acted on an ICC arrest warrant against Duterte's father, former President Rodrigo Duterte [15] - The alliance between the Marcos and Duterte families, known as the "Uniteam," has fractured due to disagreements over policy and positions [11][12] Economic & Trade Implications - The Philippines' post-pandemic economy has grown steadily, outpacing many regional peers [7] - The Philippines is a target of US trade anger and tariff wars, with exports to the US facing a 19% tariff [24] - The Trump administration's economic pressure on allies could push the Philippines towards China [28] - Marcos Sr and his wife are accused of stealing $10 billion USD from the state during his term [9]
Why Robin Arzón Still Believes in Peloton
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-02 16:00
We'd be remiss if we didn't talk a little bit about Pelaton. Speaking of narratives, if we were sitting here in front of our respective Bloomberg terminals, we'd look and we'd be like, "Whoa, that was a big high." And now it is not where it was. It has been quite a journey to to say the least.You're still there. Like you have stuck through it. Why.Oh gosh. I have always believed. I still believe.I think that I I I have the unique privilege of seeing, and I'm not exaggerating, millions of comments over the y ...
The Key to Building Strong Teams
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-01 16:00
Culture & Fandom - The company emphasizes the importance of creating a strong internal culture and energy, drawing parallels from the world of baseball [1] - Storytelling and ritual are identified as key components in building this culture and fostering fandom [1] - Fandom is seen as a valuable asset, with user-generated content on social media providing insights into fan behavior and preferences [3] Product & Marketing - The company leverages fan-driven trends and rituals, such as the association of the color yellow with specific activities, to inform product development and marketing strategies [3] - The company aims to integrate details observed from fan behavior, whether in venues or on social media, into the larger brand story and product offerings [3] - The company seeks individuals who can identify and capitalize on these fan-driven details [3]