Hank Paulson
Straight Talk with Hank Paulson
Ruth Porat on AI, Tech and Sustainability, and Green Finance
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From growing up in the Midwest to leading Goldman Sachs and then serving his country as Treasury Secretary, Hank Paulson offers a unique point of view and a life experience unlike many Americans. With Straight Talk, Hank brings this experience to his conversations with the world’s prominent leaders and thinkers, exchanging a lifetime of stories and lessons from both the private and public sectors. Each episode reveals compelling viewpoints, topical discussion, and behind-the-scenes stories. Ruth Porat (Chief Financial Officer, Alphabet and Google) joins Hank Paulson to discuss tech’s role in sustainability, how Google has responded to COVID and the challenges facing minority-owned businesses, the power of AI to democratize health care, and lessons learned during the 2008 financial crisis.
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Henry M. Paulson Jr.
Founder and Chairman | Paulson Institute
Henry M. Paulson, Jr., is a business leader, conservationist, statesman, and author who is the founder and chairman of the Paulson Institute and executive chairman of TPG Rise Climate. He served as the 74th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 2006 to 2009, where he led the response to the...
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Episode Guest
Ruth Porat
President and Chief Investment Officer | Alphabet and Google
Ruth Porat is President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, where she oversees the company’s long-term investment strategy and capital allocation. She previously served as Alphabet and Google’s Chief Financial Officer from 2015 through mid-2024, a period marked by increased financial discipline, sharper focus on profitability, and...
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