Hank Paulson
Straight Talk with Hank Paulson
Ray Dalio on Social Dysfunction, Polarization, and the Rise of China
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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. Ray Dalio, Founder of Bridgewater Associates, joins Hank to discuss how he got started in finance, finding opportunity amidst setbacks, his new book, The Changing World Order, and monetary policy in the wake of COVID-19.
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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
Ray Dalio
Founder | Bridgewater Associates
Raymond Thomas Dalio is a billionaire investor and the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. Dalio started the company in 1975 from his New York apartment and has served as co-chief investment officer since 1985. Known for his unconventional thinking and transparency, Dalio has shaped Bridgewater’s culture and...
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