Odd Lots: Lloyd Blankfein on Why He Doesn’t Tweet (Podcast)

Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein discusses his new memoir, Streetwise, detailing his rise from Brooklyn public housing to Wall Street leadership during the 2008 financial crisis. Blankfein warns of growing deglobalization trends, citing shifting geopolitical dynamics that could reshape global markets and financial systems in the coming decade. He highlights AI as a double-edged sword, posing both unprecedented efficiency gains for finance and existential risks to traditional Wall Street business models. The ex-CEO shares his post-Goldman focus, including advisory roles and strategic investments, while avoiding public platforms like Twitter to maintain discretion in high-stakes discussions. Blankfein’s insights underscore the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and finance, framing AI and deglobalization as the defining challenges for the next generation of market leaders.