Former World No. 1 Tennis Player Maria Sharapova speaks with David Rubenstein about her incredible journey; from winning Grand Slams to being inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame by Serena Williams. She opens up about life after tennis, her first investment in the Supergoop! brand and her role on the board of Moncler. Sharapova is on this week's episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This was recorded September 4 at the Power Players event in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Justice Anthony Kennedy
Former US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said the high court is harmed by “too much partisanship,” a problem he blames on presidents and a confirmation process that increasingly focuses on politics over temperament. He speaks with David Rubenstein about his three decades on the bench, his landmark opinions, including the decision that legalized same-sex marriage and his belief in civility and the rule of law. He's on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This was recorded at the 92nd Street Y in New York on October 12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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David Solomon
Goldman Sachs Chairman & CEO David Solomon says the US debt risks a "reckoning" of the economy if the pace of growth doesn't improve. He also says he sees a "low" chance of recession in the near-term and comments on the future of the US dollar as the reserve currency of the world. Solomon sat down for an upcoming episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations at This interview was recorded October 30 the Economic Club of Washington DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alan M. Garber
Harvard University President Alan M. Garber joins David Rubenstein to discuss the university's decision to sue the federal government over the freezing of approximately $600 million in research funding. He also addresses Harvard's large endowment and recent changes to admissions policies following the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action. Garber explains how Harvard handled campus protests related to the conflict in the Middle East, the uncertainty around visas for foreign students and the importance of having different viewpoints on campus. He's on this week's episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. This interview was recorded October 14 in Boston. Disclosure: This interview took place at The David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Michele Kang
Michele Kang left her hometown of Seoul, South Korea, to pursue her education in the United States and went on to become one of the most influential figures in women’s soccer. What started as a chance investment in the Washington Spirit turned into a mission: empowering female athletes and elevating the women’s game worldwide. She has since expanded her reach to include teams in England and France, building a global network of women’s clubs. Kang appears on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This was recorded April 2 in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What makes a great leader? How can leadership be developed into a force for true achievement? The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations explores successful leadership through the personal and professional choices of the most influential people in business. Renowned financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein travels the country talking to leaders to uncover their stories and their path to success. Each episode features an interview with one business leader.