Speaker Series
Recent Speakers
Ed Conway on the Often Overlooked Physical Foundations of Everyday Life
Standard Industries co-CEO David Winter was joined by Ed Conway, economics journalist and acclaimed author of “Material World”, for a discussion on the material foundation of today’s world and its impact—from the geopolitical risks of interdependent supply chains to the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition.
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Chris Miller on the Evolution of the Semiconductor Industry
Standard Industries co-CEO David Winter was joined by Chris Miller, professor of international history at Tufts University and author of “Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology,” for a timely discussion on the evolution of the semiconductor industry and the implications of its global supply chain for geopolitics and innovation.
Katie Ledecky On Lessons Learned Throughout Her Extraordinary Career
Standard Industries co-CEO David Millstone sat down with Olympic swimming champion Katie Ledecky at GAF’s headquarters for an inspiring and wide-ranging discussion about Katie’s life as the most-decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time, lessons learned throughout her career, and more.
David Winter and Jaron Lanier Discuss the Future of Technology and Innovation
Standard Industries co-CEO David Winter joined computer scientist, composer, artist, and author Jaron Lanier for a discussion on the future of technology and innovation—from the evolution of Silicon Valley to the social and business impact of technology today.
Additional Speakers
David Millstone and Marjorie Garber on How Shakespeare Continues to Define Modern Culture
David Winter and Daniel Yergin Discuss the Future of Energy & Geopolitics
David Millstone and Carlo Rovelli Talk Quantum Physics
David Winter and Andrew Roberts on Leadership and the Lessons of History
David Millstone and General Stanley McChrystal Talk Leadership and Public Service
David Winter and Marty Baron Discuss the Future of Journalism
David Millstone and Jennifer Egan Discuss Technology, Curiosity and Fiction
David Winter and Seth Meyers Talk ‘Late Night,’ Fatherhood and How to Write the Perfect Joke
David Millstone and Jane McGonigal on Imagining the Future
Julia Ioffe on the Conflict in Ukraine
David Winter and Dr. Samantha Boardman talk about practicing ‘everyday vitality’
