Speaker Series
Speaker Series
The Standard Speaker Series features co-CEOs David Winter and David Millstone in conversation with innovators and thought leaders in business, technology, science, economics and culture.
Held at Standard’s New York headquarters and streamed virtually, the discussions address the big ideas shaping our world, from NFTs and the future of media to global citizenship and the post-pandemic economy.
Featured Speakers
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.
David Millstone and Marjorie Garber on How Shakespeare Continues to Define Modern Culture
Standard Industries co-CEO David Millstone sat down with Shakespearean scholar, cultural critic and author Marjorie Garber for a discussion on how Shakespeare’s plays have been interpreted and performed over time and why his work continues to stay culturally relevant.
David Winter and Daniel Yergin Discuss the Future of Energy & Geopolitics
Standard Industries co-CEO David Winter joined Pulitzer Prize-winning author and authority on energy, international politics and economics Daniel Yergin for a wide-ranging discussion on today’s global economy and the challenges and opportunities we face with the energy transition.
