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Jill McCarthy shared thisGoldman Sachs is hiring in the west! Come join our team.
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Jill McCarthy shared thisGoldman Sachs is hiring in our DC office. Come join the best team in Washington!
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Jill McCarthy shared thisSmall businesses are the backbone of New York’s economy and make up 98.9% of all businesses in NY. When small business owners have a seat at the table, they don’t just talk about policy change — they drive it. This National Small Business Week, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices was honored to host nearly 100 business owners from across the state of New York to join us in Albany and New York City to meet with state and local policymakers to ensure their voices are heard. In Albany, business owners met with State Assembly members and Senators, and heard from Hope Knight, President, CEO, and Commissioner of Empire State Development. Additionally, the New York State Senate and Assembly formally recognized the impact of the 10,000 Small Businesses avoices initiative with a special proclamation and resolution. The momentum continued with NY City Council meetings and dynamic fireside chats moderated by Goldman Sachs leadership with Congressman Ritchie Torres, NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin, NYC Department of Small Business Services Assistant Commissioner Sherri Lane, and New York State Department of Lanor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. I want to thank our speakers for their insights and for giving small businesses a seat at the table to discuss the policy issues that affect them the most. I also want to thank the small businesses owners who took the time away from your businesses to share your perspectives. Your voice matters!
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Jill McCarthy shared thisAs part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses 2025 Summit, it was an honor to host 2,200 small businesses in Washington, DC for the largest gathering of small business owners in the U.S. Despite a government shutdown, business owners went to Capitol Hill to meet with their representatives in Congress to discuss what small businesses need to grow: access to affordable capital, workforce development support, AI adoption resources, and manufacturing infrastructure. These aren't lobbyists or policy experts - they're entrepreneurs who employ their neighbors, serve their communities, and understand firsthand how policy decisions affect Main Street America. They're bringing real-world expertise directly to the policymakers whose decisions shape their future. This is what small business advocacy looks like: thousands of business owners, from nearly every state and industry, united by shared challenges and committed to being part of the solution. #10KSBSummit
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Jill McCarthy shared thisGoldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses’ recent survey results are here and one key theme shines through: small business owners are optimistic, but policymakers must take action to help them succeed. Small business owners continue to face persistent challenges—from job creation and hiring to access to capital to lacking the resources to properly implement AI. To help address these challenges, small business owners identified five top areas Small Business Administration should focus on in this new Administration: - Increase to affordable capital (50%) - Decrease the regulatory burden and cut red tape for small businesses (47%) - Support more workforce development and training (34%) - Modernize communication systems and technology (34%) - Increase small business procurement goals and accountability (32%) This survey reveals that a strong majority (69%) of small businesses are optimistic about their financial future in 2025, with 78% planning business growth. Now it’s up to Washington to address the concerns and challenges that could potentially halt it. Read the full survey results here: https://lnkd.in/gTRumJhv
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Jill McCarthy shared thisWe're #hiring at Goldman Sachs in the DC office - come join our amazing team! https://lnkd.in/gyEmRP2M
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Jill McCarthy shared thisIt’s #marchmadness and Goldman Sachs teamed up with small business owners and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and UNC’s Caleb Love in an NIL ad focused on reauthorizing the Small Business Administration. Watch it here:Jill McCarthy shared thisDid you know that the Small Business Administration hasn’t been reauthorized since before most of the college athletes playing in this year’s NCAA Tournament were born? It’s been 23 years. For March Madness, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices teamed up with University of Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark and University of North Carolina men’s basketball player Caleb Love in what is believed to be the first name, image and likeness (NIL) ad to advocate for federal policy. Caitlin and Caleb are both juniors – and neither was born the last time the SBA was reauthorized by Congress. Watch the ad here: https://lnkd.in/eu6H3UfB
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Jill McCarthy shared thisIt's been 23 years since *NSYNC's "No Strings Attached" was the top-selling album. It has also been 23 years since the Small Business Administration (SBA) was reauthorized by Congress. Today, we launched a new ad advocating for the modernization of the SBA, which provides critical tools and support for our country's 32.5 million small businesses. Watch it here:Jill McCarthy shared thisWhat do CDs, dial-up internet, and the Small Business Administration have in common? Lance Bass has the answer. Watch now.
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Jill McCarthy liked thisJill McCarthy liked thisA shift is underway. The question is who will seize it. At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, I joined Julianne Pepitone for a conversation about how Al is reshaping what is possible for small businesses: helping them overcome the “size gap” they often pay in time, expertise, and missed opportunities. But technology alone is not the differentiator. The businesses that thrive will be the ones whose leaders foster curiosity, encourage experimentation, and help their teams learn faster than the pace of change. Thank you to Julianne Pepitone and Fast Company for a thoughtful conversation about what it will take for small businesses to lead in the Al economy. Watch the conversation and join us in exploring how leaders can turn rapid technological change into opportunity. Martha Stewart Spencer Rascoff Jessica Tarlov James Pitaro Libby Wadle Mark Barrocas Sean Sherman
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Jill McCarthy liked thisSharing the world of bakery manufacturing with high school students is a gift for us. Opening our doors to show the possibilities for another career path outside of the traditional college track is exciting to us. Baking is a trade with so many levels of opportunity! Thank you Macomb County for helping elevate manufacturing in the eyes of youth and for allowing us to be an enthusiastic partner. Cheers to another year in the books! 🎉 #MFGDay26 #MacombCounty #ManufacturingDay #MadeInMacombJill McCarthy liked thisFour years of Manufacturing Day at Ethel’s! 🍪 We were proud to participate in Manufacturing Day for the fourth year in a row, welcoming students from Romeo High School’s Culinary Program for a behind-the-scenes look at food manufacturing. Students had the opportunity to explore the many steps that go into bringing our gluten-free desserts from our bakery to store shelves—from the kitchen and packaging to Quality Assurance and R&D. Manufacturing is about so much more than making a product. It takes creativity, innovation, teamwork, problem-solving, and people with a passion for what they do. We’re grateful for the opportunity to give students a firsthand look at the food manufacturing industry and introduce them to the wide range of career paths available. Thank you to the Romeo High School Culinary students and teachers for spending the day with us! We hope you left with a new perspective on where a career in food can take you. 👏 #MFGDay26 #MacombCounty #ManufacturingDay #MadeInMacomb #Baking
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Jill McCarthy liked thisJill McCarthy liked thisAmerican Banker has named four Goldman Sachs leaders to its 2026 Most Powerful Women in Banking lists: - Kim Posnett – The Most Powerful Women in Finance - Ericka Leslie – The Most Powerful Women in Banking's Women to Watch - Christina Minnis – The Most Powerful Women in Banking's Women to Watch - Anne-Victoire Auriault – The Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT Across their roles co-leading global Investment Banking, spearheading enterprise transformation, driving credit origination initiatives, and heading Global Program Trading and ETF Trading, they help drive the success of the firm and the clients we serve. Read more: https://click.gs.com/jdfq
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Jill McCarthy liked thisCongratulations to these remarkable Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumni! Your accomplishments are a testament to the power of entrepreneurship and the lasting value of the #10KSB alumni network. Ricquel Archer Louis DeCuzzi Yasiris Ortiz🏓 Brad Boren Ann CloydJill McCarthy liked thisThe Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses network is full of business owners worth knowing. This September, we recognize five #10KSB alumni making it happen: Ricquel Archer, Create + Collaborate Louis DeCuzzi, DRR USA Yasiris Ortiz, Spin & Learn Brad Boren, Same Day Water Heaters, LLC Ann Cloyd, DeepTech, Inc. and TechBloom, Inc. Their work is a reminder of what can become possible when the drive to grow meets a 10KSB education and peer network. Ready to write your own next chapter? Apply to join an upcoming cohort at 10ksbapply.com
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Jill McCarthy liked thisJoel Ferdinand and I are thrilled for the entire partnership of Pierson Ferdinand LLP. Surpassing 300 partners in 30 months is testament to our client-centric, technology-driven law firm model. To our global client base, thank you. When redefining the notion of a modern, elite law firm, client service and excellence is paramount. Creating an environment in which our partners can thrive is equally important. We are delighted to work with 300+ incredible human beings and excellent lawyers who comprise the #PierFerd family. Here's to 300 more partners! The future is now.Jill McCarthy liked thisPierson Ferdinand proudly announces that it has surpassed 300 Partners globally, less than three years after launching in January 2024. The milestone places PierFerd among only five firms in recent U.S. law firm history with more than 100 attorneys to achieve more than 30% headcount growth in a single year. The Firm reached this milestone through consistent Partner appointments and continued expansion across key practice areas and jurisdictions throughout 2026. This month, PierFerd welcomed five new Partners: April Bott joins in Columbus, Ohio as a Partner in the Litigation department, bringing decades of experience in environmental, energy, natural resources, mining, construction, and real estate matters. Brian Fonville joins in London, United Kingdom as a Partner in the Corporate department and advises technology companies, investors, and internationally active businesses on cross-border structuring, venture financing, and strategic transactions across borders. Javier Ramos joins in Columbus, Ohio as a Partner in the Corporate department, focusing on intellectual property, information technology, and data privacy. Raymond Sinnappan joins in Chicago, Illinois as a Partner in the Corporate department and focuses his practice on employee benefits and executive compensation. Andrew Velcoff joins in Atlanta, Georgia as a Partner in the Corporate department. He guides institutional and individual entertainment and media clients through the full spectrum of intellectual property, licensing, and media law-related needs. "PierFerd remains focused on building a modern, technology-enabled platform that consistently exceeds client expectations across practices and geographies for our global client base," said Co-Chairman Michael Pierson. "Surpassing 300 Partners is an important milestone for PierFerd," said Co-Chairman Joel Ferdinand. "From the beginning, we set out to build a different kind of law firm – one designed around how forward-thinking lawyers want to practice and the evolving world in which our clients operate, focused on a culture-first approach where our people matter." In less than three years, PierFerd has more than doubled its Partner headcount, reflecting our deliberate strategy of attracting sophisticated, market-leading attorneys from Am Law- and Magic Circle-ranked firms and premier boutiques worldwide. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gff8zijB #PierFerd
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Jill McCarthy liked thisJill McCarthy liked thisAs a longtime listener of How I Built This with Guy Raz, it was such a cool life experience to be on the podcast and share the Banza origin story. We chatted chickpeas (obviously), reality TV, and building a business with a sibling (hi Scott) Thank you Guy Raz and team for having me! https://lnkd.in/gKWhf5DABanza: Brian Rudolph. The Chickpea Pasta That Nearly Turned to MushBanza: Brian Rudolph. The Chickpea Pasta That Nearly Turned to Mush
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Jill McCarthy reacted on thisJill McCarthy reacted on thisSome exciting news over here. Starting today, I'll be serving as Interim CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) while the Board runs its search for the organization's next permanent leader. I'm not a candidate for the role, and my focus during this period is simple: helping the team at the CFDA feel supported and steady, and making sure the organization's work — for its designers, its members, this whole community — keeps moving without interruption. It is also important to know that my future remains at Artemis Strategies and my work there continues during this period. The fashion industry has been part of my life for well over a decade and during that time the CFDA has always stood for something real: supporting American designers and strengthening the industry that is the engine of creativity in America. I'm honored the Board asked me to step in, and I'm looking forward to the work ahead.
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Jill McCarthy reacted on thisJill McCarthy reacted on thisMy wife, Hildy Kuryk has been named interim CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) , while continuing as a partner at Artemis Strategies. Not long after we met, she was working for then-Senator Obama. She understood exactly what was at stake in getting him elected president, and she never let that weight keep her from grinding out the details, making sure everything was as it should be. That's still how she works. Hildy leads from the front. She won't ask anyone to do something she hasn't done or wouldn't do herself. She cares about people and about legacy, and she's willing to question the things everyone else stopped questioning a long time ago. As far as I know, she's the only person on the planet to have worked directly for both Barack Obama and Anna Wintour. Two very different worlds, two famously high standards, and she earned the trust of both. So proud of you, Hil.
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Street Business School is a global leader in entrepreneurship educational training, that equips women living in poverty with the knowledge they need to build sustainable small businesses. SBS partners with NGOs on how to use SBS's proven entrepreneurship educational training in their communities, empowering people to become self-sustaining entrepreneurs with a goal to reach 1 million people by 2027.
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