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The CBS Distinguished Speaker Series

The Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) brings some of the world’s most influential business leaders to CBS for nuanced dialogue on the issues shaping the global economy. Moving beyond the lecture hall, these sessions serve as a laboratory for ideas that drive progress and will build the future of business.

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"Don't let anybody talk you out of building your company. Build your dreams."

Jensen Huang

CEO of Nvidia
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"AI is helping us do a ton of stuff faster and better, but it isn't necessarily quantified."

Ronnie Chatterji

Chief Economist, OpenAI
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“Independent journalism is meant to open your mind, to challenge your perspective, maybe to show you things you didn't already know.”

Meredith Kopit Levien

President & CEO, The New York Times Company
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"A culture is not a set of beliefs, it's a set of actions."

Ben Horowitz

Co-founder and General Partner, a16z
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"We’ve extended our lifespan, but not our healthspan."

Emma Walmsley

Former CEO of GSK
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"There’s that piece of ‘never be a victim’ that becomes very important, take control back of your destiny and what are you going to do about it."

Jane Fraser

CEO of Citigroup
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"Keep your eyes open and take calculated risks."

Lip-Bu Tan

CEO, Intel
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Inside the Series

Whether you're preparing for a leadership role or looking to refine your business expertise, the Distinguished Speaker Series puts you in the company of those who have already achieved it.

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Distinguished Speaker Series, Leadership
Date
October 21, 2026
Ron Baron on ‘investing in businesses, not stocks’
Distinguished Speaker Series, Leadership

Ron Baron on ‘investing in businesses, not stocks’

The founder of Baron Capital, on the Columbia Business School campus as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series, told students that holding businesses for the long term built a firm that manages $62.9 billion in assets.
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Distinguished Speaker Series, Leadership
Date
October 19, 2026
Jamie Dimon’s rules for avoiding the most common leadership pitfalls
Distinguished Speaker Series, Leadership

‘Don’t make decisions when you’re angry’: Jamie Dimon’s rules for avoiding the most common leadership pitfalls

The JPMorganChase chairman and CEO on what it takes to build a culture of honesty and effectiveness from the top down.
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Distinguished Speaker Series
Date
October 13, 2026
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Distinguished Speaker Series

A Conversation with Ron Baron

In this Columbia Business School Distinguished Speaker Series conversation, Ron Baron, founder, chairman, and CEO of Baron Capital, reflects on his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the world’s most successful growth investors.
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Distinguished Speaker Series, Ethics and Leadership, On Campus
Date
September 22, 2026
Ynon Kreiz speaking
Distinguished Speaker Series, Ethics and Leadership, On Campus
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Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz on Building Toys and Trust

Kreiz took Mattel from toy manufacturer to a global brand-management organization. Accepting the 2026 Botwinick Prize in Business Ethics, he told a Columbia Business School audience it all started with culture.
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Distinguished Speaker Series, Finance
Date
June 25, 2026
Henry R. Kravis.
Distinguished Speaker Series, Finance

Henry R. Kravis ’69 on the career lessons students need now

At Columbia Business School’s Distinguished Speaker Series, the KKR co-founder reflected on what it takes to build a firm that lasts.
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Distinguished Speaker Series, Leadership
Date
June 16, 2026
Joe Ucuzoglu
Distinguished Speaker Series, Leadership

Turning AI unease into opportunity

Deloitte Global CEO Joe Ucuzoglu shares how leaders can navigate technological disruption and the importance of leading with humility in an uncertain environment.
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Business and Society, Distinguished Speaker Series, Industry Perspectives
Date
March 18, 2026
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Business and Society, Distinguished Speaker Series, Industry Perspectives

How The New York Times Company is Reinventing Itself for the Digital Age

The company’s CEO Meredith Kopit Levien explains how a 175-year-old institution became a digital subscription powerhouse — while defending journalism’s future in the AI era.
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Distinguished Speaker Series, Industry Perspectives, Leadership, Strategy
Date
March 10, 2026
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Distinguished Speaker Series, Industry Perspectives, Leadership, Strategy

Why the Music Industry Should Run Toward Disruption

Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl reflects on leading transformation at Netflix, YouTube, and now one of the world’s largest music labels.
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Fall 2026 Events

These are not your typical lectures. Each session brings valuable, real-world advice, personal stories, and strategies that will broaden your perspective and challenge you to think critically.

DSS Event with Ben Horowitz
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

  • Ynon Kreiz, CEO, Mattel (Botwinick Prize)

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

  • António Simões ’01, Group CEO, Legal & General Group
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Thursday, September 17, 2026

  • Ron Baron, Founder & CEO, Baron Capital

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

  • Tim Latimer, Co-founder & CEO, Fervo Energy
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

  • Ju Rhyu '08, Co-founder & CEO, Hero Cosmetics and Vennette Ho ’05, Managing Director, Raymond James

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  • Jamie Dimon, Chairman of the Board and CEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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