Media Advisory: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, October 29-30

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Media credentialing is now open for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit. To RSVP, please fill out this online form: https://forms.gle/UuXRdz3HBSMkPxSz9.

Goldman Sachs will convene more than 2,000 small business owners from across the country at the 2025 10,000 Small Businesses Summit–the largest gathering of small business owners in the U.S.–from October 29–30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. These small business owners will hear from inspiring speakers, participate in educational programming and meet with lawmakers while in D.C., discussing issues such as AI implementation, accessing capital, and employee retention.

Goldman Sachs executives, small business owners/graduates of the 10,000 Small Businesses program, and select speakers will be available for interviews on both days.

Note: Audio & video spaces will be available for interested television/radio stations and podcasts seeking to conduct remote and in-person interviews with guest speakers, small business owners, and policymakers participating in the Summit.

2025 Summit Details

DAY 1 OF SUMMIT:
Marriott Marquis
October 29, 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• A detailed program will be available ahead of the Summit.
• Television setups can begin earlier in the day; please note your needs in the RSVP.

DAY 2 OF SUMMIT:
Marriott Marquis / Capitol Hill
October 30, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

• Detailed registration and entrance information will be provided upon RSVP.
• If you are interested in conducting interviews from Capitol Hill, please note your needs in the RSVP.

Featured Speakers: View the full list of speakers attending the Summit here. Featured speakers who may be available for interviews upon request include:

• David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs
• Michael Phelps, 23-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Mental Health Advocate, Founder of the Michael Phelps Foundation
• Kelly Loeffler, 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
• Michael Bloomberg, Businessman, Philanthropist, Former New York City Mayor, and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Advisory Board Member
• Kat Cole, CEO of AG1, Strategic Advisor and Investor
• Ken Langone, Founder of Home Depot
• John Hess, Former Chairman and CEO of Hess Corporation
• Nancy Twine, CEO of Briogeo Hair Care
• Anastasia Soare, CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills
• Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani
• Ethan Mollick, Innovation Expert & Artificial Intelligence Thought Leader; Professor of Entrepreneurship at The Wharton School
• Asahi Pompey, global head of Corporate Engagement and Chair of the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs
• David Mericle, Chief U.S. Economist, Goldman Sachs
• Meena Flynn, co-head of global Private Wealth Management and co-head of One Goldman Sachs

Media Interviews:

• Media interviews with select speakers, small business owners, and Goldman Sachs leadership may be available in advance or on-site.
• Please indicate interest in the media RSVP form and we will follow up to coordinate.

About Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing a comprehensive business education program and access to capital and business support services. Since its launch 15 years ago, 10,000 Small Businesses has served over 17,000 small businesses across the United States. The program has reached businesses from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. Learn more at www.gs.com/10ksb.

About 10,000 Small BusinessesVoices
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices, which in April marked its five-year anniversary, builds on Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses and organizes program participants to advocate for policies that matter to them. Learn more at www.gs.com/10ksb-voices.

About Goldman Sachs
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

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