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Goldman Sachs CEO Spotted at Exclusive Zoom PartyGoldman Sachs CEO Spotted at Exclusive Zoom Party

CEO David Solomon stopped by Quarantunes to make a donation, alongside celebrities like John Legend and Ricky Gervais.

Samuel Steinberger, Senior Technology Editor

May 22, 2020

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Goldman Sachs CEO David SolomonPaul Morigi/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

It’s not just registered investment advisor custodian and clearing acquisitions that have kept executives busy at Goldman Sachs. CEO David Solomon joined “one of the most exclusive A-list parties on Zoom,” called Quarantunes, to donate tens of thousands of dollars for Team Rubicon, according to a report in Rolling Stone.

Goldman Sachs Wealth Management contributed $100,000 to the charity, with Solomon later adding an addition $50,000 via the Zoom call.

Others who have joined the Quarantunes Zoom calls, which have been described as “Hollywood’s go-to virtual event,” include John Mayer, John Legend, Rob Thomas and the “popular mainstay,” producer and label executive Clive Davis. 

The shows usually run for about three hours, but the marathon-style format means random celebrities might end up next to each other—at least virtually. Comedian Ricky Gervais and California Gov. Gavin Newsom both appeared on a Mother’s Day show, while Rod Stewart broadcast a video singing an a cappella version of “Forever Young,” according to the report. 

Though the event was originally expected to die down with the unofficial start to summer this Memorial Day weekend, organizers Richard Weitz and Demi Weitz, a father and daughter duo, are planning for the possibility of extended stay-at-home orders lasting into the summer. 

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About the Author

Samuel Steinberger

Senior Technology Editor, WealthManagement.com

Samuel Steinberger is Senior Technology Editor for Informa Connect’s WealthManagement.com. In his role, Mr. Steinberger provides the publication’s wealth and financial technology coverage. 

Mr. Steinberger’s editorial insight and familiarity with technology accelerates Informa’s growth within the financial advisor and wealth management communities, providing in-depth news for advisors and financial professionals. 

Before joining Informa Connect, Mr. Steinberger produced documentaries with former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien at Soledad O’Brien Productions (formerly Starfish Media Group). He specialized in research, shooting and editing, as well as finding distinct voices to explain topics like mental health, poverty and racial divide. 

Prior to joining Soledad O’Brien Productions, Mr. Steinberger managed multi-departmental technology projects for global legal technology leader Transperfect Legal Solutions. After obtaining his graduate degree in journalism from Columbia University, he completed his transition from technology management to media. 

Mr. Steinberger is an award-winning journalist, author and researcher who has written, edited and reported for a number of publications, including The New York Times, Financial PlanningAmerican Banker and PBS. He is founder of beverages publication Give Me Weird Drinks

Mr. Steinberger’s technology analysis and insight has been featured in several books on virtual and augmented reality. Mr. Steinberger has received awards and recognition for his reporting and research, including the American Business Media's prestigious Jesse H. Neal Award for editorial excellence.

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