Category: 2010 Aspen Ideas Festival

Interview With Gail Sheehy: ‘More Life Passages After 50′ (VIDEO)

Interview With Gail Sheehy: ‘More Life Passages After 50′ (VIDEO)

August 31, 2010 by Gail Sheehy

The author on life’s stages after age 50, her last date with husband Clay Felker and her connection with millions of caregivers

Kai Ryssdal Is Talking to You (VIDEOS)

Kai Ryssdal Is Talking to You (VIDEOS)

August 6, 2010 by genConnect Staff

The host of ‘Marketplace’ spoke to genConnect about whom he’s speaking to in the mornings, why his show is different from others and the Millennial Generation’s views on the economy

John Doerr’s Giving Pledge to Donate Half His Fortune

John Doerr’s Giving Pledge to Donate Half His Fortune

August 6, 2010 by genConnect Staff

The venture capitalist and his wife are among the 40 U.S. billionaires promising to donate a majority of their wealth to charitable causes

A Personal Look at Sam Wyly (VIDEOS)

A Personal Look at Sam Wyly (VIDEOS)

August 5, 2010 by Sam Wyly

The father, author, clean-air supporter and billionaire shares stories from his life and career

Interview With Tina Brown: From Print Girl to Online Journalist (VIDEOS)

Interview With Tina Brown: From Print Girl to Online Journalist (VIDEOS)

August 3, 2010 by genConnect Staff

In an exclusive interview at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Brown talks about The Daily Beast and the advantages of reporting on the web

John Doerr on the ‘Next Big Deal’ Since the Internet (VIDEO)

John Doerr on the ‘Next Big Deal’ Since the Internet (VIDEO)

August 2, 2010 by genConnect Staff

One of the leading venture capitalists in digital and green technologies John Doerr — backer of Google and Amazon — predicts the future of the Internet, innovation and more

The Passion of Sam Wyly (VIDEO)

The Passion of Sam Wyly (VIDEO)

July 30, 2010 by Sam Wyly

The billionaire entrepreneur talks with genConnect.com about clean, green investing.

Interview With Charlayne Hunter-Gault: Facing ‘The First Person’ (VIDEOS)

Interview With Charlayne Hunter-Gault: Facing ‘The First Person’ (VIDEOS)

July 30, 2010 by genConnect Staff

genConnect.com sat down with journalist and author at the Aspen Ideas Festival, where she discussed her role in the media, her life as a pioneer and her narrative …

Congresswoman Jane Harman’s Message to Younger Generations (VIDEO)

Congresswoman Jane Harman’s Message to Younger Generations (VIDEO)

July 28, 2010 by genConnect Staff

Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) in the 36th congressional district shared with genConnect her message to younger generations. “Dream big dreams,” said Harman during her interview with us at the Aspen Ideas Festival …

3 Tips From California Congresswoman Jane Harman (VIDEO)

3 Tips From California Congresswoman Jane Harman (VIDEO)

July 28, 2010 by genConnect Staff

During genConnect’s interview with Congresswoman Jane Harman (D-CA) we asked: What advice do you have for us in the midst of these uncertain times? As a member of Congress since 1993, Harman has made it a top priority to promote national security and environmentalism. She’s the current chairwoman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence, [...]