In Episode 77 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, welcomes GW School of Business (GWSB) Professor Patrick Hall to discuss his new role as Chief AI Officer and GWSB’s evolving strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into institutional practice. Drawing on his industry and academic background, Hall outlines early priorities such as increasing visibility around AI initiatives, establishing guidelines for AI use, and expanding access to approved tools, while emphasizing the growing importance of AI-enabled technical skills for students across all disciplines. The conversation also examines differences in AI adoption across academia, government, and private industry, taking insights from Hall’s work with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and previous experience in Silicon Valley. The episode underscores the need for GWSB to prepare students for an AI-shaped workforce where human–AI collaboration enhances decision-making and efficiency.

GWSB AI Forum (Faculty & Staff): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5J4y8yUo7qNoLV301vY9XWIi9Iw5lj8PwZOZEsF3C5jIG8g/viewform
NIST AI Risk Management Framework: https://airc.nist.gov/
NIST ARIA: https://ai-challenges.nist.gov/aria

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In Episode 76 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, invites Evan Vanderveer, GW alum and Managing Partner at Vanshap Capital, to begin season 4 of the podcast. Their conversation traces Vanderveer’s path from graduating during the 2009 financial crisis to co-founding Vanshap Capital. They discuss Vanshap’s investment strategy, emphasizing high-quality, founder-led, and customer-centric businesses. Vanderveer explains the firm’s global approach while also addressing building relationships with management teams and investing with a long-term time horizon. He notes the growing role of AI in investment analysis alongside the enduring importance of human judgment, and closes with career advice encouraging curiosity, niche expertise, and an open mindset.

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In Episode 75 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute (GWII), welcomes GWII Chief Economist and Program Associate Kathleen Hinman for the first Hinman Economic Report, a macro-focused discussion on key U.S. economic and market themes shaping the outlook for 2026. The episode examines the rebound in GDP to 3.8% in Q2, the continued resilience in consumer spending, and a modest rise in unemployment to 4.6%. Hinman and Lake also explore inflation dynamics, including falling oil prices, rising electricity prices driven by data centers, and the housing market’s sensitivity to mortgage rates. The conversation extends to equity market strength led by AI leaders such as Nvidia and AI-driven productivity gains, offering investors a forward-looking perspective on risks and opportunities heading into 2026.

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