Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Power Players is a business interview podcast hosted by Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi. Each episode features unfiltered, fast-paced conversations with CEOs and top executives about their experiences, including near-failures and late-night pressures. The show also explores topics like AI, market trends, and winning strategies beyond typical financial metrics. Recorded at Yahoo Finance HQ, the Nasdaq, or on location, it offers an authentic look at the people leading Corporate America.
Episodes
Why Ring CEO isn't sweating Apple's rumored smart lock
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Ring Founder and CEO Jamie Siminoff to unveil his latest game-changing invention, the Ring smart lock. Siminoff also explains why he isn't worried about Apple's rumored jump into the smart home space.
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How GLP-1's are threatening alcohol sales: Olipop Early Investor
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Barrel Ventures Partner Nate Cooper to discuss why hemp-derived THC beverages are aiming to replace your traditional evening drink. Cooper also explains the massive potential of the alternative beverage market and how GLP-1's are silently threatening alcohol sales.
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Why Americans are losing hope in the economy: Anthony Scaramucci
Former White House Communications Director and SkyBridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to unpack the pivotal political and economic missteps that brought America to its current breaking point.
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Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek on his legacy being erased by Iger
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to reveal the untold story behind his shocking and abrupt exit from the entertainment giant.
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Why most ads are terrible: Former Microsoft CSO
Stagwell CEO, former Microsoft Chief Strategy Officer, and White House pollster Mark Penn sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to break down why most modern digital ads fail, and how AI is completely rewriting the rules of what you buy.
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Surviving Mark Zuckerberg's intense founder era: Fmr Meta CTO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with former Meta CTO and Gigascale Capital founding partner Mike Schroepfer to discuss the massive energy demands of artificial intelligence and why nuclear fusion could be the ultimate economic solution to power the grid.
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Maye Musk talks bankrolling Elon's first tech startup
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with model and author Maye Musk to discuss her incredible journey of escaping an abusive marriage and raising three highly successful children, including Elon Musk.
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Colin Kaepernick exposes the truth behind his NFL blacklist
Former NFL star Colin Kaepernick sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to reveal the shocking reality behind his NFL fallout, navigating FBI-investigated threats, and why he still wakes up at 4 a.m. to train for a comeback.
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How markets will be impacted by Kevin Warsh: David Rubenstein
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with The Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein to discuss the United States' $40 trillion national debt and thoughts on the communication style of the new Federal Reserve Chair.
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The harsh reality of music streaming: Busta Rhymes
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes to discuss his latest album and the evolution of his decades-long career.
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Weight loss is just the beginning of GLP-1's: Novo Nordisk CEO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi chats with Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar about the true timeline for how GLP-1s will impact the food and airline industries, and what the future of weight loss and preventative health looks like over the next decade.
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How Amazon is transforming your Whole Foods run: CEO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores Vice President and Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel to discuss how Amazon's latest tech is reshaping the grocery giant.
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Why you need an AI agent workforce today: Open Machine CEO
Open Machine CEO Allie K. Miller talks to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and the critical shift from standard chatbots to autonomous AI agents.
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The American lawn has a millennial problem: ScottsMiracle-Gro CEO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with ScottsMiracle-Gro CEO Nate Baxter to discuss why the 160-year-old brand is radically reinventing itself as a "lifestyle" company.
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How Olipop is beating big soda at its own game: Fmr CEO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Olipop co-founder and former CEO Ben Goodwin to discuss why traditional full-calorie soda might be a thing of the past, and how Olipop reclaimed the top spot in the category after PepsiCo's acquisition of rival Poppi.
Ben Goodwin was still CEO of Olipop at the time of filming.
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AI bots may soon be spending your money: Mastercard CEO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach to discuss how the global financial network is preparing for agentic commerce and the rollout of secure "Agent Pay"; how Mastercard navigated pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, and why stablecoins will serve specific cross-border use cases rather than replace traditional currency.
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Why indie games are the next big tech investment: Gaming CEO
Griffin Gaming Partners Co-Founder Peter Levin chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about managing over $1.6 billion in gaming investments, the massive untapped potential of indie sports games, and his personal journey representing early MMA legends before investing in Scott Coker's new combat sports venture.
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Robinhood Co-founder's plans to take over space
Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt explains to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi his $275 million plan for Cowboy Space Corporation to build its own rockets and launch AI-powering data centers into space by 2028.
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Airbnb CEO: Why AI is the best thing to happen to us
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky reveals to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how AI is driving the company's fastest growth in years, shares his bold predictions for the future of consumer tech, and confirms the existence of a secret internal AI lab.
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The science behind LeBron James' athletic longevity: Tom Zheng
Former San Francisco 49ers sports scientist and The Players Company CEO, Tom Zheng, breaks down to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi the preemptive science and customized routines that allow superstars like LeBron James to dominate into their 40s.
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Why Gen Z doesn't trust the alcohol industry: Bai Founder
Bai founder Ben Weiss shares with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi the wild journey of building his beverage empire from his basement to a $1.7 billion exit, and reveals why he is now risking it all to disrupt the alcohol industry with his new brand, Crooked Pop.
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AI & TikTok changing modern business: Tradeweb and Pacsun CEO's
Tradeweb CEO Billy Hult reveals to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how AI agents are revolutionizing Wall Street bond trading. Then, Pacsun CEO Brieane Olson breaks down how community co-creation and viral TikToks fueled the iconic retailer's massive turnaround.
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How Zynga changed gaming forever with FarmVille: Mark Pincus
Zynga founder Mark Pincus breaks down to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi the explosive creation of Farmville, the hard truths of scaling a massive gaming empire, and what it was really like investing in a young Mark Zuckerberg during the early days of Facebook.
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Why Crystal Waters avoids AI in her music
Dance music legend Crystal Waters chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about the surprising story behind her iconic 1991 anthem "Gypsy Woman," the evolution of the modern house music scene, and how platforms like TikTok are introducing her classic hits to a whole new generation.
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Tony Khan on building a global pro wrestling empire
AEW CEO Tony Khan breaks down to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi the explosive global growth of his professional wrestling empire, his data-driven approach to the NFL and Premier League, and what the massive Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger means for the future of sports streaming.
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SpaceX IPO & why oil could hit $150: Robinhood Exec
Robinhood executives Stephanie Guild and Steve Quirk join Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to break down the unprecedented wave of upcoming AI and SpaceX IPOs, the risks of the "Magnificent Seven" market concentration, and why a looming $150 oil shock could test the stock market this summer.
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Mike Rowe: Solving America's skilled labor crisis
Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to break down the historic skilled labor shortage threatening America's $10 trillion infrastructure boom and explain why solving the blue-collar "will gap" is critical to the economy's future.
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Lyft CEO on surge pricing, robotaxis, and Bezos
Lyft CEO David Risher unpacks his playbook with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi for turning the rideshare giant around, from ending traditional surge pricing and mandating a return-to-office, to building a hybrid future of human drivers and Waymo robotaxis.
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Scotty James & Nigel Sylvester: the big business of extreme sports
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi chats with professional snowboarder and Olympic silver medalist Scotty James and professional BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester about the evolution of their extreme sports and how it's driving big business for their brands.
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How Axon is replacing guns with tech
Axon founder and CEO Rick Smith sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to explore the company's wild evolution from a scrappy garage startup into a $40 billion public safety tech empire driven by tasers, AI, and drones, all united under a moonshot mission to make the bullet obsolete.
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Why women's sports is the next big trade: Monarch Collective Exec
Monarch Collective Co-Founder Kara Nortman joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss her pioneering investments in women's sports and explains why this rapidly expanding ecosystem is the next multibillion-dollar asset class.
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Ice Cube talks BIG3 IPO
Big3 Co-founder Ice Cube sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the decision to take his 3-on-3 basketball league public, while also reflecting on his multi-decade career across music and Hollywood.
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Binance Founder on the future of crypto, life after prison
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the future of crypto, reflect on his recent prison sentence, and outline his new life chapter focused on mentoring the next generation of founders.
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Beyond bitcoin: Coinbase CEO talks future with AI
Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to explain how they're building the financial infrastructure for an AI-driven economy.
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How one terrible trip inspired a tech IPO: Navan Co-Founder
Navan Co-founder and CEO Ariel Cohen shares with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how his frustration with broken corporate travel systems led him to disrupt the industry, detailing Navan's journey to going public and the cutting-edge role of AI in modernizing business travel.
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How the 2026 World Cup is fueling FanDuel's growth: Flutter CEO
Flutter CEO Peter Jackson discusses with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi the massive global business impact of the upcoming World Cup, FanDuel's nationwide expansion, and strategies for navigating intense competition in the sports betting industry. Flutter is the parent company of FanDuel.
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How Cava is scaling to 1,000 stores without new capital
Cava CEO Brett Schulman sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to chat about the fast-casual giant's explosive rise, its modern use of AI, and its viral portion generosity.
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Why annuities beat CDs for retirement growth: Athene Co-President
Athene Co-President Mike Downing and Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi dive into the biggest issues facing retirees today, from having a magic number in retirement savings to the hunt for yield.
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Is Affirm outgrowing credit cards? Max Levchin explains
Affirm Founder and CEO Max Levchin chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about his company's explosive financial growth and the revolutionary impact of AI on software engineering.
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How Denny Hamlin built a winning NASCAR team with Michael Jordan
23XI Co-founder and NASCAR legend Denny Hamlin reveals to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how Michael Jordan's trackside presence intensifies his NASCAR crew's motivation.
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BlackRock exec. on how Fed policy & midterms impact the market
Deputy Head of Blackrock’s Portfolio Management Group, Mike Pyle, shares his biggest market risks with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi as the market ignores several geopolitical threats.
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How Wyclef Jean & will.i.am evolved from musicians to AI pioneers
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi speaks to music legends Wyclef Jean and will.i.am as they share behind-the-scenes stories of their biggest hits and explain how artificial intelligence and global culture will shape the future of the industry.
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TKO president reveals big plans for WWE, UFC
TKO president Mark Shapiro shares exclusive insights with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on the booming business and massive global expansion of live entertainment.
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Akon's top business mistake: Stop hustling backwards
Musician and Entrepreneur Akon chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about how TikTok and AI are introducing his music to a new generation.
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Why the former X CEO is pushing GLP-1s to transform healthcare
Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about her leap into health tech and the explosive rise of GLP-1 medications.
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Can markets ignore Iran war risk? Fmr Defense Secretary weighs in
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper talks to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about the current state of the Iran conflict and when it may finally end.
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How Chipotle is embracing AI
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright and Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi discuss how the company is using AI.
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Budweiser pivots beyond beer: AB Inbev CEO Explains
AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi from Madison Square Garden about how several big sporting events stand to shape AB InBev over the next few years.
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Honest CEO on growing beyond clean baby products
The Honest Company CEO, Carla Vernon, chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about the company’s success in scaling beyond its initial line of clean baby products.
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Charles Payne's key lessons from Wall Street
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with his former boss, long-time friend, Wall Street veteran, and Fox Business Network Host Charles Payne. The two discuss Payne’s journey through the world of finance and how he is helping the average investor navigate an always unpredictable stock market.
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Yum! Brands CEO on innovation & Pizza Hut's future
Yum! Brands CEO, Chris Turner, chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about his big plans for Taco Bell, what the future holds for KFC in the US, and why Pizza Hut may be sold soon.
Plus, The Coffee Can Investor Author, Neeraj Khemlani, and portfolio manager, Matt Ankrum, talk about the future of investing and their outlook for the news business amid considerable industrywide cost-
Babybel cheese to Ancestry AI: How brands are winning 2026
Bel North America CEO Peter McGuiness chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about how he plans to reinvent the family-owned snack cheese giant with new lines of protein-focused snacks.
Then, Sozzi sits down with Ancestry CEO Howard Hochhauser, who is tasked with bringing the platform to a new level through AI and a passion for historical data.
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How AI and blockchain are reshaping the workforce
Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard sat down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Opening Bid Unfiltered to discuss the evolution of blockchain technology, where it may be headed next, and how AI is shaping Corporate America.
Then, Sozzi chats with Writer CEO, May Habib, about how AI agents are rapidly transforming enterprises into hybrid human–digital workforces, reshaping cor
Your next investment: million-dollar Pokémon cards & rare whisky?
Solari Capital Founder and Managing Partner AJ Scaramucci sits with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to explore how collectibles, from Pokémon cards to dinosaur fossils, are emerging as a powerful new asset class at the intersection of passion and long-term investing. AJ made headlines recently after buying Logan Paul's rare Pokémon card for $16.5 million.
Then, Sozzi sits down with Sun
From Tesla playbook to autonomous GM vehicles: future of mobility
Archer Aviation founder and CEO Adam Goldstein stepped up to the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast mic with Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi to chat about the future of flying. Goldstein shares why he is so passionate about EVTOLs and the next important milestones for Archer Aviation this year. He also discusses a desire to make aircraft for the US government.
Then, Sozzi chats with one of
Ulta and Tapestry CEOs on strategy, retail and gen-z shift
Kecia Steelman’s rise to CEO of Ulta Beauty in January 2025 is a quintessential "climb to the top" story, rooted in resilience and operational expertise. Since taking the CEO helm, Steelman has launched the "Ulta Beauty Unleashed" strategy, focusing on international expansion into the U.K., Mexico, and the Middle East, while overseeing a workforce that is 91% female. Ulta's shares are up 57% over
Why Insomnia Cookies keeps winning late night
The business of cookies has never been more competitive, as specialty shops battle with supermarket staples and low-sugar options. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Insomnia Cookies Founder and CEO Seth Berkowitz. Berkowitz founded Insomnia Cookies as a college student at the University of Pennsylvania in 2003, after being frustrated b
How Black-ish Creator and REVOLT are building a creator empire
Shaking up the content game. Kenya Barris and Detavio Samuels have recently partnered to launch REVOLT Labs. Barris, the creator of black-ish, is serving as vice chair of the new joint venture, working alongside Samuels, who is the CEO of REVOLT and its parent company, Offscript Worldwide. The goal of their collaboration is to provide a professional infrastructure for digital creators—like Druski
Mercedes-Benz CEO talks EV Strategy, future cars
Ola Källenius is a Swedish business executive who has served as CEO of Mercedes-Benz since 2019, becoming the first non-German to lead the legendary luxury automaker. Kallenius joined Opening Bid Unfiltered with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to chat about the future of the auto industry, his decision to massively increase the AMG brand's presence, leaning into tech-heavy car interiors
The secret behind F1’s massive boom
A legend in the world of autosport, from an executive standpoint. That’s where we find Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. After rising through the financial and sporting ranks at Ferrari, he served as their Team Principal from 2008 to 2014, notably leading the Scuderia to a Constructors' Championship in 2008. Following a transformative stint as CEO of Lamborghini, where he oversaw the successful la
The secret behind F1’s massive boom
A legend in the world of autosport, from an executive standpoint. That’s where we find Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. After rising through the financial and sporting ranks at Ferrari, he served as their Team Principal from 2008 to 2014, notably leading the Scuderia to a Constructors' Championship in 2008. Following a transformative stint as CEO of Lamborghini, where he oversaw the successful la
NASCAR Star's secrets to winning off the track
Taking his racing skillset to the local Ford dealer. NASCAR star Joey Logano recently made headlines for purchasing an ownership stake in Huntersville Ford in North Carolina. It’s Logano’s home dealership, and he has wasted no time getting the ins and outs of running a successful dealership. Logano has become a multi-time Cup Series champion and one of the sport’s most consistent playoff performer
HP board member on AI risks and opportunities
Going inside the world of AI. Songyee Yoon is a South Korean business leader, venture capitalist, and technology strategist known for her work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, gaming, and innovation. Early in her career, she worked at McKinsey & Company and SK Telecom, where she became the company’s youngest and first female executive at the age of 29. Yoon later joined the global g
Why AI could be the next big privacy crisis
Protecting your identity in the era of AI. Brittany Kaiser is a well-known data rights activist and the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower who exposed how the firm used personal data from millions of Facebook users for political targeting during elections. Since then, she has written a memoir and become the subject of the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary The Great Hack. She is currently the CEO o
How the 24 Hour Fitness Founder built a gym empire
Richard Simmons, Tony Horton, and Billy Blanks – you may know them as the larger-than-life faces of the fitness industry from the past 40 years. You know them in large part because they all came into your home through televised fitness classes and around the clock infomercials. One person from the fitness world you probably haven't heard of is Mark Mastrov, although his impact is no less than thos
How Aptera's solar powered EV could change transportation
The past 12 months have been anything but electric for some vehicle makers. Both Tesla and Ford have seen sales struggle. Meanwhile, the Trump administration let incentives for new EVs end last year – a further blow to the industry. Enter an upstart like Aptera Motors, which is attempting to scale up production of its first solar-powered vehicle (SEV). Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi s
The surprising truth about AI replacing software companies
Freshworks CEO, Dennis Woodside, breaks down the real impact of AI on software companies, jobs, and innovation. Woodside shares lessons on building and scaling companies, navigating disruption, and leading through major technology shifts. He also explains why he believes AI is a massive opportunity, not a threat.
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Inside the Sony hack: the CEO call that changed everything
Chairperson of Snap Inc., Michael Lynton, and Bloomberg Senior Advisor, Josh Steiner, unpack the high-stakes mistakes that shaped their careers. Lynton reflects on the decision to greenlight The Interview, the fallout from the Sony Pictures hack that followed, and what leaders can learn from failure. Together, they explore why confronting mistakes, rather than hiding from them, can be the key to s
This founder dropped out of Harvard to reinvent stock picking
Steven Wang is looking to redefine investing for the next generation, one copy trade at a time. Wang, an entrepreneur and the Founder of dub, the first regulated copy-trading platform, sat down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Opening Bid Unfiltered to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, which began in elementary school, his decision to drop out of Harvard, and how he gained bac
How Masterclass built a $475M online education giant
Investing in education by channeling those at the very top of their field. David Rogier founded Masterclass in 2015. It’s the well-known streaming education platform founded on the mission to democratize access to world-class learning. Masterclass’s online education videos have featured everyone from acclaimed chef Gordon Ramsay to Starbucks founder Howard Schultz. Raised by his grandparents—inclu
Anthony Scaramucci on Trump Slump and crypto crash
Some on Wall Street are calling it the Trump Slump. The president’s signature tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court, dealing a fresh blow to the White House. Meanwhile, the US economy slowed markedly in the fourth quarter amid the government shutdown. The administration’s continued friendliness toward the crypto industry hasn’t been enough to spark renewed buying in bitcoin in 2026, as the
The playbook behind this company's explosive growth
Before starting his brand in 2013 with his twin brother, Alex Faherty built his business expertise in private equity at powerhouse Cerberus Capital Management. His brother developed top design skills at Ralph Lauren, pursuing his longtime passion for clothing. The brothers used their expertise to start their own business, Faherty. The family-owned brand is on a mission to create clothing that blen
Phoebe Gates is using AI to reinvent shopping
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Phoebe Gates. Gates — the youngest child of Microsoft (MSFT) Co-Founder Bill Gates and Philanthropist Melinda Gates — is the Founder and Co-CEO of Phia. With Phia, Gates is trying to shake up the shopping experience in the age of AI. Phia’s AI-powered shopping assistant scours the web for deals on fashionab
AI is disrupting drug discovery faster than expected
If you aren’t paying attention to the companies behind a new wave of AI-driven drug development, you may end up missing out on essential investment opportunities. One company that has caught our attention is Chai Discovery, founded in 2024 by co-founder Joshua Meier. After graduating from Harvard, Meier began working as a researcher at OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) during the development of GPT-1 and GPT-2. H
Are collectibles the next big investment boom?
The world of collectibles — from toys to unopened card boxes — remains red hot. And when you want to know anything about collectibles, there are only two places to head: one, the new collectibles hub on Yahoo Sports. And the second is serial entrepreneur Josh Luber. Luber co-founded StockX with Dan Gilbert, owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. StockX revolutionized the trading of luxury goods by appl
From near bankruptcy to a $1B deal in just 40 days
From an entrepreneur to trying to reinvent a claim to fame to win in the era of artificial intelligence. This is where we find Ring's chief inventor, Jamie Siminoff. Siminoff founded Ring in 2013, which he later sold to tech giant Amazon in 2018 for $1.15 billion. Ring has since developed a host of connected security products from floodlights to new iterations of its iconic connected doorbell. Sim
Klaus Schwab on Davos, power and why trust is breaking down
Reflecting on decades of work to make the world a better place. That is where Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi finds World Economic Forum (WEF) founder Dr. Klaus Schwab, who just published a new book dubbed Restoring Truth and Trust. In a new episode of the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast, Schwab reflects on the origins of WEF and its evolving role in a rapidly changing global landscape.
This startup is publishing 3,000 AI podcasts a week - on purpose
Artificial intelligence is having profound impacts on Corporate America. But it’s also beginning to impact how humans create content and interact with it. It’s hard to imagine this impact doesn’t intensify in the years to come as AI becomes more sophisticated. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Inception Point AI co-founder and CEO Jeani
The billion-dollar race to fix America’s sleep crisis
The business of sleep has gone well beyond hawking mattresses, pillows, and bedframes. And it’s with good reason that seemingly everyone is analyzing their sleep data on various hardware devices. Roughly one in three adults in the U.S. regularly gets insufficient sleep, driving demand for new tools that can monitor, analyze, and improve rest. Enter Eight Sleep, founded in 2014 by Matteo Franceshet
Why Bill Gurley says AI investing is becoming crowded
One of the most prolific venture capitalists of the past 20 years is looking to share some wisdom to the next generation of investors and job seekers. Benchmark general partner Bill Gurley is seen as a heavyweight in Silicon Valley. His claim to fame is an $11 million bet on Uber (UBER) in 2011. But other key investments have included Twitter and Nextdoor (NXDR). Indeed, Gurley has seen it all ove
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