Iconoclast

On this episode oof Iconoclast, 23andMe CEO and Founder Anne Wojcicki sits down with Forbes to discuss 23andMe’s transformation from a public direct-to-consumer genetic testing company into a nonprofit research institute focused on preventative health. Wojcicki also discusses her personal family history with healthcare advocacy, the lessons she learned from navigating a complex public market corpo...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman sits down with Forbes’ Maneet Ahuja to break down his latest multibillion-dollar IPO, his strategy for transforming Howard Hughes Holdings into a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway, and why he’s doubling down on big tech amid the AI revolution. Ackman also shares his candid thoughts on the future of the music industry, his personal go-to AI tools and the harde...

Comedian Hasan Minhaj and Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna sit down with host Maneet Ahuja to discuss their new strategic partnership with Kolkata Chai Company. The two cultural icons explore the rising mainstream influence of South Asian heritage in America, the enduring value of human craftsmanship in the age of AI and their shared mission to elevate authentic chai from a beloved household sta...

On this episode of Iconoclast, Co-CEO of Ariel Investments and CEO of Ariel Alternatives Mellody Hobson sat down with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss her firm's "actively patient" investment strategy. Hobson discusses the strategic launch of Project Level, a specialized $1 billion fund targeting women's sports assets, and the upcoming opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Le...

On this episode of Iconoclast, tennis legend Maria Sharapova sat down with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss her new Vox Media Network podcast, ‘Pretty Tough’. Sharapova also discussed redefining female ambition and her personal evolution into venture capital investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Iconoclast, Mariner CEO and President Marty Bicknell sat down with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss the origin story, philosophy, and growth of Mariner into a rapidly expanding registered investment advisor. Bicknell also discussed the significant market opportunities presented by the upcoming great wealth transfer and the democratization of alternative investments...

Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan and global ambassador Sir David Beckham joined Forbes Editor-at-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss their multi-year partnership centered around the "Sports With Us" platform, philanthropy, and creating upward mobility for children through soccer. Moynihan also discussed Bank of America's tracking of real consumer behavior, financial spending patterns, and...

Good American Cofounder and CEO Emma Grede sat down with Forbes to discuss her new book, 'Start With Yourself', and her framework for self-leadership in business. Grede talks about the necessity of destigmatizing money conversations among women and the importance of holding a concrete vision rather than relying on manifestation. She also details her "rule of thirds" for contextualizing the difficu...

Follow Iconoclast Anastasia Soare, the founder and CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills, talks with Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja about how she built a billion dollar business focusing on an untapped market in the beauty industry; eyebrows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Comedian and actor Vir Das joins Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss the business of bringing Indian storytelling to the global stage. He delves into his strategic choices for standing out, and the "luck" that shaped his career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Bela Bajaria, Netflix's Chief Content Officer, sits with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to share how the streamer approaches its content strategy in the current media landscape, and how Netflix is building for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the premiere episode of Iconoclast with Maneet Ahuja! For the first ever Forbes Iconoclast podcast, host and Forbes Editor-at-Large Maneet Ahuja sits down with legendary investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates—the world’s largest hedge fund. Recorded live at the NASDAQ market site, Dalio issues an urgent, unvarnished warning about the global economic landscape and the futu...

Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja interviews acting FII Institute CEO Richard Attias on the biggest problems facing the world, and how the FII Institute is working to find solutions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lean In Founder Sheryl Sandberg sits down with Forbes Editor-at-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss a landmark report on ending child marriage globally. Sandberg also discusses the persistent "broken rung" preventing women from reaching management roles and the critical need for women to embrace AI tools to remain competitive in the labor force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja interviews Kara Nortman, Founder and Managing Partner of Monarch Collective, a fund investing exclusively in women's sports and cofounder of the NWSL's Angel City Football Club. In this episode, Kara breaks down the incredible growth of the women's sports ecosystem, and unveils why she believes the market is set to become even bigger than that of men's sports in...

On this special, bonus episode, Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja interviews Todd Bohely, Cofounder and CEO of Eldridge Industries, and Ian Charles, Managing Partner at Arctos Partners, on the tremendous opportunities still ahead for owners across all of professional sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. L...

Colin Purdie, Global Chief Investment Officer for Public Markets at Manulife Investment Management, joins Editor-at-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss the firm's new AI research platform, and the broader implications of AI on the investment industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad c...