Inside the ICE House

Viking CEO Tor Hagen goes Inside the ICE House to discuss how he built the company from a small river cruise startup into a global, publicly traded brand. He explains Viking’s focus on destination-driven travel and a disciplined approach to growth rooted in consistency and long-term thinking. Hagen also highlights how clear brand boundaries, transparently detailing what Viking does and does not of...

Michael Reinking, NYSE Senior Market Strategist, recaps a volatile week as Iran headlines drove swings in oil and markets. Despite the uncertainty, the S&P 500 pushed to fresh all‑time highs on a strong earnings backdrop. Results have broadly exceeded expectations, led by powerful growth in AI‑driven sectors like semiconductors. Economic data continues to signal resilience, supporting the rally. F...

From Lake Las Vegas, Nevada, C-Suite Network Chairman Jeffrey Hayzlett goes Inside the ICE House to discuss why businesses must operate like media companies in today’s attention economy. He explains how brands can build authentic connections through targeted storytelling, community engagement, and a focus on customer needs. Hayzlett also highlights the importance of listening, strong distribution,...

From Lake Las Vegas, Nevada, former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum goes Inside the ICE House to unpack how the business and football sides of the league must operate in lockstep to drive both wins and long-term growth. He discusses the NFL’s international expansion, evolving revenue model, and how macro business trends ultimately shape roster decisions and salary cap strategy. Tannenbaum also share...

In April Inside the ICE House aired nine new episodes. Episode 522: Visa CMO Frank Cooper on the B2AI Study & Visa's Approach to Commerce's Next Era Episode 523: ITT CEO Luca Savi on the SPX Flow Acquisition and ITT's Next Chapter of Growth Episode 524: US Antimony CEO Gary Evans on Rebuilding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain Episode 525: Vinson & Elkins Chair Keith Fullenweider on Energy, Evol...

From Lake Las Vegas, Nevada, SHRM Chief Marketing Officer Tina Beaty goes Inside the ICE House to explain why every company must operate like a media company to cut through today’s constant noise. She shares how owning a clear point of view, humanizing brands through leadership voices, and engaging employees as ambassadors are essential to authentic storytelling. Beaty also discusses using AI as a...

From Lake Las Vegas, Nevada, former acting U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Peter O’Rourke goes Inside the ICE House to share how his military roots shaped a leadership style focused on responsibility and results. He reflects on rising through government by seizing opportunities, driving accountability, and helping advance reforms like the bipartisan VA MISSION Act. O’Rourke also offers perspect...

Eric Criscuolo, NYSE Market Strategist, recaps a choppy but resilient week as markets balanced Iran headlines, a Fed hold, and a flood of earnings. Mega‑cap tech and semiconductors delivered strong results tied to AI growth, though elevated capital spending sparked mixed stock reactions. The Fed kept rates unchanged amid rising internal dissent, while April closed as the S&P 500’s strongest month...

OceanaGold CEO Gerard Bond goes Inside the ICE House to discuss the company’s NYSE listing and what it signals about its growth, scale, and global strategy. He explains how strong financial performance, a debt-free balance sheet, and cornerstone assets like the Haile gold mine are driving long-term value, while investments fuel future expansion. Bond also emphasizes how a culture rooted in communi...

Ian Dunlap joins Bilal Little on ETF Central to discuss his journey from starting in the markets during the 2008 financial crisis to becoming a leading voice in retail investing. Dunlap shares how long-term thinking, a foundation in index funds, and high‑conviction technology investing shaped his philosophy, while platforms like Market Mondays helped him build trust and scale financial education f...

BNY’s Emily Portney goes Inside the ICE House to explain how asset servicing quietly powers global markets and why it has moved from the background to the center of financial innovation. She details how the convergence of ETFs, alternatives, and private markets is reshaping fund operations, investor experiences, and the scale and expertise required of leading asset servicers. Portney also discusse...

Michael Reinking, NYSE Senior Market Strategist, recaps a tumultuous week as shifting Middle East headlines fueled volatility in oil and intraday trading. Despite escalating tensions, the S&P 500 largely consolidated near record highs, underscoring resilience after a historic rally. Strong earnings—especially in AI‑linked sectors like semiconductors—have helped anchor markets, even as cautious gui...

Pfizer CFO Dave Denton goes Inside the ICE House to discuss how the company is navigating its post‑COVID transition and positioning itself for a return to sustainable growth later this decade. He details Pfizer’s major strategic investments in oncology and metabolic health, including the Seagen and Metsera deals, and explains how proven platforms, global scale, and financial discipline are central...

Global X ETFs’ Pedro Palandrani goes Inside the ICE House to discuss the launch of the Global X NYSE 100 ETF and how it redefines innovation investing. He explains how the fund expands beyond traditional tech classifications to capture tech-enabled leaders across multiple sectors and exchanges using a rules-based, multi-factor approach. Palandrani shares why growing demand for targeted, low-cost e...

Eric Criscuolo, NYSE Market Strategist, recaps a sharp V‑shaped rally as markets rebounded from late‑March lows to push the S&P 500 to new record highs despite recent Middle East tensions. Falling oil prices, easing volatility, and renewed strength across mega‑cap tech, software, and higher‑risk thematic stocks reinforced investors’ “buy the dip” mindset, while early bank earnings pointed to a res...

Holly Framsted, Head of Product at Capital Group, joins Bilal Little to discuss her unexpected journey into investing and her role leading product strategy at one of the world’s largest active asset managers. Framsted explains how Capital Group has expanded from zero to a large, fast-growing ETF franchise by bringing active management, tax efficiency, and advisor-focused education into the ETF wra...

Phil Rosen goes Inside The ICE House to explain how Middle East tensions are driving short-term volatility and testing investor confidence. He outlines why history suggests geopolitical shocks and oil price swings are typically temporary, often rewarding investors who stay the course. Rosen argues that selling on fear has historically underperformed holding through uncertainty, even as markets rot...

Vinson & Elkins Chair Keith Fullenweider joins Inside the ICE House to break down the forces reshaping business, finance, and the legal industry. He discusses the rise of new financial hubs, the growing impact of AI on infrastructure and dealmaking, and why power and data centers are now critical to economic growth. Fullenweider also shares how Vinson & Elkins has evolved beyond its energy roots w...

Michael Reinking, NYSE Senior Market Strategist, recaps a volatile week as Middle East headlines and deadline-driven diplomacy fueled sharp market swings. Hopes for de‑escalation and a surprise ceasefire helped the S&P 500 rally more than 3% for a second straight week, pulling equities back near flat for the year as energy prices eased from recent highs. A mixed U.S. jobs report kept inflation con...

US Antimony chairman and CEO Gary Evans joins Inside the ICE House to discuss why antimony has become a strategically critical mineral for U.S. defense, manufacturing, and technology. Evans explains how global supply concentration has created vulnerabilities and how US Antimony is rebuilding domestic mining and processing capacity while expanding into other critical minerals like tungsten. The con...

ITT CEO Luca Savi goes Inside the ICE House to discuss the company’s acquisition of SPX Flow and how it advances ITT’s strategy to focus on higher‑growth, higher‑margin businesses moving forward. Savi explains why the deal was years in the making, how it strengthens ITT’s flow portfolio and customer offering, and what disciplined execution and integration mean for the company’s next phase of growt...

Eric Criscuolo, NYSE Market Strategist, recaps a volatile week as shifting headlines around Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and potential U.S. exit scenarios drove sharp market swings. Quarter‑end positioning and de‑escalation hopes fueled a strong rally, lifting the S&P 500 3% and snapping a five‑week losing streak. Tech regained leadership with broad gains across mega‑caps, semiconductors, and softw...

Visa CMO Frank Cooper joins Inside the ICE House to discuss the company’s B2AI study, which examines the rise of AI agents as a new customer segment and highlights trust, control, and security as the key barriers to AI‑driven commerce. Cooper explains how Visa is using the findings to build trusted infrastructure that enables AI transactions while keeping humans at the center. The conversation als...

Sheena Gray, CEO of the Association of African American Financial Advisors (Quad‑A), joins Bilal Little to discuss the evolving role of Black advisors and the organization’s 25‑year legacy. Gray shares her career journey and explains how Quad‑A supports Black financial professionals—from HBCU students to veteran advisors—through advocacy, access, and community. The conversation explores shifts tow...

In March Inside the ICE House aired eight new episodes. Episode 515: PR Newswire President Matt Brown on Reinventing Reach and the NYSE Partnership Episode 516: Radian CEO Rick Thornberry and Inigo's Richard Watson on a Defining Insurance Acquisition Episode 517: Martha Stewart on Business Success, Snoop Dogg's Style, and ScottsMiracle-Gro Markets in Focus: Geopolitical Risk, Oil Price Signals, En...