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Ted Leonsis, the CEO and founder of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, discusses the sports management company's professional teams, television ratings, and the key elements to starting a successful business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Pragada, the CEO of the services firm Jacobs, explains how the company keeps track of its 25,000-plus projects around the world, as well as its projects with the MTA in New York City and Middle East "gigacities." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Psychology of Money" author Morgan Housel discusses the stock market, common investing mistakes, volatility, and his upcoming new book, "The Art of Spending Money." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swartz also spoke about Hearst's hope for growth in its B2B, acquisitions, and healthcare businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AT&T CEO John Stankey also spoke about the new Trump administration, and why pairing telecommunications and media doesn't make for a great business model. This conversation was recorded on Feb. 25, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David "Tiger" Williams, founder and managing partner of Williams Trading, talks about the dynamics of trading today and how things have changed since he started decades ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cliff Asness, managing and founding principal of AQR Capital Management, spoke to Barron's about private investments, quant investing, why he's not a big believer in cryptocurrency, the investing mistakes he's made, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Rudin, the co-executive chairman of Rudin, spoke about what's spurred the revival—including the urge for workers to walk to the office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor spoke about the firm's business model, how its strategy is about empowering investors, and the company's link to the work of Henry David Thoreau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vladimir Tenev, the CEO of the trading platform Robinhood, sat down for a wide-ranging conversation on investing and the company's future. This interview was filmed on Dec. 5, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson also explained the origin of the company's name, and how betting is different in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Van Saun, the CEO of Citizens Financial Group, also spoke about the company's push into New York, shadow banking, cryptocurrency, and much more. This interview was filmed on December 4, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman discussed the economic and market outlook with Barron's editor in chief David Cho. This interview was recorded on Jan. 22, 2025, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlyle co-founder David Rubenstein, and the firm's CEO, Harvey Schwartz, spoke with Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer. This interview was recorded on Jan. 22, 2025, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marsh McLennan CEO John Doyle spoke about the issues businesses must address today, including extreme weather, geopolitical risks, and changes in technology. This interview was filmed Nov. 20, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I know that sounds like a clever tag line, but it's baked into everything we do," Sherrie Westin, CEO of Sesame Street owner Sesame Workshop, told Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Davis, chairman and portfolio manager of Davis Fund and director at Berkshire Hathaway, discusses the Warren Buffett-led conglomerate's "stewardship culture," Berkshire's former vice chairman Charlie Munger, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed the types of business and geographic areas where the company has seen success, as well as those that have been challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals CEO Yvonne Greenstreet discusses why RNAI can be used to treat an array of diseases, the company's medicines using this technology, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We talk a lot about 'Your money first, ours next,'" says Noah Kerner, CEO of financial services company Acorns. "And I think financial services as a business generally is 'Our money first, yours next.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It all starts with "having the right jockey," said Alan Patricof, Chairperson & Co-Founder of Primetime Partners, in a conversation with Barron's Andy Serwer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett speak about 401(k) plans, Social Security, pensions, the economy, inflation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, also spoke about the gold vault underneath the building and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's taste in music, including the Grateful Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pure Storage CEO Charlie Giancarlo spoke to Barron's about what Silicon Valley is really like as part of a wide-ranging conversation. He also discussed the spectrum of employees out there, including ones who are "entitled" and those who are "mission-oriented." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Marks, co-chairman of the alternative investment manager Oaktree Capital Management, explains what distinguishes ownership and debt—and how they relate to two of the most popular investment types: stocks and bonds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices