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Morningstar CEO: 'We Win When Investors Win' Feb 20, 2025

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.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on Crypto, Growth, and 'Dumb Money' Feb 13, 2025

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.

Flutter CEO on FanDuel, Problem Gamblers, and His Favorite Teams Feb 06, 2025

Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson also explained the origin of the company's name, and how betting is different in the United States.

Citizens Financial Group's CEO on Trump, Rates, and More Jan 30, 2025

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.

The Black Swans That Worry Nasdaq's CEO Jan 24, 2025

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.

Carlyle's Top Execs Discuss Higher Rates, Trump, and Buffett Wannabes Jan 23, 2025

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.

How Businesses Are Facing More Complex Issues Than Ever Before Jan 16, 2025

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.

How Sesame Street Aims to Make Kids 'Smarter, Stronger, and Kinder' Jan 09, 2025

"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.

Value Investor Chris Davis on Berkshire Hathaway and Stockpicking Jan 02, 2025

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.

'Thank Goodness for Taylor Swift': CEO on Hyatt's State of Affairs Dec 26, 2024

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.

Biotech CEO on RNAI and Medicine of the Future Dec 19, 2024

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.

Acorns CEO on How Financial Services Companies Have Failed Americans Dec 12, 2024

"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.'"

Venture Capital Vet Alan Patricof on Approaching Startup Valuations Dec 05, 2024

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.

TIAA's CEO on the U.S. Retirement Crisis and Retiring With a Plan Nov 27, 2024

Watch TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett speak about 401(k) plans, Social Security, pensions, the economy, inflation, and more.

NY Fed President on Inflation, the Economy, and Interest Rates Nov 21, 2024

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.

Pure Storage CEO on Silicon Valley Culture and 'Entitled' Employees Nov 14, 2024

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."

Billionaire Investor Howard Marks on Ownership vs. Debt Nov 07, 2024

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.

The Mistake People Make With Indexing, According to This CEO Oct 31, 2024

Alger CEO Dan Chung said that "obsessive focus on categories and benchmarks and relative and returns" can inadvertenly cause allocation issues for investors as part of a wider conversation with Barron's.

How This Publishing Company Saw Its Stock Grow Sixfold Over a Decade Oct 24, 2024

Nancy McKinstry, CEO of Wolters Kluwer, led the Dutch information company in a period of growth that far outpaced the market. She talked with Barron's Andy Serwer about what she learned along the way. This interview was filmed on Sept. 24.

Jonathan Bush on Zus Health, Athena Health, and How to Fix Health Care Oct 17, 2024

Jonathan Bush, CEO of Zus Health, sat down with Barron's Andy Serwer to discuss his various health-care ventures as well as the chronic challenges facing the U.S. health-care system.

Verizon's CEO on How Phones and Networks Work So Differently Now Oct 10, 2024

CEO Hans Vestberg explained how network and phone usage has shifted dramatically, emphasizing the role of streaming. In the interview, he also discussed 5G and Verizon's streaming bundle options. This interview was recorded on September 12, 2024.

Franklin Templeton CEO's on Crypto, Rihanna, AI, and More Oct 03, 2024

Barron's editor at large Andy Serwer sat down for a conversation with Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson. This interview was recorded at Journal House UNGA in New York, on September 23.

Former Fed Vice Chair Ferguson on Rates, Inflation, and the Economy Sep 26, 2024

Roger Ferguson, former TIAA CEO and currently sits on the Alphabet board, also talked about market regulation and AI in investing. This interview was recorded at Journal House UNGA in New York on Sept. 23.

The Rockefeller Business Advising High Net Worth Americans Sep 19, 2024

Rockefeller Capital Management CEO Greg Fleming spoke about different areas the business advises wealthy clients on, the Federal Reserve, the federal budget deficit, and more. This interview was filmed on September 11, 2024.

Infor's CEO on Koch, Improving People's Lives, and More Sep 06, 2024

CEO Kevin Samuelson also spoke about technology and artificial intelligence.

The 'New' Motorola Solutions Is Taking On the Critical Need for Safety Aug 29, 2024

Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown discusses the company's shift to technology for public safety and emergency communications.

Why This CEO Says 'Insurance Is the Oxygen of Commerce' Aug 22, 2024

"It's not the oil. It doesn't just grease the wheels," says Pat Gallagher, CEO of Gallagher.

The Ex-President of Planned Parenthood's New Quantum Computing Venture Aug 15, 2024

EeroQ co-founder Faye Wattleton spoke about the company, the movie "Oppenheimer," and Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's ties to Planned Parenthood.

Tom Steyer on Climate Change, Sustainability, and More Aug 08, 2024

Investor Tom Steyer, author of "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War," sat down for a conversation with Barron's.

Whole Foods' Co-Founder on Amazon, Trader Joe's, and His New Book Aug 01, 2024

Whole Foods co-founder and former CEO John Mackey also discussed his last year with the supermarket chain. This interview was recorded on May 22, 2024.

What Causes Tech Outages? PagerDuty's CEO Weighs In. Jul 25, 2024

PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada said that “there’s no such thing as perfect software” and explained how tech outages can unfold.

20% of People's Lives Are Now Spent in Poor Health: Insurance CEO Jul 18, 2024

Roy Gori—the CEO of Canada’s largest insurance company, Manulife—talks about how changes in life expectancy have altered the insurance landscape.

Broadridge's CEO on Proxy Votes, Activists, and Corporate Governance Jul 11, 2024

Broadridge CEO Tim Gokey also spoke about accelerated trading and modernizing wealth management.

How the Oldest Bank in the U.S. Is Looking Ahead Jul 03, 2024

Robin Vince, president and CEO of BNY, speaks about the bank's new initiatives and long history.

Roger Altman Explains How Evercore Is a 'Pure Advisory' Firm Jun 28, 2024

Evercore's founder and senior chairman sat down for an interview filmed on May 14, 2024.

C3 AI's Billionaire CEO on How AI Will Change Our Lives Jun 20, 2024

CEO Tom Siebel spoke about the how artificial intelligence will affect communication, journalism, legal careers, and medicine as part of a wide-ranging conversation.

S&P Global Has a $135 Billion Market Cap. How Did It Get There? Jun 13, 2024

Watch CEO Doug Peterson speak about the company's strong performance, data, AI, climate change, and more.

AXA's CEO on Insurance, Risk Business, and Climate Change Jun 06, 2024

Thomas Buberl also explained where the company’s name stems from.

NBCUniversal's Vice Chair on Peacock and Lies Working Women Are Told May 30, 2024

Bonnie Hammer, vice chairman at NBCUniversal, recently published the book "15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: ...And the Truth We Need to Succeed."

Re/Max's Chairman Takes On Mortgage Rates and Those New Broker Fees May 24, 2024

Dave Liniger, who also co-founded the real estate giant, gives perspective to today's wild housing market.

Billionaire Bond King Talks Inflation, Interest Rates, and More May 16, 2024

Pimco co-founder Bill Gross spoke about the 10-year Treasury and the Federal Reserve in a conversation that was filmed on May 8.

This Is Our Obligation.' Project Liberty Wants to Fix the Internet May 09, 2024

McCourt Global executive chairman Frank McCourt discusses Project Liberty and its aims surrounding individuals' data ownership and use.

A Yale Professor on What Went Wrong at Boeing and Disney May 02, 2024

Yale School of Management’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld didn’t shy away from sharing his thoughts.

Thomson Reuters' CEO on Trust Principles, AI, and ESG Apr 25, 2024

"Before Google was in the search business, we were in the search business," CEO Steve Hasker told Barron's.

How Abbott's Covid At-Home Test Became a Reality Apr 18, 2024

CEO Robert B. Ford discussed the process, along with growing up in Brazil, and what he's learned about being a manager.

This conversation took place at the WSJ CEO Council Summit in Washington D.C. in December.

WiseTech Global CEO: 'All Problems Are Opportunities' Apr 11, 2024

CEO Richard White spoke about the software company being based in Australia, logistics, competitors, and more in a wide-ranging conversation.

Ian Bremmer on China, the Middle East, and the 2024 Election Apr 04, 2024

The Eurasia Group President and Founder also addressed if Japan is the new China.

Hard, Soft, or Continuous Landing? Mercer's Olaolu Aganga Weighs In Mar 28, 2024

Aganga, Mercer's U.S. chief investment officer, also spoke about the firm's rate cut forecasts and the upcoming 2024 election.

Research Affiliates' Chairman on AI, Investing Strategies, and More Mar 21, 2024

Rob Arnott also made the case for why the company's fundamental index "looks like the macro economy."

What's the 'New Sanofi' Like? Let CEO Paul Hudson Explain. Mar 14, 2024

The head of the pharmaceutical giant also discussed the company's pipeline, its artificial intelligence strategy, Sanofi's stock performance, and more.

How to Make a Few Billion Dollars' Author on Entrepreneurship Mar 07, 2024

Brad Jacobs, CEO and serial deal maker, talks with Barron's Editor-at-Large Andy Serwer about his new book and billion-dollar investment.

Brookings Institution's President on Inflation and the U.S. Economy Feb 29, 2024

Brookings Institution president Cecilia Rouse also spoke about the importance of diversity of thought to the think tank, income and wealth inequality, her time serving under three U.S. presidents, and more.

New York Stock Exchange's Lynn Martin Breaks Down 3 Key Market Trends Feb 22, 2024

Lynn Martin, who leads the exchange, describes the strong IPO pipeline, the power of U.S. capital markets, the volatility factor, AI, and more.

North Island's Glenn Hutchins on 'the Great Fad in Investing' Feb 15, 2024

North Island chairman and Silverlake Partners co-founder Glenn Hutchin weighs in on artificial intelligence, the Magnificent 7, the Federal Reserve, and more.

AI for All's CEO on Diverse Talent, the 'New Jim Code,' and More Feb 08, 2024

Executive Emily Reid spoke with Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer for a wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence and its future.

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins on Saving Social Security and Medicare Feb 01, 2024

The chief executive of the nation's leading organization for older Americans says it's wrong to call government retirement programs "entitlements."

CEO Steve Schwarzman Makes the Case For Buying Blackstone Stock Jan 25, 2024

The executive also spoke about the state of the consumer, artificial intelligence, Blackstone's recent Taylor Swift-themed holiday video, and more. This interview was recorded on Jan. 17, 2024, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman on the Economy, Financial Crime, and AI Jan 24, 2024

Friedman, who also has a black belt in tae kwon do, spoke with Barron's Editor-in-Chief David Cho on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This interview was recorded on Jan. 17, 2024.

Paul Ryan on Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and the Presidential Primaries Jan 22, 2024

Former House speaker says Donald Trump is likely Republican nominee, but that Nikki Haley could still beat former president in the primaries. This interview was recorded on Jan. 17, 2024, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Pfizer CEO Bourla on R&D, Obesity Drugs, and Winning Back Investors Jan 18, 2024

Pfizer Chief Executive Albert Bourla says recent Seagen acquisition provides "tremendous opportunity for growth."

Reid Hoffman on Presidential Politics and 'All Things AI' Jan 11, 2024

The OpenAI cofounder sees the technology as "the steam engine of the mind."

Booking Holdings CEO on How AI Will Change Travel Jan 04, 2024

Glenn Fogel, leader of brands like Priceline and Booking.com, talks about the future of the travel industry.

Glenn Hubbard: 'I Still Think Recession Is Coming' Dec 28, 2023

The economist and former dean of Columbia Business School talks about rates, inflation, and the difficulty of executing a 'soft landing.'

Torla Capital's Sheila Gulati: Why AI Is the Most Important Tech Trend Dec 21, 2023

The venture capital firm founder talks about how artificial intelligence will transform innovation.

Anthony Scaramucci on Trump, Biden, and SBF Dec 14, 2023

The Skybridge founder and former White House communications director weighs in on presidential politics and more.

ServiceNow CEO McDermott on Bringing Simplicity to Complex Businesses Dec 07, 2023

CEO Bill McDermott talks about the power of productivity and digital transformation.

CEO Jane Fraser on Citi's Stock, Turnaround Plan, and Balance Sheet Nov 30, 2023

Fraser talks about how the bank aims to catch up with—and perhaps surpass—its rivals.

Mark Carney on the Labor Market, Green Economy, and Higher for Longer Nov 23, 2023

The former Bank of England governor and chair of Brookfield Asset Management weighs in on the economy.

Mattel's CEO on Holiday Sales, Barbie, and Future Movie Projects Nov 16, 2023

CEO Ynon Kreiz talks about the company's ambitions for growing beyond the toy aisle.

Ann Mather on the Netflix Board, AI, and Working for Steve Jobs Nov 09, 2023

Mather, who is also a director at Bumble and Blend, talks about the big issues in the boardroom.

Kyla Scanlon on Gen Z's Money Worries and Approach to Investing Nov 02, 2023

The content creator talks about how to get young people more involved in their financial future.

Intel CEO on China, AI, and the Chips Act Oct 26, 2023

CEO Pat Gelsinger talks about how the company is navigating changing geopolitics.

Edward Jones CEO on Managing Risk and Where to Find Opportunity Now Oct 19, 2023

Managing Partner Penny Pennington talks about how to invest in a volatile market.

The 4 Biggest Threats to the West, According to Historian Ferguson Oct 12, 2023

"I don't believe in the 'soft landing' story," said historian and author Niall Ferguson in a conversation on Sept. 12, 2023.

H&R Block CEO on Refunds, the IRS, and How AI Can Help Do Your Taxes Oct 05, 2023

CEO Jeff Jones talks about what he's expecting for the coming tax year.

Chevron's CEO on Climate Change, Oil Prices, and Warren Buffett Sep 27, 2023

CEO Mike Wirth talks about the energy giant's 3 biggest priorities.

Affirm's Max Levchin on Rates, Junk Fees, and the PayPal Mafia Sep 21, 2023

The Affirm CEO talks about new ways consumers are using its buy now, pay later services.

Ark's Cathie Wood on Nvidia, Tesla, Coinbase, and Elon Musk Sep 21, 2023

The Ark CEO talks about disruptive companies and why the "old guard" doesn't get it. This interview was originally published 8/24/23.

Qualcomm CEO: AI Is Coming to Your Phone Soon Sep 21, 2023

CEO Cristiano Amon talks about connected cars, VR headsets, and the future of phones. This interview was originally published on 7/13/23.

Mohamed El-Erian: Why Central Banks Need to Be Held Accountable Sep 21, 2023

El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, on Fed missteps and banking industry uncertainty. This interview was recorded on 4/12/23 and originally published on 5/1/23.

Coming Soon: At Barron’s Sep 14, 2023

Join Barron’s Andy Serwer as he sits down with top CEOs and business leaders to discuss the biggest stories in business, economics, tech, leadership, and more. Each week, our guests offer unique insight into their companies and the broader world to help you see what's next. At Barron’s unpacks the human side of top executives too, including the challenges and experiences that made them the leaders they are today. New episodes every Thursday, starting September 21.

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