Power Players with Brian Sozzi

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Your next investment: million-dollar Pokémon cards & rare whisky? Apr 13, 2026

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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 Suntory Global Spirits CEO & President, Greg Hughes, to chat about the state of the alcohol industry, his biggest leadership lessons, and rare whisky.

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From Tesla playbook to autonomous GM vehicles: future of mobility Apr 09, 2026

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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 the more fascinating people in the VC industry Jon McNeill of DVx Ventures. McNeill is the former COO of Lyft, and also worked very closely with Tesla CEO Elon Musk as president in charge of revenue. What did McNeill learn from the billionaire Musk? How will the future of mobility shake out? And what AI upstarts have caught the attention of McNeill.

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Ulta and Tapestry CEOs on strategy, retail and gen-z shift Apr 06, 2026

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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 the past year. Steelman stepped up to the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast mic with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to chat about the business of beauty.

Sticking with retail, Joanne Crevoiserat has emerged as one of the most successful leaders in modern luxury retail, transforming Tapestry through a disciplined focus on brand building, digital innovation, and consumer engagement. Since becoming CEO in 2020, she has helped guide the company through the COVID-19 pandemic and a rapidly changing retail landscape while strengthening its portfolio of brands, including Coach and Kate Spade New York. Crevoiserat sat down with Brian to discuss her tenure as CEO and what's next for the company.

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Why Insomnia Cookies keeps winning late night Apr 02, 2026

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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 by the lack of late-night sweet treats available for delivery. What started as a single store in Syracuse has since morphed into 350 stores, mostly near college campuses today. Along the way, the company was bought and then sold by donut giant Krispy Kreme. The business is now owned by private equity firms Misral Equity Partners and Verlinvest. Still led by Berkowitz, he is targeting a decade-long goal to reach 1,800 locations.

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How Black-ish Creator and REVOLT are building a creator empire Mar 30, 2026

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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 and Kai Cenat—to help them scale their massive social media influence into "sustainable empires" and premium intellectual property. By combining Barris’s storytelling expertise with REVOLT’s marketing and distribution power, they aim to bridge the gap between viral internet fame and long-term ownership in film, television, and digital media. In a new episode of the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi spent time talking to Barris and Samuels about their vision for REVOLT Labs and the future of media.

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Mercedes-Benz CEO talks EV Strategy, future cars Mar 26, 2026

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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, and playing a role in a driverless-car future.

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The secret behind F1’s massive boom Mar 23, 2026

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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 launch of the Urus SUV, he took the reins as CEO of Formula 1 in 2021. In his current role, Domenicali has been the chief architect of F1’s global expansion, successfully navigating the sport into a record-breaking 24-race calendar and spearheading the massive 2026 technical regulations reset. Domenicali drove up to the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast mic with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to chat about the surging sport that is Formula 1. The F1 brand has gotten a huge lift from the successful Netflix show ‘Drive to Survive and ever increasing amounts of Corporate America sponsorships. With seemingly all eyes on the sport – especially now with Cadillac added to the grid – Domenicali has his work cut out for him to keep the growth as hot as Lewis Hamilton's lap time.

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The secret behind F1’s massive boom Mar 23, 2026

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NASCAR Star's secrets to winning off the track Mar 21, 2026

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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 performers. He is known for his aggressive driving style, precise race strategy, and ability to deliver in high-pressure championship moments. In short, these are great skills that should serve him very well in the highly competitive auto dealership business! Logano joined the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss life off the track, what else he would like to accomplish in the sport, and how driving at 200mph can also be helpful to leading with success

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HP board member on AI risks and opportunities Mar 19, 2026

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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 gaming company NCSoft. Over 15 years, Yoon served as president and chief strategy officer, helping expand the company internationally while integrating artificial intelligence into game development. In recent years, she has focused on venture capital and emerging technologies through the firm she founded, Principal Venture Partners. Yoon is also a board member at computing giant HP Inc. Yoon joined the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the current moment in AI, the impact of AI on the future of jobs, and how she is investing in technology.

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