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BuzzFeed CEO on Upcoming SPAC Merger, ProPublica Reporter Exposes Peter Thiel’s Roth IRA Loophole & Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 Today Jun 24, 2021

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Our anchors kick off today’s packed show with CNBC’s Ylan Mui covering the latest on antitrust bills aimed at curbing big tech. Then, Index Ventures Partner Mike Volpi joins us to discuss top tech names following a second Nasdaq record close yesterday. Next, CNBC’s Kate Rooney is live from Rockdale, Texas with the story on Bitcoin mining migrating to the state. Also, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin is here to interview BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti after the company officially announced a SPAC deal to take the media company public. We also have the reporter behind the ProPublica story detailing how Peter Thiel racked up billions using a Roth IRA loophole. Later, Confluent Co-Founder and CEO Jay Kreps joins us live from the Nasdaq as his company goes public via traditional IPO. Plus, we have Microsoft Corporate Vice President Yusuf Mehdi to break down the Windows 11 debut today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Antitrust Ambitions, Former Walmart E-Commerce CEO Marc Lore Post-Prime Day & Sprinklr CEO on Market Debut Jun 23, 2021

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To kick off the morning our anchors take a deep dive into antitrust action and CNBC’s Ylan Mui is here with more details on antitrust bills in the works. Former Walmart E-Commerce CEO and Jet Co-Founder Marc Lore joins us to talk all things e-commerce after Amazon Prime Day finished up yesterday. We also have CNBC’s Dom Chu on the Bitcoin bounce back following yesterday’s drop. Later, Northman Trader Founder Sven Henrich joins to discuss the major averages after the Nasdaq hit a fresh high Tuesday. Then, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin covers the story on Facebook expanding its shops features. Plus, Sprinklr CEO Ragy Thomas joins from the NYSE as Sprinklr makes its market debut today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bitcoin Hanging on to $30,000, CommerceIQ CEO on Amazon Prime Day 2 & the Summer of Love with Tinder CEO Jim Lanzone Jun 22, 2021

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To start off the morning our anchors talk all things crypto with Bitcoin holding on to $30,000 after a stricter crackdown of cryptocurrency in China. Kindred Ventures Co-Founder Kanyi Maqubela joins the conversation to share his thoughts on the Bitcoin burn. Then, Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee is here to further break down the volatility in crypto after previously predicting that Bitcoin would rise above $100,000 by the year’s end. Later, CommerceIQ CEO Guru Hariharan joins our anchors to discuss Amazon and e-commerce on Prime Day 2. Then, CNBC’s Dom Chu covers the recent performance of key tech stocks. Next, we break down the New York Times’ recent piece calling Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai’s leadership into question. Plus, Tinder CEO Jim Lanzone joins us to speak about Tinder’s new video and social features heading into the summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Niles’ Top Picks, Is Tether Crypto’s Black Swan? & DoorDash CEO on Getting Deeper into the Grocery Game Jun 21, 2021

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Our anchors kick off this Monday morning with breaking news from DoorDash – the company announcing a new partnership with Albertsons. Then, Satori Fund Founder Dan Niles joins to discuss where he sees investment opportunity following last week’s Fed meeting. Next, Inside.com CEO Jason Calacanis shares his thoughts on controversial cryptocurrency Tether. Also, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin covers television’s push into targeted advertising. Later, DoorDash CEO Tony Xu joins our anchors to discuss the company’s new partnership and ambitions in grocery delivery. Plus, we have a sneak peek of CNBC’s investigation into Amazon workplace conditions. And don’t miss CNBC’s Leslie Picker covering Activision Blizzard’s controversial Say-on-Pay vote with results to be released today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Exclusive Earnings with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Roku Picking Up Stream & Exclusive Interview with Springhill Capital CEO Maverick Carter Jun 18, 2021

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CNBC’s Mike Santoli is with us this morning to break down the Dow drop and the latest moves in tech stocks. Our anchors also have the details on Facebook after Mark Zuckerberg outlined his vision for the future at the VivaTech Conference yesterday. Then, we have an exclusive interview with Adobe Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen following the company’s latest earnings report. Later, Waverley Capital Co-Founder and early Roku investor Daniel Leff is here to speak about Roku’s push into content and the future outlook of the company. Then, CNBC’s Kate Rooney has the scoop on cryptocurrency Tether climbing up the ranks. Plus, in a second exclusive interview Spinghill Capital CEO and Lebron James’ longtime business partner Maverick Carter joins us to discuss the future of their media business and how to improve diversity in corporations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Platformer Editor Casey Newton on Facebook Cornering VR, 23andMe CEO on Public Debut Today & Google’s First Retail Store Opens in NYC Jun 17, 2021

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Platformer Editor Casey Newton joins us this morning to discuss his latest article diving into Facebook’s current cornering of the virtual reality market. We also have the scoop on Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella taking on an additional role as chairman of the board. Then, Cowen CEO Jeffrey Solomon joins us to speak about the IPO and SPAC market. We also have CNBC’s Meg Tirrell interview 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki on the company’s SPAC merger and market debut taking place today. Later, our anchors wrap-up the latest on tech companies in China with Bytedance seeing a revenue surge and Didi facing an antitrust probe ahead of its IPO. Also, Google is opening its first retail store in New York City today and we chat with CNBC’s Steve Kovach live from the storefront in Chelsea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“The Margins” Ranjan Roy on the Latest in Social Audio, Gaming Stocks Lose Out & Is Pubmatic the Next Meme Stock? Jun 16, 2021

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To start off the morning, our anchors have the scoop on big tech critic Lina Khan’s confirmation as FTC Chair and Oracle’s moves after earnings. Then, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau has the story on new funding from Google and General Motors in autonomous driving and electric vehicles, respectively. We also have “The Margins” Co-Founder Ranjan Roy share his thoughts on Facebook and Spotify’s new social audio launches. Later, we give you all the details on Apple’s struggle with healthcare innovations. Plus, CNBC’s Steve Kovach is here to break down the most recent moves in gaming stocks after a disappointing E3. Then, Pubmatic Co-Founder & CEO Rajeev Goel joins the anchors to discuss the high short interest in his company’s stock as well as new privacy changes in advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luminar’s Latest Lidar Technology, New York Times Reporter on the Dark Side of Amazon & Thumbtack Valuation to $3.2 Billion Jun 15, 2021

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Plexo Capital Managing Partner Lo Toney joins us this morning to discuss the broader market and share his thoughts on J.P. Morgan. Then, Luminar Founder and CEO Austin Russell is here on the company’s latest design announcements seamlessly integrating lidar technology into cars, trucks and robo-taxis. Later, Sequoia Capital Partner Shaun Maguire joins our anchors to discuss the rise of BitClout and the broader cryptocurrency market. Also, New York Times reporter Karen Weise speaks to her latest article detailing the struggles faced by Amazon warehouse workers. Then, CNBC’s Courtney Reagan has the scoop on Whole Foods since it was acquired by Amazon four years ago. Plus, Thumbtack Co-Founder and CEO Marco Zappacosta joins after the company, which connects independent contractors to customers, secured new funding raising its valuation to $3.2 billion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Game On with Microsoft’s Head of Gaming, Unity Software CEO on the Gaming Ecosystem & Verishop Unveils its Livestream Shopping Feature Jun 14, 2021

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Our anchors kick off this Monday morning with CNBC’s Phil LeBeau to discuss Lordstown Motors after the company’s CEO and CFO resigned. Then, Microsoft’s Head of Gaming Phil Spencer joins our anchors to speak about Microsoft’s new product announcements from E3 over the weekend, plus the company’s push to create a streaming device for gaming. We also have Wall Street Journal Columnist Laura Forman discuss her latest article on Facebook cutting investment returns for advertisers. Then, Arjuna Capital Managing Partner Natasha Lamb joins the conversation to speak about the latest in FAANG. Later, Unity Software CEO John Riccitiello is here to dive deeper into the gaming ecosystem and the latest from Microsoft and E3. Plus, Verishop Co-Founder and CEO Imran Khan joins us to share details on the company’s livestream shopping feature and discuss the broader e-commerce space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Efficient Investing with Bessemer Venture Partners’ Byron Deeter, Tesla’s Model S Plaid Debut & Blockchain.com CEO on Crypto Latest Jun 11, 2021

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Our anchors kick off this Friday morning with details on an anticipated mega-IPO for Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi. Then, Bessemer Venture Partners’ Byron Deeter joins us to discuss efficient investing. We also have, “Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors” Author Ed Niedermeyer sharing his thoughts on Tesla after the company debuted its Model S Plaid vehicle last night. Then, CNBC’s Dom Chu gives us the scoop on tech stocks driving divergence in value versus growth. We also have CNBC’s Julia Boorstin on bills in the works to keep big tech in check. Later, Blockchain.com Co-Founder and CEO Peter Smith joins us to wrap-up a big week for cryptocurrency. Plus, don’t miss the details on Netflix launching its first online store. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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