The LionTree Podcast

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Snap and Warner Music Chairman Michael Lynton on the Changing Face of Entertainment Jun 30, 2022

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Michael Lynton has worn many hats, having served as CEO of Sony Entertainment and Sony Pictures as well as CEO of AOL Europe. Now, as the Chairman of both Snap, Inc. and Warner Music Group, he's in a unique position to understand how the consumer mindset is evolving. In this exclusive conversation with Alex Michael, LionTree's Co-Head of Growth, Michael discusses the characteristics that make for great leadership, as well as his vision for where entertainment is headed.

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Media's Next Chapter with Malcolm Gladwell May 02, 2022

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Join LionTree Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael as he dialogues with best-selling author, pundit and Pushkin Industries President and co-Founder Malcolm Gladwell - literally and figuratively one of the leading voices in the audio space. Hear the celebrated business thinker and intellectual contrarian opine on everything from why it’s smart for Pushkin to make big budget audiobooks to what he sees as the future of the workplace. Hot takes a-plenty, so tune in!

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Take-Two Interactive's CEO Strauss Zelnick Hits His Stride Apr 18, 2022

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In a conversation recorded in March, Managing Director of LionTree and co-founder of Griffin Gaming Partners Nick Tuosto and Take-Two Interactive Chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick catch up on a multitude of topics, from Strauss’s personal inspiration and management philosophy to the current state of the gaming industry.

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GetYourGuide's Johannes Reck on the Travel Industry's Resurgence Apr 04, 2022

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Join Howard Han, LionTree’s Head of Principal Investments & Merchant Banking, as he gets the lowdown on the travel industry’s post-Covid mojo from Johannes Reck, the co-Founder and CEO of GetYourGuide. In a world in which 50% of travel is still booked offline, GetYourGuide is driving the transformation to help globetrotters book one-of-a-kind experiences at the most sought-after destinations. Johannes’ journey leading the Berlin-based startup to a position of strength provides a bevy of lessons for entrepreneurs of all stripes.

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Tim Ferriss On Finding Success In The Uncomfortable Moments Mar 21, 2022

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Join LionTree Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael as he sits down with author, investor and podcasting north star Tim Ferriss. Tim - the author of five #1 New York TImes/Wall Street Journal best-sellers (including “The 4-Hour Workweek”), investor in companies like Facebook, Uber, Twitter and many more, and chief cook and bottle washer of “The Tim Ferriss Show” podcast - brings his unique and intimate perspective to a bevy of topics, including the advantages of a shorter work week, his next great investments and the promise of psychotropic treatments for mental health. A wild ride indeed!

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From the Messy Middle to the Near Future with Adobe's Scott Belsky Jan 31, 2022

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Join LionTree Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael as he goes on a fantastic journey with multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, investor, author and creative executive Scott Belsky. Serving as the Chief Product Officer of Adobe’s Creative Cloud in the wake of the company’s 2012 acquisition of his start-up Behance, Scott shares his unique perspective on everything from polygamous careers to the possibility of web 3.0 revolutionizing small business investment. It’s a wild ride into the next five years.

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Aryeh Bourkoff joins Rick Kleiman on the Boardroom: Out of Office Podcast Jan 20, 2022

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Aryeh joined Rich on his podcast, Out of Office, part of The Boardroom Podcast Network. Subscribe to Out of Office wherever you're listening to this podcast.

Episode 58: Founder and CEO of LionTree LLC, Aryeh Bourkoff

Aryeh Bourkoff is a high-profile investor who has decades of experience in company research media and telecommunications megadeals. In this episode of Out Of Office, Aryeh discusses the realistic road to entrepreneurship in a global society, the future of cryptocurrency, NFTs and the metaverse and his own personal and professional goals for the future.

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The 2022 Outlook Jan 18, 2022

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Today, LionTree Chairman and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff and public markets lead Leslie Mallon discuss their expectations for 2022, reflected through the lens of Aryeh's year-end letter, "Unlock with Purpose," which can be read here (https://liontree.com/-/media/LTSaberTooth/YearEnd2021/LionTree-2021-Year-End-Letter-files/LionTree_YE_Letter_2021_vF.pdf). This annual conversation provides unique insight into the themes that will dominate the next 12 months, and spans everything from the state of play around IPOs and SPACs to the evolution of web 3.0 and the sports sector. A great way to start your year!

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NFTs Made Easy (and Green!) With Zedge CEO Jonathan Reich Jan 03, 2022

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Today, Kindred Media’s Olivia Bourkoff gets the lowdown from Jonathan Reich, the CEO of mobile media company Zedge. With over 35 million monthly users around the globe personalizing their devices via Zedge's creator-friendly platform, Jonathan shares how the company is setting its sights on a greener, frictionless NFT solution for the masses.

Tune in for an excellent look into the future of mobile content!

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A Lifetime of Learning with MasterClass’s David Rogier Dec 09, 2021

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Today we conduct our very own MasterClass, as LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff sits down with the man who has created that expert learning platform, David Rogier. Hosting one-of-a-kind courses from the biggest names in their field - everyone from Bob Iger and Serena Williams to a new course from Hillary Clinton - MasterClass is creating a curriculum unlike any other. The episode brims with insights and life lessons, a perfect example of why you should never stop learning.

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