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Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Hosted by Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, Power Players ditches the news desk for high-octane, unscripted discussions with the titans of industry. This 30-minute series blends conversational depth with market energy to uncover the "near-death" origin stories and "midnight" pressures that keep global CEOs up at night. Beyond the balance sheets, viewers gain actionable intel on AI, market shifts, and the tactical mindsets needed to win. Filmed at Yahoo Finance HQ, the Nasdaq, or on location, it is…
Episodes
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
How AI and blockchain are reshaping the workforce
Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard sat down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Opening Bid Unfiltered to discuss the evolution of…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Your next investment: million-dollar Pokémon cards & rare whisky?
Solari Capital Founder and Managing Partner AJ Scaramucci sits with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to explore how collectibles, from Pokémon cards…
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From Tesla playbook to autonomous GM vehicles: future of mobility
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…
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Ulta and Tapestry CEOs on strategy, retail and gen-z shift
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…
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Why Insomnia Cookies keeps winning late night
The business of cookies has never been more competitive, as specialty shops battle with supermarket staples and low-sugar options. Yahoo Finance Executive…
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How Black-ish Creator and REVOLT are building a creator empire
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…
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Mercedes-Benz CEO talks EV Strategy, future cars
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…
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The secret behind F1’s massive boom
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…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
The secret behind F1’s massive boom
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…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
NASCAR Star's secrets to winning off the track
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…
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HP board member on AI risks and opportunities
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…
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Why AI could be the next big privacy crisis
Protecting your identity in the era of AI. Brittany Kaiser is a well-known data rights activist and the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower who exposed how the…
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How the 24 Hour Fitness Founder built a gym empire
Richard Simmons, Tony Horton, and Billy Blanks – you may know them as the larger-than-life faces of the fitness industry from the past 40 years. You know them…
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How Aptera's solar powered EV could change transportation
The past 12 months have been anything but electric for some vehicle makers. Both Tesla and Ford have seen sales struggle. Meanwhile, the Trump administration…
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The surprising truth about AI replacing software companies
Freshworks CEO, Dennis Woodside, breaks down the real impact of AI on software companies, jobs, and innovation. Woodside shares lessons on building and scaling…
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Inside the Sony hack: the CEO call that changed everything
Chairperson of Snap Inc., Michael Lynton, and Bloomberg Senior Advisor, Josh Steiner, unpack the high-stakes mistakes that shaped their careers. Lynton…
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This founder dropped out of Harvard to reinvent stock picking
Steven Wang is looking to redefine investing for the next generation, one copy trade at a time. Wang, an entrepreneur and the Founder of dub, the first…
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How Masterclass built a $475M online education giant
Investing in education by channeling those at the very top of their field. David Rogier founded Masterclass in 2015. It’s the well-known streaming education…
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Anthony Scaramucci on Trump Slump and crypto crash
Some on Wall Street are calling it the Trump Slump. The president’s signature tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court, dealing a fresh blow to the White…
Power Players with Brian SozziThe playbook behind this company's explosive growth
Before starting his brand in 2013 with his twin brother, Alex Faherty built his business expertise in private equity at powerhouse Cerberus Capital Management…
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Phoebe Gates is using AI to reinvent shopping
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Phoebe Gates. Gates — the youngest child of Microsoft (MSFT)…
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AI is disrupting drug discovery faster than expected
If you aren’t paying attention to the companies behind a new wave of AI-driven drug development, you may end up missing out on essential investment…
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Are collectibles the next big investment boom?
The world of collectibles — from toys to unopened card boxes — remains red hot. And when you want to know anything about collectibles, there are only two…
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From near bankruptcy to a $1B deal in just 40 days
From an entrepreneur to trying to reinvent a claim to fame to win in the era of artificial intelligence. This is where we find Ring's chief inventor, Jamie…
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Klaus Schwab on Davos, power and why trust is breaking down
Reflecting on decades of work to make the world a better place. That is where Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi finds World Economic Forum (WEF)…
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This startup is publishing 3,000 AI podcasts a week - on purpose
Artificial intelligence is having profound impacts on Corporate America. But it’s also beginning to impact how humans create content and interact with it. It’s…
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The billion-dollar race to fix America’s sleep crisis
The business of sleep has gone well beyond hawking mattresses, pillows, and bedframes. And it’s with good reason that seemingly everyone is analyzing their…
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Why Bill Gurley says AI investing is becoming crowded
One of the most prolific venture capitalists of the past 20 years is looking to share some wisdom to the next generation of investors and job seekers…
Power Players with Brian SozziBilt CEO says your rent isn't building your future
Bilt is entering its next chapter. As the payments and rewards platform for over 70% of the top rental companies nationwide, Bilt is now eyeing several new…
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Patrick McEnroe on competition beyond the court
From the tennis court to the broadcast booth. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi sits down on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with former…
Power Players with Brian SozziEveryone’s watching tech but the next big deals may be industrial
There are dealmakers on Wall Street, and then there are the teams at Perella Weinberg. If you have a big deal to get done as a CEO, this is one of your first…
Power Players with Brian SozziThe biggest market risk in 2026 is the one no one talks about
Deal activity is heating up as 2025 nears a close amid lower interest rates from the Fed and a sense from sellers that valuations are about as full as one…
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Why CrowdStrike's CEO says you need AI to fight AI
Opening Bid Unfiltered is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. From the racetrack to the race for cybersecurity…
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Why Investors Are Watching SailGP’s Explosive Audience Growth
Opening Bid Unfiltered is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. From hyrox to pickleball, this is a great moment to…
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AI cost cutting is eroding company culture and future profits
Rest assured that if a leader can cut expenses to boost profits, they will often do so without hesitation. This practice is likely to worsen in the years ahead…
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Circle's CEO explains why the dollar is going digital
It has been a very eventful year for stablecoin player Circle (CRCL). The company completed its IPO in June. Then, in July, President Trump signed the GENIUS…
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How AI is quietly reshaping industrial stocks like C.H. Robinson
The market loves putting money to work on AI stocks; that much has been made clear in the past two years. The appetite to own AI plays is broadening to more…
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Why OpenAI dominated the AI trade in 2025
There has been one company at the very center of the AI trade this year. That is none other than OpenAI (OPAI.PVT)! OpenAI has won Yahoo Finance’s 11th annual…
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Oura vs Big Tech: The ring taking on Apple, Google & OpenAI
The battle to analyze your health data has arguably never been fiercer. The Apple (AAPL) Watch has sold tens of millions of units, all of which are collecting…
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Driverless 18-wheelers may reach your street sooner than you think
The driverless car race is well underway. While Waymo is seen as having a leadership position, Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is aiming for robotaxi debuts likely…
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Why consumers are paying more for lower-quality goods
The apparel retail industry has experienced its share of ups and downs this year. A focus by the Trump administration on tariffs has raised supply chain costs…
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How Hilton’s CEO built a global hotel empire
Spotting a legendary CEO amid a sea of titans. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Hilton (HLT) CEO…
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Why everyone got bitcoin wrong, according to Coinbase
Just like that, the crypto bears have resurfaced. The fall has brought a bear market for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Experts cite a range of factors…
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The biggest investing risk? Not investing!
With more than $2.1 trillion in assets under management, BNY (BNY) remains one of the heavyweights in the financial services industry. It also has the…
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The surprising sector shielded from government shutdowns
Keeping the United States safe comes with its share of investment opportunities for the financial services industry. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi…
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How the Savannah Bananas turned absurd baseball into big business
Doing the game of baseball differently. Think an 11-rule system, one of them being that if a player bunts, they are automatically out. If a fan catches a ball…
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Wikipedia's founder explains social media's trust problem
Wikipedia has something in common with your local electric plant: both are utilities that are protected in their own right. Wikipedia was founded in 2001 by…
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Royal Caribbean’s longtime CEO on the next big wave in cruising
One of the longest-serving CEOs in Corporate America is embarking on retirement, but not without imparting some wisdom to the next generation of leaders. Yahoo…
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How HYROX built $100M business with no outside funding
The business of pushing your physical max is lucrative. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with HYROX…
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Only 10% enjoy shopping for clothes — Stitch Fix wants to change that
Retail turnarounds aren’t easy. That’s especially the case now as the Trump administration tariffs weigh on apparel margins and consumer sentiment. Can one be…
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The race to build the next trillion dollar company
They were private companies before the hot 2025 class of IPOs like CoreWeave (CRWV) and Gemini (GEMI) came to market. These companies had leaders who had to…
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The truth about bubbles, FOMO, and why stock valuations defy logic
Ever wonder about the psychology driving the economy and stock market? Why do investors embrace weak companies? Why do inventors ignore some strong companies?…
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Why Coach's former CEO says America's future depends on immigrants.
Before it was known as Tapestry (TPR) and an owner of the Coach and Kate Spade Brands, Coach was just Coach — maker of handbags and accessories that dominated…
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Why AI stocks stay sexy
It has been another money-making year for investors by and large. Crypto prices are near records, AI-exposed stocks continue to perform well, and Wall Street…
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Starbucks CEO reveals secret AI barista that predicts your order
Bringing a restaurant industry icon back to a fully caffeinated status. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast…
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Okta’s CEO on the hidden dangers of AI agents in the workplace
AI development is moving at lightning-fast speeds. Agents are spreading inside companies as executives seek to increase productivity from workers and save…
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From wildfire relief to funding food: Inside the business of GoFundMe
In times of need, families often rely on GoFundMe to cover expenses ranging from burial costs for a loved one to helping to rebuild a burned-down home…
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Jim Cramer on building wealth, stock market lessons, and bold predictions
Few have championed the need for people to invest in individual stocks like Jim Cramer. The former hedge fund manager essentially created the financial…
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Costs of youth sports pressure on families
Suffice it to say, there is a lot of money floating around sports nowadays. Eye-popping contracts for star players. Opportunities for college students to earn…
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Inside Revlon's comeback after bankruptcy
In the world of cosmetics, few companies are as well-known as Revlon. Founded in 1932, Revlon continues to be a significant force in the ever-changing world of…