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How Amazon uses its logistics expertise to bring aid to global crises

Bettina Stix, global director for community impact at Amazon, explains how the company is assisting in the earthquake recovery in Venezuela—and her...

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How the Gap’s CEO uses ‘brand love’ to track the company’s comeback

Richard Dickson details how he’s employing the same pop culture playbook he used to resurrect Barbie at Mattel.

09.07.2026 10

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Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder says the best marketers will know when not to use AI

The marketing chief talks AI, brand storytelling, Nike versus Adidas, and why today’s top marketers need a real seat at the strategy table.

01.07.2026 6

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Gina Raimondo’s new $500 million plan to help workers survive the AI economy

The former U.S. commerce secretary’s Raise Us initiative brings together governors, employers, and tech leaders to rethink job training before AI...

26.06.2026 10

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Why the founder of David protein bars says controversy can be good for business

Peter Rahal built one of America’s hottest protein-bar brands in less than two years. Now he’s talking lawsuits, social media backlash, and why...

23.06.2026 10

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Ian Bremmer’s warning on America’s brand: ‘The United States is not respected’

The Eurasia Group president says America’s global standing is shakier than it looks, and the country’s next revolution is overdue.

17.06.2026 9

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For U.S. Soccer’s CEO, the World Cup stakes are bigger than a trophy

As the 2026 tournament arrives in North America, JT Batson explains how U.S. Soccer is trying to turn a global spectacle into a lasting national...

15.06.2026 20

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Can AI be humane? Aza Raskin says only if we change the race

The Center for Humane Technology cofounder argues that the same incentives that warped social media are now shaping AI, with much higher stakes.

03.06.2026 10

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The defense-tech founder betting on autonomous war

Shield AI’s Brandon Tseng says AI-powered drones are already reshaping battlefields from Ukraine to the Middle East. Now the former Navy SEAL is...

30.05.2026 30

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Why Eric Ries believes shareholder supremacy is over

The ‘Lean Startup’ author argues that business has entered an era of extraction primacy, and says Anthropic’s clash with the government shows...

27.05.2026 10

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Uber’s Andrew Macdonald on what America’s economy looks like from the driver’s seat

The ride-hail giant’s president and COO says the company’s real-time data offers a unique window into the economy, from rising gas prices to the...

25.05.2026 10

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Zoox CEO Aicha Evans on the robotaxi race: ‘We’re at the proof-point stage’

Evans discusses the company’s rivalry with Waymo, its new partnership with Uber, and why the future of autonomous rides will scale ‘step by step.’

21.05.2026 10

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Duolingo’s CEO admits where he got AI wrong

Luis von Ahn says his viral AI memo was misunderstood, and that the company has learned a hard lesson: AI can boost productivity, but it still...

13.05.2026 20

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Maria Sharapova’s second act is all business

The tennis great talks Nike negotiations, boardroom pressures, the end of Sugarpova, and why today’s female athletes need to watch out for sharks.

29.04.2026 30

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NASA’s chief explains why the U.S. is in a race with China to build a moon base

Jared Isaacman says Artemis II was only the opening step toward a permanent lunar presence and Mars missions.

24.04.2026 30

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Samsung’s design chief wants tech to feel more human

Mauro Porcini on why the company is pushing beyond engineering prowess and betting on a harder challenge: building products that understand, assist,...

22.04.2026 30

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Jim Farley on why Ford is doubling down on affordable EVs

With oil prices surging and Chinese automakers gaining ground worldwide, Farley says Ford’s early EV missteps helped clarify what customers actually...

17.04.2026 20

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Why Calm CEO David Ko is stepping down after scaling the meditation app

After growing Calm to 180 million downloads, Ko explains why he’s leaving the CEO role, and how leaders can tell the difference between productive...

07.04.2026 20

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Rana el Kaliouby on why AI needs a more human future

The Affectiva founder and Blue Tulip investor argues that the biggest opportunity in AI is building tools that amplify people.

05.04.2026 30

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Flexport CEO: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is bigger than oil

Ryan Petersen says the fallout is spreading across shipping, air freight, and critical supply chains that underpin global commerce.

25.03.2026 30

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Ro CEO on the next phase of the Ozempic boom

Zach Reitano discusses scaling GLP-1 care, tackling backlash, and what comes after weight-loss drugs go mainstream.

20.03.2026 30

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Maryam Banikarim on career chaos, C-suite pressure, and betting on yourself

The former CMO of Univision reflects on navigating setbacks, redefining identity beyond job titles, and how her upbringing during Iran’s revolution...

19.03.2026 20

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Accenture CEO Julie Sweet: Why AI skills are now required for promotion

Sweet explains why leaders must understand AI, why companies should fix broken processes before investing in advanced models, and why she’s doubling...

11.03.2026 40

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Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber on why AI makes hardware ‘sexy’ again

Faber reflects on lessons from competitive diving, reshaping global manufacturing after tariffs, and why the company is experimenting with an AI...

09.03.2026 20

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Unrivaled wants to change women’s basketball. Its commissioner explains how

Micky Lawler on launching a player-owned startup league, offering equity instead of just paychecks, and why the boom in women’s sports is only just...

25.02.2026 40

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Why corporate reputation matters more than ever in the age of AI and polarization

Burson CEO Corey duBrowa explains why reputation has become a $7 trillion asset, and how executives should decide when to speak up in a volatile...

18.02.2026 40

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The best Super Bowl ad may not have been an ad at all

11.02.2026 30

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Vivian Tu on how to spot good financial advice in an uncertain economy

07.02.2026 30

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Padma Lakshmi on what America has lost—and what it must rebuild

04.02.2026 40

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Reid Hoffman says business leaders must speak up

30.01.2026 30

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How the Grammys are adapting in a world of AI music, ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ and a changing music marketplace

27.01.2026 30

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Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach explains the future of global spending

19.01.2026 50

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What we can learn about U.S. disaster response—a year after the LA wildfires

17.01.2026 40

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Tech stocks will stall, electricity will get cheaper and . . . the U.S. will win the World Cup? 8 bold business predictions for 2026

05.01.2026 40

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How will AI transform business in 2026?

23.12.2025 30

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Business lessons of 2026, from Airbnb, Meta, Linkedin, and more

22.12.2025 50

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Inside the evolving role of philanthropy in a time of uncertainty and crisis

16.12.2025 40

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Kara Swisher dishes on OpenAI, Meta, Google—and the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery

13.12.2025 40

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Whatnot’s CEO on the rise of live shopping.

06.12.2025 30

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The CEO of Chief on how the business world can better support women executives

06.12.2025 30

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How the CEO of Macy’s sees retail in a world of tariffs and shifting consumer habits (and how he gets ready for the parade)

05.12.2025 70

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Stanley McChrystal says leaders must have good character and strong convictions

28.11.2025 30

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Does AI have a role to play in mental health treament?

26.11.2025 20

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How ‘Sesame Street’ is navigating funding cuts, new media habits, and leaving HBO for Netflix

22.11.2025 40

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What Ken Burns learned by making ‘The American Revolution’

15.11.2025 30

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Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen on the state of trade under Trump’s tariffs

14.11.2025 40

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Autodesk’s CMO breaks down the branding lessons from Sydney Sweeney’s jeans commercial and Cracker Barrel’s rebrand

14.11.2025 30

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The CEOs of Honest Company and NWSL on regaining trust from consumers—and employees

04.11.2025 20

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The CEOs of Patagonia and Chobani on how companies can retain their values in volatile times

30.10.2025 50

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Leaders from Box, Meta, and LinkedIn on how AI is reshaping the future of work

27.10.2025 30

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