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Former ARPA-H director Renee Wegrzyn wants to solve science’s ‘magic hands’ problem

With her new startup, Transfyr, Wegrzyn is using AI to help medical breakthroughs make it out of the lab. She explains why that matters, and why she...

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Kalshi’s COO thinks prediction markets can beat the polls

Luana Lopes Lara on the company’s $22 billion rise, its fight with state regulators, and why she says Kalshi is fundamentally different from a...

08.10.2026 20

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The woman behind the AI actor Tilly Norwood says Hollywood shouldn’t panic

Eline van der Velden says AI could lower production costs, open filmmaking to more people, and create new opportunities for actors—even as Tilly has...

05.10.2026 3

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Hershey CEO Kirk Tanner on GLP-1s, AI, and keeping an iconic brand relevant

The Hershey Co. chief explains why weight-loss drugs aren’t killing the candy business and how AI is directing his sales force in real time.

30.09.2026 7

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Mercy Corps is now Prosper Global. Its CEO explains why

Tjada McKenna talks about rebranding during an aid funding crisis, looming food shortages, and the changing nature of humanitarian work.

23.09.2026 10

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Codie Sanchez thinks you should buy a business, not just invest

The ‘Own or Be Owned’ author on why small business ownership can build wealth, where entrepreneurs go wrong, and how AI changes the equation.

21.09.2026 10

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AI is supposed to simplify work. Jim VandeHei says it’s doing the opposite

The ‘Axios’ CEO says the answer to AI-fueled overload is a ruthless three-step system: confront, delete, amplify.

16.09.2026 6

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Shopify is giving its engineers free rein on AI. Here’s why

COO Jess Hertz says the company is already seeing the payoff, with revenue growing 34% while head count stays flat, as Shopify races to become the...

01.09.2026 10

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The economy looks stable. The Chicago Fed president isn’t relaxing

Austan Goolsbee explains why inflation could flare again, what Kevin Warsh is changing at the Fed, and why AI has yet to live up to the hype.

27.08.2026 10

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USA Fencing’s scrappy plan to make fencing a hit before the 2028 Olympics

CEO Phil Andrews is cold-calling CMOs, teaming up with overlooked Olympic sports, and enlisting everyone from Snoop Dogg to Hollywood sword fighters...

22.08.2026 10

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Why Upwork’s CEO insists the AI jobs apocalypse isn’t happening

Hayden Brown has a front-row seat to how AI is reshaping work. Her data shows booming demand for AI skills, but also companies discovering that...

20.08.2026 10

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Watch Duty is expanding beyond wildfires as disasters grow more extreme

CEO John Mills is expanding the nonprofit nationwide, adding flood monitoring and trying to preserve the speed and accuracy that made its alerts...

17.08.2026 20

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Wieden+Kennedy CEO Neal Arthur says every leader needs to understand the customer

The advertising chief explains why brands are trading lofty ideals for practical solutions, how CEOs can contribute to creative work, and why cultural...

04.08.2026 20

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How Byron Allen plans to turn BuzzFeed into a YouTube rival

The media mogul explains why he bought the struggling digital publisher, how video can revive its business, and why Black ownership remains central to...

04.08.2026 10

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Serena Williams wants to find the next trillion-dollar company

With 16 unicorns in her portfolio, Williams—head of the newly renamed Starfire Ventures—is betting that overlooked founders can deliver outsize...

29.07.2026 10

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The Toronto Tempo president explains how she’s building a WNBA franchise like a startup

Teresa Resch discusses launching the league’s newest team from scratch, navigating a chaotic inaugural season, and building a Canadian fan base amid...

25.07.2026 20

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says the airline sees the economy before everyone else does

The outspoken executive explains why AI still has to prove it can drive growth, and why he pulled congressional travel perks during the government...

22.07.2026 20

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OpenAI killed the tool behind this AI film. Its director says Hollywood is only getting started

‘Critterz’ director Nik Kleverov explains how Sora’s shutdown forced his team to rebuild, and why 2026 marks the beginning of AI’s mainstream...

20.07.2026 30

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What Canva’s cofounder really thinks about the SaaSpocalypse

Cameron Adams on how how Canva shifted from a design company to an AI company.

17.07.2026 20

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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...

13.07.2026 40

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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 30

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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 20

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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 20

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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 30

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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 20

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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 30

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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 20

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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 50

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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 30

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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 30

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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 30

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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 30

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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 40

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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 40

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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 40

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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 40

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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 40

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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 50

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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 40

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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 50

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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 30

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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 50

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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...

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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 60

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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 60

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

11.02.2026 40

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

07.02.2026 40

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

04.02.2026 60

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Reid Hoffman says business leaders must speak up

30.01.2026 50

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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 50

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