Join Barron’s Andy Serwer as he sits down with top CEOs and business leaders to discuss the biggest stories in business, including the economy, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, leadership, corporate culture, and more. Every week, our guests offer unique insight into their companies and the broader corporate world to help you see around corners and understand what's next. At Barron’s also unpacks the human side of top executives, including the challenges and experiences that made them into the leaders they are today.
Scott Bok, the former CEO of Greenhill & Co. and the former board chair of the University of Pennsylvania, also spoke about how he succeeded on Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin also spoke about the mutual fund company's "Capital System," which has been in place since 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Docusign CEO Allan Thygesen explains how artificial intelligence is involved in the document signing process, and how humans still play a role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America, also spoke about private credit and the U.S.'s credit rating being downgraded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Apollo Global CEO also spoke about why private markets and alternatives are not the same thing, the Trump administration and tariffs, and the tumult at universities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tradeweb CEO Billy Hult also spoke about why recent market volatility has been good for the company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bic CEO Gonsalve Bich explained why the company's pens do not have the same ink around the world as part of an interview with Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyndryl CEO Martin Schroeter also spoke about the company's path back to growth.
Jim Hagedorn, the CEO of Scotts Miracle-Grow, also discussed how to have a great lawn.
Ted Leonsis, the CEO and founder of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, discusses the sports management company's professional teams, television ratings, and the key elements to starting a successful business.
Bob Pragada, the CEO of the services firm Jacobs, explains how the company keeps track of its 25,000-plus projects around the world, as well as its projects with the MTA in New York City and Middle East "gigacities."
"The Psychology of Money" author Morgan Housel discusses the stock market, common investing mistakes, volatility, and his upcoming new book, "The Art of Spending Money."
Swartz also spoke about Hearst's hope for growth in its B2B, acquisitions, and healthcare businesses.
AT&T CEO John Stankey also spoke about the new Trump administration, and why pairing telecommunications and media doesn't make for a great business model. This conversation was recorded on Feb. 25, 2025.
David "Tiger" Williams, founder and managing partner of Williams Trading, talks about the dynamics of trading today and how things have changed since he started decades ago.
Cliff Asness, managing and founding principal of AQR Capital Management, spoke to Barron's about private investments, quant investing, why he's not a big believer in cryptocurrency, the investing mistakes he's made, and more.
William Rudin, the co-executive chairman of Rudin, spoke about what's spurred the revival—including the urge for workers to walk to the office.
Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor spoke about the firm's business model, how its strategy is about empowering investors, and the company's link to the work of Henry David Thoreau.
Vladimir Tenev, the CEO of the trading platform Robinhood, sat down for a wide-ranging conversation on investing and the company's future. This interview was filmed on Dec. 5, 2024.
Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson also explained the origin of the company's name, and how betting is different in the United States.
Bruce Van Saun, the CEO of Citizens Financial Group, also spoke about the company's push into New York, shadow banking, cryptocurrency, and much more. This interview was filmed on December 4, 2024.
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman discussed the economic and market outlook with Barron's editor in chief David Cho. This interview was recorded on Jan. 22, 2025, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Carlyle co-founder David Rubenstein, and the firm's CEO, Harvey Schwartz, spoke with Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer. This interview was recorded on Jan. 22, 2025, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Marsh McLennan CEO John Doyle spoke about the issues businesses must address today, including extreme weather, geopolitical risks, and changes in technology. This interview was filmed Nov. 20, 2024.
"I know that sounds like a clever tag line, but it's baked into everything we do," Sherrie Westin, CEO of Sesame Street owner Sesame Workshop, told Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer.
Chris Davis, chairman and portfolio manager of Davis Fund and director at Berkshire Hathaway, discusses the Warren Buffett-led conglomerate's "stewardship culture," Berkshire's former vice chairman Charlie Munger, and more.
Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed the types of business and geographic areas where the company has seen success, as well as those that have been challenges.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals CEO Yvonne Greenstreet discusses why RNAI can be used to treat an array of diseases, the company's medicines using this technology, and more.
"We talk a lot about 'Your money first, ours next,'" says Noah Kerner, CEO of financial services company Acorns. "And I think financial services as a business generally is 'Our money first, yours next.'"
It all starts with "having the right jockey," said Alan Patricof, Chairperson & Co-Founder of Primetime Partners, in a conversation with Barron's Andy Serwer.
Watch TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett speak about 401(k) plans, Social Security, pensions, the economy, inflation, and more.
John Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, also spoke about the gold vault underneath the building and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's taste in music, including the Grateful Dead.
Pure Storage CEO Charlie Giancarlo spoke to Barron's about what Silicon Valley is really like as part of a wide-ranging conversation. He also discussed the spectrum of employees out there, including ones who are "entitled" and those who are "mission-oriented."
Howard Marks, co-chairman of the alternative investment manager Oaktree Capital Management, explains what distinguishes ownership and debt—and how they relate to two of the most popular investment types: stocks and bonds.
Alger CEO Dan Chung said that "obsessive focus on categories and benchmarks and relative and returns" can inadvertenly cause allocation issues for investors as part of a wider conversation with Barron's.
Nancy McKinstry, CEO of Wolters Kluwer, led the Dutch information company in a period of growth that far outpaced the market. She talked with Barron's Andy Serwer about what she learned along the way. This interview was filmed on Sept. 24.
Jonathan Bush, CEO of Zus Health, sat down with Barron's Andy Serwer to discuss his various health-care ventures as well as the chronic challenges facing the U.S. health-care system.
CEO Hans Vestberg explained how network and phone usage has shifted dramatically, emphasizing the role of streaming. In the interview, he also discussed 5G and Verizon's streaming bundle options. This interview was recorded on September 12, 2024.
Barron's editor at large Andy Serwer sat down for a conversation with Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson. This interview was recorded at Journal House UNGA in New York, on September 23.
Roger Ferguson, former TIAA CEO and currently sits on the Alphabet board, also talked about market regulation and AI in investing. This interview was recorded at Journal House UNGA in New York on Sept. 23.
Rockefeller Capital Management CEO Greg Fleming spoke about different areas the business advises wealthy clients on, the Federal Reserve, the federal budget deficit, and more. This interview was filmed on September 11, 2024.
CEO Kevin Samuelson also spoke about technology and artificial intelligence.
Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown discusses the company's shift to technology for public safety and emergency communications.
"It's not the oil. It doesn't just grease the wheels," says Pat Gallagher, CEO of Gallagher.
EeroQ co-founder Faye Wattleton spoke about the company, the movie "Oppenheimer," and Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's ties to Planned Parenthood.
Investor Tom Steyer, author of "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War," sat down for a conversation with Barron's.
Whole Foods co-founder and former CEO John Mackey also discussed his last year with the supermarket chain. This interview was recorded on May 22, 2024.
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada said that “there's no such thing as perfect software” and explained how tech outages can unfold.
Roy Gori—the CEO of Canada's largest insurance company, Manulife—talks about how changes in life expectancy have altered the insurance landscape.
Broadridge CEO Tim Gokey also spoke about accelerated trading and modernizing wealth management.
Robin Vince, president and CEO of BNY, speaks about the bank's new initiatives and long history.
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