Podcast appearances and mentions of andy serwer

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

Executive Emily Reid spoke with Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer for a wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence and its future.

Welcome to the Rainmakers podcast. This show is going to be an exploration on the world's best investors from past and present to see how exactly they made their returns. In this episode we will go over two deals that will help us learn the methods of Philip Anschutz. Links: Around Kansas - Phil Anschutz June 06,2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnfunEKZzxg&ab_channel=FarmingUnlimitedTV Rise and fall of former LA Kings owner Bruce McNall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ymc0JVcgFk&ab_channel=SPORTSNET Stephen Mandel - Investing Behind Change Invest Like the Best: https://www.joincolossus.com/episodes/17309631/mandel-investing-behind-change?tab=transcript "Big Shots with Giselle Fernandez" Tim Leiweke interview: https://youtu.be/PmD78qRIVYo?si=ajOEQDsWtnYqp-Bb Disney Flywheel: https://twitter.com/david_perell/status/1318613088074108932/photo/1 Sources: - Lamar Hunt: A Life in Sports by Michael MacCambridge - The Mayor : how I turned around Los Angeles after riots, an earthquake and the O.J. Simpson murder trial by Richard Riordan - The Land of Flickering Lights: Restoring America in an Age of Broken Politics by Michael Bennet - “The Passion of Philip Anschutz” by Devin Leonard - “Lakers Valued At $5.5 Billion In Anschutz Sale To Dodgers Owners” by Mike Ozanian - “Value Of AEG Disclosed To Be At Least $8 Billion” by Mike Ozanian - “Home Field Advantage” by David Davis - "The Man Who Owns L.A" by Connie Bruck - "Anschutz Empire Includes Galaxy" by Grahame L. Jones - "Shadow of a Doubt" by Stuart Steers - "Two 'rookies' tackle sports" by Paula Moore - "AEG: Timeline of L.A. deals" by Scott J. Wilson - "Anschutz to Buy Concert Firm Goldenvoice" by Jeff Leeds - "Anschutz Group Acquires Promotion Firm" by Jeff Leeds - "Coachella Grossed Record-Breaking $114 Million This Year: Exclusive" by Dave Brooks - "Movie Theaters Of the Absurd" by Forbes Magazine 2001 - "Regal's Future Up in the Air" by South Florida Sun Sentinel 2000 - "Anschutz Sells Half-Billion Dollars in Shares of Regal Entertainment" by Ed Lin - "Six Who Made It Happen" by David Wharton and Robyn Norwood - "Regal Cinemas Completes Chapter 11 Recovery Plan" by LA Times Archives 2002 - "Regal files bankruptcy" by CNN Money 2001 - "Philip Anschutz Reaps A Blockbuster Payout" by Andy Serwer - "Morality Play" by Dorothy Pomerantz Have any feedback? DM me @rainmakerspod on Twitter!

Join Barron's Andy Serwer as he sits down with top CEOs and business leaders to discuss the biggest stories in business, economics, tech, leadership, and more. Each week, our guests offer unique insight into their companies and the broader world to help you see what's next. At Barron's unpacks the human side of top executives too, including the challenges and experiences that made them the leaders they are today. New episodes every Thursday, starting September 21.

Stock Valuations The tech boom and bust is often referenced as an example of the dangers of high valuations in the stock market, but one that is less talked about is the Nifty-Fifty. This was a group of 50 stocks back in the early 1970s that were known as "one decision stocks" meaning you could buy and hold forever. Investors became enamored by the group and pushed valuations to extremely high levels due to the companies and their strong balance sheets, high profit margins, and double-digit growth rates. The group included names like Polaroid which traded at over 90 times earnings and Xerox which traded at close to 50 times earnings. Come the stock market decline from 1973-1974 Polaroid fell more than 90% and Xerox was down close to 70%. Today, we know these names went bankrupt and serve more as a history lesson rather than serving consumers. The Nifty-Fifty wasn't just about stocks like these though as it included companies like McDonald's and Disney. McDonald's saw a P/E of over 85 and Disney traded at a little over 81 times earnings. During the stock market fallout, McDonald's fell close to 62% and Disney was down close to 85%. Ultimately, investors need to be very careful chasing high valuation stocks as the risk to the downside can be very high.   AI With all the talk about AI, I'm sure it's come across people's minds if it will replace financial advisors. I'm happy to report at this time the answer is no and as far as I can see in the future, I don't see it. One has to remember that the information is still not 100% accurate. I also discovered from Andy Serwer, a writer Barron's magazine, it doesn't include content after September 2021. That's a problem. A little over a week ago a question was asked of ChatGPT which weighs more, a pound of feathers or 5 pounds of lead. It said they weigh the same. Remember that ChatGPT scans everything that has been written, which may not be relative and can give the wrong answer. What I do think it will accomplish is to help smart advisers, who understand investing to obtain data quicker and perhaps more precisely. But whoever is reading that data still has to understand it or else it means nothing at all. I think it was a few years ago that the Robo advisor was going to replace many advisers. We see how that went, not very well. Overall, I think AI will make us smarter and it will allow us to do our jobs quicker but not replace jobs that still need the human brain to analyze the data or the human body to perform functions like a plumber or electrician.   Graduates I just saw an unfortunate report that the percentage of high school graduates ages 16 to 24 that were enrolled in college in 2022 has fallen to 62%. That's over a four-percentage point drop from just 2019 when it was 66.2%. It could be because our colleges and universities are slowly pricing themselves out of the market to make it worthwhile to get a college degree, or it could be younger people don't want to wait to start earning a living or start a career. It could also be a combination of the two.   Bitcoin I saw bitcoin was up 10% due to excitement over ETFs being launched for Bitcoin. Blackrock filed an application earlier in the week for a spot bitcoin ETF that would track bitcoin's underlying market price. This is just silly to me.... Why would somebody buy an ETF, which I'm sure Blackrock will charge a fee for, when all the ETF is doing is following the price of bitcoin. Wouldn't it just make more sense to buy bitcoin? Unfortunately, when an asset has no true fundamentals, this is the kind of news it will trade on.

Julia Boorstin '96 is CNBC's Senior Media and Tech Correspondent and author of the new book When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them. In this episode, Julia speaks about why she chose to look at female leadership through the prism of entrepreneurship, noting how few female founders receive VC funding, but how and why those who do find disproportionately more success vs. their male counterparts. Julia also recounts her own leadership journey, which she attributes in part to powerfully influential journalism experiences and history teachers, both at Harvard-Westlake and at Princeton. Julia references Kathy Neumeyer, Eric Zwemer, and Karl Kleinz of Harvard-Westlake; Philip Nord and Anson Rabinbach of Princeton University; and journalist Andy Serwer as profound life influences.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Grubhub Co-Founder Mike Evans to discuss the labor market, the food delivery business, and the development of Grubhub.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Magic Leap CEO Peggy Johnson to discuss developments in wearable technology, the gender imbalance in science and tech-related fields, and her career in the tech industry.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with AOL Co-Founder Steve Case to discuss the rise of the tech industry, the importance of entrepreneurship and competition, and looking beyond Silicon Valley for future investments.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Former Apple Senior VP of Global Marketing and Silicon Valley Pioneer Satjiv Chahil to discuss his tenure at Apple and HP, diversity in the tech space, and the future of Silicon Valley.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with McCourt Global CEO & Real Estate Mogul Frank McCourt to discuss his company Unfinished and how it's aimed at plugging the holes in our technology and our government, as well as the part social media plays in our lives.

We created Wealthion to give you, the regular investor, access to what the experts in the investing world are thinking. And in our short life span, I think we've done a pretty good job so far in having an impressive number of revealing conversations with many of the best minds in money & the markets. But I'm extremely excited to talk with today's guest expert, Andy Serwer, who does what I do, but on an even grander scale. Andy is the Editor-in-Chief of Yahoo! Finance, and spends his days interviewing the giants of industry, Wall Street & Capitol Hill. I'm really looking forward to this discussion. ************************************************* At Wealthion, we show you how to protect and build your wealth by learning from the world's top experts on finance and money. Each week we add new videos that provide you with access to the foremost specialists in investing, economics, the stock market, real estate and personal finance. We offer exceptional interviews and explainer videos that dive deep into the trends driving today's markets, the economy, and your own net worth. We give you strategies for financial security, practical answers to questions like “how to grow my investments?”, and effective solutions for wealth building tailored to 'regular' investors just like you. There's no doubt that it's a very challenging time right now for the average investor. Above and beyond the recent economic impacts of COVID, the new era of record low interest rates, runaway US debt and US deficits, and trillions of dollars in monetary and fiscal stimulus stimulus has changed the rules of investing by dangerously distorting the Dow index, the S&P 500, and nearly all other asset prices. Can prices keep rising, or is there a painful reckoning ahead? Let us help you prepare your portfolio just in case the future brings one or more of the following: inflation, deflation, a bull market, a bear market, a market correction, a stock market crash, a real estate bubble, a real estate crash, an economic boom, a recession, a depression, or another global financial crisis. Put the wisdom from the money & markets experts we feature on Wealthion into action by scheduling a free consultation with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors, who will work with you to determine the right next steps for you to take in building your wealth. SCHEDULE YOUR FREE WEALTH CONSULTATION with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors here: https://www.wealthion.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKMeK-HGHfUFFArZ91rzv5A?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Adam on Twitter https://twitter.com/menlobear Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Wealthion-109680281218040 #investing #elonmusk #fed ************************************************* IMPORTANT NOTE: The information and opinions offered in this video by Wealthion or its interview guests are for educational purposes ONLY and should NOT be construed as personal financial advice. We strongly recommend that any potential decisions and actions you may take in your investment portfolio be conducted under the guidance and supervision of a quality professional financial advisor in good standing with the securities industry. When it comes to investing, past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any historical returns, expected returns, or probability projections may not reflect actual future performance. All investments involve risk and may result in partial or total loss.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall to share her experience working with Mark Cuban, expanding the NBA internationally, and her growth as a leader in the sports industry.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken to discuss opening up law schools for more economic and racial diversity, tackling free speech on university campus', and educating the next generation of lawyers and leaders.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Former Morgan Stanley CEO John Mack to discuss the ebb and flow of the U.S. economy, global banking systems, and his philanthropy work.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with EDF President Fred Krupp to discuss the biggest misconceptions about climate change, why business leaders should be focused on the environment, and how Elon Musk "caused a revolution in the auto industry".

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Win President & CEO Christine Quinn to discuss the issues New York is facing, from the influx of migrant refugees to homelessness and skyrocketing rent.

In this week's episode of Influencers, we find Andy in Jamaica as he sits down with Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart, to discuss inflation in the hospitality industry, tourism making a comeback in the Caribbean, and why Adam says he's bullish on the Jamaican economy.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy is joined by Allianz Chief Economic Adviser, Mohamed El-Erian, as they discuss the Federal Reserve's role in the U.S. economy, why Mohamed says 'inflation will be sticky', and his 4 keys to stop us from slipping into a recession.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott as they discuss the probability of a U.S. economic recession, how digitization is transforming business across all industries, and why Bill is optimistic about America's financial future.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy makes his way to Atlanta to sit down with civil rights leader and former Ambassador to the U.N., Andrew Young, as they discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, division in America today, and how Atlanta became the city ‘too busy to hate'.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy is back in Jamaica with Island Records Founder, Chris Blackwell, as they cover the unique history of his Goldeneye Resort, Chris' legendary career in music, and what it was like to work with iconic artists like Bob Marley and Bono.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Northrop Grumman Chair and CEO Kathy Warden to discuss the defense and technology company's current business, its role in ongoing geopolitical and military conflicts, and its most exciting endeavor to date.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy is joined by Ancestry CEO Deb Liu, as they discuss the business of genomics, Deb's experience managing some of the top products at Facebook, and her plan to make Silicon Valley more accessible to women.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy is joined by Rosewood Hotel Group CEO, Sonia Cheng, for a discussion about the challenges of the hospitality business.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy travels to Philadelphia, PA to sit down with Wharton School Dean Erika James, as they discuss the job market for new graduates, what CEOs are saying about the U.S. economy, and the value of an MBA degree.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to discuss the state of U.S. education after the pandemic, what's been happening with student debt relief, and measures the government is putting in place to keep schools safe.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Mondelez International CEO Dirk Van de Put to discuss the state of the food & beverage industry, the part inflation has played in growth, and how he is navigating geopolitical issues.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with ‘Hollywood Ending' Author Ken Auletta to discuss his latest book on Harvey Weinstein, Ken's career in journalism, and the future of media.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy is joined by Bob Nardelli, former CEO of Chrysler and The Home Depot, as they discuss the U.S. economy, the biggest challenges facing today's CEOs, and why Nardelli says we're already in a recession.

The metaverse was once a sci-fi dream of an interactive, immersive virtual future world accessed through virtual reality headsets. But the future may be here, as indicated by social media behemoth Facebook Inc.'s name change to Meta. Where does reality intersect with virtual and fantasy possibilities? Will we feel the thrill of concert-going from our living rooms and avatar-led experiences—or will the need for human interaction win out? To explore how the metaverse may reshape our lives, Tony spoke with Yahoo Finance's Editor-in-Chief, Andy Serwer.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy is joined by 'Rogues' author, Patrick Radden Keefe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy is joined by early Facebook & Google investor, Roger McNamee, as they cover the American tech industry, the influence of social media, and why Roger says Silicon Valley is 'in a bad place'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy is joined by Forward Party Founder and 2020 Presidential Candidate, Andrew Yang, as they discuss the state of the nation, why Yang says the two-party system is 'pitting us against each other', and who's to blame for rising inflation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy is joined by Columbia Business School Dean, Costis Maglaras, as they discuss the future of higher education, the new 'global economic order', and why he says humanity's response to climate change will 'change the world'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kenneth Feld, Feld Entertainment Chairman & CEO, joins Yahoo Finance's Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer to discuss the state of the live entertainment business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy is joined by personal finance expert, Suze Orman as they discuss the U.S. housing market, a looming recession, and why Suze says ‘inflation is here to stay'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and author of new book: ‘To Risk It All' Admiral James Stavridis to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine as well the possibility of a global food crisis, the end of globalization, and the polarization of the U.S. political system. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy travels to the Milken Conference in Los Angeles, CA to sit down with Josh Friedman, co-CEO and co-Founder of Canyon Partners, as they discuss the debt market, inflation worries, and the reason Josh moved his firm from California to Texas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Influencers, Andy travels to the Hearst building in New York City to sit down with Hearst President & CEO Steven Swartz, as they discuss legacy media, why he's bullish on the magazine business, and the advantages of being a privately owned company. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with General Motors CEO Mary Barra to discuss their leap into the electric vehicle space, the ongoing chip shortage, and how the company plans to challenge rivals like Tesla. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Ellevest CEO and Co-Founder Sallie Krawcheck, for a discussion about how the Ellevest platform uses an algorithm tailored for women as well as the possibility of a recession, and the meme stock craze being 'bro-ey.' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Influencers, Andy sits down with Wolfgang Puck, the world famous restaurateur & chef, as they discuss Wolfgang's upcoming projects, how he's adjusting his menus for inflation, and why he doesn't like to be called a 'celebrity chef'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of 'Influencers', Andy speaks with Michael Lewis, the award winning journalist and author, as they discuss the U.S. government's pandemic response, the fight against disinformation, and why Michael says cryptocurrencies are 'fixing a problem that doesn't exist'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.