Power Players with Brian Sozzi
By Yahoo Finance
Categories: Business, Investing, News, Politics
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 a raw, free-flowing look at the real individuals shaping Corporate America.
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Recent episodes
- Why one AI model won't rule the world: Fireworks AI CEO
Fireworks AI Co-Founder and CEO Lin Qiao to reveals to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how the smartest companies are dodging the "AI copycat" trap by turning their private data into specialized intelligence.
- How the next major AI breakthrough could cure cancer: You.com CEO
You.com and Recursive CEO, Richard Socher, breaks down to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how superintelligent AI is poised to make biology programmable, leading to massive breakthroughs in curing cancer and extending human longevity.
- Why major restaurant chains are filing for bankruptcy: Jon Taffer
"Bar Rescue" Executive Producer and host Jon Taffer sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to reveal the hidden science behind what makes a bar or restaurant successful. Taffer also explains why he believes AI and robot waitstaff will ruin the dining experience.
- Why department stores aren't dead yet: Exemplar Luxury Group CEO
Exemplar Luxury Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the rebirth of iconic brands Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman under Exemplar Luxury Group.
- Your income won't build wealth, but this will: Anthony O'Neal
Personal finance expert and bestselling author Anthony O'Neal chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to provide everyday strategies for permanently escaping the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.
- How one major career risk built a $500M empire: Mindy Grossman
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Consello Partner & Vice Chair Mindy Grossman to discuss her remarkable journey from being adopted at three days old to leading some of the world's most recognizable brands.
- Sylvester Stallone: Corporate studios killed the "classic movie"
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks with legendary actor Sylvester Stallone about the shifting economics of Hollywood, why studios refuse to take risks on original ideas, and why streaming is now the only place to find premium, award-worthy drama.
- Why Ring CEO isn't sweating Apple's rumored smart lock
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Ring Founder and CEO Jamie Siminoff to unveil his latest game-changing invention, the Ring smart lock. Siminoff also explains why he isn't worried about Apple's rumored jump into the smart home space.
- How GLP-1's are threatening alcohol sales: Olipop Early Investor
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Barrel Ventures Partner Nate Cooper to discuss why hemp-derived THC beverages are aiming to replace your traditional evening drink. Cooper also explains the massive potential of the alternative beverage market and how GLP-1's are silently…
- Why Americans are losing hope in the economy: Anthony Scaramucci
Former White House Communications Director and SkyBridge Capital Founder Anthony Scaramucci sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to unpack the pivotal political and economic missteps that brought America to its current breaking point.
- Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek on his legacy being erased by Iger
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to reveal the untold story behind his shocking and abrupt exit from the entertainment giant.
- Why most ads are terrible: Former Microsoft CSO
Stagwell CEO, former Microsoft Chief Strategy Officer, and White House pollster Mark Penn sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to break down why most modern digital ads fail, and how AI is completely rewriting the rules of what you buy.
- Surviving Mark Zuckerberg's intense founder era: Fmr Meta CTO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with former Meta CTO and Gigascale Capital founding partner Mike Schroepfer to discuss the massive energy demands of artificial intelligence and why nuclear fusion could be the ultimate economic solution to power the grid.
- Maye Musk talks bankrolling Elon's first tech startup
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with model and author Maye Musk to discuss her incredible journey of escaping an abusive marriage and raising three highly successful children, including Elon Musk.
- Colin Kaepernick exposes the truth behind his NFL blacklist
Former NFL star Colin Kaepernick sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to reveal the shocking reality behind his NFL fallout, navigating FBI-investigated threats, and why he still wakes up at 4 a.m. to train for a comeback.
- How markets will be impacted by Kevin Warsh: David Rubenstein
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with The Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein to discuss the United States' $40 trillion national debt and thoughts on the communication style of the new Federal Reserve Chair.
- The harsh reality of music streaming: Busta Rhymes
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes to discuss his latest album and the evolution of his decades-long career.
- Weight loss is just the beginning of GLP-1's: Novo Nordisk CEO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi chats with Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar about the true timeline for how GLP-1s will impact the food and airline industries, and what the future of weight loss and preventative health looks like over the next decade.
- How Amazon is transforming your Whole Foods run: CEO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores Vice President and Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel to discuss how Amazon's latest tech is reshaping the grocery giant.
- Why you need an AI agent workforce today: Open Machine CEO
Open Machine CEO Allie K. Miller talks to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and the critical shift from standard chatbots to autonomous AI agents.
- The American lawn has a millennial problem: ScottsMiracle-Gro CEO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with ScottsMiracle-Gro CEO Nate Baxter to discuss why the 160-year-old brand is radically reinventing itself as a "lifestyle" company.
- How Olipop is beating big soda at its own game: Fmr CEO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Olipop co-founder and former CEO Ben Goodwin to discuss why traditional full-calorie soda might be a thing of the past, and how Olipop reclaimed the top spot in the category after PepsiCo's acquisition of rival Poppi. Ben Goodwin was still…
- AI bots may soon be spending your money: Mastercard CEO
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach to discuss how the global financial network is preparing for agentic commerce and the rollout of secure "Agent Pay"; how Mastercard navigated pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, and why stablecoins will…
- Why indie games are the next big tech investment: Gaming CEO
Griffin Gaming Partners Co-Founder Peter Levin chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about managing over $1.6 billion in gaming investments, the massive untapped potential of indie sports games, and his personal journey representing early MMA legends before investing in Scott…
- Robinhood Co-founder's plans to take over space
Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt explains to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi his $275 million plan for Cowboy Space Corporation to build its own rockets and launch AI-powering data centers into space by 2028.
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