How would you feel about eating woolly mammoth meat? Seriously. Vow, an Australian cultured meat startup, is on a mission to mix and match cells from unconventional species to create an entirely new kind of meat -- all without slaughtering animals. Their team made a mammoth meatball by injecting mammoth DNA into the muscles of a sheep and then filling in a few gaps with an African elephant's DNA, the mammoth's closest, non-extinct relative. Joining Julia to discuss is Vow Chief Scientific Office...
Apr 06, 2023•47 min
The latest supercar from legendary automaker Lamborghini is a plug-in electric with three motors and a V12 engine. It's called the Revuelto, which means "mixed up" in Spanish, which sums up the combination quite nicely. Joining Julia to discuss is Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 05, 2023•48 min
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Apr 04, 2023•2 min
Most of us are likely familiar with the concept of lab-grown meat. Well, startup Shiok Meats wants to put lab-grown seafood onto our dinner plates. The company says it's close to getting regulatory approval to sell their product in Singapore with the aim of entering restaurants in the middle of next year. That would give food fans a cruelty-free and more sustainable seafood alternative. Joining Julia to discuss is Shiok cofounder/CEO Dr. Sandhya Sriram. Also on today's show: AGF Chief US Policy ...
Apr 03, 2023•47 min
There is no new episode of the First Move showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio . To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2023•2 min
Chatter about ChatGPT has soared this year. Now, a group of AI leaders and tech executives -- Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak among them -- has released a letter calling for a six-month pause in certain paths of development, citing potential risks to society and humanity. It comes just two weeks after the firm OpenAI announced an even-more-powerful version of its rival chatbot tool. Joining Julia to discuss is AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio, another signee of the letter. Also on today's show: Matt Gialich...
Mar 30, 2023•47 min
With a change at the top, is ride-hailing firm Lyft ready to change gear? Investors certainly hope it has the ability to close the gap with Uber. After going public in 2019, Lyft has struggled to recover from a pandemic slump and has lost ground to its biggest rival. Despite cost cutting it's failed to turn a profit, with projections this year below expectations. Joining Julia to discuss is new Lyft CEO David Risher. Also on today's show: Ham Serunjogi, cofounder and CEO of Chipper Cash, a finte...
Mar 29, 2023•47 min
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has paused controversial plans to overhaul the country's judicial system. His proposals have divided the country and sparked weeks of protests and widespread strikes. They've also prompted a backlash from Israel's vibrant tech sector, most notably Papaya Global, which is one of Israel's most successful startups. Its HR and payroll platforms are used in over 160 different countries, and it has a valuation of $3.7 billion. But in January Papaya CEO Eynat Guez moved th...
Mar 28, 2023•48 min
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the US. Its members are from every industrial sector and all 50 states. Its latest survey found that nearly two thirds of manufacturers believe Europe is an important market for their company and that 77% support negotiating new agreements with European nations. Joining the show to discuss is NAM President/CEO Jay Timmons. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn ...
Mar 27, 2023•47 min
In the ongoing fight against breast cancer, the American Cancer Society notes that screening mammograms miss around one in eight breast cancers. Now one London-based startup is looking to change that with artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Kheiron Medical Technologies is helping radiologists detect breast cancers earlier with its AI screening product. Joining Julia to discuss is Kheiron CEO Dr. Peter Kecskemethy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy...
Mar 24, 2023•47 min
Yesterday's quarter-percentage-point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve indicates the central bank is not letting up on its mission to curb inflation, even amidst stressors in the banking sector. Joining the show to provide insight into the Fed's thinking is Nathan Sheets, Global Chief Economist at Citigroup, who worked at the Fed for 18 years. Also on today's show: Julia talks to US House Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) about today's testimony by TikTok CEO Shou Chew, who will face ...
Mar 23, 2023•47 min
It's decision day once again for the Federal Reserve as it weighs its next move on interest rates amid a banking crisis and stubborn inflation. Do they go bold like the European Central Bank (.5% hike) or choose a more modest .25% hike? There's also the camp calling for policymakers to take a time out. Joining Julia to discuss is Jason Furman, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers who's currently a professor of economics at Harvard. Also on today's show: Ayisha Siddiqa, a member of...
Mar 22, 2023•38 min
It's a high stakes balancing act for the Federal Reserve as policymakers weigh their next move in the battle to tame inflation. Will they hold back from more rate rises because of the stress in the banking sector? Will they follow the European Central Bank's footsteps and raise rates by half a percentage point? Or will they go with a more modest quarter-point hike? Joining the show to discuss is Bill Dudley, who served as president of the New York Federal Reserve from 2009 to 2018. To learn more...
Mar 21, 2023•48 min
It was another remarkable weekend in the global banking sector, as Switzerland's biggest bank, UBS, agreed to buy its ailing rival Credit Suisse in an emergency deal worth $3.2 billion. Credit Suisse shareholders will be largely wiped out, although shares will retain a fraction of their value. The same cannot be said of owners of $17 billion worth of additional tier one bonds -- they will lose everything. Joining the show to discuss is Vincent Kaufmann, the CEO of Ethos Foundation, a holder of m...
Mar 20, 2023•48 min
It's been a week filled with uncertainty for the banking sector, investors and consumers. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and subsequent government takeover, the Credit Suisse stock crash, and yesterday's $30 billion big bank bailout of First Republic have given the Fed a lot to consider ahead of its upcoming interest rate meeting. Former IMF Chief Economist Ken Rogoff, now a professor of economics at Harvard, has repeatedly warned of financial instability if the central bank continues to ra...
Mar 17, 2023•47 min
Julia’s special guest today is venture capitalist Bradley Tusk. He argues that Silcon Valley Bank’s sudden collapse shows that financial regulators are unprepared for bank runs in the age of social media and says major platforms such as Twitter and Instagram should be required to flag major spikes in activity concerning financial institutions to allow regulators to get ahead of possible problems faster. Also on today’s show: Kristina Hooper, chief global market strategist at Invesco. To learn mo...
Mar 16, 2023•47 min
Brex is a fintech startup that aims to be a one-stop financial shop for startups and small businesses, offering a deposit account, a corporate credit card and lines of credit as well as expense management tools. Since its 2017 launch it's taken on over 20,000 clients from startups to well-known brands such as Airbnb and Door Dash. After the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Brex was inundated with calls from businesses in need of immediate credit lines. Fortunately, they weren't required a...
Mar 15, 2023•47 min
US markets rose across the board in early trading today, likely thanks to an encouraging CPI report showing inflation continuing to cool. That could give the Fed some breathing room to hold rates steady next week, given recent pressures on the banking sector. Joining Julia to try and sort things out is Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 14, 2023•46 min
President Biden addressed the nation this morning to emphasize the banking system is "safe" following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank -- the second-largest bank failure in US history. Biden outlined a number of steps his administration is taking to address the issue. But the big question remains: How did this happen? Sultan Meghji, the former chief innovation officer at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, joins the show to discuss. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit...
Mar 13, 2023•48 min
New data from the Labor Department shows the US added another 311,000 jobs in February, once again far exceeding economists' expectations. The unemployment rate ticked higher (3.6% from 3.4%) and average hourly wages rose 0.2%. Nela Richardson, chief economist and co-head of the ADP Research Institute joins the show to discuss. Also on today's show: Julia speaks with Wells Fargo Senior Analyst Mike Mayo about the troubles at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which is reportedly exploring a sale after s...
Mar 10, 2023•47 min
JustAnswer is a Bay Area-based online question-and-answer service that connects users with experts in various subjects. Just about one year ago, Julia spoke with the company's founder/CEO Andy Kurtzig and his daughter Jamie about their decision to travel to the Ukrainian border during spring break to deliver medical supplies and help refugees. Since then, JustAnswer has been in the western city of Lviv to treat Ukrainians suffering from PTSD and other mental health conditions. Andy Kurtzig rejoi...
Mar 09, 2023•48 min
Today is International Women's Day. It's an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the major role women play in leadership and beyond around the world. Today's featured guest is Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a widely respected international finance expert who has shattered many glass ceilings, including becoming the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization as Director-General. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad c...
Mar 08, 2023•47 min
Danish toy giant LEGO celebrated its 90th anniversary last year by out-gaining its rivals and gaining market share. The iconic company reported a jump in revenue of nearly 17% due to new products, a strong digital presence and resilient supply chains. Joining Julia to discuss is LEGO Group President/CEO Niels Christiansen. Also on today's show: Aicha Evans, CEO of autonomous vehicle company Zoox, talks about their new robotaxi shopping service. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priva...
Mar 07, 2023•48 min
The role of indigenous peoples in protecting our planet cannot be overstated. According to the World Bank, they make up about 6% of the world's population but safeguard as much as 80% of the earth's precious biodiversity. On today's show, Julia welcomes Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga, whose Oscar-nominated documentary The Elephant Whisperers highlights the bond that humans have with the earth and the animals that inhabit it. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.co...
Mar 06, 2023•48 min
South Korea boasts Asia's fourth-largest economy and is home to familiar global brands like Samsung, LG and Hyundai. It also plays a delicate balancing role in the complex geopolitics between east and west, particularly the US and China. CNN's Richard Quest sat down for an exclusive interview with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 03, 2023•36 min
Last April, Julia spoke with entrepreneurs Nikita and Valentina Blanc about their decision to leave their home and family in Moscow due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They're the founders of a startup called HeyEveryone, which offers companies a way to automate investor communications. Today they joined the show from their new home in Georgia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 02, 2023•55 min
Nigeria, Africa's largest nation, has declared a new leader after a highly disputed presidential election. Officials say Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the contest despite a growing outcry from opposition parties. A top priority of his will be tackling economic issues like inflation, unemployment and the recent bank notes shortage in an economy where 90% of transactions are made in cash. That's something today's featured guest, Tayo Oviosu, knows well. He's the Founder/CEO of Paga, a Nigerian money trans...
Mar 01, 2023•47 min
"So far so good." That's what US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNN yesterday regarding the fight against inflation. While she acknowledged inflation is still too high, she believes a soft landing is on the radar. Joining the show to discuss is Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. Also on today's show: Matt Rogers, who originally pioneered the Nest Learning Thermostat, talks about his latest venture Mill, a startup that collects discarded food products. To learn more about how...
Feb 28, 2023•47 min
Nigerians are anxiously waiting to find out who will lead the country after the hotly contested presidential election over the weekend. Like in many countries the last few years have brought on a number of challenges, including the pandemic, volatile energy prices and a currency at an all-time low. Joining the show to discuss is Nigerian Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed. Also on today's show: CNN's Nic Robertson brings you breaking news on an apparent deal between the UK and the EU to overhaul the ...
Feb 27, 2023•47 min
Today is the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And while much of the world is marking this solemn event with very visible displays of solidarity with Ukraine, there is still no obvious path to ending the war. Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has laid out what he calls "The Poroshenko Plan" -- seven steps he believes the world needs to take to cripple Vladimir Putin and the Russian economy. He joins the show to discuss. To learn more about how CNN protects listener ...
Feb 24, 2023•48 min
