On "Forbes Talks: Musk Watch," Forbes Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman discussed his new report about how Waymo, the U.S. leader in autonomous driving, has begun operating its robotaxi service in Atlanta today, entering its fifth major U.S. city as it begins to significantly scale up its commercial operations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 25, 2025•23 min
The self-driving tech company has begun building its small, custom-designed vehicles at a new Bay Area factory ahead of its commercial ride-service launch in Las Vegas this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jun 23, 2025•23 min
In this Forbes Talks conversation, Ali Jackson-Jolley sits down with Project Wellspring founder Brooke Daniels to dissect the blind spots in traditional venture capital – and makes the case for using donor-advised funds (DAFs) as a tool for equity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jun 14, 2025•20 min
Olive And June Founder and CEO Sarah Gibson Tuttle sits down with Forbes Talks to talk about her journey from salon owner to founder of a multimillion dollar brand. She talks about establishing strategic retail partnerships, the challenges of scaling a brand during explosive growth, and the dynamics of fundraising as a female founder in a male-dominated investment world. Tuttle also shared navigating an acquisition by Helen of Troy and the brands expansion onto Amazon. See Privacy Policy at http...
Jun 14, 2025•28 min
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt sits down with Forbes to discuss the city's rise as a sports hub and its economic impact. Holt delves into the strategic use of public-private partnerships in funding major projects like a new ’Thunder Dome’ for its NBA franchise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 11, 2025•21 min
Emma Grede is the cofounder and CEO of apparel company Good American. She recently joined the board of the Obama Foundation and launched a podcast, 'Aspire with Emma Grede'. She is chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge, a nonprofit that works to get retailers to dedicate 15% of their monthly budget to Black-owned businesses. Grede sits with ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath to discuss her career as a serial entrepreneur, and her latest effort into the world of podcasting. See Privacy Policy a...
Jun 09, 2025•26 min
Alan Ohnsman, a Forbes senior editor, joins Forbes Talks to discuss the relationship between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tesla's board, with questions arising about the board's inaction amidst Musk's controversies and potential impact on the company. They also discuss Musk's shifting political ties, particularly his evolving stance on President Trump's policies and his role in the administration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
Jun 09, 2025•25 min
Assistant Managing Editor Kerry A. Dolan sits with Co-CEO Maky Zanganeh of Summit Therapeutics. Zanganeh earned hundreds of millions as an investor and executive, speaks four languages (Farsi, German, English, French), survived breast cancer and runs, as co-CEO with Bob Duggan, Miami-based Summit Therapeutics, a Nasdaq-listed biotech that has minted her a $1.5 billion fortune of her own. That wealth has landed Zanganeh, now 54, on Forbes’ list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women (at No. 23) for...
Jun 03, 2025•30 min
Senior Editor Maggie McGrath sits with Assistant Managing Editor Kerry A. Dolan to discuss the 10th anniversary of America's Richest Self-Made Women List. Bigger fortunes. More billionaires. Increasing impact. Forbes marks the 10th anniversary of our annual list by celebrating how far these 100 entrepreneurs, executives and entertainers have come. Together these ceiling breakers are worth a combined $155 billion, more than ever before. There are 38 billionaires this year, with fortunes originati...
Jun 03, 2025•21 min
The House passed President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” in a narrow vote last week. The legislation – which is over 1,000 pages long – is the signature of Trump’s second term, as it would enact his hallmark tax and immigration policies. However, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said it could add 2.3 trillion to the national debt, and that’s seemingly a pain point for Elon Musk. In a snippet of an interview airing Sunday on CBS, the world’s richest person said he was "disappoint...
May 29, 2025•20 min
Forbes Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman sat down with Forbes Talks to discuss Tesla's planned rollout of robotaxis in Austin. Ohnsman centers on concerns about the safety and readiness of Tesla's self-driving technology compared to competitors like Waymo. Ohnsman also expresses skepticism about the June deadline set by Elon Musk, citing past delays and the potential risks of rushing the technology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
May 28, 2025•26 min
In this ForbesTalks conversation, NAACP Image Award–nominated podcast host and ComebackTV CEO Erica Cobb sits down with Forbes’ Community Manager, Ayisha Mendez to share her IVF journey, the real cost of infertility, and why she created Fertility Unfiltered. From breaking cultural taboos to building a digital community, Cobb offers insights, resources, and advice for anyone navigating assisted conception—and shows how storytelling is her most powerful form of advocacy. See Privacy Policy at http...
May 23, 2025•25 min
Spinogenix Founder and CEO Stella Sarraf sits with ForbesWomen Editor Maggie McGrath at the Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss her company's novel approach to treating neurodegenerative disease at the synaptic level. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 20, 2025•22 min
Alice Chang founded Perfect Corp. in 2015, at age 52, and in 2022, became the first Taiwan-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Perfect Corp. provides augmented reality and AI SaaS solutions for the beauty and fashion industries. Perfect’s technologies include virtual product try-ons, facial diagnostics and digital consultation services with offices in 11 cities and serving over 450 brands. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
May 20, 2025•24 min
For over 26 years, Dr. Joyce F. Brown has been a transformative leader at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), shaping the future of fashion education and the industry itself. As the first Black woman to lead FIT, she broke ground and redefined the institution's role in a rapidly changing world. Dr. Brown reflects on her journey, from her early career to her vision for FIT, and the challenges and opportunities she encountered along the way. She discusses the crucial impact of technology, t...
May 06, 2025•27 min
Stephanie Liu, cofounder of Nourish, sits down on Forbes Talks to talk about the company's origin during the pandemic, driven by a passion for preventative health. She also explains Nourish's convenience, AI-powered tools, and personalized matching process. Stephanie, a former software engineer, shares insights on entrepreneurship, AI's role in healthcare, and the future of the wellness industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...
Apr 30, 2025•27 min
Tesla just posted its worst quarterly results in four years, and investors are starting to ask tough questions. In this interview, Forbes reporter Brittany Lewis speaks with senior editor Alan Ohnsman about what’s really going wrong at Elon Musk’s electric car company. From declining sales and brand damage to tariff pressures and a lack of new products, the conversation explores why Tesla’s future looks increasingly uncertain. Musk is doubling down on ambitious ideas like robo-taxis and humanoid...
Apr 30, 2025•26 min
In this episode, Seth Matlins, managing director, Forbes CMO Network, talks with Tim Ellis about creative courage, marketing to and with the Commissioner and owners, and how to both focus on and transcend the game. In the episode, Ellis tells the story of how Volkswagen’s 2011 Super Bowl ad, "The Force", came to be. And how it almost didn’t. See the spot that’s been credited with changing Super Bowl advertising here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpL_DcT6ko8 See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Apr 24, 2025•45 min
Serial entrepreneur and VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk joins Forbes to share his blueprint for building brands in today’s fast-moving digital landscape. From his take on TikTok, AI influencers, and trading cards to his critique of corporate marketing, Gary doesn’t hold back. He explains why most businesses are vulnerable without a strong social media presence and how to day trade attention effectively. Gary also reflects on education, entrepreneurship, and his long-term vision for VeeFriends. I...
Apr 24, 2025•32 min
Forbes Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman joins Forbes Talks to dissect Tesla's disappointing Q1 2025 earnings report. Tuesday, Tesla announced their profits plummeted 70%, missing analyst expectations in revenue and earnings per share. This is Tesla's worst performance in four years, with vehicle sales and automotive revenue declining significantly. Alan also discuss the impact of Elon Musk's political activities on Tesla's brand and his planned return to a more active CEO role. See Privacy Policy at h...
Apr 23, 2025•22 min
Vice President JD Vance focuses on trade and the economic alliance of the U.S. and India in his speech at the Rajasthan Centre in Jaipur, India. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 22, 2025•26 min
Fawn Weaver is the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest, the fastest-growing American whiskey brand, now valued at over $1 billion. In this interview with ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath, Weaver shares her extraordinary journey—from leaving home at 15 to disrupting a centuries-old industry. She opens up about the early challenges of launching a whiskey company as a Black woman, her strategic approach to raising capital, and why she refuses to take venture funding. Weaver also reveals her bold plan...
Apr 22, 2025•50 min
Samir Mane fled Albania’s communist regime in the early 1990s and resettled in Austria where he made his first fortune. Now back in Albania, he oversees a real estate and retail empire stretching across the western Balkans and beyond. Mane, the 57-year-old tycoon, is Albania’s first—and only—billionaire, the richest person in this small Mediterranean country of just 2.8 million people. Thanks to his investments in retail, real estate and banking, he’s built a $1.4 billion fortune, per Forbes est...
Apr 21, 2025•21 min
In this episode, Seth Matlins, managing director of the Forbes CMO Network, talks with Jonny Bauer about his thesis on enterprise value creation, one formed by his years as Droga5’s Chief Strategy Officer and Blackstone’s Global Head of Brand Strategy and Transformation. Now, the founder and CEO of Fundamentalco, Jonny’s insights into the upstream role of brand in driving business strategy and not just downstream marketing outputs are well worth every CEO, CFO and Board considering. Note: In the...
Apr 17, 2025•45 min
Everett Taylor, the CEO of Kickstarter, joins Forbes Talks to discuss Kickstarter's longevity and relevance in the crowdfunding space. Taylor emphasizes Kickstarter's evolution into a broader creator economy leader, supporting creators throughout their journey, not just funding. Taylor also shares his personal journey to becoming a CEO, emphasizing risk-taking and the importance of supporting creators during uncertain economic times. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Apr 17, 2025•26 min
On "Forbes Talks: Musk Watch," Forbes Staff Writer Emily Baker-White discussed her reporter showing that while Elon Musk has long claimed civilization will collapse unless we raise the birth rate, his “DOGE” group is slashing billions in funding for pregnant and nursing mothers and their children. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilybaker-white/2025/04/11/elon_musks_war_on_moms_and_babies/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...
Apr 16, 2025•15 min
From Tesla to SpaceX to xAI, Elon Musk’s sprawling global business empire will be slammed by Trump’s tariffs regime. Here’s how. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhyatt/2025/04/08/trumps-tariffs-are-disastrous-for-elon-musk/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 15, 2025•25 min
Sales of Elon Musk’s chunky truck in the year’s first three months were less than half of what it delivered in Q3 and Q4 of last year, according to Cox Automotive. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2025/04/10/tesla-cybertruck-sales-saw-a-sharp-dive-in-the-first-quarter/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 15, 2025•21 min
ForbesWomen Editor, Maggie McGrath, sits down with Joanna Strober, a seasoned entrepreneur and healthcare pioneer, who has dedicated her career to addressing gaps in healthcare. After successfully scaling her previous company focused on childhood obesity prevention, Strober pivoted her attention to what she saw as an even bigger challenge she herself lived firsthand: the lack of specialized care for women in midlife. Under her leadership, Midi Health has grown to serve over 12,000 women per week...
Apr 14, 2025•25 min
On this episode of Forbes Talks, Forbes Associate Edited Alex York talks with CEO and Cofounder of Secfix Fabiola Munguia. Munguia discusses her background, inspired by her entrepreneurial parents and witnessing cybersecurity trends at university. She started by selling ethical hacking services and then pivoted to building SEC Fix due to client demand for ISO 27,001 certification assistance. Munguia predicts that AI will increasingly automate workflows and be used to collect and document evidenc...
Apr 14, 2025•20 min
