Forbes Talks

About Forbes Talks

Forbes Talks brings together the most insightful and impactful conversations from across the Forbes network—featuring world-class leaders, innovators, and creators shaping the future. Each episode curates standout moments from Forbes podcasts, live events, and exclusive interviews, offering a front-row seat to big ideas and bold thinking. It’s the ultimate destination for listeners who want to hear the voices driving business, culture, and innovation forward.

Publisher

Forbes

Category

business · society & culture · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Apr 2026

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   How New Balance Went From Dad Shoes To Cultural Icon

   A Different Take — Season 2 launches with the story of New Balance’s remarkable transformation from “dad shoe” to one of the hottest brands in sports and culture. Hosted by Linda Boff, this episode goes behind the strategy that changed how the world saw New Balance. Chris Davis, Chief Marketing Officer & Brand President of New Balance, and Matt Welty, Complex Associate Editor and longtime sneaker journalist, unpack the pivotal moments—from limited-edition collaborations and the rise of sneaker culture to New Balance’s decision to embrace its heritage rather than imitate its competitors. How do you make an “uncool” brand cool without losing what made it authentic in the first place? Welcome to Season 2 of A Different Take. 0:00 Intro & Background 2:56 The Reputation 6:17 The Turning Point 7:45 What Actually Changed? 12:58 Surprise: They Didn't Hide The Dad Shoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Why The SpaceX IPO Will Benefit California Over Texas

   Forbes Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman sat down with Forbes Talks to discuss the upcoming historic SpaceX initial public offering and why its financial windfall will primarily benefit the state of California despite the company's headquarters relocating to Texas. Ohnsman also discussed how the inclusion of underperforming assets like X and XAI impacts investor sentiment regarding SpaceX's $1.77 trillion valuation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   9 May 2026

   How To Successfully Navigate The ‘Leadership Labyrinth’ From Women Who Have Made It To The Top

   Senior Vice President of Bryson Gillette Jade Floyd sat down with Forbes to discuss her book, The Leadership Labyrinth, and the circuitous paths women take to reach the C-suite. Floyd also discussed the importance of "failing forward" to achieve multi-billion dollar success and the role of "friendtours" in building a sustainable professional community. 00:00 The Path To The C Suite 03:28 Balancing Wellness And High Performance Leadership 06:18 Learning To Fail Forward 10:57 Teaching The Next Generation Of Leaders To Pivot 14:20 Building Community Through Strategic 'Friendtours' 16:57 Navigating Business Power In An Uncertain World 19:25 The Impact Of AI On The Future Of Women In Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4. 

   28 Apr 2026

   Why A SpaceX IPO Could Leave Tesla Eating Rocket Dust

   Tesla’s biggest problem may no longer be Chinese competitors, slowing demand for its EVs or the still-theoretical payoff from robotaxis and humanoid robots. It might be SpaceX. If Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite-internet company goes public at anything close to the rumored $1.75 trillion valuation, it will not just be one of the biggest IPOs in history. It will give Tesla investors tired of waiting for the CEO’s promises to materialize something they haven’t had in a while: a potentially bigger, more exciting way to invest in the Musk myth. Certainly, SpaceX, with its reliable and steady leadership under long-time president Gwynne Shotwell, is shaping up to be a shinier proxy — with fewer close competitors or awkward quarterly questions about exactly when Tesla can take on Waymo in self-driving tech or actually deliver its C-3PO-style robot. By Alan Ohnsman, Senior Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5. 

   27 Apr 2026

   Howie Liu On How To Future-Proof Your Company

   Follow ⁠Forbes Under30⁠ Recorded LIVE from the 2026 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, AZ. Airtable democratized software by letting anyone build a database. When AI shock up software, founder Howie Liu relaunched Airtable as an AI-native app platform. The visionary founder and CEO shares inside lessons about AI-proofing your tech and the art of the pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6. 

   26 Apr 2026

   Inside the C-Suite with Visa's CMO Frank Cooper on the NFL, AI, and Marketing

   Frank Cooper, the Chief Marketing Officer at VISA, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq MarketSite. In the discussion, Cooper talks about VISA's shift away from its partnership with the NFL, the future of marketing, and reflects on his career journey—from Motown Records to stints at BlackRock and overseeing Pepsi's mega deal with Beyoncé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7. 

   25 Apr 2026

   How K-Pop Demon Hunters' Audrey Nuna Wrote The Playbook For Creative And Cultural Disruption

   Follow ⁠Forbes Under30⁠ Recorded LIVE from the 2026 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, AZ. Audrey Nuna made history with “Golden,” the first K-pop song to win a Grammy. Now she’s channeling that momentum into her own music and broader cultural and philanthropic impact—defying convention and expectations as she goes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8. 

   22 Apr 2026

   Michael Phelps' New Chapter

   Follow Forbes Under30 We are honored to present the Forbes Under 30 Role Model Award to Michael Phelps, celebrating his unparalleled legacy of excellence and his transformative impact on global sports. Beyond his record-breaking achievements, this award recognizes his courageous leadership in mental health advocacy and his dedication to inspiring the next generation of champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Dwyane Wade’s MVP Mindset: How Sports Strategies Can Make You A Business All-Star

   The NBA legend and entrepreneur shares the lessons that drove his success in the NBA and in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10. 

    20 Apr 2026

    Rewind: Bootstrapped To $1 Billion: How Lectric eBikes Is Dominating The Market

    How do you build a $1 billion direct-to-consumer business without relying on the traditional venture capital playbook? Forbes' Alex York sits down with Levi Conlow, co-founder and CEO of Lectric eBikes, to unpack how his company became North America’s largest e-bike brand. Despite a shrinking post-boom market, supply chain friction, and looming tariffs, Lectric continues to grow profitably by focusing on operational leverage, aggressive component negotiations, and a radically different approach to customer service. 00:00 - Introducing Levi Conlow 01:00 - Navigating Tariffs & Weeding Out the Competition 03:25 - The Truth About the Post-Boom E-Bike Market 05:30 - Acquiring Bankrupt Competitors & Deploying Capital 08:38 - Why VC-Backed E-Bike Brands Fail (And Bootstrapping Wins) 13:16 - Managing a Complex Global Supply Chain Amidst Tariffs 15:25 - The Reality of Manufacturing: Why Reshoring Doesn't Work 16:57 - Delivering Premium Quality at an Entry-Level Price Point 19:47 - Negotiation Leverage: Forcing the Industry to Upgrade 23:14 - Building a Powerhouse Team in Phoenix, Arizona 26:36 - The ROI of Philanthropy: Clean Water & Foster Scholarships 30:41 - Unconventional Leadership & Building an Elite Company Culture 36:01 - Bouncing Back After Blowing The First $40k Investment Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11. 

    16 Apr 2026

    How SambaNova Is Challenging Nvidia With High Performance Inferencing Technology

    SambaNova CEO and Cofounder Rodrigo Liang sat down with Forbes to discuss the fundamental differences between traditional GPUs and data flow chips for AI inference. He also talks about the transition from human-centric AI use to the rise of autonomous agentic workflows and the necessity for low-latency hardware to support these complex, serial agent interactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12. 

    16 Apr 2026

    Meet The $9 Billion AI Company Reimagining Vibe Coding

    Two years ago, Replit CEO Amjad Masad invited Paul Graham, the legendary cofounder of the startup incubator Y Combinator, to his home office near Palo Alto, California, to give Graham a sneak peek of Replit’s new and novel product: an AI agent that could write its own code. It was the first time Graham had seen what would become known as vibe coding. “The name hadn’t even been invented,” Graham recalls. As the agent got to work building apps, Graham, a lifelong computer programmer, instinctively looked at the code. Masad scolded him, saying there was no need, arguing that the source code would only be an unimportant byproduct, and programming would now be done in English — a radical change for software engineers. “It was mind-bending,” Graham, one of Replit’s earliest investors, tells Forbes. “He’s bald with that beard, and I think he was actually wearing a black turtleneck. I felt like he was a Bond villain: ‘Hahaha! Don’t look at that code!’” Now vibe coding, of course, is everywhere, and Replit is looking to take it a step further. On Wednesday, the startup announced its new agent, simply called Agent 4, which aims to deliver a new type of interface for vibe coding. Like last time, Masad demoed the new agent to Graham at his home office in early March. After the meeting, Graham gushed about the product on X. “Amjad showed me Replit's latest stuff,” he posted. “They're about to redefine vibe coding in a way that will seem obvious in retrospect. A lot of the biggest ideas have that quality.” By Richard Nieva, Senior Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13. 

    15 Apr 2026

    How Sinead Gorey Built A Cult Fashion Brand Worn By Sabrina Carpenter

    Sinead Gorey is redefining the contemporary fashion space one drop at a time. In this interview with Alex York, the London-based designer breaks down how she went from a working-class background in Bromley to showing at London Fashion Week and styling icons like Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga. 00:00 - The ASOS Deal That Launched Sinead Gorey 03:21 - Growing Up in London 06:33 - The Anti-Fast Fashion Consumer & D2C Drop Models 11:18 - Why Wholesale Is Failing Independent Brands 14:16 - Organic Marketing & Styling Lady Gaga 23:38 - Independent Labels vs. Legacy Luxury Houses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14. 

    15 Apr 2026

    Why Claire Holt Left Hollywood For A Community Of 13 Million

    How does a star of global hits like The Vampire Diaries and H2O: Just Add Water transition from playing iconic supernatural characters to becoming a full-time creator with a social media following built on vulnerability and authenticity? On this episode of the Forbes Top Creator Show, host Steven Bertoni sits down with actress turned entrepreneur Claire Holt to deconstruct her "reverse trajectory": moving from the rigid schedules of traditional Hollywood to reclaiming autonomy as a powerhouse digital creator. Claire opens up about the terrifying but life-changing decision to stop hiding behind the characters she played and share her personal experiences online, and how a post with 40,000+ comments fundamentally shifted her relationship with her audience, transforming 13 million casual fans into a deeply connected community that acts as the primary engine for her business. Beyond content creation, Claire reveals the mechanics behind her new fashion brand, Saint Sirène, co-founded with Madeline Simmer. She explains why she refused outside capital to solve the elusive "perfect white tee" problem, and how she manages a high-velocity schedule that often starts with a 3:30 AM run. Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 0:19 From Australian Mermaid to Hollywood 3:19 The Power of Supernatural Fandoms 6:19 Using Twitter to Book Acting Gigs 11:43 Quitting Hollywood for Motherhood & Freedom 13:28 The Reality of Being Completely Exposed Online 22:49 The Post That Changed Everything 25:19 The 3:30 AM Routine & AI Scheduling 31:47 Crowdsourcing the Perfect White T-Shirt 38:38 Bootstrapping Saint Sirène 40:47 Why Creators Are the New Hollywood Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15. 

    14 Apr 2026

    2025 Rewind - How This Entrepreneur Raised $22 Million For Pasta Sauce Brand Sauz

    Troy Bonde and his cofounder, Winston Alfieri, are taking aim at America’s estimated $2.5 billion (sales) pasta sauce market. Their brand, Los Angeles–based Sauz, has attracted younger shoppers with creative combos like miso-garlic and hot honey marinara—flavors far from traditional red-sauce Italian-American cuisine. “We try to identify flavor trends across categories that are familiar enough that we don’t necessarily have to go educate consumers on,” says Bonde, Sauz’s CEO. The pair has raised nearly $22 million from VCs and is on track to make $15 million in revenue by the end of 2025. Bonde and Alfieri initially partnered during the pandemic making a hand sanitizer dispenser that doubled as a thermometer. To conserve cash, they lived on pasta. Soon, they grew tired of limited flavor options and, as Covid faded, pivoted from sanitizer to sauce. Today, their jars are sold in 8,000 retail locations such as Whole Foods, Sprouts and Target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16. 

    14 Apr 2026

    2025 Rewind: How This Gen Z Founder Raised $11 Million To Build The AI-Powered Closet From 'Clueless'

    Nothing to wear? Check out Alta, Jenny Wang’s AI-powered stylist and shopping app. Upload photos of items you own (or recent shopping receipts) to create a digital closet. The New York–based startup will then list outfit suggestions or—and this is where Wang hopes to make money—recommend new stuff to buy based on the weather, season and occasion. “Fashion is so interesting from a data perspective,” says Wang, a Harvard-trained engineer. “Alta is both utilitarian in that it helps you decide what to wear and buy, but it’s also just aspirational.” Amid the sea of AI-powered closet startups, Alta is backed by both venture and fashion heavyweights, including Menlo Ventures, which led the company’s $11 million seed round in June, LVMH-backed Algaé Ventures and Michelle Obama’s stylist, Meredith Koop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17. 

    13 Apr 2026

    2025 Rewind: Like Tesla For Watercraft: This Entrepreneur Is Leading The EV Boom At Sea

    Imagine a Tesla for watercraft. Jonathan Lord and cofounders Ben Sorkin and Daylin Frantin started building electric boating company Flux Marine in 2018 after years of research at Princeton University. Seven years later, the pair have raised more than $30 million in funding to develop EVs for the sea. “Since age 14, I spent many days out on the water. I had the opportunity to see a beautiful environment—except for the noise and the smell of these gas engines,” Lord says. Flux Marine operates out of Bristol, Rhode Island, and builds high-performance electric outboard motors (up to 150 horsepower) and battery systems for small boats. Flux largely works with existing manufacturers to power new builds—boats with Flux engines cost around $120,000. But it also offers some “repowers,” in which they’ll swap out old engines to make existing boats more climate-friendly. “The electric revolution is happening,” Lord says. “We’re really just at the beginning.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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