Power Players with Brian Sozzi

Author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Tony Robbins sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to break down the four things every elite investor does in common, and why you should run your money like a side business.

World-class chef and entrepreneur, Robert Irvine explains to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how he helped push through the legislative change that's replacing 50-year-old Army mess halls with campus-style dining

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 threatening alcohol sales.

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 sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to reveal the untold story behind his shocking and abrupt exit from the entertainment giant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 CEO of Olipop at the time of filming.

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 serve specific cross-border use cases rather than replace traditional currency.

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 Coker's new combat sports venture.

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.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky reveals to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how AI is driving the company's fastest growth in years, shares his bold predictions for the future of consumer tech, and confirms the existence of a secret internal AI lab.

Former San Francisco 49ers sports scientist and The Players Company CEO, Tom Zheng, breaks down to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi the preemptive science and customized routines that allow superstars like LeBron James to dominate into their 40s.

Bai founder Ben Weiss shares with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi the wild journey of building his beverage empire from his basement to a $1.7 billion exit, and reveals why he is now risking it all to disrupt the alcohol industry with his new brand, Crooked Pop.

Tradeweb CEO Billy Hult reveals to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how AI agents are revolutionizing Wall Street bond trading. Then, Pacsun CEO Brieane Olson breaks down how community co-creation and viral TikToks fueled the iconic retailer's massive turnaround.

Zynga founder Mark Pincus breaks down to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi the explosive creation of Farmville, the hard truths of scaling a massive gaming empire, and what it was really like investing in a young Mark Zuckerberg during the early days of Facebook.

Dance music legend Crystal Waters chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about the surprising story behind her iconic 1991 anthem "Gypsy Woman," the evolution of the modern house music scene, and how platforms like TikTok are introducing her classic hits to a whole new generation.

AEW CEO Tony Khan breaks down to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi the explosive global growth of his professional wrestling empire, his data-driven approach to the NFL and Premier League, and what the massive Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger means for the future of sports streaming.

Robinhood executives Stephanie Guild and Steve Quirk join Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to break down the unprecedented wave of upcoming AI and SpaceX IPOs, the risks of the "Magnificent Seven" market concentration, and why a looming $150 oil shock could test the stock market this summer.

Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to break down the historic skilled labor shortage threatening America's $10 trillion infrastructure boom and explain why solving the blue-collar "will gap" is critical to the economy's future.

Lyft CEO David Risher unpacks his playbook with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi for turning the rideshare giant around, from ending traditional surge pricing and mandating a return-to-office, to building a hybrid future of human drivers and Waymo robotaxis.

Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi chats with professional snowboarder and Olympic silver medalist Scotty James and professional BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester about the evolution of their extreme sports and how it's driving big business for their brands.

Axon founder and CEO Rick Smith sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to explore the company's wild evolution from a scrappy garage startup into a $40 billion public safety tech empire driven by tasers, AI, and drones, all united under a moonshot mission to make the bullet obsolete.

Monarch Collective Co-Founder Kara Nortman joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss her pioneering investments in women's sports and explains why this rapidly expanding ecosystem is the next multibillion-dollar asset class.