Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and Shark Tank star, discusses DEI, wokeism, Elon Musk, and American Dream of entrepreneurship. Talks about transitioning from audio to video content, navigating market bubbles, transforming Dallas Mavericks, challenges in diversity programs, Google search trust issues, healthcare transparency, and future of open source AI.

Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, joins the discussion on the 2024 presidential election. They delve into Trump's ethics, his political resilience, and the impact of figures like Elon Musk on public perception. Cuban offers insights on immigration policies, economic implications of taxation, and wealth inequality. The conversation also contrasts Harris's campaign strategies with Trump's, while examining the potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy depending on the election outcome.

Mark Cuban, a prominent entrepreneur and TV personality, shares his candid insights on political and business landscapes. He reflects on his complex relationship with Trump, discussing both positive and negative aspects of his presidency. Cuban also analyzes Biden's performance, touches on international conflicts and crypto regulations, and explores his initiatives at Cost Plus Drugs. Plus, he offers his thoughts on the future of AI and discusses his evolving role in the NBA and the challenges of medication pricing transparency.

Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur behind the Dallas Mavericks and a staple on 'Shark Tank,' joins for an engaging chat. He shares his recent experience with Kamala Harris' presidential campaign and his candid views on Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Cuban offers valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs, reflecting on luck, wealth, and the complexities of relationships shaped by financial success. Expect humor as he ranks the personalities from 'Shark Tank' and discusses the evolving landscape of political dynamics.

Mark Cuban has gone from selling garbage bags door-to-door to selling internet companies for billions, acquiring an NBA team, and becoming a beloved “Shark” on Shark Tank. Mark reveals to Adam how he turns problems into opportunities in entrepreneurship, basketball, and investing. They discuss his latest venture–disrupting the healthcare industry with an online pharmacy and a price-slashing philosophy that makes hundreds of drugs affordable–and why following your passion is not the best way to maintain your motivation.For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAG1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharing something from our friends at the TED Audio Collective—an episode of WorkLife with Adam Grant. Adam talks about harnessing the power of frustrated people to shake up the status quo — just like Pixar did. If you'd like to hear more, they've got a brand new podcast out called Re: Thinking with Adam Grant. On the show, get a peek into the minds of some of the world's most creative people. This season they've got entrepreneur Mark Cuban, bestselling author Celeste Ng, Oscar-winning actor and producer Reese Witherspoon, neuroscientist Chantel Prat, Nobel laureate physicist Saul Perlmutter, and death-defying rock climber Alex Honnold. Listen at https://www.ted.com/podcasts/rethinking_with_adam_grantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode is with Mark Cuban, founder of multiple businesses, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, one of the sharks on Shark Tank, and cofounder of the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company. He is joined by Vijay Pande, founding partner of a16z Bio + Health. Together, they talk market forces in healthcare, the importance of trust to patients, and Mark’s ideas to tackle the Gordian knot that is American healthcare. Listen to our last two episodes on Healthcare x Fintech:When Two Giants Intersect: Healthcare Meets FintechHow Fintech is Reshaping Our $4T Healthcare Industry Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and television personality, joins Trevor Noah to discuss his recent life changes, including selling his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks and leaving Shark Tank. They also talk about his Twitter battle with Elon Musk and his plans to shake up the American healthcare system by selling generic drugs at cheaper prices through transparency.

Mark Cuban has gone from selling garbage bags door-to-door to selling internet companies for billions, acquiring an NBA team, and becoming a beloved “Shark” on Shark Tank. Mark reveals to Adam how he turns problems into opportunities in entrepreneurship, basketball, and investing. They discuss his latest venture–disrupting the healthcare industry with an online pharmacy and a price-slashing philosophy that makes hundreds of drugs affordable–and why following your passion is not the best way to maintain your motivation. This is an episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective. For episodes on the psychology of the world's most interesting minds, follow ReThinking wherever you're listening to this.For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RTWAG1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban shares insights on revolutionizing healthcare pricing with Cost Plus Drugs. He advocates for transparency, self-insurance, and CEO involvement in negotiating costs. The discussion includes challenges in entrepreneurship, flaws in education accreditation, and reflections on hosting Shark Tank. Cuban celebrates American innovation and entrepreneurship, calling for support for small entrepreneurs.