Forbes Talks

Forbes Assistant Managing Editor Katharine Schwab speaks with Decart CEO, Dean Leitersdorf, about how the startup's real-time AI is building immersive digital worlds for fun and creativity. Discover the vision behind their trillion-dollar ambition and how they're set to redefine our interaction with AI beyond productivity, moving past "doom scrolling" into new forms of leisure and entertainment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For nearly a decade Elon Musk has claimed Teslas can truly drive themselves. They can’t. Now California regulators, a Miami jury and a new class action suit are calling him on it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pindrop CEO Vijay Balasubramaniyan has built a $100 million business on accurately detecting fake people in audio and video calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Forbes Women Editor Maggie McGrath sits down with Michael Wolf, CEO of ResortPass, a company that allows anyone to book a "day pass" to a hotel's amenities, like pools, spas and gyms—all without needing to stay overnight. Wolf outlines his vision for the marketplace startup, and how he feels travelers' behavior will only increase demand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The collective net worth of Trump’s Cabinet—made up of two Wall Street financiers, several former CEOs and TV hosts and just one career politician—is the highest ever, even before counting the president.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump Media, which lost $20 million last quarter while expanding into new products, including crypto, awarded CEO Devin Nunes $5.9 million in stock on Wednesday, with the shares set to vest over three years, according to an SEC filing.Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2025/08/09/trump-media-djt-devin-nunes-stock-truth-social-bitcoin-losses/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Uncover the future of business with Forbes' highly anticipated annual ranking of companies poised to hit billion-dollar valuations! For over a decade, this list has boasted a superb track record, with more than half of its featured companies already achieving unicorn status.This year, Senior Editor Amy Feldman sits with Assistant Managing Editor Katharine Schwab to discuss the vast majority of selected startups that are leveraging artificial intelligence to automate tasks across diverse sectors, from healthcare to design. Discover the rigorous methodology behind these predictions, involving insights from hundreds of VC firms and a deep dive into financial data, even for very early-stage companies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode of Forbes Talks, reporters John Hyatt and Giacomo Tognini break down the key findings from their investigation into how Jeffrey Epstein really got rich. Backed by public financial records and court documents, they reveal how Epstein generated over $800 million in revenue, largely from just two billionaire clients. They also explore Epstein’s use of the US Virgin Islands tax program to legally pay just 4% in taxes, saving an estimated $300 million.The episode dives into his close financial ties with Les Wexner and Leon Black, how much they paid him, and what services he actually provided. Plus, they discuss new revelations about Epstein’s transactions and the Senate’s efforts to uncover where his money really came from. It’s a rare, in-depth look at the numbers behind the headlines—and how wealth, power, and secrecy protected Epstein for so long.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is $1.8 trillion in outstanding student loan debt in the U.S., and the Trump administration is actively changing the ways borrowers can repay that debt. Laurel Taylor, the CEO and founder of a student-loan-focused fintech startup called Candidly, spoke to ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath about what these changes mean for borrowers and how she's navigating the turbulent political environment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here’s what the xAI chatbot’s handling of the Epstein mania shows about Elon Musk’s AI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.