

Inside the ICE House
Intercontinental Exchange
Inside the ICE House, a podcast produced by Intercontinental Exchange, takes listeners behind the historic façade of the New York Stock Exchange and inside the global financial marketplace. The episodes, recorded in the Library of the NYSE, features conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs and visionaries who walk through our doors with a dream of building businesses and changing the world. Their stories have made the NYSE, now part of ICE’s ecosystem of markets, clearing houses, data provider, and listings services, an indispensable institution for over 225 years.
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Oct 4, 2021 • 53min
Episode 262: Aflac CEO Dan Amos on the Duck, Managing Risk, and Leading on Social Responsibility
Dan Amos, Chairman and CEO of Aflac Inc. (NYSE: AFL), deploys deceptively simple principles of risk management: Don’t risk a lot for a little. Never risk more than you can afford to lose. Consider the odds. Those are the north stars that guide the company Dan’s father and uncles founded. He tells the story of growing his family firm into a Fortune 200 company by trusting people and encouraging diversity, constantly evolving to meet client needs, and putting his faith in a brand campaign built around a duck. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Sep 30, 2021 • 44min
Episode 261: Unlocking the Value of Nature with Intrinsic Exchange Group CEO Douglas Eger
The NYSE and Intrinsic Exchange Group have partnered on a whole new way to unlock the value stored in the natural world by using an equity exchange to allow trading and investment in an innovative asset called Natural Asset Companies, or NACs. This approach brings promise to drive real progress on ESG issues. Douglas Eger, Chairman and CEO of Intrinsic Exchange Group, shares his vision for tapping the value of the environment and how NACs can help create a more equitable and sustainable economy. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Sep 27, 2021 • 48min
Episode 260: Justin Schack Redux: Rosenblatt’s Market Structure Maven Makes Sense of Meme Stocks
While some stay obsessed with WallStreetBets and sending GameStop to the moon, Rosenblatt Securities’ Managing Director Justin Schack stays focused on something more fundamental: making sure market structure can handle the pressure, and that investors receive fair, orderly, and efficient price information for every trade. He returns to the podcast to discuss the massive influx of retail trading, how off-exchange trading has grown, and what Washington is looking to do about it. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Sep 20, 2021 • 45min
Episode 259: IronNet Founder Keith Alexander Stands Sentry Over Companies’ Cyber Defenses
As the first leader of the U.S. Cyber Command, four-star Army Gen. Keith Alexander recognized that safeguarding America’s cybersecurity compelled collaboration between the government, private sector, and our allies. After a career that also saw him lead the National Security Agency, Gen. Alexander is leading a new team at IronNet (NYSE: IRNT) that’s bringing the power of collective defense to the private sector. On the show, he talks about his career and his new mission facing new threats. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Sep 10, 2021 • 53min
Episode 258: Peter Bergen Closes the Book on Osama Bin Laden
For nearly a quarter century, since he produced the first interview of Osama bin Laden, the threat of terrorism and its implications for national security has been the focus of Peter Bergen’s prolific work. The most recent of his nine titles closes the book on bin Laden, charting his rise and fall and world that passed him by. Peter then turns his focus to today’s world, the end of the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, and how foreign policy and counter terrorism may evolve in the years and decades ahead. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Sep 7, 2021 • 56min
Episode 257: 20 Years On, 9/11 Memorial Architect Michael Arad Finds Meaning in Absence
Michael Arad’s design for the National September 11 Memorial at the World Trade Center was selected from more than 5,000 entries in a global competition. As the 20th anniversary of the attacks approaches, he recalls his journey of imagining the memorial and its features, and the challenges of memorializing and mourning the victims. Michael also shares his plans for the memorial at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, and the role that public spaces and community play in our world. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Sep 2, 2021 • 46min
Episode 256: Publishing Icon Joanna Coles on her Second Act in the World of SPACs
Joanna Coles, CEO of Northern Star Acquisition Company and former Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan, has woven stories that capture imaginations, illuminate the world, and informed and delighted readers in the glossy pages of magazines. Now, she’s focused on capital markets, nurturing new companies with advice, expertise, and humanity. Joanna takes us on a journey through her career, the world of SPACs, and her work with NYSE-listed firms such as Snap and BarkBox. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Aug 30, 2021 • 41min
Episode 255: Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider is RealSure™ Success Comes from People and Technology
Ryan Schneider, President and CEO of Realogy Holdings Corporation (NYSE: RLGY), leads one of the most integrated providers of residential real estate services in the country. The firm, comprising brokerages, title services, and thousands of franchisees that operate under Realogy’s brands, including Coldwell Banker, CENTURY 21, & ERA, helps millions of people make the largest financial decision of their lives. He shares his thoughts on the future of real estate, the role of technology, and location, relocation, delocation of the housing market. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Aug 23, 2021 • 49min
Episode 254: FlyingBinary CEO Jacqui Taylor Pilots the Technology of the Empathy Economy
Dr. Jacqui Taylor, co-founder and CEO of FlyingBinary, is on a mission to create an inclusive technological future for everyone. An engineer at heart and by training, she helps companies and governments develop digital strategies and prepare for cyberattacks. She joins the podcast to talk about how she’s bringing her deep expertise to the global effort to develop the digital economy and drive a network of interconnected smart cities. Learn more and keep up with Dr. Taylor's WEF Research here: WEF.jacqui.online. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Aug 19, 2021 • 45min
Episode 253: Powering the Backbone of the U.S. Economy with FS KKR’s Michael Forman and Dan Pietrzak
FS KKR (NYSE:FSK) brings together two powerhouses in finance to support middle market companies and investors in accessing private credit. The firm’s Chairman & CEO Michael Forman and CIO Dan Pietrzak discuss why they joined forces, the opportunity that exists in private credit markets, and the advantages of business development companies. Michael and Dan take us through how FS KKR sources deals, their outlook for markets, and how they position their portfolio. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house