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Jun 16, 2025 • 27min

Okta CEO on Building a Password-Free Future & Developing Standards for AI Security

On the latest episode of After Earnings, we spoke with Okta CEO Todd McKinnon about how his company aims to become the one-stop shop for digital ID across all businesses and applications. Highlights include: • How Okta is working toward a password-free future. • Why - when it comes to security - Okta sees itself as the superior choice versus Microsoft every time. • How Okta is responding to the emerging security threats posed by AI and quantum computing. 00:00 START 01:30 Okta vs. Microsoft on security 04:10 Selling to both developers and IT teams 08:34 The future of identity verification 12:55 Security challenges posed by quantum computing 17:40 Developing standards for AI security 19:31 Okta's strong earnings and the market's response $OKTA After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.com Follow Us X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarnings TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarnings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/ Reach OutEmail: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 2, 2025 • 33min

Lyft CEO on Silver Riders, Self-Driving Cars, and the $100M Ad Bet

On the latest episode of After Earnings, we spoke with Lyft CEO David Risher about designing Lyft Silver for older adults who have been left out of the rideshare boom, how the company is turning its app into a $100 million advertising platform, and what it will take to balance a future of autonomous vehicles with the human touch that keeps rides personal.$LYFT 00:00 START01:21 Lyft Silver: Targeting Older Adults06:01 Commute Rides and Price Lock10:26 Expansion through Acquisitions14:22 Lyft Media and In-App Advertising17:25 AI and Autonomous Rides After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.com Follow Us: X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarnings TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarnings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 19, 2025 • 25min

Roblox CEO on Shopping, Socializing, and Selling in 3D

On the latest episode of After Earnings, we spoke with Roblox founder and CEO David Baszucki about why gaming is becoming an always-on digital marketplace, how AI is accelerating the work of Roblox creators, and what it’ll take to grow the platform’s share of global gaming spend from 3% to 10%. After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.comFollow Us: X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarningsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarningsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 12, 2025 • 27min

Tariffs, Toys, and the Kidult Takeover with Hasbro

On the latest episode of After Earnings, we spoke with Hasbro CFO and COO Gina Goetter about how the company is navigating tariff pressure, why 60% of toy sales now come from adults, and how Hasbro's billion-dollar Magic: The Gathering franchise is driving growth. $HAS 01:03 Tariff Impact on the Toy Industry 02:42 Hasbro's ""Playing to Win"" Strategy 07:10 The Rise of the Kid-Adult Market 09:58 Entertainment and Licensing Ventures 13:11 Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming 16:52 Community Engagement and Brand Fandom 23:12 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.com Follow Us: X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarnings TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarnings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 28, 2025 • 24min

When Will Quantum Computing Be Ready for Prime Time? Inside Rigetti’s Big Bet

On the latest episode of After Earnings, we spoke with Rigetti CEO Dr. Subodh Kulkarni about quantum science and its applications today. He talked about how Rigetti tries to compete with the quantum computing R&D budgets of Big Tech players, the company's push towards a 100-qubit processor, and the promise of new breakthroughs. $RGTI 00:00 Comparing quantum computers with the human brain 02:15 Qubits versus bits in quantum computing 04:30 The challenges of scaling quantum hardware 06:45 How Rigetti plans to reach 100+ qubits 09:05 The race against Big Tech in quantum development 11:20 Real-world applications of quantum computing 14:10 Why commercialization still faces hurdles 17:00 Rigetti’s vision for the future of quantum computers After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.com Follow Us X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarnings TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarnings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 14, 2025 • 26min

Grab and Go: How Super Apps Are Changing the Game

Peter Oey, CFO of Grab, shares insights on the transformative power of super apps in Southeast Asia, where they combine ride-hailing, food delivery, and payments into one platform. He discusses the shift in user engagement, highlighting how 44 million daily users benefit from Grab's diverse services. Oey explores the company's path to profitability amidst a challenging stock market and explains how AI and user data are driving growth and personalizing experiences. Grab's expansion strategies into new cities are also a key focus, addressing the needs of the underbanked.
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Apr 7, 2025 • 20min

How Adobe Will Compete with Free AI Tools and Protect Users' IP with CFO Dan Durn

On this episode of After Earnings, Ann Berry sits down with Adobe CFO Dan Durn to unpack the company’s strategy as free generative AI tools flood the market. Adobe is expanding its focus beyond professional creatives to attract everyday users and businesses, with Firefly AI now integrated into its core products, enabling features like text-to-video and automated image enhancements. The company kicked off 2025 with $5.7 billion in Q1 revenue, up 10% from last year, and nearly $2.5 billion in operating cash flow. Still, the market is questioning whether $125 million in revenue from AI-powered tools is enough, as Adobe’s stock remains down more than 22% over the past year.$ADBE 00:00 START 02:32 Adobe's Cloud Services Explained04:38 Competing in the AI Landscape08:46 Adobe's Innovation and Market Position11:11 Customer Trust and IP Protection13:18 Future Outlook and Market Confidence16:17 Rapid Fire Questions After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to http://www.afterearnings.comFollow Us X: / afterearnings TikTok: / afterearnings Instagram: / afterearnings_ Episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5I5q3LI...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 23, 2025 • 26min

A New Pursuit: A Travel-Focused Future with CEO David Barry

On After Earnings, Ann Berry chats with Pursuit CEO David Barry about the booming demand for adventure travel. From the White Lotus Effect to wellness tourism, acquisitions, and wildfires, they cover it all... including how a weak Canadian dollar and national park cuts could shake up the industry.$PRSU00:00 START 00:51 Media like White Lotus fuels travel trends.04:02 Recent acquisitions expand Pursuit’s footprint.08:08 International tourism rebounds post-COVID.10:25 Exchange rates and tariffs impact travel demand.12:05 Wildfires hit Jasper, but recovery is strong.17:32 National park budget cuts raise concerns.19:44 Rebrand strengthens Pursuit’s identity.After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.comFollow Us X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarningsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarningsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 17, 2025 • 31min

Why tastytrade Thinks Retail Investors Can Beat Institutions

On this episode of After Earnings, Ann Berry sat down with tastytrade’s Tom Sosnoff to discuss his journey and the changing landscape of retail trading. Retail investors now account for 20-30% of U.S. trading volume, and platforms like tastytrade are evolving to support them. Focused on education and data-driven trading, tastytrade offers live market insights, strategy content, and tools for active investors. Highlights from their conversation included discussions about the future of retail trading, such as 24/5 markets and crypto, and the perks that retail investors enjoy over institutions.https://tastytrade.com/00:00 START02:29 tastytrade’s Current Landscape06:17 Digital Assets and Bitcoin10:58 Expanding the Investing Audience16:57 24-Hour Trading and Retail InvestorsAfter Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.comFollow Us X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarningsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarningsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 3, 2025 • 27min

Cutting the Cord: AT&T’s Push Beyond Landlines and Legacy Tech with CFO Pascal Desroches

On the latest After Earnings, AT&T CFO Pascal Desroches joins Ann Berry to unpack the company’s strategy, investments, and competitive landscape. They dive into AT&T’s $22 billion fiber push, its plan to connect 80% of U.S. homes by 2030, and how it’s streamlining operations to focus on core telecom services. $T00:00 START00:45 Core Business Lines: Mobile and Fiber Services01:34 Recent Earnings and Performance02:05 Enterprise Services and Challenges05:40 Spectrum Acquisitions and Satellite Communications09:15 Investments in Fiber and Wireless16:55 Political and Regulatory ImpactsAfter Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.comFollow Us X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarningsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarningsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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