Opening Bid Unfiltered

Spotting a legendary CEO amid a sea of titans. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Hilton (HLT) CEO Chris Nassetta. Nassetta is one of Corporate America's longest-serving CEOs, having assumed the top position in 2007 after leadership positions at Host Hotels. He has managed through a host of major hotel industry challenges ranging from the aftermath of the Great Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, Nassetta has helped to significantly grow Hilton around the world. Today, it operates more than 9,000 hotels spanning 25 brands. Nassetta shares what’s next in the storied Hilton story, and how long he plans to stay leading the company. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves, and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor, before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid Unfiltered at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered is hosted by Brian Sozzi and produced by Langston Sessoms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John D’Agostino, Head of Institutional Strategy at Coinbase, shares his vast experience from commodities to the crypto world. He discusses the recent bear market and the hesitations surrounding institutional interest. D'Agostino highlights key drivers behind the crypto sell-off, the importance of market structure, and offers retail investors valuable advice on consistency and dollar cost averaging. Looking ahead, he shares insights on potential catalysts for 2026, including regulatory clarity, and envisions Bitcoin as a vital store of value for the future.

With more than $2.1 trillion in assets under management, BNY (BNY) remains one of the heavyweights in the financial services industry. It also has the distinction of being America’s oldest bank! As one might imagine with such a distinction, BNY has witnessed a range of market cycles and new technologies over the decades. Keeping the company at the leading edge of industry changes today, such as AI and cryptocurrency, will require nimble management and an unwavering focus on clients. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Jose Minaya, Global Head of BNY Investments. Minaya stock his personal story from growing up in New York and his investment philosophy. He breaks down how BNY is spending on AI and the impact it will have on the future of investing. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves, and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor, before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid Unfiltered at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered is hosted by Brian Sozzi and produced by Langston Sessoms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Coburn, co-founder of Capitol Meridian Partners and former partner at Carlyle Group, dives into the world of national security investing. She reveals how defense contractors are practically immune to government shutdowns. Coburn also discusses the long-term trends in defense spending amidst shifting political dynamics, such as the Trump administration's focus on critical technologies like AI and hypersonics. Additionally, she emphasizes the role of ethics in autonomous systems on the battlefield and Capitol Meridian's mission-driven approach to investing.

Doing the game of baseball differently. Think an 11-rule system, one of them being that if a player bunts, they are automatically out. If a fan catches a ball, the player is out. All-in-ticket pricing means that food and your seat are included in one price. Players dancing out of the blue in the outfield. A person pitching while being on stilts. A two-hour time limit for the game. If you think this all sounds ridiculous, you are right — the thing is, it's being done already! Enter the Savannah Bananas, an independent baseball team founded officially in 2016 by Jesse Cole. The Bananas have gone from a sports sideshow to the real deal, filling out stadiums reserved for pro teams and appearing on ESPN. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with founder and owner Jesse Cole. Coles shares why he views Walt Disney as one of his ultimate business inspirations and how he got a business like the Bananas off the ground in a competitive sporting arena. Cole also details what’s next for his company after a transformational 2025. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves, and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor, before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid Unfiltered at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered is hosted by Brian Sozzi and produced by Langston Sessoms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia and author of The 7 Rules of Trust, explores the complexities of trust in the digital age. He discusses Wikipedia's unique nonprofit model and its commitment to neutrality amidst accusations of bias. Wales critiques social media's divisive nature, highlighting the toxic algorithms that undermine trust. He shares insights on rebuilding societal trust through transparency and community engagement, and envisions Wikipedia's enduring role as a reliable information source in the face of AI challenges.

One of the longest-serving CEOs in Corporate America is embarking on retirement, but not without imparting some wisdom to the next generation of leaders. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with former Royal Caribbean (RCL) CEO Richard Fain, who is out with a new book called ‘Delivering the WOW.' Fain served as the CEO of Royal Caribbean for 33 years, stepping aside in 2022. Fain helped grow Royal Caribbean into the world’s most valuable cruise line operator by building ever larger ships and doubling down on customer service. He also led the company through the COVID-19 pandemic, a historic time for the cruise industry that saw operations come to a sudden halt for an extended period. Fain shares his secrets to business success and reveals his predictions for the future of the cruise industry. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves, and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor, before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid Unfiltered at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered is hosted by Brian Sozzi and produced by Langston Sessoms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lively discussion, Christian Toetzke, co-founder and CEO of HYROX, shares insights into the rapid rise of his global fitness-racing company. He delves into the gap in the fitness market that inspired HYROX, the strategy behind their unique event format, and their ambitious plans for expansion. Christian highlights their impressive growth without outside funding and teases the potential for HYROX to become an Olympic sport. With over 650,000 athletes already participating, the future looks bright for this innovative fitness competition!

Matt Baer, the new CEO of Stitch Fix, discusses his mission to transform the struggling company with technology and personalization. He highlights the chaotic experiences in retail and positions Stitch Fix as a curated alternative. Baer emphasizes the role of AI in enhancing customer service while maintaining a hybrid approach with human stylists. He also shares insights on expanding product offerings and the importance of convenience in shopping. With renewed strategies, Baer is optimistic about reclaiming market share and improving customer experiences.

Carter Reum, co-founder of venture firm M13, shares his insights on the booming market and the rise of AI-driven opportunities. He discusses the rapid evolution of investment trends, emphasizing the disruptive potential of AI in various industries. Reum predicts a future where automation impacts low-skill roles, freeing humans for more complex tasks. He also highlights the importance of founder qualities and the ethical imperative of diversity in venture portfolios. Expect a competitive landscape as big tech battles for dominance in AI.