

At Barron's
At Barron's
Join Barron’s Andy Serwer as he sits down with top CEOs and business leaders to discuss the biggest stories in business, including the economy, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, leadership, corporate culture, and more. Every week, our guests offer unique insight into their companies and the broader corporate world to help you see around corners and understand what's next. At Barron’s also unpacks the human side of top executives, including the challenges and experiences that made them into the leaders they are today.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 28min
Is this Company a 'Little Berkshire Hathaway'? Its CEO Weighs In.
Tom Gayner, CEO of Markel Group, spoke about how the holding company has studied Berkshire Hathaway's playbook, Markel's stock performance, and much more.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 22min
Sarah Levy: From the Entertainment Industry to CEO of Betterment
The exec talks crypto, advisors, and the legislation she's watching in an interview with At Barron's Andy Serwer.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 27min
'It's Not a Feeling': A Harvard Professor on the Formula to Happiness
Author and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks discusses all things happiness, why he supports capitalism, and what's going on at Harvard University with At Barron's editor at large Andy Serwer.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 23min
How Marriott's CEO Was Appointed During Significant Challenges
Marriott International's Anthony Capuano spoke about when he was named chief executive officer of the hotel chain after the death of Marriott's then-CEO and amid the Covid-19 pandemic. "It was, you know, on a personal level, extraordinarily emotional," Capuano said. This interview was recorded on June 2, 2025.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 23min
Sen. Bill Cassidy on Social Security, Trump, and RFK Jr.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) spoke about his joint plan with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) to help the Social Security program.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 24min
Qualcomm CEO Shares the Company's Disruption Strategy
Under CEO Cristiano Amon, semiconductor company Qualcomm is bringing its technology to multiple industries. This conversation was recorded on May 28, 2025.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 24min
Why Okta Wants 'Authentication to Disappear'
That's according to Okta CEO Todd McKinnon, who also spoke about how the company's name is tied to pilots and why flexibility is a core aspect of Okta's business.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 22min
How This Massive NYC Health System Changed Its Business Model
Dr. Robert Grossman, CEO of NYU Langone Health, spoke to At Barron's about how the health system has transformed and changes he made along the way.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 23min
Scott Bok on Private Markets, Turmoil at Penn, and More
Scott Bok, the former CEO of Greenhill & Co. and the former board chair of the University of Pennsylvania, also spoke about how he succeeded on Wall Street.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 24min
Capital Group CEO on Active Investing, KKR Deal, and More
Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin also spoke about the mutual fund company's "Capital System," which has been in place since 1958.
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