The Khanversation with Imran Khan

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran sits down with longtime friend and serial entrepreneur David Steinberg, founder and CEO of Zeta Global. David recounts his evolution from selling insurance post-college to building a multi-billion-dollar enterprise that powers marketing for Fortune 100 giants. The discussion covers his early ventures in wireless communications, the inception of Zeta Global, and the strategy behind its expansive data cloud and AI-powered marketing platform. David also reflects on the principles that shaped his leadership style and offers practical advice on entrepreneurship, risk, and business intelligence.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran chats with Will Wu, former VP of Product at Snap and Chief Technology Officer at Match Group. Will shares his journey from a childhood fascination with technology to shaping iconic consumer products like Snapchat and Tinder. He discusses the significance of meticulous design decisions, insights from scaling Snapchat’s innovative features, and his learnings from Match Group's business-oriented culture. Will also analyzes the evolving dating app landscape and highlights the transformative potential of AI in consumer products.

In this episode of the Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran sits down with Tad Smith, former CEO of Sotheby's and Madison Square Garden. Now a partner at 1RoundTable Partners and 10T Holdings, Tad walks through his career path, spanning consulting, media, and technology, and breaks down his latest work in crypto and deep tech. The conversation explores the underlying forces driving value in art, sports, and digital assets, as well as the impact of AI on knowledge work and the broader economy. Tad also shares reflections on monetary policy, inflation, and how he thinks about long-term stores of value in today’s financial system.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran sits down with Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc for a conversation spanning Snapchat's early prototyping at Stanford to wearable technology and the future of computing. Evan reflects on pioneering well-known products, such as Stories and augmented reality (AR) Lenses, and explains his vision for Spectacles, Snap’s AR-powered glasses, to make computing more human. He also offers candid insights on finding inspiration, thinking long term, and staying true to a vision. 

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran reconnects with legendary tech entrepreneur Scott McNealy, co-founder and longtime CEO of Sun Microsystems. Scott recounts the early days of building Sun alongside Vinod Khosla, Andy Bechtolsheim, and Bill Joy, explaining how theypioneered key technologies like Java, TCP/IP adoption, and open-source platforms. He reflects on pivotal decisions, including near-misses with Apple, building a culture that developed over 200 future CEOs, and how his post-Sunlife has evolved. They also tackle open vs. closed source in today’s AI landscape and Scott’s no-holds-barred advice for founders and CEOs navigating today’s Silicon Valley.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran sits down with Dave Penski, CEO of Publicis Connected Media. The conversation tracks Dave's career from politics to leading one of the largest media groups in the world. Together, they explore the advertising industry’s most significant shifts —from the dominance of newspapers to today’s AI-driven strategies. Topics include the evolution of video advertising, future of streaming, the role of trust and brand safety in the digital era, and the implications of AI on media, creativity, and search. Dave also provides insight into industry consolidation and what the future holds for global agencies.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran sits down with Jeremy Liew, a leading investor in consumer venture capital and a nine-time Midas List investor. Jeremy recounts his early internet career and his pivotal investments in companies like Snap, Affirm, and Giphy. They explore the state of consumer tech, the rise of AI as a platform, and whether we're at the dawn of another transformative era. Jeremy also opens up about what he got right, what he missed, and the investment principles that guided his two-decade career. The conversation spans valuations, solo VCs, and the evolution of the venture capital industry itself.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran speaks with Jason Wilk, the founder and CEO of Dave, a fintech company redefining neobanking. Jason recounts his early entrepreneurial pursuits, from selling golf gear online to launching venture-backed startups. He shares the origin story behind Dave, the unique strategy of micro-lending without credit checks, and how he leveraged AI and data to build a profitable digital bank. Jason also reflects on going public, overcoming a dramatic stock collapse, and his plans to expand into new credit verticals. Tune in to hear how resilience and focus powered one of the most impressive comebacks in the fintech world.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran sits down with Andy Browne, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former China Editor at The Wall Street Journal. Now a partner at Brunswick Group, Andy shares his deep-rooted history with China, from growing up in Hong Kong to decades of reporting across Asia. The conversation spans China’s transformation since the Cultural Revolution, Deng Xiaoping’s reforms, and Xi Jinping’s rise as a dominant geopolitical force. They probe the strategic complexities of U.S.-China relations, China's global economic influence, and the rising tensions surrounding Taiwan. A timely and comprehensive look at how China is reshaping the global order.

Tom Lee, founder of Fundstrat and a seasoned market strategist, shares insights from over 30 years in finance. He emphasizes the importance of emotional discipline and introduces the ‘three-quarter rule’ for evaluating company performance. Lee also discusses his early belief in Bitcoin as a store of value and its potential trajectory over the next decade. Furthermore, he analyzes the current macroeconomic landscape, addressing how recent tariff changes might shape market dynamics and the outlook for U.S. companies amidst recession fears.