
Leading Indicator
Interviews with leaders in business, finance, and technology. Hear from experts, analysts, & economists as they break down the top market headlines, dive into strategies of public companies, and uncover tech trends. A podcast by Public.com.
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Latest episodes

Aug 15, 2024 • 24min
IMAX CEO on Deadpool & Wolverine Success and the Desire for Premium Event Screenings
Richard Gelfond, CEO of IMAX, breaks down recent box office success with releases like Inside Out 2 and Deadpool 3 surpassing the $1 billion mark.
Beyond blockbuster releases, Gelfond points to future opportunities for event-driven experiences after hosting successful screenings for sports events, the Olympics, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
(Recorded August 13, 2024)
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Aug 12, 2024 • 16min
Life360 CEO on Path to 1 Billion Users, Beating the 'Creep' Stigma, & Competition with Apple
Life360, a platform for family and location tracking services know for its Tile tracking device, just reported its first-ever earnings report. CEO Chris Hulls breaks down the results, explains growth catalysts such as advertising and elder care, details how their product differs from Apple's tracking services, and more. Hosted by J.D. Durkin.
(Recorded August 9, 2024)
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Aug 7, 2024 • 28min
Hims & Hers CEO on Obesity Drug Safety and Expansion of its Women's Business
Andrew Dudum, CEO of Hims & Hers, joined Leading Indicator to break down the company's latest earnings report, the rising demand for its compounded obesity drug, the recent $31 million acquisition of a compounding pharmacy, and the rapidly growing business for women's healthcare. Hosted by Hope King, Senior Business Reporter at Axios.
(Recorded August 6, 2024)
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Jun 4, 2024 • 39min
Affirm CEO on the War Against Credit Cards | Max Levchin
Max Levchin, CEO of Affirm, explains why the company's safety measures make 'buy now, pay later' superior to credit cards.
Levchin also breaks down why he believes the new credit rules enacted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are a good thing for the industry.
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

May 30, 2024 • 15min
How the Starbucks App Could Destroy the Coffee Giant's Brand | Trung Phan
Trung Phan, Writer of the SatPost Substack, breaks down why digital mobile orders at Starbucks are pushing the company to focus on speed and convenience.
Phan explains that Starbucks' new strategy is causing coffee quality to drop, raising a question about the firm's ability to charge premium prices.
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

May 21, 2024 • 28min
The 'AI Air Pocket' is the Biggest Risk for Nvidia and Markets | Josh Brown
Josh Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, says investors should be vigilant about the possibility of Nvidia’s top customers, like Meta and Microsoft, starting to pull back on chip spending.
Brown also says Fed meetings and speeches have become a ‘circus’ and the media needs to stop treating interest rate decisions like it is ‘life or death.’
“I wish everyone would just stfu already with the interest rate stuff.”
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

May 17, 2024 • 31min
Sweetgreen CEO on Powering Profits with Protein & Autonomous Restaurant Expansion
Is protein Sweetgreen’s missing ingredient for profitability?
Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman joins Leading Indicator to discuss:
Impact of steak launch and protein plates on sales
Infinite Kitchen expansion plans & automation’s role in the restaurant
Pricing edge vs. fast-food chains like $MCD
Hosted by Hope King, Axios' Senior Business Reporter.
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

May 13, 2024 • 12min
Why Autonomous Robots Could be Mowing Your Lawn Soon | Electric Sheep
Nag Murty, CEO of Electric Sheep, explains the company’s path toward manufacturing autonomous lawnmowers and using them to disrupt the more than $100 billion landscaping industry.
Murty explains the AI behind Electric Sheep’s autonomous fleet, how autonomous robots can solve the employee shortage issue, and what the company sees for the future of a robotics workforce.
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

May 9, 2024 • 13min
PubMatic CEO on What TikTok Ban Means for Ad Industry, Q1 Earnings Recap
PubMatic CEO Rajeev Goel joins Leading Indicator to talk what a TikTok ban would mean for digital ad market, Paris Olympics & US election impact on ad demand, and the catalysts that fueled 20% revenue growth in the recent quarter. With host J.D. Durkin.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

May 2, 2024 • 11min
How an Eroding Job Market Could Cause Faster Rate Cuts | Danielle DiMartino Booth
Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO & Chief Strategist at QI Research LLC & Fmr Federal Reserve insider, breaks down the unsettling layoff numbers this Spring and why weakening job data could push the Fed into potentially cutting rates three times this year.
DiMartino Booth also discusses recent inflation trends, the Fed's balance sheet plans, & her outlook for recession.
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.