Iconoclast

Iconoclast

INSIDE THE MINDS THAT MOVE MARKETS Forbes Iconoclast with Maneet Ahuja is a weekly video series featuring candid, high-level conversations with the power players shaping global finance. From legendary investors to rising disruptors, host Maneet Ahuja unpacks the convictions, rivalries, and bold ideas driving today’s markets and tomorrow’s economy. Hosted by award-winning journalist and Forbes Editor-at-Large Maneet Ahuja, the show captures the off-the-record tone and real-time relevance that defines the summit itself. With a sharp eye for what moves markets—and who’s doing the moving—Maneet goes beyond headlines and hype to reveal the deeper convictions, rivalries, and bets that shape our financial future.

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September 8, 2026 27 mins
On this episode of Iconoclast, Co-host of The Breakfast Club Charlamagne tha God sat down with Forbes to discuss the power of ownership, building infrastructure, and expanding his media footprint with The Black Effect Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of Iconoclast, Dimensional Fund Advisors Founder and Chairman David Booth sits down with Forbes to discuss managing market uncertainty through long-term investing principles and the value of tuning out short-term market noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of Iconoclast, Bruin Capital Founder and CEO George Pyne sat down to discuss the evolution of sports as an investible asset class and his operator-led investment strategy. Pyne also discussed his early career mentorship under figures like John Portman and Ted Forstmann, as well as Bruin’s international approach to value creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today’s episode of Iconoclast, Co-chair of Brightstar Capital Partners Marcelo Claure sat down with to discuss applying artificial intelligence to enterprise operations to drive economic value creation. Claure also shared his perspective on the growing valuation of sports as an institutional asset class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of Iconoclast, Netflix Sports Anchor Elle Duncan sat down with Forbes to discuss Netflix's expanding footprint in live sports broadcasting. Duncan discussed hosting the upcoming MLB Field of Dreams game and the first international NFL game in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of Iconoclast, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber and CMO Radhika Duggal sat down with Forbes to discuss MLS’s post-World Cup campaign and marketing initiatives designed to capture new fan bases. They also discussed the league's partnership with Apple, strategic marketing efforts, data-driven fan engagement, celebrity ownership integration, and ongoing commissioner succession planning. Learn more abou...
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On this episode oof Iconoclast, 23andMe CEO and Founder Anne Wojcicki sits down with Forbes to discuss 23andMe’s transformation from a public direct-to-consumer genetic testing company into a nonprofit research institute focused on preventative health. Wojcicki also discusses her personal family history with healthcare advocacy, the lessons she learned from navigating a complex public market corporate restructuring, and the c...
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman sits down with Forbes’ Maneet Ahuja to break down his latest multibillion-dollar IPO, his strategy for transforming Howard Hughes Holdings into a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway, and why he’s doubling down on big tech amid the AI revolution. Ackman also shares his candid thoughts on the future of the music industry, his personal go-to AI tools and the hardest lessons he’s l...
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Comedian Hasan Minhaj and Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna sit down with host Maneet Ahuja to discuss their new strategic partnership with Kolkata Chai Company. The two cultural icons explore the rising mainstream influence of South Asian heritage in America, the enduring value of human craftsmanship in the age of AI and their shared mission to elevate authentic chai from a beloved household staple to a national brand. Learn more...
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On this episode of Iconoclast, Co-CEO of Ariel Investments and CEO of Ariel Alternatives Mellody Hobson sat down with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss her firm's "actively patient" investment strategy. Hobson discusses the strategic launch of Project Level, a specialized $1 billion fund targeting women's sports assets, and the upcoming opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
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On this episode of Iconoclast, tennis legend Maria Sharapova sat down with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss her new Vox Media Network podcast, ‘Pretty Tough’. Sharapova also discussed redefining female ambition and her personal evolution into venture capital investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of Iconoclast, Mariner CEO and President Marty Bicknell sat down with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss the origin story, philosophy, and growth of Mariner into a rapidly expanding registered investment advisor. Bicknell also discussed the significant market opportunities presented by the upcoming great wealth transfer and the democratization of alternative investments for high-net-worth individuals. ...
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Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan and global ambassador Sir David Beckham joined Forbes Editor-at-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss their multi-year partnership centered around the "Sports With Us" platform, philanthropy, and creating upward mobility for children through soccer. Moynihan also discussed Bank of America's tracking of real consumer behavior, financial spending patterns, and the significant economic impact of...
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Good American Cofounder and CEO Emma Grede sat down with Forbes to discuss her new book, 'Start With Yourself', and her framework for self-leadership in business. Grede talks about the necessity of destigmatizing money conversations among women and the importance of holding a concrete vision rather than relying on manifestation. She also details her "rule of thirds" for contextualizing the difficulties of entrepreneurship and explo...
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Follow Iconoclast Anastasia Soare, the founder and CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills, talks with Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja about how she built a billion dollar business focusing on an untapped market in the beauty industry; eyebrows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 28, 2026 24 mins
Comedian and actor Vir Das joins Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss the business of bringing Indian storytelling to the global stage. He delves into his strategic choices for standing out, and the "luck" that shaped his career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bela Bajaria, Netflix's Chief Content Officer, sits with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to share how the streamer approaches its content strategy in the current media landscape, and how Netflix is building for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Welcome to the premiere episode of Iconoclast with Maneet Ahuja! For the first ever Forbes Iconoclast podcast, host and Forbes Editor-at-Large Maneet Ahuja sits down with legendary investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates—the world’s largest hedge fund. Recorded live at the NASDAQ market site, Dalio issues an urgent, unvarnished warning about the global economic landscape and the future of wealth. Dal...
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Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja interviews acting FII Institute CEO Richard Attias on the biggest problems facing the world, and how the FII Institute is working to find solutions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lean In Founder Sheryl Sandberg sits down with Forbes Editor-at-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss a landmark report on ending child marriage globally. Sandberg also discusses the persistent "broken rung" preventing women from reaching management roles and the critical need for women to embrace AI tools to remain competitive in the labor force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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