KindredCast
Kindred Media & LionTree LLC
KindredCast brings you news, views and insights from the world of media, technology and everything in between. Produced by and curated by Kindred Media and powered by global merchant and investment bank LionTree, the show features in-depth conversations with other industry leaders. You'll get the inside scoop on the dynamics driving media and tech, insights into the future and even some life lessons.
Beyond The Superstars: Hoops Legend Shane Battier on the Secret to Building Resilient Teams
Two-time NBA champion and Duke University mainstay Shane Battier checks in with LionTree’s resident sports expert, Alex Michael, to share his philosophy on what makes teams - and businesses - great. Shane discusses his experiences under Duke’s renowned Coach K (most recently lionized on “The Bear”), and reflects on the importance of the “glue guys” who help all of their colleagues shine. This podcast is for information purposes only. The opinions and views expressed in this materia
“There’s Nothing to Celebrate Until We Exit” with Apollo’s Reed Rayman
In the latest installment of his series examining private equity in the tech sector, LionTree’s Antal Runnebom speaks with Reed Rayman, a Partner in Private Equity at Apollo Global Management. Making his first-ever podcast appearance, Reed discusses his 15-year career at Apollo, and the “value on the buy, growth once we own” philosophy that has guided the firm’s deals with companies including Western Digital, Intel, Shutterfly, Expedia, Simpress, ADT and Yahoo. Tune in to find out why 2025 will
Listen on Purpose: How To Tell Your Own Story with Amoofy's Luis Duarte
Join Rachel Kraus and Caryl Stern as they examine the intersection of purpose and business. In this episode, they hear the colorful life story of Luis Duarte, a serial entrepreneur whose career has taken him from facing down gun-toting cartel members to founding Amoofy - which stands for “A Moment of You” - a platform that enables you to document and share your family’s history ethically and privately, while owning 100% of your data. Luis shares enlightening tales of inspiration and ite
From 15 Minutes to 50 Years - Powering The Next Generation of Music Stars with Mellomanic’s Andy Apple
LionTree’s James Lindsay chats with music blogger turned startup CEO Andy Apple, whose company Mellomanic provides artists and labels a unique, integrated platform for hosting listening parties, exclusive live streams, interactive chat rooms and more. In an era where artists are taking more direct ownership of how they market themselves, Mellomanic offers new ways to engage, and eventually monetize, superfans for the long haul. Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.
An Ethical Model for AI Music Creation with Jen Music AI’s Shara Senderoff
In this episode, LionTree’s James Lindsay gets the lowdown on Jen Music AI from co-founder and music industry vet Shara Senderoff. Earlier this year, Jen launched an ethically-trained AI music platform for text-to-music creation, and Shara details the platform’s commitment to transparency, compensation and copyright identification. It’s a glimpse at how content creators can utilize generative AI to enhance their vision, and their profits. The episode includes some original Jen Music AI
How to Nurture Your Personal Brand with Digital and Savvy’s Maha Abouelenein
Today, join LionTree Managing Director Rosie Kurmaniak as she engages in an illuminating conversation with communications guru Maha Abouelenein (https://www.mahaabouelenein.com/). Over her three decade career, Maha has crafted strategies for global corporations, startups, governments and CEOs, as well as managing comms for major tech companies in the Middle East. She’s just published her first book, “7 Rules of Self-Reliance: How to Stay Low, Keep Moving, Invest in Yourself, and Own Your Future,
Listen on Purpose: From Collegiate Inspiration to Eco Innovation with Earth Brands’ Misha Vitels and Peter Frelinghuysen
Join Rachel Kraus and Caryl Stern as they examine the intersection of purpose and business. In this episode, they speak with Misha Vitels & Peter Frelinghuysen, the co-Founders of Earth Brands. Recent Williams College grads and varsity tennis teammates, the pair turned their dismay at the red plastic cups littering their campus into inspiration - and created a thriving company dedicated to making sustainable alternatives to everyday products, such as their compostable cups, cutlery
MOGL’s Ayden Syal on the Unprecedented Opportunity for College Athletes
LionTree Managing Director and resident sports expert Alex Michael chats with MOGL CEO and co-Founder Ayden Syal to discuss how the company enables brands and college athletes to partner in the wake of the 2021 NCAA decision that allows these athletes to monetize their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). By taking the pain out of the process - and making sure schools are in the loop - MOGL projects that they’ll be profitable by year’s end. Tune in to get a whole lot smarter about college at
Leveling Up the Youth Sports Market with GameChanger President Sameer Ahuja
The youth sports market is exploding, and there’s no better example of that growth and opportunity than GameChanger, the ubiquitous app that parents, family members and friends use to stream, score and stay up on all the games being played at schools nationwide. Join LionTree Managing Director Alex Michael as he and Sameer discuss the company’s growth in the wake of their 2016 acquisition by DICK’s Sporting Goods, GameChanger’s plans for continued product expansion and their bullish for
The Transformation of Private Equity with Permira’s Brian Ruder
Listen in for a fascinating exploration of how private equity has evolved over the last few decades as LionTree Managing Director Antal Runneboom sits with Brian Ruder, Partner, Head of Investment Committee and Co-Head of Technology at Permira, a worldwide investment firm with over $80B of assets under management. A long-time leader in tech and consumer internet investing, Permira’s portfolio includes Allegro, Genesys, Zendesk, Informatica, Adevinta, NDS, LegalZoom and ancestry.com - as
"People Are Essential" with Lisa Borders
Powerhouse of the business world Lisa Borders shares her life story from being childhood playmates with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s children, to the roles she's held throughout her storied career including President of the WNBA, Vice President of Global Community Affairs at Coca-Cola, and Vice Mayor of Atlanta.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on Siriu
Winning When It Counts with Game 7’s Mark Messier and Mat Vlasic
Join LionTree's resident sports expert Alex Michael as he breaks bread with Game 7 co-Founders Mark Messier - the NHL legend who boasts a 7-2 record in the titular championship matches - and music industry titan Mat Vlasic. A lifelong fan of Mark’s, and a long-time friend and partner of Mat’s, Alex uncovers the thinking behind their new performance lifestyle venture, which aims to “underscore the journey to success through content series, community experiences and consumer products.” It
The 2024 Vision
In the second and final part of our look-forward at the year ahead, activist, author, and humanitarian Caryl Stern hosts discussions with a few of the company’s thought leaders to uncover how the firm integrates purpose into the fabric of our decision-making. First up, Rosie Kurmaniak details the cyclical nature of M&A, and how that is manifesting itself in the firm’s business; then, Avi Sutton discusses the importance of flow - as referenced in his recent letter
The 2024 Outlook
It’s time for one of our most highly anticipated shows of the year, The 2024 Outlook, where leaders from across LionTree look into their crystal balls to discuss the thematics that will be driving the industry this year. LionTree’s public markets expert Leslie Mallon drills down into sector themes with a trio of the company’s thought leaders: James Lindsay discusses the audio and music space, revealing what sort of deals and technologies will be impacting t
Listen on Purpose: It’s Not Philanthropy, It’s Business Strategy (with Carol Cone)
Join Rachel Kraus and Caryl Stern as they and examine the intersection of purpose and business. Carol Cone, founder of Carol Cone ON PURPOSE and renowned leader in the world of corporate social responsibility and purpose-driven business talks about how she introduced the idea of melding business strategy with social responsibility to companies in the 1980s, and shares about her journey growing that intersection into her own business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca
Getting Metaphysic-al with Generative AI Trailblazer Tom Graham
Join Tom Graham, the CEO and co-Founder of generative AI company Metaphysic, as he dives deep with Kindred Media’s Laura Clinton to explore the huge opportunity that this photo-realistic technology enables. A Harvard-trained lawyer turned entrepreneur, Tom is laser-focused on the ethical usage of AI, making Metaphysic a favored partner of the entertainment industry. He is a vocal proponent for government regulation of digital identities, predicting that “Ten years from now or even close
Listen on Purpose: Civic Nation with Kyle Lierman
Join Rachel Kraus and Caryl Stern as they and examine the intersection of purpose and business. This episode, CEO of Civic Nation Kyle Lierman talks about the importance of advocating for diversity and equality in his personal life, and how that translates to his career in politics and public service.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“Progress Begets Progress” - Adobe Chief Strategy Officer Scott Belsky on AI’s Creative Potential
LionTree Managing Director Antal Runneboom checks in with author, entrepreneur and investor Scott Belsky, who serves as Chief Strategy Officer and EVP of Design and Emerging Products at Adobe. Making his second KindredCast appearance, Scott discusses the whirlwind pace of change in the space, Adobe’s latest acquisitions and innovations and the opportunity for AI to rewire collaboration and unleash new opportunities for creators.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you
Will AI Devour Hollywood, with LionTree's Alex Michael
As part of a Kindred Research Report, LionTree’s Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael sits with Kindred Media’s Laura Clinton to discuss the implications of AI for content creators. While Artificial Intelligence technology could theoretically disrupt every industry in the modern economy, nowhere are these concerns more palpable than in Hollywood. Alex, dubbed one of Variety's 2022 top dealmakers, provides a unique perspective on these thorny issues. The pair chat about the opportunities
Listen on Purpose: Choosing Kindness (with Kevin Martinez)
Join Rachel Kraus and Caryl Stern as they "Play on Purpose" and examine the intersection of purpose and business in the sports industry. This episode, VP of Corporate Citizenship at ESPN Kevin Martinez takes us through his work building bridges between corporate growth and social responsibility.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen on Purpose: Moving Forward Faster (with Adam Met)
Join Rachel Kraus and Caryl Stern as they investigate the intersection of business and purpose. This episode, AJR band member and founder of Planet Reimagined Adam Met finds meaning in music, travel, and creating a better world for future generations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen on Purpose: “Philanthropy, Service, and Legacy” (with Todd Jacobson)
Join Rachel Kraus and Caryl Stern as they “Play on Purpose” and examine the intersection of purpose and business in the sports industry. This episode, SVP of Social Responsibility for the NBA Todd Jacobson discusses the importance of community outreach through programs like NBA Cares and its impact on fans dealing with social and economic hardships.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen on Purpose: Diversity is a Good Investment (with Don Garber)
Join Rachel Kraus and Caryl Stern as they "Play on Purpose" and examine the intersection of purpose and business in the sports industry. In this episode, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber explains why investing in DEI not only improves the lives of players and fans alike, but delivers ROI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Filmmaker Chris Temple on the Memification of Investing
Fresh off the sold-out debut of his new film, “This is Not Financial Advice,” at the Tribeca Film Festival, Filmmaker Chris Temple sits with Kindred Media’s Laura Clinton to dig into the wild dynamics of today’s investing trends. Inspired by his own feelings of FOMO during the 2021 crypto/meme stock goldrush, Temple follows four investors with varying risk tolerance as they attempt to parse real opportunities in the ocean of social media-fueled hype. A crucial conversation about the pot
A Guided Tour of Diversified Korean Tech Powerhouse Naver with its CFO, Namsun Kim
Get an inside look into one of Korea's largest publicly listed technology companies, Naver Corporation, with their CFO, Namsun Kim, joining from Seoul. In this interview with LionTree Managing Director Antal Runneboom, the pair dive into Naver's distinct strategy at the intersection of content and commerce, including its recent $1.2B acquisition of Poshmark, for which LionTree acted as exclusive financial advisor to Naver. Antal and Namsun also discuss Naver’s early moves and perspectiv
Football, Family and Finding New Paths with Hall of Famer Peyton Manning
It’s KindredCast Meets ManningCast, as LionTree Managing Director Alex Michael sits down with NFL legend Peyton Manning. And, sure, they talk about football a bit - even Peyton’s foray into Flag Football (assistant) coaching - but this fascinating conversation explores Peyton’s post-pigskin career, including a bevy of hit projects under his Omaha Productions shingle. His second act is proving to be as eye-popping as his first, and hearing how he makes decisions about which projects to p
Bonus Episode: Aryeh Bourkoff Interviewed by Michael Eisenberg on the Debut Episode of "Invested by Aleph”
LionTree Founder, Chairman and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff recently appeared on the debut episode of "Invested by Aleph," interviewed by Michael Eisenberg. Michael is a Partner at Israel-based Venture Capital fund Aleph. Their expansive conversation covers everything from Aryeh's views on the value of empathy, retaining humanity in digital spaces, centering relationships vs. transactions, the economic future of the Middle East, and much more. Enjoy this insightful look at what motivates
Listen on Purpose with Rachel Kraus and Aaron Mitchell
Rachel Kraus is the Managing Director/Partner at DoAble, a brand strategy and marketing collective and Executive-in-Residence at LionTree. In this episode of Listen on Purpose, UNICEF Board Member and former HR leader for Netflix Animation Studio Aaron Mitchell shows us how he’s used what he learned from his upbringing and his background in music to find the harmony of dissonance.This podcast is for information purposes only. The opinions and views expressed in this material are solely
How the Ukraine Conflict Began, and How It Might End with LionTree’s Yuri Brodsky
Today, on a special edition of Kinsights, we hear from LionTree Managing Director Yuri Brodsky in conversation with Kindred Media’s Laura Clinton, as we mark one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Yuri, who grew up in Ukraine prior to the fall of the Soviet Union, discusses the current state of the Ukraine conflict, shedding light on the origins of the conflict as well as potential outcomes - both in terms of global politics and the impact on business.Please be advised that the op
NTWRK CEO Aaron Levant: From High School Dropout to Industry Disrupter
Today, LionTree’s Ali Walton gets the download from serial entrepreneur Aaron Levant, CEO of NTWRK. Aaron’s path to leading the livestream e-commerce platform - described as “MTV meets QVC in a mobile video package” - was anything but straight. He takes us through his auspicious beginnings as a teenage entrepreneur, and expounds on why “ignorance” has been a virtue for him in all his endeavors. Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, fo
The 2023 Outlook
LionTree Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff sits down with public markets lead Leslie Mallon to discuss his outlook and expectations for 2023. This annual conversation aims to provide forward-looking insight into topics that are top-of-mind heading into 2023, spanning everything from the macro environment and expectations for M&A to sector-level developments and thematic trends for the year ahead, drawing from LionTree’s annual year-end letter and sector perspectives. To read Aryeh’s
The 2023 Sector Outlook: LionTree’s Alex Michael on Sports
LionTree Managing Director Alex Michael discusses what he sees in store for Sports in 2023 with Kindred Media's Laura Clinton. This episode is part of LionTree’s 2023 Sector Outlook series leading up to the release of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's 2023 Outlook. Any reference to investments made by LionTree refers to investments made by a fund managed by a LionTree investment manager. Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow Kind
The 2023 Sector Outlook: LionTree’s Antal Runneboom on The Creator Economy
LionTree Managing Director Antal Runneboom discusses what he sees in store for the Creator Economy in 2023 with Kindred Media's Laura Clinton. This episode is part of LionTree’s 2023 Sector Outlook series leading up to the release of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's 2023 Outlook. Any reference to investments made by LionTree refers to investments made by a fund managed by a LionTree investment manager.LionTree's Creator Economy Perspectives 2023 Deck is here (https://lntb2cassets.blob.co
The 2023 Sector Outlook: LionTree’s Michael Kim on Software
LionTree Managing Director Michael Kim discusses what he sees in store for Software in 2023 with Kindred Media's Laura Clinton. This episode is part of LionTree’s 2023 Sector Outlook series leading up to the release of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's 2023 Outlook. Any reference to investments made by LionTree refers to investments made by a fund managed by a LionTree investment manager.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCa
The 2023 Sector Outlook: LionTree’s John Traugott on Sustainability & Resources
LionTree Managing Director John Traugott discusses what he sees in store for Sustainability & Resources in 2023 with Kindred Media's Laura Clinton. This episode is part of LionTree’s 2023 Sector Outlook series leading up to the release of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's 2023 Outlook. Any reference to investments made by LionTree refer to investments made by a fund managed by a LionTree investment manager.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more co
The 2023 Sector Outlook: LionTree’s Emily Wang on Gaming
LionTree Managing Director Emily Wang discusses what she sees in store for Gaming in 2023 with Kindred Media's Laura Clinton. This episode is part of LionTree’s 2023 Sector Outlook series leading up to the release of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's 2023 Outlook. Any reference to investments made by LionTree refer to investments made by a fund managed by a LionTree investment manager.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast
The 2023 Sector Outlook: LionTree’s Adam Judd on Web3 & Crypto
LionTree Managing Director Adam Judd discusses what he sees in store for web3 and crypto in 2023 with Kindred Media's Laura Clinton. This episode is part of LionTree’s 2023 Sector Outlook series leading up to the release of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's 2023 Outlook. Any reference to investments made by LionTree refer to investments made by a fund managed by a LionTree investment manager.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow Kindred
The 2023 Sector Outlook: LionTree’s James Lindsay on Music
LionTree Managing Director James Lindsay discusses what he sees in store for the music industry in 2023 with Kindred Media's Laura Clinton. This episode is part of LionTree’s 2023 Sector Outlook series leading up to the release of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's 2023 Outlook. Any reference to investments made by LionTree refer to investments made by a fund managed by a LionTree investment manager.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow
Listen on Purpose with Rachel Kraus and Rachel Rothman
Rachel Kraus is the Managing Director/Partner at DoAble, a brand strategy and marketing collective and Executive-in-Residence at LionTree. In this episode of Listen on Purpose, Rachel Rothman tells the story of how her background as a mechanical engineer, advocate, and mom of 3 prepared her for her dream job: Chief Technologist at Good Housekeeping. She and Rachel Kraus explore the thematics of patterns and the central anchor that is defined by purpose.This podcast is for information pu
Zillow Group CEO and Expedia Founder Rich Barton's Formula for Entrepreneurial Success
Tune in for an insightful journey into the prime entrepreneurial mindset of Rich Barton, ZIllow Group CEO and Expedia Founder. In conversation with LionTree Managing Director Antal Runneboom, Rich discusses his path from conceptualizing and launching Expedia in 1994 while at Microsoft to the development and launch of the preeminent real estate site Zillow, where he serves as CEO - overseeing that company’s enviable growth path. The discussion is full of pearls of wisdom for any aspiring
Recognizing The Patterns In Our Historical Moment with Niall Ferguson
LionTree Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff goes deep with author, historian and compadre Niall Ferguson. Niall, a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University as well as the Managing Director of the Greenmantle advisory firm, opines on the state of international and domestic affairs, as well as what makes for great leadership. Covering everything from Churchill’s greatest quotes to the unique heroism of Volodymyr Zelensky, the duo provides historical context to current
Bonus: Aryeh Bourkoff on “the Head and the Heart” in Education
Tune in for a special episode in collaboration with University of California, San Diego's “Tritoncast,” LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff joins his alma mater to celebrate the unveiling of the new LionTree Arena on campus.Since its relatively recent founding in 1960, UCSD has climbed the academic rankings to become one of the Top 20 research universities in the world. With this strong academic foundation, UCSD is also the youngest university in the country to successfully complete a multi-bil
Listen on Purpose with Rachel Kraus and Isolde Brielmaier
Rachel Kraus is the Managing Director/Partner at DoAble, a brand strategy and marketing collective and Executive-in-Residence at LionTree. In this episode of Listen on Purpose, Deputy Director of the New Museum Isolde Brielmaier discusses her multicultural upbringing, her unique career path, and elevating mundane business transactions to transformative interactions.This podcast is for information purposes only. The opinions and views expressed in this material are solely the participant
MSNBC President Rashida Jones On Confronting Disinformation And Learning From The Next Generation
On the eve of the US midterm elections, LionTree Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff catches up with Rashida Jones, the President of MSNBC, who has served in that role since February of 2021. The first black executive to lead a major news network, Rashida discusses the multifaceted approach she is taking to redefining the network’s brand, as well as her experiences growing up in a majority white community and being “underestimated” in school and her early career. She also details the step
Closed Loop Partners’ Ron Gonen on Sustainable Capitalism
Tune in as LionTree Managing Director John Traugott sits down with Closed Loop Partners CEO Ron Gonen. The pair discuss the life experiences that have led Ron through a varied career - from consulting and entrepreneurship, through public service and investing - aligning capitalism with positive environmental and social impact. Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our
Punchbowl News: The KindredCast Interview
By popular demand, we present a replay of a conversation between LionTree Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff and Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman, two of the co-Founders of political media brand Punchbowl News, recorded last June. Anna and Jake were co-authors of the must-read Politico Playbook before leaving to launch the business at the beginning of 2021. With midterms just a month away, tune in to hear about their accidentally auspicious timing, the challenges of starting and staffing up
Introducing: Listen On Purpose with Rachel Kraus
Rachel Kraus is the Managing Director/Partner at DoAble, a brand strategy and marketing collective and Executive-in-Residence at LionTree. In the first episode of the new miniseries, Listen on Purpose, Rachel speaks with Justice Richard Bernstein of the Supreme Court of Michigan about finding hope, faith, and purpose in life’s hardest moments.This podcast is for information purposes only. The opinions and views expressed in this material are solely the participant’s personal opinions an
Artie CEO Ryan Horrigan on the NFT-Powered Future of Mobile Gaming
Tune in as LionTree Partner Allison Ross checks in with Artie CEO Ryan Horrigan. The web3 company's mission is to build a universe of characters for app-less mobile gaming - allowing users to play across the social sphere, from Discord to Twitter. In addition to sharing some details about an upcoming game they're developing in-house, which blends NFTs and traditional gaming loot, Ryan offers his vision for why the next foundational entertainment giant will come from the gaming world.&nb
Paris Hilton and Carter Reum: Catching Up With The Original Influencer as She Takes Her Billion-Dollar Brand Into New Dimensions
LionTree Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael sits down with icon Paris Hilton and her husband Carter Reum in their first podcast interview together. Though she essentially created the personal brand industry, building it into a multi-pronged, billion-dollar business, Paris shows no signs of slowing down. Thirty fragrances, three books, 19 product lines, the Roblox Metaverse “Paris World” - there’s a LOT. The couple - Carter is an author and the founder of angel firm M13 Ventures - has a uniq
Bonus: The Vaizey View with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer
Joining Microsoft as an intern in 1988, Phil Spencer has been part of the company’s entire gaming journey. Now, as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, he sits down with Vaizey View host Lord Ed Vaizey to discuss the company’s commitment to reflecting the diversity of the 3 billion strong gaming community, as well as the steps Microsoft is taking to democratize who can make these games. It’s an honest and insightful conversation with one of the biggest figures in the entertainment ecosystem.You can
With A Good Ass Job, Sky's The Limit: SpringHill's Maverick Carter
LionTree Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff has a freewheeling and insightful conversation with Maverick Carter, who has gone from high school teammate of LeBron James to serving as CEO of The SpringHill Company, which includes SpringHill Entertainment, the content and production company the pair launched in 2007, and Uninterrupted, a platform that allows world-class athletes to share their stories. This conversation has everything: Maverick's Akron, Ohio origin story; the advantages of
Snap and Warner Music Chairman Michael Lynton on the Changing Face of Entertainment
Michael Lynton has worn many hats, having served as CEO of Sony Entertainment and Sony Pictures as well as CEO of AOL Europe. Now, as the Chairman of both Snap, Inc. and Warner Music Group, he's in a unique position to understand how the consumer mindset is evolving. In this exclusive conversation with Alex Michael, LionTree's Co-Head of Growth, Michael discusses the characteristics that make for great leadership, as well as his vision for where entertainment is headed.Find and rate Kin
Media's Next Chapter with Malcolm Gladwell
Join LionTree Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael as he dialogues with best-selling author, pundit and Pushkin Industries President and co-Founder Malcolm Gladwell - literally and figuratively one of the leading voices in the audio space. Hear the celebrated business thinker and intellectual contrarian opine on everything from why it’s smart for Pushkin to make big budget audiobooks to what he sees as the future of the workplace. Hot takes a-plenty, so tune in!Find and rate KindredCast on Ap
Take-Two Interactive's CEO Strauss Zelnick Hits His Stride
In a conversation recorded in March, Managing Director of LionTree and co-founder of Griffin Gaming Partners Nick Tuosto and Take-Two Interactive Chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick catch up on a multitude of topics, from Strauss’s personal inspiration and management philosophy to the current state of the gaming industry.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on
GetYourGuide's Johannes Reck on the Travel Industry's Resurgence
Join Howard Han, LionTree’s Head of Principal Investments & Merchant Banking, as he gets the lowdown on the travel industry’s post-Covid mojo from Johannes Reck, the co-Founder and CEO of GetYourGuide. In a world in which 50% of travel is still booked offline, GetYourGuide is driving the transformation to help globetrotters book one-of-a-kind experiences at the most sought-after destinations. Johannes’ journey leading the Berlin-based startup to a position of strength provides a bev
Tim Ferriss On Finding Success In The Uncomfortable Moments
Join LionTree Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael as he sits down with author, investor and podcasting north star Tim Ferriss. Tim - the author of five #1 New York TImes/Wall Street Journal best-sellers (including “The 4-Hour Workweek”), investor in companies like Facebook, Uber, Twitter and many more, and chief cook and bottle washer of “The Tim Ferriss Show” podcast - brings his unique and intimate perspective to a bevy of topics, including the advantages of a shorter work week, his next g
From the Messy Middle to the Near Future with Adobe's Scott Belsky
Join LionTree Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael as he goes on a fantastic journey with multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, investor, author and creative executive Scott Belsky. Serving as the Chief Product Officer of Adobe’s Creative Cloud in the wake of the company’s 2012 acquisition of his start-up Behance, Scott shares his unique perspective on everything from polygamous careers to the possibility of web 3.0 revolutionizing small business investment. It’s a wild ride into the next five years.
Aryeh Bourkoff joins Rick Kleiman on the Boardroom: Out of Office Podcast
Aryeh joined Rich on his podcast, Out of Office, part of The Boardroom Podcast Network. Subscribe to Out of Office wherever you're listening to this podcast. Episode 58: Founder and CEO of LionTree LLC, Aryeh BourkoffAryeh Bourkoff is a high-profile investor who has decades of experience in company research media and telecommunications megadeals. In this episode of Out Of Office, Aryeh discusses the realistic road to entrepreneurship in a global society, the future of cryptoc
The 2022 Outlook
Today, LionTree Chairman and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff and public markets lead Leslie Mallon discuss their expectations for 2022, reflected through the lens of Aryeh's year-end letter, "Unlock with Purpose," which can be read here (https://liontree.com/-/media/LTSaberTooth/YearEnd2021/LionTree-2021-Year-End-Letter-files/LionTree_YE_Letter_2021_vF.pdf). This annual conversation provides unique insight into the themes that will dominate the next 12 months, and spans everything from the state
NFTs Made Easy (and Green!) With Zedge CEO Jonathan Reich
Today, Kindred Media’s Olivia Bourkoff gets the lowdown from Jonathan Reich, the CEO of mobile media company Zedge. With over 35 million monthly users around the globe personalizing their devices via Zedge's creator-friendly platform, Jonathan shares how the company is setting its sights on a greener, frictionless NFT solution for the masses.Tune in for an excellent look into the future of mobile content!Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more conten
A Lifetime of Learning with MasterClass’s David Rogier
Today we conduct our very own MasterClass, as LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff sits down with the man who has created that expert learning platform, David Rogier. Hosting one-of-a-kind courses from the biggest names in their field - everyone from Bob Iger and Serena Williams to a new course from Hillary Clinton - MasterClass is creating a curriculum unlike any other. The episode brims with insights and life lessons, a perfect example of why you should never s
Fantasy Sports Upstart Sorare is Gamifying NFTs
On today’s show, LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff checks in from Paris with Sorare co-Founder and CEO Nicolas Julia. Sorare, a start-up founded in 2018, has seen over $250 Million in sales this year, as football (aka soccer) fans flock to the platform to buy, sell and trade digital player cards and compete in the global fantasy sports platform. The pair discuss the evolution from web 2.0 to web 3.0, in which blockchain-powered peer-to-peer interaction co
Putting College Within Reach For Everyone with Frank’s Charlie Javice
Today, LionTree co-Head of Growth Alex Michael gets the inside scoop from Charlie Javice, the Founder & CEO of Frank, on her company’s recent acquisition by JP Morgan Chase. Javice, who now serves as Managing Director & Head of Student Solutions at JPMC, details the process of funding and selling her company, which aims to make college more accessible to lower income, minority and first-generation American students. A young, female founder who is focused on paying it forward, Charlie provides ra
Monetizing the Highlight Reel with Sports Start-Up Buzzer
Today, LionTree’s Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael sits down with Buzzer Founder and CEO, Bo Han. Sports start-up Buzzer’s mission is to monetize key moments and history-in-the-making plays -- the ones that keep hopeful fans glued to their couches for hours on end. Han says Buzzer is embracing the ‘look down’ 2-screen viewing experience in order to bring a younger fanbase to the sports leagues and media companies with whom they partner. With an impressive roster of investors, a heap of pr
Aryeh B. Bourkoff on 3 Things with Ric Elias
Today, we're bringing you a bonus episode from the '3 Things' podcast, hosted by Ric Elias (Red Ventures). He recently interviewed Aryeh and we thought you'd enjoy the conversation.----Aryeh Bourkoff has been called "Media's Hottest Dealmaker." If you don't know him by name, you've definitely seen his work in the news - he's advised multi-billion-dollar media deals with AT&T, Amazon, Verizon, and even Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic. As founder and CEO of LionTree, one of Aryeh's
What’s at Stake in the New Space Race, with The Smithsonian’s Ellen Stofan
Ellen Stofan, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Science and Research, makes a timely appearance on today’s show. With a storied career that includes serving as NASA’s Chief Scientist from 2013-2016, Ellen provides an insider’s perspective on the latest developments around private and public space exploration. As she tells LionTree Executive in Residence Ariel Wengroff, “having multiple planets allows you to test models and...understand the Earth a lot better” - a clear advantage in
Waking a Sleeping Giant: Disney Veteran Ben Sherwood Sets His Sights on Youth Sports with MOJO
Today, Ben Sherwood, the Founder and CEO of the youth sports focused start-up Mojo, sits for a conversation with LionTree's co-head of Growth and resident sports nut, Alex Michael. Ben brings a diverse resume to his latest company. From 2014-2019 he served as co-chair of Disney Media Networks and President of the Disney ABC television group. In addition to writing the New York Times best-seller "The Survivors Club," Ben and his sister Elizabeth were the first brother-sister pair to
Funding the Next Generation of Female Founders with Susan Lyne of BBG Ventures
On today's show, BBG Ventures co-Founder and Managing Partner Susan Lyne speaks with LionTree & Kindred Media Executive in Residence Ariel Wengroff. BBGV is one of the most active investors in female-founded companies in the US. Susan's wealth of experience in the media and e-commerce space - which spans legendary New York City alt weekly the Village Voice through pioneering roles with Gilt Groupe, AOL and ABC Entertainment - has given her a unique perspective on which business
Punchbowl News: The Making of a Modern Media Brand
Today, LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff is joined by Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman, two of the co-Founders of the recently launched political media brand Punchbowl News. Anna and Jake were co-authors of the must-read Politico Playbook before leaving to launch the business at the beginning of this year. Tune in to hear about their accidentally auspicious timing, the challenges of starting and staffing up during a pandemic and the focus on non-partisan facts and
Bonus: The Vaizey View with Aryeh B. Bourkoff and UN Special Climate Envoy Mark Carney
Today, a bonus episode.LionTree and Kindred Media CEO and Founder Aryeh B. Bourkoff recently joined "The Vaizey View" host (and LionTree Executive In Residence) Lord Ed Vaizey for a crucial conversation with Mark Carney, who serves as the UN's Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance. In a far-ranging discourse, the trio discusses the financial and technical ramifications of achieving net zero, and the work that must go into it. Mark's just-released new book, "Value(s): Building
Earn Every Transaction with Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski
Take a deep dive into Swedish FinTech unicorn Klarna, as the company’s CEO and Co-Founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski sits with LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to discuss their success. Klarna's 'buy now, pay later' model - bolstered by an ad in the big game - has seen massive growth during the pandemic, and they are laser focused on providing value to consumers across the globe. Sebastian shares fascinating insights about leadership, and even tells Aryeh about the
Dr. John Malone Joins Us For Our 100th Episode
On the occasion of our 100th episode, we present the sort of conversation you can only hear on KindredCast.Dr. John Malone, the legendary businessman, philanthropist and conservationist, who serves as Chairman of Liberty Media, Liberty Broadband, and Liberty Global, sits down with LionTree Founder and CEO Aryeh Bourkoff for a comprehensive discussion. The “cable cowboy” reflects back on an incredible career that has shaped the content and cable industries on a global scale. Dr. Mal
Barry Diller In His Own Words
Today, an episode long in the making: Barry Diller, Senior Executive and Chairman of IAC and Expedia, catches up with LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff. Their conversation touches on everything from the shifting political landscape and tech platform regulation to IAC’s resiliency throughout the pandemic. Listen until the end to hear his frank assessment of several of his well-known business peers, too.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you
The Reboot with Aryeh Bourkoff and Ariel Wengroff
On today’s show, a different kind of conversation. LionTree & Kindred Media Founder & CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff sits with LionTree Executive in Residence Ariel Wengroff for a fascinating dialogue that veers from Aryeh’s personal history and early career to his viewpoints on social media’s growing pains, philanthropy and the opportunities that face our country in this moment of transition. Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more con
The 2021 Outlook
In what has become an annual feature, LionTree & Kindred Media Founder & CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff and LionTree public markets lead Leslie Mallon discuss their expectations for the new year, reflecting on the insights from Aryeh’s year-end letter, which you can read here (https://www.liontree.com/yearendletter).Tune in to hear them discuss what’s on the horizon for a variety of sectors and why Aryeh predicts that the “bull recession” – as he calls it - of 2020 will lead to a renewed
The Changing Face of the Art Market with Josh Baer and Jackie Reses
Today’s show is a deep dive into art collecting. Joining LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff is Josh Baer - the art advisor whose Baer Faxt newsletter and recently launched “No Reserve” YouTube channel feature art market perspectives - and finance executive Jackie Reses, who has served as Square Capital and Square Financial Services lead executive for six years. Jackie, a burgeoning art collector, Josh and Aryeh discuss the state of the art market, the impact that COVID-19 has had on it and the
A New Vision For Sports Leagues with Athletes Unlimited CEO Jon Patricof
On today’s show, Jon Patricof, CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited, speaks with LionTree’s Alex Michael about his young company’s success to date. Athletes Unlimited is a new take on the sports league, enabling elite competitors from underrepresented sports such as women’s softball and volleyball to compete more directly. The players also have long-term equity participation and direct oversight of league governance. And though their single-location model pre-dated COVID, it certain
FinTech’s Pandemic Pivot with Cross River CEO Gilles Gade
LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff hosts Cross River Bank Founder and CEO Gilles Gade for a discussion about banking’s FinTech-powered evolution, as well as their central role in bolstering businesses throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in to hear how Gade’s company, dubbed a “mitzvah-minded unicorn” by TechCrunch, has become the preeminent banking partner for companies like Affirm, Circle, Best Egg, Coinbase, Rocket Loans, Stripe, Upstart and Transferwise.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple
Bonus: Disrupting The Monopoly of Government with Tony Blair
Tune in for a special episode of the Kindred Media podcast "The Vaizey View," hosted by Lord Ed Vaizey, as he is joined by LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. The trio discusses the transformational impact of technology on that stodgiest of legacy institutions, government.In the full episode of "The Vaizey View" Ed has a one-on-one conversation with Chris Yiu, who is the Executive Director of the Technology and Public Policy team at the Tony Bl
Content’s Transformation With Verizon Media CEO Guru Gowrappan
In the latest installment of LionTree Live, Verizon Media CEO Guru Gowrappan – whose top tier properties include Yahoo, HuffPo, TechCrunch and AOL among others – discusses the rapidly changing digital content and advertising space. As he tells LionTree’s public markets lead Leslie Mallon, Verizon Media, with a combined reach of over 900 million users monthly, is seeing new opportunities around ad tech, commerce, sports betting and omnichannel marketing – a positive sign for 2021 and bey
Whoop CEO Will Ahmed on Optimizing Performance and Detecting COVID-19
Having raised north of $100 Million, Boston-based Whoop, a next generation wearables company, is quickly becoming the preferred optimization system for high caliber athletes and wellness advocates everywhere. And, as Founder and CEO Will Ahmed tells LionTree’s Alex Michael, the Whoop ecosystem is proving to be a reliable indicator of potential coronavirus infection.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instag
Moving Beyond Life In Limbo with Aryeh B. Bourkoff
In a candid interview, LionTree CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff surveys our current situation, considers what sort of leadership our moment demands and analyzes how Wall Street, Main Street and the people in the street are converging to create a new reality.Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. And you can find all of Kindred M
Bonus: Debut of Kinsider from Kindred Media
Welcome to Kinsider, a new weekly podcast that dives into the biggest themes in media & tech with insights from the people inside the deals. Our first episode dives into recent m&a from major media companies in the podcast space. With players like Spotify, iHeartMedia, SiriusXM and more investing heavily, what does it mean for the audio wars?Be sure to search & subscribe to Kinsider so you never miss an episode. (https://link.chtbl.com/Kinsider)See Privacy Policy at https://
Finding The Heart In The Next Wave of Business with Forerunner’s Kirsten Green
Tune in for an in-depth conversation between Forerunner Ventures Founder and Managing Director Kirsten Green and LionTree Executive in Residence Ariel Wengroff. Named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People and a Top 20 Venture Capitalist by the New York Times, Kirsten has invested in more than 80 companies and serves on the board of Forerunner portfolio companies Dollar Shave Club and Bonobos. She tells Ariel how our global reset is impacting her investment philosophy and the busines
Bonus: Debut of The Vaizey View with Ed Vaizey
We're pleased to bring you the debut episode of a new series, "The Vaizey View." In it, LionTree Executive in Residence Ed Vaizey, a British MP from 2005-2019 who served as Prime Minister David Cameron's Tech Minister for six years, converses with tech analyst and pundit Benedict Evans - whom he describes as "a cross between Mary Meeker and a TED conference." Tune in to hear Benedict's striking views on everything from video call technology to how to approach regulation of tod
LionTree Live Webinar: The Digitization of Education
Today we feature a webinar on the future of education, hosted by LionTree’s public markets lead Leslie Mallon. Her guests are two leaders in the digital learning arena: Dan Rosensweig, the President and CEO of Chegg and Dr. Paul LeBlanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University, who served as senior policy advisor to Under Secretary Ted Mitchell at the Department of Education. With the disruption that the pandemic has wrought on higher education, Dan and Paul provide much-needed p
Professor Geoffrey West On The Fate of Cities and Corporations In Our New Normal
Join us for a fascinating and far-ranging conversation between Professor Geoffrey West of the Santa Fe Institute and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff. Professor West, a theoretical physicist, is the author of “Scale: The Universal Laws of Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies.” They discuss an expansive array of topics as they view Dr. West’s scientific model of cities and corporations through the lens of the global pandemic.Also, be sure to stay on top of the day’s most
A Digital Media Masterclass with J2’s Vivek Shah
J2 Global CEO Vivek Shah - whose company reaches over 180 million people monthly via brands such as IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle and Speedtest, as well as a robust cloud services business - and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff conduct an MBA-worthy conversation about digital media best practices, and the new opportunities emerging in our challenging business environment. You’ll want to take notes!Afterwards, kick back and read up on the day’s most entertaining and insightful content in Kindr
Advertising’s New Outlook: A Webinar With MediaLink’s Michael Kassan
How will the advertising industry weather the global pandemic? In order to address that question, LionTree’s Public Markets Lead Leslie Mallon enlists Michael Kassan, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of strategic advisory firm MediaLink, and his colleagues Andrea Redniss and JC Uva to discuss what’s on the horizon for the industry.And, if you’re looking for a quick update on the day’s most thoughtful, insightful and entertaining content, be sure to check out Kindred Media’s recently launch
A Message From Aryeh Bourkoff: Forward To Extraordinary
Thoughts on the Crisis from LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Life Lessons and New Routines With Serena Williams
Tennis Champion, businesswoman and investor Serena Williams is not letting quarantine slow her down. As she tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, she’s drawing on the example of her father as she charges ahead with a variety of business endeavors and investment opportunities, while plotting her first post-quarantine meal.And here’s a reminder to check out Kindred Media’s daily newsletter to stay up on the most thoughtful, insightful and entertaining content. Sign up for “Take a Break with
Naomi Campbell: “Do it all now. Do it all.”
Supermodel, philanthropist and businesswoman Naomi Campbell checks in with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to discuss the global and personal impact of the pandemic, and how the lessons she learned from Nelson Mandela are guiding her ongoing work.Kindred Media has launched a new daily newsletter to point you to the most thoughtful, insightful and entertaining content. To sign up for “Take a Break with Kindred Media,” just click here.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.
2020 Vision: The New Thematics
As the nation and the world continue to battle a global pandemic, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and public markets lead Leslie Mallon assess the ways in which this unanticipated event has shaken up the business landscape, and what the impact will be on the sector outlook and the M&A environment.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, chann
Verizon Chairman & CEO Hans Vestberg's Essential Leadership
What is it like to manage mission-critical communications infrastructure at a time when first responders and quarantined workers are most dependent upon it? Tune in as Verizon Communications Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg speaks with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff about the company’s massive response to the global pandemic, and the steps they’re taking to keep everyone safe and connected now and going forward.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, foll
Welcome The Reset
As the world reels from the impact of COVID-19, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff checks in to discuss the short- and longer-term impact of this crisis, how businesses can benefit from scarcity and learnings from our quarantine routines.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132.Please read before listening: http://www.liontree.com/p
Retooling Media With The Newsette’s Daniella Pierson
In her sophomore year at Boston University, Daniella Pierson had no prospects for a summer internship. So, she created a media company. Listen in as LionTree’s James Lindsay gets the origin story on The Newsette, which began as a newsletter and continues to expand into new horizons, including a front-page content partnership with Amazon. From dorm room to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in five years -- it’s a wild ride.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, fo
Always Bet On Mitch Garber
We’re joined by businessman, philanthropist and Member of the Order of Canada Mitch Garber, a man credited with, among many other achievements, saving Caesar’s Entertainment from bankruptcy. LionTree’s Alex Michael sits down with Mitch in the Kindred Media Slopeside Studios in Deer Valley, Utah to get the scoop on the indefatigable businessman’s latest doings, which span his chairmanship of Cirque Du Soleil as well as his involvement with the National Hockey League expansion team in Sea
Talking Liberty With President & CEO Greg Maffei
KindredCast decamps to Englewood, Colorado for an in-depth sit-down with Liberty Media Corporation’s President & CEO Greg Maffei, making his podcast debut. LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff gets the scoop on the company’s extensive portfolio, which includes subsidiaries Formula 1, SiriusXM and the Atlanta Braves, as well as an interest in Live Nation Entertainment. The LionTree team has advised Liberty on transactions with Charter Communications, Starz and SiriusXM. From Maffei’s first en
Bonus: LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff Channels Umberto Boccioni on Scale and Motion
On the prior episode of KindredCast, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff sat down with NYSE Group President Stacey Cunningham. Today, the tables are turned, as we present a special episode of the NYSE and Intercontinental Exchange’s podcast, “Inside the ICE House,” featuring Aryeh being interviewed by host Josh King. They discuss the landscape of tech and media, and why the 2020s will be the “Clash of the Titans.”Head here to check out more episodes of “Inside the ICE House.”Find and rate us on
The Fearless Leadership of NYSE’s Stacey Cunningham
NYSE Group President Stacey Cunningham’s path from intern to the first woman to lead the exchange in its 228-year history is but one aspect of her amazing career. Today she sits down with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to delve into her management style and discuss the rapid changes that are transforming trading as well as the state of the IPO market.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can h
The 2020 Outlook
In what’s become an annual tradition, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and Leslie Mallon, who heads the company’s Public Markets division, sit down to reflect on the lessons from 2019 as they look forward to what the new year will bring to the business landscape. To read Aryeh’s 2019 Year-End Letter, “Scale Players In Motion,” please visit https://liontree.com/yearendletterFind and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram an
Sitting Down With ViacomCBS Chairwoman Shari Redstone
Tune in for an exclusive and timely conversation between Shari Redstone, the Chairwoman of the newly merged entity ViacomCBS Inc., and Aryeh Bourkoff, LionTree’s CEO. Culled from two separate conversations – one at the Media 2.0 conference in Los Angeles in October, and one at the Paley Center for Media’s International Council Summit in New York City last month - Shari lays out her path to this historic moment, her vision for the future of ViacomCBS and its strategic positioning in the
Adriana Cisneros: The Present is Female
Adriana Cisneros, the CEO of the media group that bears her family name, is taking the long view as she leads the Latin American powerhouse. As she tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff in a Paley Dialogue Luncheon at the Paley Center for Media in New York, “we’re playing it 50 years forward; everything we do, that is our horizon.” Listen in as she discusses her company’s massive new satellite broadband partnership, as well as the general outlook for the media business across Latin America.
Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer On The Power of Curiosity
Multi-award winning producer Brian Grazer, who along with co-Founder Ron Howard drives powerhouse Imagine Entertainment, is on a mission; not just to tell the most exciting stories in film and TV, but to challenge himself to remain curious and engaged with a broad spectrum of thinkers. Listen in as he regales REDEF CEO + Chief Curator Jason Hirschhorn with lessons from his life and his view on the state of storytelling in present-day Hollywood.This conversation was recorded at the Media
Girlboss Sophia Amoruso On Building An Ecosystem For Good
In her 13 years in business, entrepreneur Sophia Amoruso took her Nasty Gal eBay store to a $350 Million valuation, and, eventually, bankruptcy – while also writing a New York Times bestseller and inspiring a Netflix series. Now she’s back for round two, embracing her #Girlboss persona with an ambitious media company and professional network. LionTree’s Alex Michael gets the unadulterated scoop for us.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow Ki
Tomorrow’s Business Leaders Tell Us What We’re Missing About FinTech and Sports (Part 2)
In the final episode of our two-part series, LionTree’s 2019 interns school us on topics they feel are “bubbling under” in the business and tech space. We’ll hear about the surprising stats that drive FinTech innovation, as well as a deep dive into the state of sports, covering everything from: newly legalized betting; how and why the power balance has shifted back to the players; and what role sports will play in the ever-expanding OTT landscape.Please note that the information, s
Tomorrow’s Business Leaders Weigh In On Today’s Under-Explored Topics (Part 1)
In part one of a two-part special, we flip the script to hear from LionTree’s 2019 interns on the topics they feel are “bubbling under” in the business and tech space. Subjects include: the way technology is empowering a new class of musicians and filmmakers; e-commerce’s role in driving small business; and generational shifts in technology. We’ll also hear an interview with the CEO of a SAAS management firm, a sector that didn’t exist a few years ago.Please note that the informati
How Morning Brew Has Become A Millennial Must-Read
The next generation of industry leaders gets their daily business news from Morning Brew – a millennial-led company with over 1.5 million subscribers and an industry-leading ~40% open rate. Morning Brew co-Founder and CEO Alex Lieberman – the youngest CEO to appear on KindredCast to date – walks LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff through the ‘aha’ moments and fresh thinking that have led to the company’s ascent. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follo
David Brooks: Climb Your Second Mountain
Today we close out our Summer Inspiration series, where we’ve been looking back at some of KindredCast’s most exhilarating moments. And what better way to wrap things up then with New York Times Op-Ed columnist and best-selling author David Brooks. LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff spoke to him on the eve of the release of his latest book, “The Second Mountain: The Quest For A Moral Life,” and David laid bare the impetus behind what has become his newest best-seller. To hear the full show, ch
Dr. Habib Sadeghi: Consciousness Is The Key To Health
As we close out summer, we’re looking back at some of KindredCast’s most inspiring moments. Today, Dr. Habib Sadeghi – or Dr. S – the co-Founder of Be Hive of Healing Medical Center, draws on his personal health odyssey to deliver a unique prescription for how to live a healthy life. To hear the full show, check out episode 42. Also, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so that you never miss a new episode when we return.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or w
Larry Jackson: Always Bet On Yourself
We’re continuing our summer look back at some of KindredCast’s most inspiring moments. Today, we check in with Apple Music’s Head of Content, Larry Jackson, whose non-stop grind – even after being expelled from high school two months prior to graduation – and artist-first mentality has led him to a unique and pivotal role in the music-tech space. To hear the full show, check out episode 31. Also, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so that you never miss
Joanna Coles: Embrace The Chaos and Cherish Real Life
As we close out summer, we’re looking back at some of KindredCast’s most inspiring moments. Today, listen in as Joanna Coles - the inspiration for and Executive Producer of the hit TV series “The Bold Type” - details her auspicious beginnings in the newspaper business. Coles, who was Heart’s first-ever Chief Creative Officer, announced she is launching Boudica later this year, a subscription-based content platform targeting women in the workplace. To hear the full show, check out e
Ron Meyer: Do What You Say You’re Going To Do
As we close out summer, we’re looking back at some of KindredCast’s most inspiring moments. Today, we hear from Ron Meyer, Vice Chairman of NBCUniversal and one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures. A high school dropout and the child of Holocaust survivors, Ron talks about his unlikely ascent to Hollywood success and the personal philosophy that has bolstered him at every step. To hear the full show, check out episode 18. Also, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcas
Scooter Braun Is Just Getting Started
From his just-announced first look deal with Amazon Studios to his company's acquisition of Taylor Swift's catalogue via the Big Machine Label Group, Scooter Braun - the entertainment impresario guiding the careers of Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, J. Balvin, Demi Lovato and more - continues to drive the entertainment industry. It's a good time to revisit LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's interview with him in which he lays out his business philosophy and speaks of his work with a
How UK Digital Bank Monzo Went From Crowd Funding To Unicorn In Four Years
Now boasting a $2.5B valuation, the UK-based digital bank Monzo has amassed over two million customers in four years. Founder and CEO Tom Blomfield, a 33-year old serial entrepreneur, sits with LionTree Executive in Residence and Member of Parliament Ed Vaizey to share the story of Monzo’s meteoric rise, its crowd-funded and customer-centric core and its path to profitability as he sets his sights on the US market.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more conte
Scott Galloway’s Quest For Happiness
In a lively conversation, Scott Galloway - entrepreneur, co-host of the Pivot podcast with Kara Swisher and Marketing professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business – gets down to brass tacks with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff. The pair discuss everything from their shared educational background to Galloway’s case for tech regulation and the science behind his recently published book, “The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning.” You won’t want to miss this
Wondery’s Hernan Lopez on Podcasting’s Golden Age
In a little over three years, Wondery has established itself as the largest independent podcast publisher, boasting hit shows such as “Dirty John,” “Dr. Death” and “Business Wars.” Tune in to hear the company’s Founder and CEO, Hernan Lopez, in conversation with Kindred Media President Chris Peterson, as Hernan details his journey from running Fox International Channels to discovering the stories and talent propelling Wondery forward.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For
Bonus: Sir Richard Branson’s Next Frontier
In this special mini-episode, Sir Richard Branson, whose Virgin Group controls over 400 companies, shares with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff the inspiration behind his ambitious and industry-leading space companies: Virgin Galactic, The Spaceship Company and Virgin Orbit. His overarching goal: using “space exploration as a way of improving things back here on the earth.” Tune in for a glimpse of the not-too-distant future.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more
Arianna Huffington’s Vision For A More Humane Workplace
Today, Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global and founder of the eponymous Huffington Post, sits down with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff in front of a live audience at the Nexus Israel Conference in New York City. The pair discuss Thrive’s mission to make employee well-being a pillar of every company’s success metrics and the tremendous strides some companies are taking along this path.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow Kindre
Hearst President and CEO Steve Swartz on Helming a 132 Year-Old, Family-Owned Media Powerhouse
A 20-year veteran of Hearst, Steve Swartz sees the company’s ongoing evolution as the true legacy of its legendary founder William Randolph Hearst, a tycoon’s son who entered the newspaper business in order to serve the common man. Swartz and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff talk about the company’s restless DNA, including their more recent foray into business media and services. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Insta
UTA’s Co-Founder and CEO Jeremy Zimmer On Creating A More Humane Hollywood
Starting out in the proverbial mailroom over 40 years ago, Jeremy Zimmer has emerged as one of Tinseltown’s most powerful agents. In this conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, Zimmer’s respect for those who choose the artist’s path is matched by his advocacy for creating a more equitable industry. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sund
How Vice Media’s New CEO Nancy Dubuc Is Transforming The Content Powerhouse
In her first year as CEO of Vice, Nancy Dubuc – a 20-year veteran of A&E Networks who had served as CEO for the last six – is solidifying the youth-focused, multi-platform media brand’s content-centric strategy. Tune in as she tells LionTree Executive In Residence Betsy Morgan about her plans for the company and her focus on delivering business-building success for advertisers. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter
The Athletic’s Alex Mather on Reimagining Sports Journalism, Team By Team
In a time of massive cutbacks in local media, subscription-based website The Athletic is breathing new life into sports journalism. Co-Founder Alex Mather sits with LionTree’s Alex Michael to discuss the site’s ad-free local coverage across 47 North American cities, and the company’s commitment to providing veteran sports writers the best job they’ve ever had. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebo
New York Times Columnist and Best-Selling Author David Brooks
On the occasion of our 50th show, we are excited to present a fireside chat with New York Times Op-Ed columnist and best-selling author David Brooks. On the eve of the release of his latest book, “The Second Mountain: The Quest For A Moral Life,” Brooks speaks with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff about the experiences and realizations that went into his latest work, how to discern “happiness” from “joy” and the best way for us to emerge from this particularly fraught moment in human history
The Evolution of Audio with iHeartMedia’s Bob Pittman and Rich Bressler
Tune in for an in-depth discussion about radio’s reenergized role in the modern media landscape, as iHeartMedia’s Robert Pittman (Chairman & CEO) and Richard Bressler (President, COO, CFO) talk about the company’s unique assets and approach. In conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, Bob and Rich discuss why the audio sector continues to enthrall consumers and marketers alike, and how podcasting and their industry-leading events play into their strategy.Find and rate us on Ap
Max Conze, CEO of Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1 Media, On Building A Multi-Platform Powerhouse
Listen in as Max Conze, who left innovative consumer tech company Dyson to take the helm of German conglomerate ProSiebenSat.1 less than a year ago, shares his vision for the diversified company. In a conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, Max lays out his vision for ProSieben, which, in addition to owning Germany’s largest broadcast network, a thriving production division and a massive e-commerce platform, has launched a new streaming partnership with Discovery.Find and rate us
The Evolution of Outdoor Advertising with Ocean CEO Tim Bleakley
Amidst the disruption of traditional media, out-of-home advertising has not only thrived, but has also become a go-to outlet for the titans of content and technology. And, as Ocean Outdoor CEO Tim Bleakley tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, the sector’s transformation from static boards to interactive, audience-aware screens - like the ones that comprise their breathtaking Piccadilly Lights display – has made them the ideal vehicle for capturing an elusive and mobile audience.
Hearst Magazines Chairman David Carey On Leadership, Transition and Social Impact
In his eight years as Hearst Magazines Chairman, David Carey has presided over some of the publisher’s most successful magazine launches and the transformation of their advertising-centric business model. Now he is scaling a new mountain: becoming a fellow at the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, a program designed to give C-suite leaders a platform for enacting broader social impact. Tune in for an in-depth conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to hear all about David’s t
The 2019 Outlook
In what has become a KindredCast tradition, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff sits with the company’s public markets and IPO expert, Leslie Mallon, to discuss the themes, expectations and media sector trends to be on the lookout for in the coming year, from the advent of 5G and direct-to-consumer services to space exploration and the Live Events arena. Plus, you’ll get an insider’s look at Aryeh’s much-discussed suggested reading list.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.
Mattel Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz
Join us for an engaging conversation with Mattel’s recently appointed Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, recorded at LionTree’s recent Media 2.0 Conference in Los Angeles. Kreiz, a seasoned media executive who previously served as Chairman and CEO of Maker Studios – which was acquired in 2014 by the Walt Disney Company – shares his vision for the transformation of the iconic kids entertainment brand in today’s ever-evolving landscape.Find and rate us on Apple P
Wikipedia Co-Founder Jimmy Wales Lifts The Veil
Tune in for a fascinating conversation between Jimmy Wales - who co-founded the crowd-sourced, non-profit encyclopedia Wikipedia over 17 years ago - and Ed Vaizey, LionTree’s London-based Executive in Residence and Member of Parliament. In addition to lifting the veil on the inner workings of the world’s most-referenced informational resource, Wales gives some insight into a new project, WikiTribune, a news website where volunteers fact-check the latest stories utilizing long-establishe
The Microeconomics of the Soul with Dr. Habib Sadeghi
KindredCast embarks once again to Los Angeles for a revelatory conversation between LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and Dr. Habib Sadeghi – or Dr. S – the co-Founder of Be Hive of Healing Integrative Medical Center, whose most recent book is “The Clarity Cleanse: 12 Steps to Finding Renewed Energy, Spiritual Fulfillment and Emotional Healing.” The two discuss overcoming impossible obstacles and how busy leaders can benefit from a holistic approach to well-being. Find and rate us on Apple Po
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle Interviews LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff
Today we turn the tables, as MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle – whose media career began after a 14-year stint in the finance industry – sits down to interview LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff as part of a very special event at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The two discuss a variety of hot-button issues in the media and tech world. Aryeh even gets to sneak in a few questions of his own at the end.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCas
Recode’s Kara Swisher Takes On The Tech Titans
For our 40th episode, we sit down with Kara Swisher, the outspoken Executive Editor of Recode and host of their companion Recode Decode podcast. Speaking with co-founder of Magnet Companies and longtime LionTree Executive In Residence Betsy Morgan, Kara breaks down her unique interviewing style while opining on all of the industry’s hot button issues, and why she hasn’t been able to cash in on her prescient Bitcoin investment.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever
Moody’s SVP Neil Begley Goes Deep On Today’s Market Trends
Tune in for a fascinating conversation between Neil Begley, SVP/Senior Analyst at Moody’s Investors Services and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff. The pair discuss the need for balance between the equity markets and the debt markets and how to think about debt vis-à-vis the tech industry, among many other topics.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can now hear our radio show every Saturday and
New Spotify CCO Dawn Ostroff On What’s Next For Streaming Services
Recently taking the reins as Spotify’s Chief Content Officer, Dawn Ostroff’s blockbuster career in media includes founding and serving as President of Conde Nast Entertainment and creating the CW Television Network, where she fostered hits such as “Gossip Girl” and “Vampire Diaries.” Listen in as she tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff all about the new gig, as well as the secret behind her “Three P’s” philosophy.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content,
Staying Ageless With Take-Two Interactive Kingpin Strauss Zelnick
Tune in for an inspired blend of business acumen and fitness advice with Take-Two Interactive CEO/ZMC Founder Strauss Zelnick, a media mogul whose new book, “Becoming Ageless: The Four Secrets To Looking and Feeling Younger Than Ever” is out this month. Find out how he revitalized the publisher behind such mega-hits as “Grand Theft Auto,” “Red Dead Redemption” and the “NBA2K” series.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitte
Tennis Everyone with Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim and Tennis Channel CEO Ken Solomon
KindredCast decamps to Wimbledon for our first-ever ‘doubles’ show – legendary Sports Illustrated Executive Editor Jon Wertheim and Tennis Channel CEO Ken Solomon join LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and go in-depth to discuss the sport and business of tennis and sports at large.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Please read before listening: http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.htmlSee P
Sotheby’s CEO Tad Smith On Building The Auction House Of Tomorrow
Appointed President and CEO of legendary auction house Sotheby’s in 2015, Tad Smith has presided over rapid growth, digital transformation and some high profile acquisitions. Listen in as he tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff about the unique dynamics driving the business and how he plans to outpace the competition.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Please read before listening: http://ww
“Candy Crush” and Beyond With King Digital CEO Riccardo Zacconi
Riccardo Zacconi, Co-Founder and CEO of King Digital Entertainment, sits with LionTree’s Ed Vaizey to discuss “Candy Crush” and the other blockbuster games that keep nearly 300 million monthly users glued to their phones – and what will keep them engaged well into the future.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Please read before listening: http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.htmlSee P
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins On The Future Of Sports Betting
Recorded live at LionTree Growth's 2018 Private Company Conference, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins and LionTree Growth’s Alex Michael sit down for a 1-on-1 chat about the changing world of fantasy sports and how the recent Supreme Court decision to allow state regulation of sports gambling will impact the space – a timely conversation.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Please read before listeni
AMC Networks President & CEO Josh Sapan On Building A Content Powerhouse
In his 23+ years leading AMC Networks, CEO Josh Sapan has transformed the cable channel into one of the leading lights of TV’s “Golden Age,” with multi-award winning, culture-defining hits such as “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Walking Dead” and more recently “Better Call Saul” and “Killing Eve.” In this eye-opening conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, Josh details the steps he took to position the AMC brands – which include BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and We TV – for sustai
Apple Music Head of Content Larry Jackson On His Artist-Centric Success
Only 37, Apple Music’s Head of Content Larry Jackson has had the good fortune to make hits with everyone from Whitney Houston and Drake to Chief Keef and Lana Del Rey. Here he sits with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff for a long and intimate chat about his life, career and the challenges and rewards of his artist-centric approach on behalf of the US’s fastest growing music service.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Ins
Global Economist Dr. Dambisa Moyo On How To Make Democracy More Equitable
Join us this week as Economist and four-time New York Times best-selling author Dr. Dambisa Moyo sits with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to discuss the fundamental issues plaguing the world economy. She discusses the bold, 10-point plan that is the focus of her brand-new book “Edge of Chaos: Why Democracy is Failing To Deliver Economic Growth – And How To Fix It.” It’s an important conversation that couldn’t be more timely.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For mor
Formula 1’s Sean Bratches On Reimagining A Legendary Racing Brand
KindredCast heads back to London to catch up with Sean Bratches, the recently appointed Managing Director, Commercial Operations for Formula 1. Sean, a 27-year veteran of ESPN, tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff about his F1 remit and the steps he’s taking to launch a formidable commercial effort and bring the venerable brand into the future.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Please read befor
Randi Zuckerberg On Breaking Through Silicon Valley’s Boys’ Club and Facebook’s Early Days
Zuckerberg Media CEO Randi Zuckerberg – entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, TV producer and radio host – joins LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to talk about a multitude of topics in the tech-media nexus, from the need for strong female role models to the whirlwind early days of Facebook. She even divulges her secret weapon for getting meetings in the Valley.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Face
Former FCC Chairman and Managing Director at The Carlyle Group Julius Genachowski
Julius Genachowski, who served as FCC Chairman during the Obama administration and now is a Managing Director at The Carlyle Group, sits down with LionTree Executive in Residence and Member of Parliament Ed Vaizey. Listen in as the pair discuss the outlook for net neutrality, the evolving landscape for large tech companies, the pending AT&T/Time Warner deal and Carlyle’s investment strategies in TMT. A timely conversation.Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Fo
Supermodel/Entrepreneur Karlie Kloss & Rent The Runway/Code Eight Co-Founder Jennifer Fleiss
Listen in as rock stars Karlie Kloss and Jennifer Fleiss join LionTree Executive in Residence Betsy Morgan to break down the secrets to their success, from Karlie channeling her first-person perspective on the fashion world into global brand ambassadorship to Jennifer seizing on an unmet need to create an addictive new way to stay fashionable. Hear how they are now using their perches to raise up a new generation of female entrepreneurs. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever y
Oath CEO and AOL/Google Veteran Tim Armstrong
From starting his own newspaper in Boston to leadership roles at the biggest media companies of our day – including Verizon-owned Oath, AOL and Google – Tim Armstrong has a storied career. Listen as he and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff cover a range of topics, from the opportunities for the brands he oversees - including Yahoo!, AOL, HuffPo, TechCrunch, RYOT and many others - to flourish under Verizon to why Google Co-Founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page balked when he wanted to buy a fax
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Secretary Madeleine Albright, the first-ever woman to hold the position, joins LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff for a fascinating discussion, touching on everything from her family’s immigration to the US to her surreal encounter with North Korea’s “Dear Leader.” She also tells us why she titled her upcoming book “Fascism: A Warning.” Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Please read before listeni
Hearst CCO and “The Bold Type” Co-Creator Joanna Coles
Equal parts outspoken and hilarious, Joanna Coles launched her storied career as a tenacious UK journalist, scaling the media heights to become Hearst’s first-ever Chief Content Officer as well as the inspiration for and Executive Producer of the hit TV series “The Bold Type.” Listen as she and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff discuss her modest beginnings, print’s role in the current media landscape and how she became the only female board member of Snap. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts
Barstool Sports CEO Erika Nardini On Evolving A Passionate Brand
Growing from an opinionated and irreverent sports blog into a global brand, Barstool Sports is a case study in staying true to its audience. Recently appointed CEO Erika Nardini sits with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, Executive In Residence Betsy Morgan and a very special guest to talk about their growth, their challenges and their course for the future. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Ple
Weight Watchers President and CEO Mindy Grossman on Starting The New Year Right
Though she only became President and CEO of Weight Watchers International in May of last year, Mindy Grossman has already had a tremendous impact on the company’s success. Just in time for a healthy new year, she regales LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff with her approach to wellness, her guiding philosophy of “productive discomfort” and the benefits on partnering with Oprah and DJ Khaled. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitt
The LionTree 2018 Forecast
What are the biggest trends and themes that will drive media and tech in 2018? Where will the next deals come from, and how will the political and economic climate drive the global marketplace? Listen in as LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and public markets expert and head of LionTree’s Institutional Investor Platform Leslie Mallon discuss what we should expect in the year to come. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, In
Maximizing Global Impact with TPG Growth Founder/Rise Fund CEO Bill McGlashan
Bill McGlashan, the Founder and Managing Partner of TPG Growth and a Co-Founder - along with Jeff Skoll and U2’s Bono - of the Rise Fund speaks to his commitment to achieving positive social and environmental outcomes alongside competitive financial returns. The $2.1 billon Rise Fund is considered the largest private impact fund ever raised. His conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff spans global opportunities, the value of raising up local entrepreneurs and how to harmonize one’
NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer On His Incredible Career
LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff hosts a fascinating conversation with one of the lions of the industry, Ron Meyer. A high school drop-out and marine, Ron’s business savvy and people-centric style has made him one of the most successful and longest-serving studio heads in Hollywood. Find and rate us wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Please read before listening: www.lion
Harris Blitzer CEO Scott O’Neil on the Sixers, the Devils and the Modern Day Sports Franchise
Scott O’Neil, CEO of the recently formed Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, sits down with LionTree’s Alex Michael and Lyle Ayes to discuss the 76ers, the Devils, esports and the multitude of opportunities available to their valuable sports and entertainment properties. Find and rate us wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/pod
Hollywood Legend and Dodgers Co-Owner Peter Guber Talks With Aryeh
Recorded just after the conclusion of the thrilling LA Dodgers World Series, Peter Guber – legendary film producer, professor and best-selling author – chats with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff about his career at the forefront of entertainment and sports in a frank and entertaining dialogue. For more content from the show, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Also check us on Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and Stitcher. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcas
The Information Founder Jessica Lessin On Tech’s Biggest Stories
LionTree Executive In Residence Betsy Morgan gets the scoop from Jessica Lessin, whose digital news platform “The Information” doubled subscribers over the last year and prompted multiple outlets – including her former employer “The Wall Street Journal” – to follow their breaking stories. For more content from the show, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Also check us out on Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and Stitcher. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/pod
Aryeh Talks With Scripps Networks Interactive CEO Ken Lowe
In a career-spanning conversation, Ken Lowe – who built such powerhouse brands as HGTV, The Food Network and the Travel Channel – reveals all: his humble beginnings as a commercial DJ (with Rick Dees); the power of affinity marketing; and what’s next for Scripps as they are acquired by Discovery. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Also check us out on iHeartRadio and TuneIn. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast
Crooked Media’s Jon Favreau On How Podcasting Will Save America
Crooked Media Co-Founder and “Pod Save America” Co-Host Jon Favreau talks to us about his company’s meteoric rise to the top of the iTunes podcast charts, the potential for podcasting to spur activism and what’s next for him and his crew of Obama veterans. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Also check us out on iHeartRadio and TuneIn. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html
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CBS Chairman and CEO Les Moonves And Aryeh Discuss Media’s Digital Renaissance
With decades of content-first leadership and a roster of hit shows to show for it, CBS’s Leslie Moonves talks with Aryeh about the digital future of CBS. Frank and insightful, the conversation is a rare snapshot of the inner workings of one of the most durable and successful media companies. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and now Facebook. Also check us out on IHeartRadio. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.htm
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and Aryeh Discuss The Future of Live Entertainment
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino – a chart-topper in Billboard’s Power 100 List – sits with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to discuss his company’s amazing growth – serving over 80 millions fans. They delve into the live business and discuss the new “Verified Fan” program powering shows for Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, among others. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@KindredCast). Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast-
Aryeh Speaks With Former NBA Commissioner David Stern
LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff sits down for an intimate conversation with former NBA Commissioner David Stern, under whose 30-year tenure the league transformed into a multi-billion dollar, global juggernaut. Stern takes us through the league’s amazing expansion, his biggest challenges and what the future holds as he transitions into a diversified tech investor. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@KindredCast). Please read before listening:
Meet The Co-Founders of theSkimm, Oprah’s Favorite New Media Company
LionTree Executive in Residence Betsy Morgan sits down with Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, co-founders of theSkimm -- a newsletter-driven media company that reaches over 6 million folks daily (including Oprah, Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker to name a few). Launched in 2012 with the mission of “making it easier to be smarter” about news and current events, theSkimm has evolved into a diversified lifestyle brand, with 25,000 “Skimm’bassadors,” savvy cross-media components, an
Unicorn Hunter Jason Calacanis On His New Book “Angel”
On the heels of LionTree’s Private Company conference at the New York Stock Exchange, featuring the CEO’s of three unicorns (WeWork, Warby Parker, BAMTech), Alex Michael sits down with author and angel investor Jason Calacanis to get the inside scoop on his new book, “Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups—Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 Into $100,000,000.” Hear about Calacanis’s biggest wins (and losses) and get tons of insight into technology investing.
Aryeh Speaks With Gustavo and Adriana Cisneros; Unicorn Brent Hoberman On European Start-Ups
In this show we focus on the global TMT outlook. First up is a rare keynote fireside chat with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and Gustavo (Chairman) and Adriana (CEO) Cisneros, the father-daughter duo who run the eponymous Latin American powerhouse. Their conversation was recorded at this month’s eMerge Americas conference. Then, after a Brexit-themed quiz question, we remain in the UK for a lively conversation between LionTree Executive In Residence Ed Vaizey and UK unicorn/Founders Forum
The Conclusion of Aryeh’s Talk With Prof. Daniel Kahneman; Drone Racing Takes Off
LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and psychologist, economist and Nobel Prize recipient Prof. Daniel Kahneman conclude their thought-provoking conversation at Hebrew University’s Nexus conference. Also, public markets expert Leslie Mallon considers advances in tracking advertising efficacy; LionTree’s Alex Michael interviews Drone Racing League CEO Nick Horbaczewski; and we hear how millennials are disrupting real estate. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter an
Aryeh Talks With Nobel Laureate Prof. Daniel Kahneman; The Role of Technology in Elections
We are excited to present Part I of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff’s conversation with psychologist, economist and Nobel Prize recipient Prof. Daniel Kahneman at the Hebrew University’s recent Nexus conference. Also, public markets expert Leslie Mallon weighs in on the coming AI revolution, and we debut a new segment called “Lion Vs. Lamb,” featuring a spirited debate about the promise and pitfalls of technology in elections. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twi
Talking With Peter Kafka, Cord-Cutting Accelerates and The Music Biz Rebounds
For this episode of KindredCast, we chat with Recode Media Senior Editor and podcast host extraordinaire Peter Kafka; LionTree’s public markets expert Leslie Mallon explores the onslaught of cord-cutting; and we examine the music industry’s reversal of fortune. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html
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Andrew Ross Sorkin Chats with Aryeh Bourkoff, and Big Moves in Ecommerce
In this episode of KindredCast, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff speaks with triple threat (NY Times DealBook, CNBC anchor, "Billions" Co-Creator/EP) Andrew Ross Sorkin; LionTree’s public markets expert Leslie Mallon digs into the recent wireless spectrum auction; and we look at blockbuster ecommerce acquisitions while pondering the importance of cybersecurity and online privacy from the millennial perspective. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html
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Automation, Chatbots and Part 2 of Aryeh Bourkoff’s Interview with Scooter Braun
In this episode of KindredCast, LionTree’s public markets expert Leslie Mallon looks at the implications of automation and the evolution of the OTT TV space; we hear the fascinating conclusion of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff’s interview with music and entertainment trailblazer Scooter Braun; we pick your brain with an intriguing quiz; and in Kindling, we look into the chatbot revolution. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html
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The Launch of KindredCast with Aryeh Bourkoff – Interview with Scooter Braun
In this debut episode of LionTree’s KindredCast, public markets expert Leslie Mallon outlines key TMT sector themes; LionTree CEO and Founder Aryeh Bourkoff sits down with music and entertainment trailblazer Scooter Braun (manager of Justin Bieber and Kanye West); we pick your brain with an intriguing quiz; and we explore where millennials are spending their lunch hours. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html
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