Boardroom with Rich Kleiman

Mark Jackson sits down with Rich Kleiman to reflect on the history and spotlight of NBA games on Christmas as a player, a coach, and a fan in a very special conversation, presented by State Farm®. Jackson discusses the commitment it takes as a player to weather the holidays and the sacrifice everyone on the business side makes in forgoing family for hoops on Christmas Day. He explains why Patrick Ewing stands alone as the greatest Knick of all time, breaking down leadership, toughness, and what Ewing represented to New York basketball. Jackson also revisits his time coaching the Golden State Warriors, including insights into Stephen Curry’s growth, mindset, and what made those Warriors teams special. He opens up about Rick Pitino and why he remains the most influential and respected coach of his career. Throughout the interview, Jackson connects eras of the game, blending history with the modern evolution of basketball. He offers a candid, legacy-driven look at basketball through the eyes of someone who has lived it as a player, coach, and voice of the sport.

Andrew Ross Sorkin has spent his career following the money to understand everything — from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, from media to AI. A journalist who never set out to be one, Sorkin built DealBook into the Super Bowl of business journalism, turning curiosity into empire-building. In Boardroom's October Cover Story, he shares how an overheard word such as “internet” landed him at The New York Times, how he approaches interviews like a tennis rally rather than a serve, and why Oprah remains his white whale. Through stories of Too Big to Fail, the 1929 crash, and the coming AI reckoning, Sorkin unpacks how narrative drives markets, crashes, and comebacks alike. From Elon Musk’s many personas to the billion-dollar game of sports, streaming, and live entertainment, this is Andrew Ross Sorkin: journalist, storyteller, dealmaker — chasing what feels impossible, one conversation at a time.

Eugene Remm, co-founder of Catch Hospitality Group, joins Rich Kleiman on Boardroom Talks to share how he built one of the most recognizable restaurant brands in the world without losing authenticity or the soul that made it special. From his early days as a nightlife promoter in New York to creating a global hospitality empire, Remm discusses the lessons learned along the way, from scaling culture and consistency to building teams based on trust and communication. He also opens up about leadership, patience in business, and why true hospitality is something you can’t fake. Watch as Remm breaks down what it really takes to grow a brand that connects across food, culture, and experience, and how he’s continued to evolve Catch without compromising what makes it unique.

A consensus five-star recruit coming out of high school, AJ Dybantsa shocked the basketball world when he turned down powerhouse programs to take his talents to BYU. In the latest episode of Boardroom Talks, Dybantsa sits down with Rich Kleiman to reveal why he chose the Cougars, what makes playing for Kevin Young special, and why he’s looking forward to March Madness more than the NBA. The two also discuss who Dybantsa models his game after, including Kevin Durant, the best business advice he’s gotten from LeBron James, incoming Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, his expanding NIL portfolio that includes deals with Fanatics and Red Bull, and much more in this exclusive interview.

Reigning US Open champion and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reflects on her breakout year in an exclusive Boardroom Cover Story interview with co-founder Rich Kleiman. Following her first Grand Slam win last September, Sabalenka has emerged as one of the most dominant and recognizable figures in tennis, and she opens up about the pressure of defending her US Open title, the emotional rollercoaster of elite competition, and the personal growth that comes with life at the top. She discusses the challenges of winning over American crowds during high-stakes matches like her victory against Jessica Pegula, the intense discipline required to maintain her No. 1 ranking, and the career-defining move of switching from IMG to Naomi Osaka’s agency, Evolve. Sabalenka also dives into the off-court aspects of her rising stardom, from expanded branding opportunities to how idols like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal helped shape her mindset and ambitions. She shares her goals for the future—both on the court and in life—as she aims to build a lasting legacy in women’s tennis while hoping to one day balance starting a family with continuing to compete at the sport’s highest level.

Will Makris, one of the founders of New York City’s most exclusive members clubs, Zero Bond, joins Rich Kleiman and Boardroom to discuss what’s happening in NYC’s bustling nightlife. With notable patrons such as Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid and the Kardashians, Makris has his pulse directly on the pulse of New York City Nightlife. They discuss Makris’s involvement in the White Party, and how he built a hospitality juggernaut in one of the City That Never Sleeps. In this conversation, The NYC restauranter shares how being in the right place at the right time served as a launching pad to his storied career and how his business-shifting model of a member’s club almost did not come to life in the height of COVID.

In this exclusive interview, Michael Rubin — founder and CEO of Fanatics — shares the remarkable journey behind building one of the most powerful companies in sports and e-commerce. He tells the story of his journey to becoming a billionaire entrepreneur with deep ties to the NBA, NFL, and global athletes & musicians like Tom Brady & Travis Scott. Rubin opens up about the mindset, hustle, and pivotal moments that shaped his path.

Few icons represent New York City like Spike Lee — award-winning director, cultural force, Knicks superfan, and the visionary behind Do The Right Thing. In this exclusive Boardroom May Cover Story, Spike sits down with Co-Founder Rich Kleiman for a powerful conversation covering:

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor sits down with Rich Kleiman to talk about the pressure of playing in New York, the blockbuster addition of Juan Soto and his $756M contract, and why the Mets might finally be taking over the city.

Orlando Magic Power Forward Paolo Banchero's path to superstardom wasn't linear. Never considered a viral sensation, Banchero took Coach Mike Krzyzewski's early advice to go to Duke if he wanted a chance to become the NBA's #1 overall draft pick, a dream fulfilled in 2022. Banchero shares this and more in the newest installment of Boardroom Talks, where he sits with Boardroom Co-Founder Rich Kleiman to share his battle back from injury this season, how the chemistry of the Magic has evolved throughout his hiatus and return and how they're working toward a star-packed parity in the NBA similar to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in Boston or Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray in Denver. Later, the two discuss how the role of the NBA star has evolved from Michael Jordan to LeBron James and into present day stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards as well as how the latter, Edwards, shared an instrumental belief on how the playoffs are a unique beast of competition. Banchero also gushes over his love for Duke Basketball, his admiration for Duke phenom Cooper Flagg and what's next for his quest of becoming a perennial All-Star in the league.