Business Class: Office Hours

Anthony Tjan is the CEO and Managing Partner of Cue Ball, a venture capital firm. Listen to him explain some of the commonalities he sees across successful businesses relationships. This episode is hosted by JJ Ramberg, entrepreneur, author, and former MSNBC anchor. 

Ariane Goldman is the Founder and CEO of HATCH Collection, which helps expecting mothers embrace and celebrate all stages of pregnancies. Listen in as she walks through the first – and subsequent – steps she took to adjust to business challenges. This episode is hosted by Michie Miller, Vice President of Large and Global Client Marketing at American Express. 

Tim Chi is the CEO of The Knot Worldwide, a digital platform for all-things wedding related. Listen to him unveil his insights on how The Knot helped customers pivot their wedding plans, as well as what it meant for the business. This episode is hosted by Clayton Ruebensaal, Executive Vice President of Global B2B Marketing at American Express. 

Wynton Marsalis is the Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Learn how he improvised how keep the excitement of live performances alive, even when the physical doors were closed. This episode is hosted by Susan Chapman-Hughes, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Digital Capabilities and Operations at American Express.  

Coco and Breezy Dotson are the founders of Coco & Breezy Eyewear, ventures in real estate, music and film production – and DJs. Learn how they made the leap from creative teens to multi-industry moguls. This episode is hosted by David Rabkin, Executive Vice President and General Manager at American Express.

Three-piece electro-pop group Arizona has been making waves since 2016. Band members Zachary Charles and David Labuguen share their perspectives on the role of music in times of crisis as well as the changes to the industry overall. This episode is hosted by Clayton Ruebensaal, Executive Vice President of Global B2B Marketing at American Express.

Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA Hall of Famer and Amex Ambassador, shares how he found success beyond the court. Hear his thoughts on entrepreneurship and how he invests in new businesses as he talks with Clayton Ruebensaal, EVP of Global B2B Marketing at American Express. 

Venus Williams, Tennis Champion, Founder & CEO of EleVen by Venus Williams, V Starr and Happy Viking, and Amex Ambassador, shares how her game plan for today’s business challenges. Learn how she transferred her skills from the court to her ventures as she talks with Colleen Taylor, President, U.S. Merchant Services at American Express. 

David Chang is the Founder of culinary brand Momofuku and host of the series, “Ugly Delicious.”. Learn how he thinks changing consumer tastes will affect the food industry in the long run. This episode is hosted by Clayton Ruebensaal, EVP of Global B2B Marketing at American Express.

Bill Shufelt is the Founder of Athletic Brewing Company, a non-alcoholic craft beer business. Hear how he plans to brew strong profits well into the future, from reimagining sales tactics to hosting health-focused events. This episode is hosted by Chris Cracchiolo, SVP/GM of Global Membership Rewards & Loyalty Benefits at American Express.