Business Innovators UnPlugged

In the premiere episode of Business Innovators UnPlugged, Haider Ackermann shares the story of meeting Tom Ford for the first time, a rare personal moment between two fashion icons. The meeting marked the start of a relationship that led Ford to personally select Ackermann as creative director of Tom Ford. Ackermann sits down with host Anna Magzanyan to discuss his first year at Tom Ford, being named GQ’s Designer of the Year and his love of camping. Catch video episodes of "Business Innovators UnPlugged" on Youtube & Spotify.

How does becoming a billionaire overnight change a person? How is the next music superstar discovered? And for a pick-me-up, how about a fusion energy drink?

Join LA Times Studios President Anna Magzanyan on "Business Innovators UnPlugged," a weekly podcast that goes beyond the headlines. From Fortune 500 CEOs to rising leaders in fashion, tech and real estate, each episode explores the decisions, risks and turning points that shape innovators and the worlds they’re building.

LA Times Studios' newest podcast Business Innovators UnPlugged spotlights the people building what's next. 

Host Anna Magzanyan sits down with the CEOs from some of America's most recognized companies, as well as leaders of companies you may not know yet - but definitely should. 

No buzzwords. No hype. Just real conversations what it actually takes to build and lead. 

How does becoming a billionaire overnight change a person? How is the next music superstar discovered? And for a pick-me-up, how about a fusion energy drink?

Join LA Times Studios President Anna Magzanyan on "Business Innovators UnPlugged," a weekly podcast that goes beyond the headlines. From Fortune 500 CEOs to rising leaders in fashion, tech and real estate, each episode explores the decisions, risks and turning points that shape innovators and the worlds they’re building.