Forbes Talks

Jon Oringer started out with 30 thousand photos of his own that he sold subscription-style to members who wanted access to stock images. Now, Shutterstock has 160 million images and has branched into video, AI and machine learning. Hear how this serial entrepreneur figured out how to run a company though he's never worked for one, what it meant to take the company public and his predictions for the future.

An early investor in Uber and many other startups, Jason Calacanis seems to have an eye for money-making companies. Hear about how he built wealth and influence from nothing, his work ethic and ways in which he thinks people can change their financial status.

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An early investor in Uber and many other startups, Jason Calacanis seems to have an eye for money-making companies. Hear about how he built wealth and influence from nothing, his work ethic and ways in which he thinks people can change their financial status.

What are investors excited about in technology? How do VCs evaluate start-up founders? How do investors decide to bet millions of dollars on unproven companies? Hear Megan Quinn and Jeremy Philips, both general partners at Spark Capital give us a rare look into the competitive and ever-shifting world of high stakes venture capital. Also hear Quinn and Philips, who have backed start-ups like Slack, Tumblr and Foursquare, talk about their career paths, how they curate their investments and why they lead with collaborative decision making.

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What are investors excited about in technology? How do VCs evaluate start-up founders? How do investors decide to bet millions of dollars on unproven companies? Hear Megan Quinn and Jeremy Philips, both general partners at Spark Capital give us a rare look into the competitive and ever-shifting world of high stakes venture capital. Also hear Quinn and Philips, who have backed start-ups like Slack, Tumblr and Foursquare, talk about their career paths, how they curate their investments and why they lead with collaborative decision making.

Free and open to the public is a touring installation displaying legendary artist Robert Wilson's take on a Van Cleef & Arpels high jewelry art display. We sat down with both Wilson and the CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, Nicolas Bos, to hear about their collaboration to create a Noah's Ark-inspired exhibition that features brooches in the shape of animals. Each piece costs up to $500 thousand. We hear ruminations on the intersection of art and commerce, Wilson's approach to tackling projects and his startling act of kindness that led him onto his theatrical path. If you're able to experience the exhibition, it's said to be so immersive and theatrical, you might even forget to upload a photo to your Insta.

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Free and open to the public is a touring installation displaying legendary artist Robert Wilson's take on a Van Cleef & Arpels high jewelry art display. We sat down with both Wilson and the CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, Nicolas Bos, to hear about their collaboration to create a Noah's Ark-inspired exhibition that features brooches in the shape of animals. Each piece costs up to $500 thousand. We hear ruminations on the intersection of art and commerce, Wilson's approach to tackling projects and his startling act of kindness that led him onto his theatrical path. If you're able to experience the exhibition, it's said to be so immersive and theatrical, you might even forget to upload a photo to your Insta.

Two interviews today! First: Why can't a burger be delicious, of high-end quality and presented in an inviting restaurant space for just five bucks? That's the question restauranteurs Danny Meyer and Randy Garutti set out to answer with Shake Shack -- the fast-food chain with an eye on health and sustainability that's expanding in the U.S. and internationally. We also have Aaron Mahnke on the show, creator of the smash hit podcast, "Lore" timed just for Halloween! (@40:38)

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Two interviews today! First: Why can't a burger be delicious, of high-end quality and presented in an inviting restaurant space for just five bucks? That's the question restauranteurs Danny Meyer and Randy Garutti set out to answer with Shake Shack -- the fast-food chain with an eye on health and sustainability that's expanding in the U.S. and internationally. We also have Aaron Mahnke on the show, creator of the smash hit podcast, "Lore" timed just for Halloween! (@40:38)

Tariq Farid, founder of Edible Arrangements, shares how he got Edible Arrangements off the ground, innovated tech to support the business and the ethos that guides his company.

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