Forbes: The Enterprise Zone

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Forbes: The Enterprise Zone episodes

December 23, 2025 From Marvel To Market: Why Mike Colter And His Daughters Created A Hair Care Business
Actor Mike Colter joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. He discussed his Hollywood career, upbringing in South Carolina, and why he invested $50,000 to start a haircare business, Niles and Chaz.
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37 min
December 11, 2025 From Self-Doubt To The Stars: Inside Aisha Bowe’s Business Journey
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe sat down with Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq MarketSite. In the interview, Bowe, also the founder and CEO IT consulting firm STEMBoard, discussed her journey to space aboard Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket. She also discussed her goal of becoming a billionaire, her childhood in Michigan, and her experience working at NASA.
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38 min
November 20, 2025 From The NFL To Children’s Literature: Inside The Business Portfolio Of Derrick Johnson
Former NFL linebacker Derrick Johnson joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. Johnson played 13 of his 14 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and made more than $50 million throughout his career. In the discussion, he reflects on his playing days, shares the business lessons he learned, and explains the passion behind authoring children’s books.
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43 min
November 13, 2025 Meet The Newark ‘Connector’ Who Raised $80 Million. Now He’s On The Lookout For AI Entrepreneurs
Vaughn Crowe, co-founder and managing Partner at venture firm NVP Capital, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq MarketSite. During the conversation, Crowe announced that NVP has raised $80 million to invest in 25 AI software startups. NVP says it will invest up to $3 million in each startup. Additionally, Crowe reflects on his upbringing in Newark; the future outlook of venture capital after a rocky 2025 and offers advice to young entrepreneurs on attracting investment.
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43 min
October 23, 2025 She Sold A Business To Amazon. Then Raised $125 Million For This Early-Stage Investment Firm
Jewel Burks Solomon, managing partner of venture capital firm Collab Capital, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone. During the conversation, Solomon updates the VC firm after a second capital raise, highlights standout companies in Collab’s portfolio, recaps selling her startup to Amazon, and explains why she’s optimistic about venture capital despite a sluggish year.
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31 min
October 16, 2025 2 Chainz: A Masterclass On Intuition, Self-Investment And Building A Lasting Brand
2 Chainz, Grammy Award-winning artist and entrepreneur, joins Forbes Senior Writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Forbes on Fifth media space. During the discussion, 2 Chainz outlines the business philosophy behind his multifaceted empire; his journey from College Park to global superstar guided by his inner voice, and the pivotal self-investments that shaped his career.
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51 min
October 02, 2025 Meet The Man Who Leads The World’s Busiest Airport
Ricky Smith, General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. During the discussion, Smith outlines the business behind the airport; its $66.7 billion economic impact, growing up in Baltimore before rising to CEO, and future careers in aviation.
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46 min
September 25, 2025 Inside Chuck E. Cheese's $350 Million Makeover
David McKillips, the CEO of Chuck E. Cheese fun centers, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq MarketSite. During the discussion, McKillips breaks down the business of Chuck E. Cheese and its $350 million investment to renovate its U.S. locations. Additionally, McKillips shares career lessons from his climb, working at Sesame Place, Six Flags Entertainment, and DC Comics.
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28 min
September 18, 2025 How A Nigerian Entrepreneur Raised Millions To Develop This Credit Cards Assistant
Tikue Anazodo, the CEO of Kudos Technologies, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. During the interview, Anazodo discussed how he built the shopping assistant startup, raising $20 million, growing up in Nigeria, and the future of AI.
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50 min
September 11, 2025 He Made More Than $100 Million In The NFL. Now Ndamukong Suh Wants To Franchise Cinnamon Buns
Former NFL defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq MarketSite. During the discussion, Suh details his business portfolio, future plan in restaurant franchising and real estate. Suh played 13 seasons in the NFL, won a Super Bowl in 2021 and made more than $168 million in on-field earnings.
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47 min

About Forbes: The Enterprise Zone

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The Enterprise Zone is an exciting new spin-off of the Forbes Talks series. This dynamic weekly magazine-style show is recorded at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. It will explore captivating business conversations with influential figures, including top athletes, prominent CEOs, entertainers, and visionary entrepreneurs. Each episode will invite guests to share their unique journeys, revealing their triumphs and the challenges and setbacks they’ve faced along the way.