Steve Beard, the CEO of the healthcare education company Adtalem, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. In their discussion, Beard provided an update on Adtalem, a publicly traded company, and shared how it successfully raised its stock price from $36 to over $100 in just three years.

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Jim Jackson, managing partner at Adaris Capital Partners, joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss his real estate portfolio and life after playing in the NBA. In 1992, Jackson was drafted fourth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, where he played five seasons. He went on to make more than $30 million in his career, using some of the earned income to build a real estate portfolio.

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Ted Mengiste, the Chief Operating Officer of Genesis Motor North America, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young at the Nasdaq MarketSite. In this conversation, Mengiste talks about the tariffs affecting the automotive sector, Genesis' efforts to lead the luxury car market in North America, growing up in Africa, and what he seeks in corporate entrepreneurs.

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John Hope Bryant, the CEO of the nonprofit organization Operation HOPE, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq MarketSite. During their discussion, Bryant addresses the ongoing financial literacy challenges facing the country in 2025. He emphasizes the need for the U.S. to adopt inclusive economic practices similar to those in Finland and Singapore. Additionally, he provides updates on the One Million Black Businesses initiative in partnership with Shopify

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EMPIRE President Tina Davis joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young at the Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss her 30-year career in music, including discovering Montell Jordan and managing Chris Brown.

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Actor Tasha Smith joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young at the Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss her business ambitions and career journey In Hollywood. In the discussion, Smith also dives into her acting company, how she spent her first $1 million, and the lessons of being a Black woman director.

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Charlotte-based venture firm Growth Warrior Capital has locked in $26 million from backers including Bank of America and Pivotal Ventures, the investment firm founded by Melinda French Gates. Founder Promise Phelon joined The Enterprise Zone to discuss the fund’s vision and strategy.

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. In the discussion, Manfred previews the 2025 season, recaps his career climb to commissioner, and what’s in store for the league’s media rights after it departs ESPN. Manfred also elaborates on why MLB dropped “diversity” from its website.

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NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young as the inaugural guest on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss his business approach beyond basketball. Butler provided a glimpse inside his business portfolio including investments in coffee brand Bigface, Chinese sportswear Li-Ning and real estate in California and Florida. 

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