Iconoclast

By Forbes

INSIDE THE MINDS THAT MOVE MARKETS

Forbes Iconoclast with Maneet Ahuja is a weekly video series featuring candid, high-level conversations with the power players shaping global finance. From... more

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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

Iconoclast episodes:

August 25, 2026 The Sports Investment Strategy That Built Bruin Capital Into A Global Powerhouse
On this episode of Iconoclast, Bruin Capital Founder and CEO George Pyne sat down to discuss the evolution of sports as an investible asset class and his operator-led investment strategy. Pyne also discussed his early career mentorship under figures like John Portman and Ted Forstmann, as well as Bruin’s international approach to value creation.

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17min
August 18, 2026 Why This Investor Thinks Enterprise Integration Will Drives True Artificial Intelligence Value
On today’s episode of Iconoclast, Co-chair of Brightstar Capital Partners Marcelo Claure sat down with to discuss applying artificial intelligence to enterprise operations to drive economic value creation. Claure also shared his perspective on the growing valuation of sports as an institutional asset class.

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19min
August 13, 2026 How Netflix Is Building a Global Audience for American Sports Leagues
On this episode of Iconoclast, Netflix Sports Anchor Elle Duncan sat down with Forbes to discuss Netflix's expanding footprint in live sports broadcasting. Duncan discussed hosting the upcoming MLB Field of Dreams game and the first international NFL game in Australia.

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18min
July 23, 2026 Inside Major League Soccer’s Strategy To Convert World Cup Viewers Into Lifelong Fans
On this episode of Iconoclast, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber and CMO Radhika Duggal sat down with Forbes to discuss MLS’s post-World Cup campaign and marketing initiatives designed to capture new fan bases. They also discussed the league's partnership with Apple, strategic marketing efforts, data-driven fan engagement, celebrity ownership integration, and ongoing commissioner succession planning.

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23min
July 09, 2026 Why 23andMe Is Betting Big On An Open Science Model
On this episode oof Iconoclast, 23andMe CEO and Founder Anne Wojcicki sits down with Forbes to discuss 23andMe’s transformation from a public direct-to-consumer genetic testing company into a nonprofit research institute focused on preventative health. Wojcicki also discusses her personal family history with healthcare advocacy, the lessons she learned from navigating a complex public market corporate restructuring, and the company's citizen-powered open science platform.

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34min
July 02, 2026 Billionaire Investor Bill Ackman Shares His Blueprint For The Next Decade of Wealth
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman sits down with Forbes’ Maneet Ahuja to break down his latest multibillion-dollar IPO, his strategy for transforming Howard Hughes Holdings into a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway, and why he’s doubling down on big tech amid the AI revolution. Ackman also shares his candid thoughts on the future of the music industry, his personal go-to AI tools and the hardest lessons he’s learned about investment conviction.

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20min
June 30, 2026 Reclaiming Chai: How Hasan Minhaj And Chef Vikas Khanna Are Elevating South Asian Cuisine In America
Comedian Hasan Minhaj and Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna sit down with host Maneet Ahuja to discuss their new strategic partnership with Kolkata Chai Company. The two cultural icons explore the rising mainstream influence of South Asian heritage in America, the enduring value of human craftsmanship in the age of AI and their shared mission to elevate authentic chai from a beloved household staple to a national brand.

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33min
June 25, 2026 Mellody Hobson: Women's Sports Represent A Once In A Generation Opportunity
On this episode of Iconoclast, Co-CEO of Ariel Investments and CEO of Ariel Alternatives Mellody Hobson sat down with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss her firm's "actively patient" investment strategy. Hobson discusses the strategic launch of Project Level, a specialized $1 billion fund targeting women's sports assets, and the upcoming opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

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30min
June 25, 2026 How Maria Sharapova’s Champion Mentality Translates From Center Court To The Boardroom
On this episode of Iconoclast, tennis legend Maria Sharapova sat down with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss her new Vox Media Network podcast, ‘Pretty Tough’. Sharapova also discussed redefining female ambition and her personal evolution into venture capital investing.

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21min
June 18, 2026 How Mariner Is Capitalizing On The Imminent Multi-Trillion Dollar Intergenerational Wealth Transfer
On this episode of Iconoclast, Mariner CEO and President Marty Bicknell sat down with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss the origin story, philosophy, and growth of Mariner into a rapidly expanding registered investment advisor. Bicknell also discussed the significant market opportunities presented by the upcoming great wealth transfer and the democratization of alternative investments for high-net-worth individuals.

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25min

FAQs about Iconoclast:

How many episodes does Iconoclast have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.