Devon Rodriguez started by sketching strangers on the New York subway—now he’s a global creator with 65 million followers. In this episode of Forbes Top Creator Show, Devon reveals how he went from graffiti in the Bronx to portrait commissions, viral TikToks, and interviews with icons like Oprah Winfrey. He walks us through his breakthrough moment, the algorithm hacks he studied, and how he built a sustainable business around his art.

Devon shares how he blends storytelling, emotional connection, and visual talent to create viral content—while staying grounded in his passion for art. Whether he's filming in New York or Japan, Devon’s mission is the same: capture real people, share their stories, and make the world a little more connected. His journey is proof that even traditional artists can thrive in the digital age.

00:00 - Intro: From Portraits to Top Creator

01:00 - Growing Up in the Bronx & Art Beginnings

03:00 - Going Viral Drawing Strangers on the Subway

05:30 - Studying the Algorithm to Go Big

07:30 - First Brand Deals and Monetization

09:00 - Building a Business Around His Art

10:30 - 65M Followers Later: What's Next?

12:00 - From Subway Sketches to Celebrity Interviews

14:00 - Collaborating with Sam Smith, Oprah, and More

16:00 - Evolving the Format and Traveling the World

18:30 - Painting Cultures Around the Globe

20:00 - Advice for Artists on Social Media

21:30 - Working with Brands Like Booking.com

22:30 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

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A former intelligence operative in Israel’s military warned of Iran’s cyber capabilities. But the U.S.’s cyber agency may struggle to respond.

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Comedian and CNN late-night host Roy Wood Jr. joined Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. In the discussion, Wood Jr. discusses his new documentary with MLB, missing out on a Subway franchise, and how he’s approaching the comedy business with a “grateful” perspective.

0:00 Introduction and The Missed Subway Franchise Opportunity

1:55 Current Projects: CNN Show and Major League Baseball Documentaries

2:36 Investment Pick: Gaming

4:49 Soundtrack to 2025: Music Tastes and Sharing with His Son

6:23 "Going Going Gone: The Magic of the Home Run" (MLB Doc) & Baseball Culture

12:11 HBCU Baseball Program Documentary ("Road to the Swingman Classic")

14:18 Roy Wood Sr. Don Cornelius and Soul Train

16:34 Grateful: Wood Jr.'s Rough Start & Career Journey

23:00 Good Comedian vs Great Comedian

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Which drone should you buy in 2025? In this episode of Forbes Vetted Versus, executive editor Dave Johnson compares the DJI Mini 4 Pro and the DJI Avata 2 across five key categories: ease of use, flight modes, video quality, portability and battery life. We put both drones to the test to help you decide which is the best fit for your needs.

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2:30 Versatility

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The former New York governor’s political star soared, collapsed and now may rise again. His finances, though, have been on a steady upward trajectory, thanks to a book deal and a nuclear startup.

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On "Forbes Talks: Musk Watch," Forbes Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman discussed his new report about how Waymo, the U.S. leader in autonomous driving, has begun operating its robotaxi service in Atlanta today, entering its fifth major U.S. city as it begins to significantly scale up its commercial operations.

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3:00 How Did Tesla's Launch Go? Not Flawless

5:35 The New Can of Worms: Liability

8:01 Did the Launch Help Tesla's Image?

10:23 Waymo's Countermove: A Surprise Launch in Atlanta

15:08 A New Chapter for the Robotaxi Industry

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The largest voluntary transfer of private capital in modern history is underway, according to a new report on wealth migration—with the United Arab Emirates and U.S. gaining ground and the United Kingdom and China losing big.

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Billionaires have been known to indulge in just about every luxury imaginable: Picassos. Diamonds. Private concerts by A-list pop stars. Super yachts with cinemas, spas and submarines. Trips to space.

Because there’s almost nothing a three-comma fortune can’t buy, billionaires are often accustomed to owning the best of the best of whatever they want. But Forbes wanted to know what indulgence they view as absolutely essential. So this winter, we surveyed many of the world’s billionaires on the one luxury they can’t live without, with 40 responding.

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Which drone should you buy in 2025? In this episode of Forbes Vetted Versus, executive editor Dave Johnson compares the DJI Mini 4 Pro and the DJI Avata 2 across five key categories: ease of use, flight modes, video quality, portability and battery life. We put both drones to the test to help you decide which is the best fit for your needs.

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Steve Forbes calls out the Federal Reserve for its refusal to reduce interest rates due to its animus against President Trump, who attacks Chair Jerome Powell routinely—and explains why DOGE-like massive reforms are required to put the central bank back on course.

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