On today's show, Jon Patricof, CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited, speaks with LionTree’s Alex Michael about his young company’s success to date. Athletes Unlimited is a new take on the sports league, enabling elite competitors from underrepresented sports such as women’s softball and volleyball to compete more directly. The players also have long-term equity participation and direct oversight of league governance. And though their single-location model pre-dated COVID, it certainly gives them a leg up during this challenging year. Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. And you can find all of Kindred Media’s podcasts and subscribe to our daily newsletter, “Take a Break with Kindred Media,” here (https://linktr.ee/KindredMediaHQ). Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

In the latest installment of LionTree Live, Verizon Media CEO Guru Gowrappan – whose top tier properties include Yahoo, HuffPo, TechCrunch and AOL among others – discusses the rapidly changing digital content and advertising space. As he tells LionTree’s public markets lead Leslie Mallon, Verizon Media, with a combined reach of over 900 million users monthly, is seeing new opportunities around ad tech, commerce, sports betting and omnichannel marketing – a positive sign for 2021 and beyond. Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. And you can find all of Kindred Media’s podcasts and subscribe to our daily newsletter, “Take a Break with Kindred Media,” here (https://linktr.ee/KindredMediaHQ). Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

Having raised north of $100 Million, Boston-based Whoop, a next generation wearables company, is quickly becoming the preferred optimization system for high caliber athletes and wellness advocates everywhere. And, as Founder and CEO Will Ahmed tells LionTree's Alex Michael, the Whoop ecosystem is proving to be a reliable indicator of potential coronavirus infection. Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. And you can find all of Kindred Media’s podcasts and subscribe to our daily newsletter, “Take a Break with Kindred Media,” here (https://linktr.ee/KindredMediaHQ). Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

In a candid interview, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff surveys our current situation, considers what sort of leadership our moment demands and analyzes how Wall Street, Main Street and the people in the street are converging to create a new reality. Find and rate KindredCast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. And you can find all of Kindred Media's podcasts and subscribe to our daily newsletter, “Take a Break with Kindred Media,” here (https://linktr.ee/KindredMediaHQ). Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

Tune in for an in-depth conversation between Forerunner Ventures Founder and Managing Director Kirsten Green and LionTree Executive in Residence Ariel Wengroff. Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People and a Top 20 Venture Capitalist by the New York Times, Kirsten has invested in more than 80 companies and serves on the board of Forerunner portfolio companies Dollar Shave Club and Bonobos. She tells Ariel how our global reset is impacting her investment philosophy and the business environment writ large. For an essential read of the day's most engaging content and perspectives check out our newsletter, “Take a Break with Kindred Media.” To sign up, click here (https://kindredmedia.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17ce3ba4512c829932e753b44&id=fdb6062343&e=b7ddfe57ba). Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

Today we feature a webinar on the future of education, hosted by LionTree's public markets lead Leslie Mallon. Her guests are two leaders in the digital learning arena: Dan Rosensweig, the President and CEO of Chegg and Dr. Paul LeBlanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University, who served as senior policy advisor to Under Secretary Ted Mitchell at the Department of Education. With the disruption that the pandemic has wrought on higher education, Dan and Paul provide much-needed perspective on the ways in which digital learning can address these tumultuous times and better equip our dynamic student population. Have you signed up for “Take a Break,” Kindred Media's daily newsletter? If not, you’re missing out on a breezy take on the day’s most interesting media stories and perspectives. To sign up, click here (https://kindredmedia.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17ce3ba4512c829932e753b44&id=fdb6062343&e=b7ddfe57ba). Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

Join us for a fascinating and far-ranging conversation between Professor Geoffrey West of the Santa Fe Institute and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff. Professor West, a theoretical physicist, is the author of “Scale: The Universal Laws of Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies.” They discuss an expansive array of topics as they view Dr. West's scientific model of cities and corporations through the lens of the global pandemic. Also, be sure to stay on top of the day's most engaging content and perspectives with our newsletter, “Take a Break with Kindred Media.” To sign up, click here (https://kindredmedia.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17ce3ba4512c829932e753b44&id=fdb6062343&e=b7ddfe57ba). Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

J2 Global CEO Vivek Shah - whose company reaches over 180 million people monthly via brands such as IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle and Speedtest, as well as a robust cloud services business - and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff conduct an MBA-worthy conversation about digital media best practices, and the new opportunities emerging in our challenging business environment. You’ll want to take notes! Afterwards, kick back and read up on the day’s most entertaining and insightful content in Kindred Media’s new newsletter, “Take a Break with Kindred Media.” Sign up here (https://kindredmedia.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17ce3ba4512c829932e753b44&id=fdb6062343&e=b7ddfe57ba). Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

How will the advertising industry weather the global pandemic? In order to address that question, LionTree’s Public Markets Lead Leslie Mallon enlists Michael Kassan, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of strategic advisory firm MediaLink, and his colleagues Andrea Redniss and JC Uva to discuss what’s on the horizon for the industry. And, if you’re looking for a quick update on the day’s most thoughtful, insightful and entertaining content, be sure to check out Kindred Media’s recently launched newsletter. Sign up for “Take a Break with Kindred Media,” by clicking here (https://kindredmedia.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17ce3ba4512c829932e753b44&id=fdb6062343&e=b7ddfe57ba). Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

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Tennis Champion, businesswoman and investor Serena Williams is not letting quarantine slow her down. As she tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, she’s drawing on the example of her father as she charges ahead with a variety of business endeavors and investment opportunities, while plotting her first post-quarantine meal. And here’s a reminder to check out Kindred Media’s daily newsletter to stay up on the most thoughtful, insightful and entertaining content. Sign up for “Take a Break with Kindred Media,” by clicking here (https://kindredmedia.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17ce3ba4512c829932e753b44&id=fdb6062343&e=b7ddfe57ba) Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

Supermodel, philanthropist and businesswoman Naomi Campbell checks in with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to discuss the global and personal impact of the pandemic, and how the lessons she learned from Nelson Mandela are guiding her ongoing work. Kindred Media has launched a new daily newsletter to point you to the most thoughtful, insightful and entertaining content. To sign up for "Take a Break with Kindred Media," just click here. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

As the nation and the world continue to battle a global pandemic, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and public markets lead Leslie Mallon assess the ways in which this unanticipated event has shaken up the business landscape, and what the impact will be on the sector outlook and the M&A environment. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

What is it like to manage mission-critical communications infrastructure at a time when first responders and quarantined workers are most dependent upon it? Tune in as Verizon Communications Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg speaks with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff about the company's massive response to the global pandemic, and the steps they're taking to keep everyone safe and connected now and going forward. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

As the world reels from the impact of COVID-19, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff checks in to discuss the short- and longer-term impact of this crisis, how businesses can benefit from scarcity and learnings from our quarantine routines. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

In her sophomore year at Boston University, Daniella Pierson had no prospects for a summer internship. So, she created a media company. Listen in as LionTree's James Lindsay gets the origin story on The Newsette, which began as a newsletter and continues to expand into new horizons, including a front-page content partnership with Amazon. From dorm room to Forbes' 30 Under 30 in five years -- it's a wild ride. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

We’re joined by businessman, philanthropist and Member of the Order of Canada Mitch Garber, a man credited with, among many other achievements, saving Caesar’s Entertainment from bankruptcy. LionTree’s Alex Michael sits down with Mitch in the Kindred Media Slopeside Studios in Deer Valley, Utah to get the scoop on the indefatigable businessman’s latest doings, which span his chairmanship of Cirque Du Soleil as well as his involvement with the National Hockey League expansion team in Seattle along with TPG Capital founder David Bonderman and a group of local Seattle business leaders. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132. Please read before listening:http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

KindredCast decamps to Englewood, Colorado for an in-depth sit-down with Liberty Media Corporation's President & CEO Greg Maffei, making his podcast debut. LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff gets the scoop on the company's extensive portfolio, which includes subsidiaries Formula 1, SiriusXM and the Atlanta Braves, as well as an interest in Live Nation Entertainment. The LionTree team has advised Liberty on transactions with Charter Communications, Starz and SiriusXM. From Maffei's first encounter with Liberty's Chairman, Dr. John Malone, to the philosophy that drives their stellar stock performance, it's a fascinating conversation.

NYSE Group President Stacey Cunningham's path from intern to the first woman to lead the exchange in its 228-year history is but one aspect of her amazing career. Today she sits down with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to delve into her management style and discuss the rapid changes that are transforming trading as well as the state of the IPO market. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132.

In what's become an annual tradition, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and Leslie Mallon, who heads the company's Public Markets division, sit down to reflect on the lessons from 2019 as they look forward to what the new year will bring to the business landscape. To read Aryeh's 2019 Year-End Letter, "Scale Players In Motion," please visit https://liontree.com/yearendletter. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132.

On the prior episode of KindredCast, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff sat down with NYSE Group President Stacey Cunningham. Today, the tables are turned, as we present a special episode of the NYSE and Intercontinental Exchange's podcast, "Inside the ICE House," featuring Aryeh being interviewed by host Josh King. They discuss the landscape of tech and media, and why the 2020s will be the "Clash of the Titans."

Tune in for an exclusive and timely conversation between Shari Redstone, the Chairwoman of the newly merged entity ViacomCBS Inc., and Aryeh Bourkoff, LionTree’s CEO. Culled from two separate conversations – one at the Media 2.0 conference in Los Angeles in October, and one at the Paley Center for Media’s International Council Summit in New York City last month - Shari lays out her path to this historic moment, her vision for the future of ViacomCBS and its strategic positioning in the broader media landscape. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132.

Adriana Cisneros, the CEO of the media group that bears her family name, is taking the long view as she leads the Latin American powerhouse. As she tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff in a Paley Dialogue Luncheon at the Paley Center for Media in New York, "we're playing it 50 years forward; everything we do, that is our horizon." Listen in as she discusses her company's massive new satellite broadband partnership, as well as the general outlook for the media business across Latin America. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show on SiriusXM Business Radio, channel 132.

Multi-award winning producer Brian Grazer, who along with co-Founder Ron Howard drives powerhouse Imagine Entertainment, is on a mission; not just to tell the most exciting stories in film and TV, but to challenge himself to remain curious and engaged with a broad spectrum of thinkers. Listen in as he regales REDEF CEO + Chief Curator Jason Hirschhorn with lessons from his life and his view on the state of storytelling in present-day Hollywood. This conversation was recorded at the Media 2.0 conference in Los Angeles. For more great content from the conference, check out our new podcast, "Conversations From Media 2.0," wherever you listen. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

In her 13 years in business, entrepreneur Sophia Amoruso took her Nasty Gal eBay store to a $350 Million valuation, and, eventually, bankruptcy - while also writing a New York Times bestseller and inspiring a Netflix series. Now she's back for round two, embracing her #Girlboss persona with an ambitious media company and professional network. LionTree's Alex Michael gets the unadulterated scoop for us. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

In the final episode of our two-part series, LionTree's 2019 interns school us on topics they feel are "bubbling under" in the business and tech space. We'll hear about the surprising stats that drive FinTech innovation, as well as a deep dive into the state of sports, covering everything from: newly legalized betting; how and why the power balance has shifted back to the players; and what role sports will play in the ever-expanding OTT landscape. Please note that the information, statements, comments, opinions and views expressed in this episode belong to the interns themselves and do not necessarily reflect those of LionTree or its employees. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

In part one of a two-part special, we flip the script to hear from LionTree's 2019 interns on the topics they feel are "bubbling under"; in the business and tech space. Subjects include: the way technology is empowering a new class of musicians and filmmakers; e-commerce's role in driving small business; and generational shifts in technology. We'll also hear an interview with the CEO of a SAAS management firm, a sector that didn't exist a few years ago. Please note that the information, statements, comments, opinions and views expressed in this episode belong to the interns themselves and do not necessarily reflect those of LionTree or its employees. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

The next generation of industry leaders gets their daily business news from Morning Brew - a millennial-led company with over 1.5 million subscribers and an industry-leading ~40% open rate. Morning Brew co-Founder and CEO Alex Lieberman - the youngest CEO to appear on KindredCast to date - walks LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff through the 'aha' moments and fresh thinking that have led to the company's ascent. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

Today we close out our Summer Inspiration series, where we've been looking back at some of KindredCast's most exhilarating moments. And what better way to wrap things up then with New York Times Op-Ed columnist and best-selling author David Brooks. LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff spoke to him on the eve of the release of his latest book, "The Second Mountain: The Quest For A Moral Life," and David laid bare the impetus behind what has become his newest best-seller. To hear the full show, check out episode 50. Also, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so that you never miss a new episode when we return. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

As we close out summer, we're looking back at some of KindredCast's most inspiring moments. Today, Dr. Habib Sadeghi - or Dr. S - the co-Founder of Be Hive of Healing Medical Center, draws on his personal health odyssey to deliver a unique prescription for how to live a healthy life. To hear the full show, check out episode 42. Also, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so that you never miss a new episode when we return. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

We're continuing our summer look back at some of KindredCast's most inspiring moments. Today, we check in with Apple Music's Head of Content, Larry Jackson, whose non-stop grind - even after being expelled from high school two months prior to graduation - and artist-first mentality has led him to a unique and pivotal role in the music-tech space. To hear the full show, check out episode 31. Also, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so that you never miss a new episode when we return. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

As we close out summer, we're looking back at some of KindredCast's most inspiring moments. Today, listen in as Joanna Coles - the inspiration for and Executive Producer of the hit TV series "The Bold Type" - details her auspicious beginnings in the newspaper business. Coles, who was Heart's first-ever Chief Creative Officer, announced she is launching Boudica later this year, a subscription-based content platform targeting women in the workplace. To hear the full show, check out episode 23. Also, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so that you never miss a new episode when we return. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

As we close out summer, we’re looking back at some of KindredCast’s most inspiring moments. Today, we hear from Ron Meyer, Vice Chairman of NBCUniversal and one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures. A high school dropout and the child of Holocaust survivors, Ron talks about his unlikely ascent to Hollywood success and the personal philosophy that has bolstered him at every step.To hear the full show, check out episode 18.Also, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so that you never miss a new episode when we return. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

From his just-announced first look deal with Amazon Studios to his company's acquisition of Taylor Swift's catalogue via the Big Machine Label Group, Scooter Braun - the entertainment impresario guiding the careers of Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, J. Balvin, Demi Lovato and more - continues to drive the entertainment industry. It's a good time to revisit LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's interview with him in which he lays out his business philosophy and speaks of his work with a bevy of superstars. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

Now boasting a $2.5B valuation, the UK-based digital bank Monzo has amassed over two million customers in four years. Founder and CEO Tom Blomfield, a 33-year old serial entrepreneur, sits with LionTree Executive in Residence and Member of Parliament Ed Vaizey to share the story of Monzo's meteoric rise, its crowd-funded and customer-centric core and its path to profitability as he sets his sights on the US market. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

In a lively conversation, Scott Galloway - entrepreneur, pundit and Marketing Professor at NYU's Stern School of Business - gets down to brass tacks with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff. The pair discuss everything from their shared educational background to Galloway's case for tech regulation and the science behind his recently published book, "The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning." You won't want to miss this one.

In a little over three years, Wondery has established itself as the largest independent podcast publisher, boasting hit shows such as "Dirty John," "Dr. Death" and "Business Wars." Tune in to hear the company’s Founder and CEO, Hernan Lopez, in conversation with Kindred Media President Chris Peterson, as Hernan details his journey from running Fox International Channels to discovering the stories and talent propelling Wondery forward. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.

In this special mini-episode, Sir Richard Branson, whose Virgin Group controls over 400 companies, shares with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff the inspiration behind his ambitious and industry-leading space companies: Virgin Galactic, The Spaceship Company and Virgin Orbit. His overarching goal: using "space exploration as a way of improving things back here on the earth." Tune in for a glimpse of the not-too-distant future.

Today, Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global and founder of the eponymous Huffington Post, sits down with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff in front of a live audience at the Nexus Israel Conference in New York City. The pair discuss Thrive's mission to make employee well-being a pillar of every company's success metrics and the tremendous strides some companies are taking along this path.

A 20-year veteran of Hearst, Steve Swartz sees the company's ongoing evolution as the true legacy of its legendary founder William Randolph Hearst, a tycoon's son who entered the newspaper business in order to serve the common man. Swartz and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff talk about the company's restless DNA, including their more recent foray into business media and services.

Starting out in the proverbial mailroom over 40 years ago, Jeremy Zimmer has emerged as one of Tinseltown’s most powerful agents. In this conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, Zimmer’s respect for those who choose the artist’s path is matched by his advocacy for creating a more equitable industry.

In her first year as CEO of Vice, Nancy Dubuc - a 20-year veteran of A&E Networks who had served as CEO for the last six - is solidifying the youth-focused, multi-platform media brand's content-centric strategy. Tune in as she tells LionTree Executive In Residence Betsy Morgan about her plans for the company and her focus on delivering business-building success for advertisers.

In a time of massive cutbacks in local media, subscription-based website The Athletic is breathing new life into sports journalism. Co-Founder Alex Mather sits with LionTree's Alex Michael to discuss the site's ad-free local coverage across 47 North American cities, and the company's commitment to providing veteran sports writers the best job they've ever had.

On the occasion of our 50th show, we are excited to present a fireside chat with New York Times Op-Ed columnist and best-selling author David Brooks. On the eve of the release of his latest book, "The Second Mountain: The Quest For A Moral Life," Brooks speaks with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff about the experiences and realizations that went into his latest work, how to discern "happiness" from "joy" and the best way for us to emerge from this particularly fraught moment in human history.

Tune in for an in-depth discussion about radio's reenergized role in the modern media landscape, as iHeartMedia's Robert Pittman (Chairman & CEO) and Richard Bressler (President, COO, CFO) talk about the company’s unique assets and approach. In conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, Bob and Rich discuss why the audio sector continues to enthrall consumers and marketers alike, and how podcasting and their industry-leading events play into their strategy.

Listen in as Max Conze, who left innovative consumer tech company Dyson to take the helm of German conglomerate ProSiebenSat.1 less than a year ago, shares his vision for the diversified company. In a conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, Max lays out his vision for ProSieben, which, in addition to owning Germany's largest broadcast network, a thriving production division and a massive e-commerce platform, has launched a new streaming partnership with Discovery.

Amidst the disruption of traditional media, out-of-home advertising has not only thrived, but has also become a go-to outlet for the titans of content and technology. And, as Ocean Outdoor CEO Tim Bleakley tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, the sector's transformation from static boards to interactive, audience-aware screens - like the ones that comprise their breathtaking Piccadilly Lights display – has made them the ideal vehicle for capturing an elusive and mobile audience. Listen in to hear where the outdoor industry is headed.

In his eight years as Hearst Magazines Chairman, David Carey has presided over some of the publisher's most successful magazine launches and the transformation of their advertising-centric business model. Now he is scaling a new mountain: becoming a fellow at the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, a program designed to give C-suite leaders a platform for enacting broader social impact. Tune in for an in-depth conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to hear all about David's tenure at Hearst and his next chapter.

In what has become a KindredCast tradition, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff sits with the company's public markets and IPO expert, Leslie Mallon, to discuss the themes, expectations and media sector trends to be on the lookout for in the coming year, from the advent of 5G and direct-to-consumer services to space exploration and the Live Events arena. Plus, you'll get an insider's look at Aryeh's much-discussed suggested reading list.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Mattel's recently appointed Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, recorded at LionTree's recent Media 2.0 Conference in Los Angeles. Kreiz, a seasoned media executive who previously served as Chairman and CEO of Maker Studios - which was acquired in 2014 by the Walt Disney Company - shares his vision for the transformation of the iconic kids entertainment brand in today's ever-evolving landscape.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation between Jimmy Wales - who co-founded the crowd-sourced, non-profit encyclopedia Wikipedia over 17 years ago - and Ed Vaizey, LionTree's London-based Executive in Residence and Member of Parliament. In addition to lifting the veil on the inner workings of the world's most-referenced informational resource, Wales gives some insight into a new project, WikiTribune, a news website where volunteers fact-check the latest stories utilizing long-established outlets.

KindredCast embarks once again to Los Angeles for a revelatory conversation between LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and Dr. Habib Sadeghi - or Dr. S - the co-Founder of Be Hive of Healing Integrative Medical Center, whose most recent book is "The Clarity Cleanse: 12 Steps to Finding Renewed Energy, Spiritual Fulfillment and Emotional Healing."The two discuss overcoming impossible obstacles and how busy leaders can benefit from a holistic approach to well-being.

Today we turn the tables, as MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle - whose media career began after a 14-year stint in the finance industry - sits down to interview LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff as part of a very special event at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The two discuss a variety of hot-button issues in the media and tech world. Aryeh even gets to sneak in a few questions of his own at the end.

For our 40th episode, we sit down with Kara Swisher, the outspoken Executive Editor of Recode and host of their companion Recode Decode podcast. Speaking with co-founder of Magnet Companies and longtime LionTree Executive In Residence Betsy Morgan, Kara breaks down her unique interviewing style while opining on all of the industry's hot button issues, and why she hasn't been able to cash in on her prescient Bitcoin investment.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation between Neil Begley, SVP/Senior Analyst at Moody's Investors Services and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff. The pair discuss the need for balance between the equity markets and the debt markets and how to think about debt vis-à-vis the tech industry, among many other topics.

Recently taking the reins as Spotify's Chief Content Officer, Dawn Ostroff's blockbuster career in media includes founding and serving as President of Conde Nast Entertainment and creating the CW Television Network, where she fostered hits such as "Gossip Girl" and "Vampire Diaries." Listen in as she tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff all about the new gig, as well as the secret behind her "Three P's" philosophy.

Tune in for an inspired blend of business acumen and fitness advice with Take-Two Interactive CEO/ZMC Founder Strauss Zelnick, a media mogul whose new book, "Becoming Ageless: The Four Secrets To Looking and Feeling Younger Than Ever" is out this month. Find out how he revitalized the publisher behind such mega-hits as "Grand Theft Auto," "Red Dead Redemption" and the "NBA2K" series.

KindredCast decamps to Wimbledon for our first-ever 'doubles' show – legendary Sports Illustrated Executive Editor Jon Wertheim and Tennis Channel CEO Ken Solomon join LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and go in-depth to discuss the sport and business of tennis and sports at large.

Appointed President and CEO of legendary auction house Sotheby's in 2015, Tad Smith has presided over rapid growth, digital transformation and some high profile acquisitions. Listen in as he tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff about the unique dynamics driving the business and how he plans to outpace the competition.

Riccardo Zacconi, Co-Founder and CEO of King Digital Entertainment, sits with LionTree’s Ed Vaizey to discuss “Candy Crush” and the other blockbuster games that keep nearly 300 million monthly users glued to their phones – and what will keep them engaged well into the future.

Recorded live at LionTree Growth's 2018 Private Company Conference, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins and LionTree's Alex Michael sit down for a 1-on-1 chat about the changing world of fantasy sports and how the recent Supreme Court decision to allow state regulation of sports gambling will impact the space - a timely conversation.

In his 23+ years leading AMC Networks, CEO Josh Sapan has transformed the cable channel into one of the leading lights of TV’s “Golden Age,” with multi-award winning, culture-defining hits such as “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Walking Dead” and more recently “Better Call Saul” and “Killing Eve.” In this eye-opening conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, Josh details the steps he took to position the AMC brands – which include BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and We TV – for sustained success in the ever-evolving media landscape.

Only 37, Apple Music's Head of Content Larry Jackson has had the good fortune to make hits with everyone from Whitney Houston and Drake to Chief Keef and Lana Del Rey. Here he sits with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff for a long and intimate chat about his life, career and the challenges and rewards of his artist-centric approach on behalf of the US's fastest growing music service.

Join us this week as Economist and four-time New York Times best-selling author Dr. Dambisa Moyo sits with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to discuss the fundamental issues plaguing the world economy. She discusses the bold, 10-point plan that is the focus of her brand-new book “Edge of Chaos: Why Democracy is Failing To Deliver Economic Growth – And How To Fix It.” It’s an important conversation that couldn’t be more timely.

KindredCast heads back to London to catch up with Sean Bratches, the recently appointed Managing Director, Commercial Operations for Formula 1. Sean, a 27-year veteran of ESPN, tells LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff about his F1 remit and the steps he’s taking to launch a formidable commercial effort and bring the venerable brand into the future.

Zuckerberg Media CEO Randi Zuckerberg - entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, TV producer and radio host - joins LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to talk about a multitude of topics in the tech-media nexus, from the need for strong female role models to the whirlwind early days of Facebook. She even divulges her secret weapon for getting meetings in the Valley.

Julius Genachowski, who served as FCC Chairman during the Obama administration and now is a Managing Director at The Carlyle Group, sits down with LionTree Executive in Residence and Member of Parliament Ed Vaizey. Listen in as the pair discuss the outlook for net neutrality, the evolving landscape for large tech companies, the pending AT&T/Time Warner deal and Carlyle's investment strategies in TMT. A timely conversation.

Listen in as rock stars Karlie Kloss and Jennifer Fleiss join LionTree Executive in Residence Betsy Morgan to break down the secrets to their success, from Karlie channeling her first-person perspective on the fashion world into global brand ambassadorship to Jennifer seizing on an unmet need to create an addictive new way to stay fashionable. Hear how they are now using their perches to raise up a new generation of female entrepreneurs.

From starting his own newspaper in Boston to leadership roles at the biggest media companies of our day - including Verizon-owned Oath, AOL and Google - Tim Armstrong has a storied career. Listen as he and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff cover a range of topics, from the opportunities for the brands he oversees - including Yahoo!, AOL, HuffPo, TechCrunch, RYOTand many others - to flourish under Verizon to why Google Co-Founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page balked when he wanted to buy a fax machine back in the day.

Secretary Madeleine Albright, the first-ever woman to hold the position, regales LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff with a bevy of stories, from her family's immigration to the US to her surreal encounter with North Korea's "Dear Leader." She also tells us why she titled her upcoming book "Fascism: A Warning."

Equal parts outspoken and hilarious, Joanna Coles launched her storied career as a tenacious UK journalist, scaling the media heights to become Hearst's first-ever Chief Creative Officer as well as the inspiration for and Executive Producer of the hit TV series "The Bold Type." Listen as she and LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff discuss her modest beginnings, print's role in the current media landscape and how she became the only female board member of Snap.

Growing from an opinionated and irreverent sports blog into a global brand, Barstool Sports is a case study in staying true to its audience. Recently appointed CEO Erika Nardini sits with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff, Executive In Residence Betsy Morgan and a very special guest to talk about their growth, their challenges and their course for the future.

Though she only became President and CEO of Weight Watchers International, Inc. in May of last year, Mindy Grossman has already had a tremendous impact on the company’s success. Just in time for a healthy new year, she regales LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff with her approach to wellness, her guiding philosophy of “productive discomfort” and the benefits on partnering with Oprah and DJ Khaled.

What are the biggest trends and themes that will drive media and tech in 2018? Where will the next deals come from, and how will the political and economic climate drive the global marketplace? Listen in as LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and public markets expert and head of LionTree’s Institutional Investor Platform Leslie Mallon discuss what we should expect in the year to come.

Bill McGlashan, the Founder and Managing Partner of TPG Growth and a Co-Founder - along with Jeff Skoll and U2's Bono - of the Rise Fund speaks to his commitment to achieving positive social and environmental outcomes alongside competitive financial returns. The $2.1 billon Rise Fund is considered the largest private impact fund ever raised. His conversation with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff spans global opportunities, the value of raising up local entrepreneurs and how to harmonize one's life's work with one's life.

LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff hosts a fascinating conversation with one of the lions of the industry, Ron Meyer. A high school drop-out and marine, Ron’s business savvy and people-centric style has made him one of the most successful and longest-serving studio heads in Hollywood.

Scott O'Neil, CEO of the recently formed sports juggernaut Harris Blitzer, sits down with LionTree's Alex Michael and Lyle Ayes to discuss the 76ers, the Devils, esports and the multitude of opportunities available to HB's cache of valuable sports and entertainment properties.

Recorded just after the conclusion of the thrilling LA Dodgers World Series, Peter Guber - legendary film producer, professor and best-selling author - chats with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff about his career at the forefront of entertainment and sports in a frank and entertaining dialogue.

LionTree Executive In Residence Betsy Morgan gets the scoop from Jessica Lessin, whose relatively new media company "The Information" has doubled subscribers over the last year and prompted multiple outlets - including Jessica's former employer the Wall Street Journal - to follow their stories.

In a career-spanning conversation, Ken Lowe - who built such powerhouse brands as HGTV, The Food Network and the Travel Channel - reveals all: his humble beginnings as a commercial DJ (with Rick Dees); the power of affinity marketing; and what's next for Scripps as they are acquired by Discovery.For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Also check us out on iHeartRadio and TuneIn.

Crooked Media Co-Founder and "Pod Save America" Co-Host Jon Favreau talks to us about his company's meteoric rise to the top of the iTunes podcast charts, the potential for podcasting to spur activism and what’s next for him and his crew of Obama veterans. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Also check us out on IHeartRadio and TuneIn. Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

With decades of content-first leadership and a roster of hit shows to show for it, CBS's Leslie Moonves talks with Aryeh about the digital future of CBS. Frank and insightful, the conversation is a rare snapshot of the inner workings of one of the most durable and successful media companies. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and now Facebook. Also check us out on IHeartRadio.

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino; a chart-topper in Billboard';s Power 100 List - sits with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to discuss his company's amazing growth - serving over 80 millions fans. They delve into the live business and discuss the new "Verified Fan" program powering shows for Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, among others For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter and Instagram

LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff sits down for an intimate conversation with former NBA Commissioner David Stern, under whose 30-year tenure the league transformed into a multi-billion dollar, global juggernaut. Stern takes us through the league’s amazing expansion, his biggest challenges and what the future holds as he transitions into a diversified tech investor. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@KindredCast). Please read before listening: www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

LionTree Executive in Residence Betsy Morgan sits down with Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, co-founders of theSkimm -- a newsletter-driven media company that reaches over 6 million folks daily (including Oprah, Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker to name a few). Launched in 2012 with the mission of "making it easier to be smarter" about news and current events, theSkimm has evolved into a diversified lifestyle brand, with 25,000 "Skimm’bassadors," savvy cross-media components, an influential book club and many more real-world extensions.

On the heels of LionTree's Private Company conference at the New York Stock Exchange, featuring the CEO's of three unicorns (WeWork, Warby Parker, BAMTech), Alex Michael sits down with author and angel investor Jason Calacanis to get the inside scoop on his new book, "Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups-Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 Into $100,000,000." Hear about Calacanis's biggest wins (and losses) and get tons of insight into technology investing. For more information and content from the show, follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@KindredCast).

In this show we focus on the global TMT outlook. First up is a rare keynote fireside chat with LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and Gustavo (Chairman) and Adriana (CEO) Cisneros, the father-daughter duo who run the eponymous Latin American powerhouse. Their conversation was recorded at this month's eMerge Americas conference. Then, after a Brexit-themed quiz question, we remain in the UK for a lively conversation between LionTree Executive in Residence Ed Vaizey and UK unicorn/Founder's Forum creator Brent Hoberman.

LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff and psychologist, economist and Nobel Prize recipient Prof. Daniel Kahneman conclude their thought-provoking conversation at Hebrew University's Nexus conference. Also, public markets expert Leslie Mallon considers advances in tracking advertising efficacy; LionTree's Alex Michael interviews Drone Racing League CEO Nick Horbaczewski; and we hear how millennials are disrupting real estate.

We are excited to present Part I of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's conversation with psychologist, economist and Nobel Prize recipient Prof. Daniel Kahneman at the Hebrew University's recent Nexus: Israel conference. Also, public markets expert Leslie Mallon weighs in on the coming AI revolution, and we debut a new segment called "Lion Vs. Lamb,"featuring a spirited debate about the promise and pitfalls of technology in elections.

For this episode of KindredCast, we chat with Recode Media Senior Editor and podcast host extraordinaire Peter Kafka; LionTree's public markets expert Leslie Mallon explores the onslaught of cord-cutting; and we examine the music industry's reversal of fortune.

In this episode of KindredCast, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff speaks with triple threat (NY Times DealBook, CNBC anchor, "Billions" Co-Creator/EP) Andrew Ross Sorkin; LionTree's public markets expert Leslie Mallon digs into the recent wireless spectrum auction; and we look at blockbuster ecommerce acquisitions while pondering the importance of cybersecurity and online privacy from the millennial perspective.

In this episode of KindredCast, LionTree's public markets expert Leslie Mallon looks at the implications of automation and the evolution of the OTT TV space; we hear the fascinating conclusion of LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's interview with music and entertainment trailblazer Scooter Braun; we pick your brain with an intriguing quiz; and in Kindling, we look into the chatbot revolution.

KindredCast brings you news, views and insights from the world of media and technology. Produced and curated by leading independent TMT investment bank LionTree, the podcast combines investment commentary and analysis with topical quiz questions and interviews from industry thought leaders. In this debut episode of LionTree's KindredCast, public markets expert Leslie Mallon outlines key TMT sector themes; LionTree CEO and Founder Aryeh Bourkoff sits down with music and entertainment trailblazer Scooter Braun (manager of Justin Bieber and Kanye West); we pick your brain with an intriguing quiz; and we explore where millennials are spending their lunch hours.