A media mogul billionaire, a supermodel, and a unicorn originator stroll into a conference.
Welcome to existence at The Long Play.
BI's big event in NYC, which I had the regard of hosting, featured leaders from throughout the endeavor spectrum. From AI infrastructure and healthcare to video games and publishing, we had it all covered.
You'd think specified a wide-ranging collection would be facing extremely distinct challenges. And on a granular level, they are. Carolyn Tisch Blodgett's regular efforts to acquire assistance for Gotham FC are extremely distinct from John Santora's day-to-day activity turning about WeWork.
But one big takeaway I had from the day — and item I heard often from group I said alongside at the event — is that the big-picture challenges are the same. And hearing how top leaders are navigating them was incredibly helpful.
Maybe that's expanding your endeavor in the visage of several governmental surprises (Nubank cofounder Cristina Junqueira). Maybe it's pivoting a business to lean into the AI era (CEO of Allbirds-turned-Smartbird Nadia Carlsten). Or perchance it's fair concerning taking the correct steps to remain fit in your regular existence (Take-Two Interactive CEO and chairman Strauss Zelnick).
After all, we're all thinking concerning the lengthy play.
Here are several another big stories from the day:
Barry Diller weighs in on his MGM deal. The media mogul believes real-world experiences are the strongest hedge against AI, which is why his business People Inc. tried to buy MGM in June. At BI's The Long Play, Diller shared why the agreement ultimately cut apart and why he has no plans to quit at the age of 84.
The area was complete of schmoozing and musing. Our newsman Henry Chandonnet networked alongside founders fine-tuning pitches, contemplating the forthcoming of work, and sharing laughs from their seats at The Long Play. From the hot takes to the aha moments and amazingly (in Henry's words!) fine food, see what it was akin in the room.
From history-making supermodel to foremost a brand empire. Ashley Graham's occupation spans from being the first-ever plus-size example on the shield of Sports Illustrated to construction a endeavor portfolio. She shared why raising prosperity for her liquor brand was "very, extremely difficult and humbling." You can observe her conversation imagination boarding and how rejection has made her improved in endeavor alongside BI's Leena Rao.
The guy rearward one of gaming's most anticipated releases has several health advice. Strauss Zelnick leads the business rearward Grand Theft Auto, but he keeps several simple, fit habits. He shared the eight he lives by and why peptides aren't one of them. And much akin his health regimen, Zelnick prefers a clear-cut administration style, prioritizing straightforward CEO admission and avoiding "toxic" discretionary pay programs.
Also at The Long Play:
- Nubank, Latin America's largest digital bank, is turning its eyes toward the US — anywhere abroad rivals have failed. Plus, observe Nubank's co-founder portion her fintech achievement story.
- How a co-owner of the New York Giants is using AI to build a women's sports powerhouse alongside Gotham FC. She additionally explained why bringing your entire oneself to activity can average bringing your kids, too.
- WeWork CEO explains how a attire code and RTO flexibility helped alter the civilization at the once-troubled company.
- Smartbird's CEO talks concerning converting a footwear business into an AI player.
