Noa Argamani shares the philosophy she lives by
Noa Argamani spoke to editor in chief Jamie Heller at Business Insider's Long Play event on Thursday. Carl Timpon/BFA At Business Insider's Long Play event, Noa Argamani described her optimistic…
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Ro CEO shares the making of its new AI agent
Over nine years, Zach Reitano has repeatedly evolved Ro as patient needs and the healthcare market have changed, from its early direct-to-patient services to a leading platform for GLP-1 care.…
WeWork CEO John Santora explains what it takes to fix a damaged company
When John Santora became CEO of WeWork, the company was emerging from bankruptcy, saddled with one of the most notorious failures in business history. The longtime commercial real estate player…
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This young venture capitalist survived Hamas captivity. She told us how her work and advocacy are intertwined.
After being held hostage by Hamas for 246 days following the October 7 attacks, Noa Argamani became one of the world's most recognizable advocates for those still in captivity. Now,…
The CEO behind ‘Grand Theft Auto’ says AI ‘won’t make creating hits any easier’
Thirteen years since the last release of Grand Theft Auto, Strauss Zelnick is banking on the franchise to win back longtime fans while capturing an entirely new generation of players.…
Allbirds who? Smartbird CEO unpacks the company’s pivot
Smartbird CEO Nadia Carlsten is driving one of the boldest moves out of the direct-to-consumer retail era: a pivot from selling footwear to AI infrastructure. As part of Business Insider's…
Carolyn Tisch Blodgett — CEO and mom of 3 — said bringing your whole self to work means bringing your kids, too
Gotham FC lead owner Carolyn Tisch Blodgett said she sets an example for players and staff by bringing her family to the big games, where everyone's kids rush the field…
I went inside The Long Play, where CEOs mingled and attendees debated the future of work
I spent my Thursday at The Long Play, where attendees made new connections and debated the future of work. Henry Chandonnet/Business Insider I schmoozed with CEOs, founders, and investors at…
WeWork CEO explains how a dress code and RTO flexibility helped change the culture at the once-troubled company
WeWork CEO John Santora at Business Insider's The Long Play event. Carl Timpone/BFA John Santora took the helm of WeWork in 2024, shortly after it emerged from bankruptcy. Two years…
‘My body is my business’: How a model leveraged her career into brand-building power
Ashley Graham is a model and entrepreneur who has spent her career challenging who is seen, heard, and marketed to, transforming that influence into a growing business. Ten years after…
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Ashley Graham launched her wine brand and realized raising money was ‘very hard and humbling’
Ashley Graham at Business Insider's The Long Play. Carl Timpone/BFA Supermodel turned businesswoman Ashley Graham spoke at Business Insider's The Long Play on Thursday. Graham has invested in startups and…
Smartbird’s CEO talks about converting a shoe company into an AI player
Smartbird CEO Nadia Carlsten at Business Insider's The Long Play. Carl Timpone / BFA Nadia Carlsten, CEO of Smartbird, spoke on the public company's shift from sneakers to AI. When…
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick’s management style: No chief of staff, no ‘toxic’ discretionary pay programs
Take-Two Interactive CEO and chairman Strauss Zelnick speaking at Business Insider's The Long Play in New York on October 29, 2026. Carl Timpone/BFA Take-Two's CEO says his 13,000 employees share…
Barry Diller has a plan for monetizing legacy media in the AI age
Media titan Barry Diller, the chairman of publishing empire IAC, has built and rebuilt his career more than most executives, from network television to Hollywood studios to the earliest internet…
The CEO behind Grand Theft Auto has an 8-part longevity routine for shredded abs and sharp decision-making. Here’s why peptides aren’t part of it.
Take-Two Interactive CEO and chairman Strauss Zelnick, 69, loves a hard workout. Carl Timpone/BFA Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, said he prefers working out to playing video games.…
Giants and Gotham FC co-owner says community-building is good for business
As Gotham FC's governor and lead owner, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett is capitalizing on the moment: she's turning a championship soccer club into a breakout New York brand with the reach,…
How a co-owner of the New York Giants is using AI to build a women’s sports powerhouse with Gotham FC
Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, the owner of Gotham FC, thinks AI can make women's sports more lucrative. Carl Timpone / BFA Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, a co-owner of the New York Giants…
Leaning into convenience helped Nubank break into American fintech, cofounder says
Cristina Junqueira helped build Brazilian fintech player Nubank into one of the world's largest digital financial services platforms. Now, as she leads Nu's emerging US business, she is taking on…
Barry Diller is 84 and says he has no plans to retire: ‘I have a motor inside me.’
Barry Diller says he has a motor that doesn't quit, and that retirement isn't on the table. Carl Timpone/ BFA Barry Diller isn't ready to slow down. The 84-year-old media…
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Nubank, Latin America’s largest digital bank, is turning its eyes toward the US — where foreign rivals have failed
Cristina Junqueira, the co-founder and CEO of Nubank, with Dan DeFrancesco, executive editor and anchor of Business Insider Today. Carl Timpone/ BFA Nubank's CEO joined Business Insider's The Long Play…
Barry Diller shares why his deal to buy MGM fell apart
Barry Diller told Business Insider's Peter Kafka that "forever assets" like MGM and its Las Vegas resorts are protected from AI disruption. Carl Timpone/ BFA Barry Diller says he tried…
Healthcare
Ro’s CEO showed us its new AI agent — and its bigger plan to own more of your healthcare
Zach Reitano, co-founder and chief executive officer of Ro. Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images Telehealth company Ro is launching an AI agent trained on customer data. The agent can recommend…
