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Big Shot

Big Shot
Entrepreneurship
Philanthropy
Beauty Industry
Michael Ovitz
2008 Financial Crisis
Direct-To-Consumer
Jewish Culture
Real Estate Development
Jones Road
Personal Growth
Creative Artists Agency
Technology Disruption
Goldman Sachs
Finance
Twin Towers
Non-Compete
Estée Lauder
Hollywood
Netflix
Retail

If the walls of Kosher delis could speak, they would (schm)ooze invaluable wisdom and endless laughs. Harley Finkelstein (Shopify) and David Segal (DAVIDsTEA) are Jewish entrepreneurs influenced by the greats who came before them. But, they realized no one was archiving the best behind-the-scenes stories ever told. Before time was up, they set out on a passion project to preserve the memories, mis... more

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Lew Wolff didn’t set out to become a successful developer or a professional sports team owner. He didn’t grow up around business, and by his own account, he stumbled into real estate almost by accident. But over the course of a decades-long career, h... more

Joseph Schaefer arrived in Canada from Poland in the 1930s and built his career in Montreal’s garment district at a time when the industry ran on instinct, relationships, and trust. He had an eye for fashion, a gift for reading people, and a way of d... more

Jeffrey Katzenberg was one of the youngest studio heads in Hollywood when he was named president of Paramount Pictures at just 31. Over the decades that followed, he would help shape modern animation and co-found DreamWorks alongside Steven Spielberg... more

Lloyd Blankfein never chased a master plan. He focused on whatever was right in front of him, and those small decisions carried him from a Brooklyn housing project to leading Goldman Sachs through the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression... more

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Lew Wolff
Owner/Executive with holdings in sports teams and real estate development
Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors, Fox real estate, various development ventures
Episode: The Quiet Dealmaker Who Bought the Warriors and A’s | Lew Wolff
Joe Schaefer
Leader in the Chabanel garment district and founder of Algo
Founder/entrepreneur in Canadian apparel industry
Episode: The 104-Year-Old Godfather of the Shmatta Industry Who Turned $1,800 Into Billions | Joseph Schaffer
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Legendary film producer and entertainment executive, co-founder of DreamWorks
DreamWorks Animation (co-founder)
Episode: Disney Fired Him. He Built DreamWorks, Shrek, and a $3.8B Empire | Jeffrey Katzenberg
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann
Co-founder of OPI, influential in transforming nail polish into a fashion statement
OPI
Episode: She Escaped Communism, Reinvented Nail Polish, and Sold for a Billion Dollars
Stephen Ross
Real estate developer and owner of the Miami Dolphins.
Related Companies, Miami Dolphins
Episode: Borrowed Ten Grand, Turned Down Ten Billion | Stephen Ross
Don Soffer
Real estate developer and entrepreneur known for transforming Aventura, Florida.
Episode: He turned a Florida swamp into one of America’s richest cities | Don Soffer
Bobby Kotick
CEO of Activision Blizzard, influential entrepreneur in the gaming industry
Activision Blizzard
Episode: The King of Gaming: How Bobby Kotick Built and Sold Activision Blizzard for $69B
Lynda Resnick
Marketing executive and entrepreneur known for building brands like FIJI Water and POM.
The Wonderful Company
Episode: The Queen of Branding: Lynda Resnick’s $6 Billion Empire of FIJI Water, POM, & Wonderful Pistachios
Uri Levine
Founder of Waze
Episode: How The Founder of Waze Went From Getting Fired To Building a Billion-Dollar Business | Uri Levine

Hosts

Harley Finkelstein
Host of Big Shot; co-host; affiliated with Shopify; frequently introduces guests and guides conversations.
David Segal
Host of Big Shot; co-host; affiliated with DAVIDsTEA; engages guests on entrepreneurship and storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 285 ratings
  • My new podcast obsession.

    Great interviews, loved the 103yo interview!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Epicat44
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fantastic

    Chutzpah as a key driver to entrepreneurship. Great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter W 11803
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant.

    I’m a startup founder in NYC and this podcast is my new inspiration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeremy_638527
    United States2 years ago
  • Matzoh Ball soup for the Soul

    I didn't realize how badly I needed this in my life. A beautifully crafted podcast, telling miraculous stories with a profound message. Thank you Harley and David for putting this out into the world. Living in this uncertain and scary time, this podcast makes me unabashedly proud to be a Jewish man. I've been binging all episodes, and will continue to listen as they come out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Residence of NYC
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Very engaging , informative and interesting. Looking forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    120mal
    United States2 years ago

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Goldman Sachs Rejected Him. Years Later, He Ran the Place | Lloyd Blankfein
Q: What was the moment for you where you realized how to channel that in the appropriate way?
I just think I had imbedded in me. I'm not the most ambitious. Even now, I'm not trying to kill everything.
He turned a Florida swamp into one of America’s richest cities | Don Soffer
Q: Did you ever build a mall that didn't work?
No, all my projects have been successful.
He turned a Florida swamp into one of America’s richest cities | Don Soffer
Q: What common sense would you want to impart to them?
Every kind of project or accomplishment is out there if you know what to look for.
The King of Gaming: How Bobby Kotick Built and Sold Activision Blizzard for $69B
Q: What do you tell entrepreneurs to help them find their own version of success?
Your responsibility as a CEO is to your stakeholders. Always stay true to your obligations and responsibilities, and you'll find success.
The Prosperity Formula: The Man Who Predicted—and Changed—the Future of Finance, Medicine, Education and Philanthropy | Mike Milken
Q: How did you learn such a powerful lesson, like learn to see the world through other people's eyes?
Milken attributes it to his experiences growing up in a diverse environment and seeing the aspirations of various families.

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What is Big Shot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-form interview series featuring high-profile Jewish entrepreneurs and business creators who built diverse empires through strategy, partnerships, and resilience. Episodes span real estate, sports ownership, entertainment, fashion, and beauty, with hosts drawing out career pivots, mentorship, and the importance of relationships and integrity in dealmaking. Listeners get a window into iconic industry moments, leadership philosophies, and the personal narratives that shaped big-scale ventures, with a strong emphasis on hustle, culture, and community impact. The show often blends career retrospectives with practical wisdom for aspiring founders and executives, and stands out for its candid storytelling and readiness to highlight both vic... more

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Recent guests on Big Shot include:

1. Lew Wolff
2. Joe Schaefer
3. Jeffrey Katzenberg
4. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann
5. Stephen Ross
6. Don Soffer
7. Bobby Kotick
8. Lynda Resnick

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