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Compound Interest from Semafor Business

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Business is changing in subtle and seismic ways. Compound Interest from Semafor Business pairs journalists Liz Hoffman and Rohan Goswami with operators, experts, and innovators behind the world’s most consequential companies, decoding why big parts of the economy work the way they do. Sign up to get the Semafor Business briefing in your inbox. This season of Compound Interest is in partnership wit... more

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Mike McNamara
CEO and Co-founder, Samara (ADU company)
Samara
Episode: Can tiny homes — and tiny-home mortgages — solve the housing crisis?
Alisa Wood
Partner at KKR
KKR
Episode: Why KKR wants your, yes your, money
David Ulevitch
Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z), runs American Dynamism Fund
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: The investor behind a16z’s America First push on dealing with the Pentagon ‘where bits meet atoms’
Ankur Jain
Founder and CEO of Bilt
Bilt
Episode: Bilt’s Ankur Jain on solving the 'four-banana problem' and gamifying how, and where, we live
Dara Khosrowshahi
CEO of Uber, former head of Expedia and media/tech leadership
Uber
Episode: Dara Khosrowshahi on robotaxi ‘mission control’ and Uber’s next billion-dollar business

Hosts

Liz Hoffman
Co-host; Semafor business and finance editor; host of the show
Rohan Goswami
Host; Semafor business reporter

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Smart, Thoughtful, but…

    I started following this podcast after hearing Liz Hoffman on another podcast and was super impressed by how thoughtful, quick, and balanced she seemed in what she talked about. Listening to their own podcast my opinion has not changed. The only reason that this isn’t five stars is because they are trying to do something with the ad model by having a “show within a show” and it is too weird for me. It’s the uncanny valley of ads. Is this a show? Is this an ad? I’ve got enough ambiguity in my lif... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AP Ranger
    United States19 days ago
  • Excited for a new pod!

    Liz is the best in the biz. Should be very interesting, and looking forward to the fascinating conversations that await!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abogado David
    United Statesa month ago
  • An actually interesting business podcast.

    The first episode is great, and I hope they can keep pace with future guests. Liz peels back layers in the Dara interview, while Rohan presses where Uber will be in the next ten years. A great format — looking forward to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quantinator4000
    United Statesa month ago

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Thoughtful and balanced; depth over quick takes.
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#69
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#97
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A business-focused interview show that pairs seasoned financial reporters with operators, founders, and leaders behind influential companies. Episodes explore how large industries evolve—from housing finance and private markets to mobility, AI, and defense—through practical strategy, real-world case studies, and policy context. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests, clear framing of complex topics, and a steady cadence of long-form conversations that connect boardroom finance to everyday business decisions. A recurring edge is tying corporate strategy to broader economic and regulatory trends, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights and how-they-work context behind major business shifts.

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