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The CEO Signal

Semafor Podcasts
Artificial Intelligence
Pwc
Allstate
Ralph Lauren
Blackstone
The CEO Signal
Starbucks
Affirm
AI Infrastructure
Verizon
CEO
GSK
AI In Healthcare
IBM
Aspen Institute
Lending
Private Credit
AGI / Robotics / Quantum Computing
Leadership / Management
Customer Experience

When the business world moves, these are the leaders making the decisions that shape it. The CEO Signal is a new show hosted by Penny Pritzker — investor, business builder, and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce — and Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, Semafor’s CEO Editor. Episodes are released every two weeks. Building on The CEO Signal newsletter, read by the world’s top chief executives, the show bring... more

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby wants to build what he calls the “undisputed flag carrier of the United States.” He argues that airlines are not commodities and that greater scale could benefit customers, but acknowledges a fundamental obstacle to co... more

Jon Gray, chief operating officer of the $1.3 trillion asset manager Blackstone, says one of the firm’s distinguishing habits is to “go big” when it finds a theme it believes in. But he also says successful convictions need to be challenged, particul... more

Netflix co-founder and former CEO Reed Hastings says AI could unleash a new wave of “creative destruction” as companies use rapidly improving technology not just to cut costs, but to challenge competitors and build new businesses.

In this episode of... more

Affirm founder and CEO Max Levchin built his company to behave like your “smarter older sister”: helping customers make better decisions rather than profiting from their mistakes.

In this episode of The CEO Signal, he explains how that philosophy sh... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Gray
President and Chief Operating Officer
Blackstone
Episode: Jon Gray, President and COO, Blackstone on AI, Private Credit and Big Bets
Reed Hastings
Netflix co-founder and former CEO, now focused on Powder Mountain and AI board work
Powder Mountain; Anthropic board
Episode: Reed Hastings on life after Netflix and the next wave of AI
Max Levchin
Founder and CEO of Affirm
Affirm
Episode: Max Levchin on why Affirm wants to be your smarter older sister
Patrice Louvet
CEO of Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Episode: Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet on magic, logic, and saying no
Chuck Robbins
Chairman and CEO of Cisco
Cisco
Episode: Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins on AI transformation, hard decisions, and leading at speed
Tom Wilson
CEO of Allstate (guest)
Allstate
Episode: Allstate CEO Tom Wilson on trust, purpose and why CEOs should speak up
Dan Schulman
CEO of Verizon (former PayPal executive, telecom veteran)
Verizon
Episode: Dan Schulman, Verizon CEO, on AI, layoffs and punching back
Arvind Krishna
Chairman and CEO of IBM
IBM
Episode: Arvind Krishna, IBM CEO, on Big Bets, AI, and Quantum
Emma Walmsley
Former CEO of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
GSK
Episode: Emma Walmsley on Leading and Leaving GSK

Hosts

Penny Pritzker
Host of The CEO Signal
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson
Co-host and Semafor's CEO Editor

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Great conversations

    Been following this pod since the first episode . Excellent conversations. I aporeciate the depth and balance of topics, going deep in business and getting to know these leasers in the different aspects as well. And i love that the questions are so well thought.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jesswt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this show

    Very informative conversation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat Virginia
    United States5 months ago

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Very informative conversations with top leaders.
High-quality guests and thoughtful questions from the hosts.
Great mix of business strategy and AI discussions.
Strong, strategic insights and real-world leadership lessons.

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Reed Hastings on life after Netflix and the next wave of AI
Q: What role do you see AI playing in education and in business over the next decade?
AI will significantly augment teaching and learning by personalizing pace and content, while business leadership must balance openness to opportunities with disciplined risk management and a focus on customers.
Reed Hastings on life after Netflix and the next wave of AI
Q: How did you know Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters could lead Netflix together, and what was the transition like?
The decision grew out of observing their collaboration, increasing discretion, and a series of positive, challenging moments that built trust; the formal shift was gradual rather than abrupt.
Reed Hastings on life after Netflix and the next wave of AI
Q: You've described paving a second act that is almost the opposite of Netflix's mass-scale model. What drives that shift?
A pursuit of different kinds of challenges and a desire to stay busy and engaged after stepping down, plus a belief that a physical, local venture can be highly rewarding and scalable in different ways.
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins on AI transformation, hard decisions, and leading at speed
Q: What leadership practices does Robbins use to keep Cisco nimble in a fast-changing AI era?
He highlights being the pace car, communicating relentlessly, empowering and hiring people who can move quickly, and creating AI education initiatives across the company to keep teams up to speed.
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins on AI transformation, hard decisions, and leading at speed
Q: How did Cisco handle the silicon and Splunk acquisitions in terms of integration and culture?
He explains that while the acquisitions brought cultural fit challenges, they were necessary to consolidate into a single architecture and expand security and data capabilities, with ongoing communication to align teams and sales motions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The CEO Signal

What is The CEO Signal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features candid conversations with some of the world's most influential CEOs and business leaders, covering topics from corporate transformation and leadership philosophy to AI, strategy, culture, and governance. Episodes tend to explore how large organizations navigate rapid change, balance growth with integrity, and empower teams to execute at scale, often weaving in personal journeys and lessons learned along the way. A standout pattern is the emphasis on practical leadership playbooks, data-driven decision making, and the tension between short-term results and long-term value. Listeners are likely executives, investors, and senior professionals seeking strategic insights, real-world examples, and leadership perspectives from ac... more

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2. Reed Hastings
3. Max Levchin
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7. Dan Schulman
8. Arvind Krishna

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