
WSJ’s Bold Names brings you conversations with the leaders of the bold-named companies featured in the pages of The Wall Street Journal. Hosts Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims speak to CEOs and business leaders in interviews that challenge conventional wisdom and take you inside the decisions being made in the C-suite and beyond.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

Southwest Airlines was built on three pillars: low fares, friendly service, and a quirky "sit anywhere" policy. But in a post-pandemic market, the rules are changing. On the latest episode of the Bold Names podcast, CEO Bob Jordan joins host Tim Higg... more
Former Navy SEAL and Shield AI co-founder Brandon Tseng is building the autonomous drones that are redefining global defense.This week on Bold Names, WSJ’s Tim Higgins sits down with Tseng to discuss how Shield AI’s Hivemind software is currently ove... more
The smartphone is everywhere, but its next evolution won’t look like the apps we use today. In this episode of Bold Names, WSJ’s Tim Higgins sits down with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon to discuss the seismic shift from apps to AI agents – and why this... more
"Depressed." That’s how Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman describes the current state of the U.S. housing market. With sales hitting 30-year lows and a deficit of nearly 5 million homes, the American dream of homeownership feels further away than ever for m... more
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Just listened to 4. Robotics, Online sports betting, US Aid and one I forgot. There was nothing said that a business undergrad wouldn’t already know. The problem is the shows traditional model. In the old days, media company’s loved getting CEOs as guests. But that doesn’t work anymore because, especially at large firms, senior execs have an army of PR and HR people making sure everything they say is a sales pitch for the company. So they don’t say anything. Startups are a bit different til they... more
The host giggles like a 7 yr old every two minutes. The guest not laughing. So why this giggling. No point or purpose. I had to stop listening to program content.
Why do I feel like I’m listening to NPR when I listen to your reports?
WSJ can do so much better - and should.
Review the Amish vaccination data right next to the viral infection rates and viral deaths.
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Conversations with influential executives and leaders from prominent companies provide insights into the evolving landscape of business and technology. Topics typically cover market trends, corporate strategies, and sometimes delve into the societal impacts of industry changes. Unique perspectives are shared by CEOs across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and real estate, highlighting their challenges and innovations. This format likely attracts listeners interested in understanding the motivations and strategies of contemporary business figures as well as those keen on economic and technological advancements.
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Recent guests on Bold Names include:
1. Cristiano Amon
2. Jeremy Wacksman
3. David Cordani
4. Stephan Winkelmann
5. Christian Klein
6. Wendell Weeks
7. Max Levchin
8. Beth Hammack
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