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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.

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Peter Jackson, the CEO of Flutter Entertainment, leads a global sports betting empire. With the U.S.-based FanDuel as its crown jewel, he has a prime view of one of the fastest-growing and most profitable entertainment industries in the world. How is... more

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Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation and former head of USAID, has spent his career on the frontlines of the fight against global poverty. That gives him unique insight into the rapidly changing world of foreign aid and philanthropy. H... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Jackson
CEO of Flutter Entertainment
Flutter Entertainment
Episode: Coming Soon: Bold Names Season Three
Raj Shah
President of the Rockefeller Foundation and former head of USAID
Rockefeller Foundation
Episode: Coming Soon: Bold Names Season Three
Chuck Robbins
CEO of Cisco
Cisco
Episode: ‘Businesses Don’t Like Uncertainty’: How Cisco Is Navigating AI and Trump 2.0
Aicha Evans
CEO of Zoox, experienced executive in the tech industry, formerly at Intel.
Zoox
Episode: Could Amazon’s Zoox Beat Tesla and Waymo in the Robotaxi Race?
Palmer Luckey
Eccentric entrepreneur and founder of Anduril, previously known for Oculus VR
Anduril Industries
Episode: Palmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and Vindication
Ankur Jain
CEO of Bilt Technologies
Bilt Technologies
Episode: Why Bilt’s CEO Wants You To Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card
Reid Hoffman
LinkedIn co-founder and serial entrepreneur
Episode: Introducing: Bold Names
Ayanna Howard
Board member at Autodesk and Motorola Solutions
Episode: Introducing: Bold Names
Peter Rawlinson
CEO of Lucid Motors and former Tesla engineer
Lucid Motors
Episode: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'

Hosts

Tim Higgins
Host of Bold Names and a business columnist, providing insightful analysis on leadership and company strategies.
Christopher Mims
Host and tech columnist, focusing on the advancements in technology and their implications for the business landscape.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Designing the EV sound

    Interesting but really lacked by not having examples of EV sounds talking talking about sounds needs to be complemented by sounds!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Kerry Negara
    Australia4 months ago
  • More Politics than technology

    If you like lots of politics thrown into your podcasts about technology, this one’s for you. I prefer my technology podcasts to be about technology, thus the one star rating. I get enough politics from other sources. This podcast is just another piece of the biased media machine.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chad_Hburg
    United States6 months ago
  • Interview Style Seems Fake; Good Content Tho

    For all episodes, Alex Ossala asks questions, and the guests answer, but the two don’t seem to be in the same one-on-one conversation - it sounds like they’re not together. The guest’s tone always sounds legit, like they were “live” with someone asking questions, but it appears by Ossala’s flat and non-conversational tone that she’s sitting alone in front of a microphone, asking questions of nobody, and the guest “answers” were spliced in later. It’s super-awkward to listen to - not a profession... more

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    2
    ewh410
    United States8 months ago
  • Information and fun listen

    Great show that inform on a variety of technical and business subjects. Even and unbiased, there is no proselytizing to a particular political viewpoint.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ainge1983
    United States9 months ago
  • Fascinating technology, somewhat one-sided presentation

    Always instructive, sometimes fascinating - every episode feels like time well spent.

    On the other hand, in some episodes the show displays a one-sided tech-enthusiasm that feels more like corporate PR than journalism

    Example: an entire 20-minute episode on hypersonic flight. And almost nothing about the massive downsides of the concept, like energy consumption, availability of suitable fuels, exhaust gases in the top layers of the atmosphere. Nothing about the environmental or societal impact ... more

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    3
    peterNstrauss
    Germany9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Informative discussions that often blend technology with business strategy.
Some listeners note a tendency towards political commentary, which may not resonate with all.
Variety of guests providing diverse perspectives on current industry challenges.
Listeners appreciate the expertise of guests and the depth of topics covered.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#42
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Apple Podcasts
#14
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#18
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#81
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#49
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#80
Australia/Technology

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70,000 Bets a Minute: How FanDuel’s Parent Is Winning at Sports Gambling
Q: Do you really think that you're on pace to grow 350%? 50% in the next, I don't know, 10, 20 years?
Peter Jackson discusses projections indicating a $70 billion total addressable market for sports betting and iGaming in the medium term across the US and Canada, highlighting significant growth potential.
What This Former USAID Head Had to Say About Elon Musk and DOGE
Q: If the world's current richest man, Elon Musk, called you up today, what advice would you give about helping humanity?
Partner with Indian and African entrepreneurs to create the lowest cost, most scalable version of renewable energy solutions to lift the bottom billion people out of poverty.
Could Amazon’s Zoox Beat Tesla and Waymo in the Robotaxi Race?
Q: What do you think needs to occur regarding regulations for autonomous vehicles?
Evans emphasized the need for clarity and collaboration among various regulatory agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
Could Amazon’s Zoox Beat Tesla and Waymo in the Robotaxi Race?
Q: How do you compete against the likes of a Waymo or a Tesla?
Evans highlighted the importance of customer experience and the personalized service Zoox plans to offer.
Could Amazon’s Zoox Beat Tesla and Waymo in the Robotaxi Race?
Q: What happens if somebody pukes in the car?
We'll monitor the inside of the vehicle and pull it out of service when necessary.

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Conversations are centered around influential business leaders and innovators from major firms, exploring their insights on technology, management, and industry trends. Key topics often encompass the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and their implications for business strategy, particularly amid shifting political landscapes. This format not only highlights the innovative approaches these leaders take but also critically examines the broader market dynamics at play, making it a compelling listen for those interested in business and technology developments.

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Bold Names launched 8 years ago and published 54 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Peter Jackson
2. Raj Shah
3. Chuck Robbins
4. Aicha Evans
5. Palmer Luckey
6. Ankur Jain
7. Reid Hoffman
8. Ayanna Howard

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