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LSEG’s David Schwimmer on activists, AI, and a global market test

The exchange operator is juggling investor expectations with the need to reshape its business model.
David SchwimmerCourtesy of LSEG/Joey Pfeifer/Semafor

Schneider Electric’s Olivier Blum on moving at the pace of Nvidia

Remaking an old industrial giant to meet new energy demands started with defining its mission.
Olivier BlumCourtesy of Schneider Electric/Joey Pfeifer/Semafor

Why CEOs should care about the quantum ‘space race’

IonQ’s Niccolo de Masi says getting quantum security right is ‘a matter of survivability.’
Niccolo de MasiCourtesy of IonQ/Joey Pfeifer/Semafor

How Brian Niccol jolted Starbucks back to growth

Corporate turnarounds require quick decisions and ‘brutal’ feedback for the CEO, Niccol said in the first episode of Semafor’s ‘CEO Signal’ show.
A graphic showing Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol.Courtesy of Starbucks/Joey Pfeifer/Semafor

How Kyle Clark got BETA’s air taxis ready for takeoff

The electric aircraft company’s CEO has a ‘burn-the-boats’ approach to decision-making.
Courtesy of BETA/Joey Pfeifer/Semafor

Upwork’s CEO on the AI agents that try to hire human workers

Hayden Brown sees the pairing of technology and human “orchestrators” redefining workforces.
Hayden BrownCourtesy of Upwork/Joey Pfeifer/Semafor

Why Vlad Tenev thinks you’ll want Robinhood’s ‘James Bond’ credit card

A platinum-plated physical product advances the broker’s bid to become a financial “super app.”

Autodesk’s model for building an AI ‘moat’

CEO Andrew Anagnost says software companies need three defensive qualities.

Aflac’s Dan Amos on succession after 36 years as CEO

The long-tenured leader has a time and a person in mind — and some advice on what the job takes.

US Soccer’s goal for the 2026 World Cup

CEO JT Batson says the tournament is forcing brands to see the value of the sport’s fans.

Pearson’s pitch for company bosses to become AI chief education officers

CEO Omar Abbosh says a new approach to skills is needed for companies to get the most from humans and technology.

Affirm’s Max Levchin on how market sci-fi stories line up with AI reality

The PayPal co-founder values speculative visions of the future, even if investors overreacted to them this week.

Why the Port of Long Beach is betting that US imports will continue to grow

Noel Hacegaba aims to handle twice as many containers, even as trade tensions mount.

Calm’s CEO on the mental health struggle at the top of big companies

David Ko sees stress and sleep deprivation taking a toll on executives’ decision-making.

AstraZeneca’s CEO on competing in the new world order

Pascal Soriot says Europe “cannot be naive” about the rivalry with the US and China.

Why Intuit’s CEO thinks the market’s wrong on AI

Sasan Goodarzi says companies that “deliver for the end customer” will reap the technology’s rewards.

The CEO behind GE Vernova’s $200B power surge

Scott Strazik says demand is surging, but his energy company won’t spend money on “hobbies.”

How the Gates Foundation’s CEO plans to shape its last 20 years

Mark Suzman wants to reframe the case for aid in the face of government cuts and intense public scrutiny