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Who wouldnât want to visit the happiest place on Earth? Well â at the start of the 1950s, it seemed like no one did, at least not when Walt Disney pitched the idea. Sure, Walt had revolutionized animation with Steamboat Willie. And he'd had critical successes with classics ... Show More
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đ Lyft's Bold New Strategy (with CEO David Risher)
<p>Lyftâs comeback story ain't Uberâs playbook â itâs something different.</p><p>David Risher, Amazon employee #37 and now Lyftâs CEO, joins us to break down the strategy driving Lyftâs turnaround.</p><p>This guy has a total TBOY vibe, he's doubled Lyft's stock price, and reveals ... Show More
53m 26s
Aug 2024
Disney is Bob Iger's Company
The Walt Disney Company has been led by eight different men in its century of existence. But few would object to the idea that only three have really mattered. Walt Disney, Michael Eisner, and Bob Iger have all made lasting impacts on the company, but how these executives went ou ... Show More
38m 55s
Nov 2023
With Wish, has Disney lost its magic touch?
The latest Disney animated film, Wish, was supposed to be a holiday blockbuster, but a lukewarm opening weekend and harsh reviews suggest it wonât be the next Frozen-level phenomenon. This comes on the heels of other recent box-office disappointments like The Marvels and the late ... Show More
25m 22s
Nov 2021
Episode 114: Disney CEO Bob Chapek
Massive announcements from Disney+ Day, holidays magic at Disneyland Resort, Mickeyâs Toontown at Disneyland Park will be reimagined in 2023, "The World's Most Magical Celebration" is now added to the official Walt Disney World Playlist, The Bachelorette's Kaitlyn Bristowe is joi ... Show More
34m 28s