

Forbes: The Enterprise Zone
Forbes
The Enterprise Zone is an exciting new spin-off of the Forbes Talks series. This dynamic weekly magazine-style show is recorded at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. It will explore captivating business conversations with influential figures, including top athletes, prominent CEOs, entertainers, and visionary entrepreneurs. Each episode will invite guests to share their unique journeys, revealing their triumphs and the challenges and setbacks they’ve faced along the way. About the host: Jabari Young is a senior writer and editor at Forbes, covering business and editorial lead at ForbesBLK. He joined Forbes in June 2022. Previously, he covered business at CNBC, ranging from professional sports league media deals, sponsorships, labor agreements and athlete portfolios. Also, before joining Forbes, Jabari worked at The Athletic and the San Antonio Express-News, where he covered the NBA and San Antonio Spurs. A North Philadelphia native, Jabari graduated from Temple University in 2008. Forbes reporters follow company ethical guidelines that ensure the highest quality.Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?s...Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:https://account.forbes.com/membership...Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 31min
Why AI is NBA Champ Tristan Thompson’s New Favorite Teammate
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Jul 3, 2025 • 39min
How Investor Melissa Bradley Is Changing The Face Of Entrepreneurship
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Jun 26, 2025 • 27min
How Comedian Roy Wood Jr. Is Navigating Baseball And Show Business
Comedian and CNN late-night host Roy Wood Jr. joined Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. In the discussion, Wood Jr. discusses his new documentary with MLB, missing out on a Subway franchise, and how he’s approaching the comedy business with a “grateful” perspective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 50min
How NBA Star CJ McCollum Is Planning For Business After Basketball
BA guard CJ McCollum joins Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. During their discussion, McCollum shares his perspective on the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement with players, as well as his reasons for hesitating to buy Bitcoin, investing in real estate, and scaling a wine business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 47min
Unveiling The Success Of Acclaimed Director Malcolm D. Lee
Movie director Malcolm D. Lee joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq MarketSite. During their conversation, Lee, who is known for creating The Best Man film franchise, discusses his new book, “The Best Man: Unfinished Business.” He also shares insights about his bourbon brand, Sable, and provides updates on his upcoming movie project.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 48min
Meet The Investor Seeking Entrepreneurs In Middle America
David Hall, managing director at venture capital firm Revolution, joins Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. During their discussion, Hall provides an update on Revolution’s $300 million Rise of the Rest fund, shares his outlook on the venture capital sector, and explains why investors should pay close attention to Detroit and other non-coastal cities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 31, 2025 • 50min
Meet The Bank That Wants To Eliminate Credit Denials
Todd McDonald, president of Liberty Bank and Trust in New Orleans, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. During their discussion, McDonald outlines the mission to eliminate loan denials, discusses the current state of the housing market, and shares insights about the overall state of the U.S. banking industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 22, 2025 • 47min
How David Banner Rose To Marketing CEO From 'The Incredible Hulk Of Hip-Hop'
Notable hip-hop star and music producer David Banner joins Jabari Young at the Nasdaq MarketSite on The Enterprise Zone to discuss his transition from the music industry to becoming the CEO of his multimedia marketing firm, A Banner Vision. In the interview, Banner shares insights about investing over $500,000 into a music project, collaborating with Disney to gain access to its Cinderella catalog, and his experiences in the film industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 15, 2025 • 34min
How This CEO Leads A $3 Billion Health Education Enterprise
Steve Beard, the CEO of the healthcare education company Adtalem, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. In their discussion, Beard provided an update on Adtalem, a publicly traded company, and shared how it successfully raised its stock price from $36 to over $100 in just three years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 8, 2025 • 55min
Inside Former NBA Guard Jim Jackson's Business Portfolio
Jim Jackson, managing partner at Adaris Capital Partners, joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss his real estate portfolio and life after playing in the NBA. In 1992, Jackson was drafted fourth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, where he played five seasons. He went on to make more than $30 million in his career, using some of the earned income to build a real estate portfolio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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