Forbes: The Enterprise Zone

Forbes
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May 1, 2025 • 44min

Meet The COO Driving Genesis' Plan To Dominate Luxury Cars

Ted Mengiste, the Chief Operating Officer of Genesis Motor North America, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young at the Nasdaq MarketSite. In this conversation, Mengiste talks about the tariffs affecting the automotive sector, Genesis' efforts to lead the luxury car market in North America, growing up in Africa, and what he seeks in corporate entrepreneurs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 24, 2025 • 47min

Inside John Hope Bryant’s Mission For Inclusive Economics

John Hope Bryant, the CEO of the nonprofit organization Operation HOPE, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at Nasdaq MarketSite. During their discussion, Bryant addresses the ongoing financial literacy challenges facing the country in 2025. He emphasizes the need for the U.S. to adopt inclusive economic practices similar to those in Finland and Singapore. Additionally, he provides updates on the One Million Black Businesses initiative in partnership with ShopifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 17, 2025 • 50min

How EMPIRE President Tina Davis Masters The Music Business

EMPIRE President Tina Davis joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young at the Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss her 30-year career in music, including discovering Montell Jordan and managing Chris Brown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 10, 2025 • 37min

Inside Actor Tasha Smith’s Business Portfolio

Actor Tasha Smith joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young at the Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss her business ambitions and career journey In Hollywood. In the discussion, Smith also dives into her acting company, how she spent her first $1 million, and the lessons of being a Black woman director.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 31, 2025 • 51min

Meet The Investor Betting Millions On “Dangerous Founders”

Charlotte-based venture firm Growth Warrior Capital has locked in $26 million from backers including Bank of America and Pivotal Ventures, the investment firm founded by Melinda French Gates. Founder Promise Phelon joined The Enterprise Zone to discuss the fund’s vision and strategy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2025 • 50min

Inside Baseball’s $12 Billion Business With MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. In the discussion, Manfred previews the 2025 season, recaps his career climb to commissioner, and what’s in store for the league’s media rights after it departs ESPN. Manfred also elaborates on why MLB dropped “diversity” from its website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 20, 2025 • 32min

Inside NBA Star Jimmy Butler’s Portfolio

NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young as the inaugural guest on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss his business approach beyond basketball. Butler provided a glimpse inside his business portfolio including investments in coffee brand Bigface, Chinese sportswear Li-Ning and real estate in California and Florida. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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