Opening Bid Unfiltered

Archer Aviation founder and CEO Adam Goldstein stepped up to the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast mic with Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi to chat about the future of flying. Goldstein shares why he is so passionate about EVTOLs and the next important milestones for Archer Aviation this year. He also discusses a desire to make aircraft for the US government. Then, Sozzi chats with one of the more fascinating people in the VC industry Jon McNeill of DVx Ventures. McNeill is the former COO of Lyft, and also worked very closely with Tesla CEO Elon Musk as president in charge of revenue. What did McNeill learn from the billionaire Musk? How will the future of mobility shake out? And what AI upstarts have caught the attention of McNeill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kecia Steelman’s rise to CEO of Ulta Beauty in January 2025 is a quintessential "climb to the top" story, rooted in resilience and operational expertise. Since taking the CEO helm, Steelman has launched the "Ulta Beauty Unleashed" strategy, focusing on international expansion into the U.K., Mexico, and the Middle East, while overseeing a workforce that is 91% female. Ulta's shares are up 57% over the past year. Steelman stepped up to the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast mic with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to chat about the business of beauty. Sticking with retail, Joanne Crevoiserat has emerged as one of the most successful leaders in modern luxury retail, transforming Tapestry through a disciplined focus on brand building, digital innovation, and consumer engagement. Since becoming CEO in 2020, she has helped guide the company through the COVID-19 pandemic and a rapidly changing retail landscape while strengthening its portfolio of brands, including Coach and Kate Spade New York. Crevoiserat sat down with Brian to discuss her tenure as CEO and what's next for the company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Berkowitz, founder and CEO who turned a college cookie startup into a multi-hundred location delivery bakery. He discusses late-night delivery as the brand's core. He explains site selection near campuses and pizza clusters. He recounts scaling from beeper days to warm delivery, product development shaped by fans, ownership chapters, and an ambitious plan to reach 1,800 bakeries.

Shaking up the content game. Kenya Barris and Detavio Samuels have recently partnered to launch REVOLT Labs. Barris, the creator of black-ish, is serving as vice chair of the new joint venture, working alongside Samuels, who is the CEO of REVOLT and its parent company, Offscript Worldwide. The goal of their collaboration is to provide a professional infrastructure for digital creators—like Druski and Kai Cenat—to help them scale their massive social media influence into "sustainable empires" and premium intellectual property. By combining Barris’s storytelling expertise with REVOLT’s marketing and distribution power, they aim to bridge the gap between viral internet fame and long-term ownership in film, television, and digital media. In a new episode of the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi spent time talking to Barris and Samuels about their vision for REVOLT Labs and the future of media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ola Källenius is a Swedish business executive who has served as CEO of Mercedes-Benz since 2019, becoming the first non-German to lead the legendary luxury automaker. Kallenius joined Opening Bid Unfiltered with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to chat about the future of the auto industry, his decision to massively increase the AMG brand's presence, leaning into tech-heavy car interiors, and playing a role in a driverless-car future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 CEO and former Ferrari team principal and Lamborghini chief, traces his rise through motorsport leadership. He discusses turning F1 into global entertainment, attracting younger fans with Drive to Survive and sensory experiences. He covers U.S. expansion, new manufacturer entries like Cadillac, media deals such as Apple, and the 2026 regulation reset shaping F1’s future.

A legend in the world of autosport, from an executive standpoint. That’s where we find Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. After rising through the financial and sporting ranks at Ferrari, he served as their Team Principal from 2008 to 2014, notably leading the Scuderia to a Constructors' Championship in 2008. Following a transformative stint as CEO of Lamborghini, where he oversaw the successful launch of the Urus SUV, he took the reins as CEO of Formula 1 in 2021. In his current role, Domenicali has been the chief architect of F1’s global expansion, successfully navigating the sport into a record-breaking 24-race calendar and spearheading the massive 2026 technical regulations reset. Domenicali drove up to the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast mic with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to chat about the surging sport that is Formula 1. The F1 brand has gotten a huge lift from the successful Netflix show ‘Drive to Survive and ever increasing amounts of Corporate America sponsorships. With seemingly all eyes on the sport – especially now with Cadillac added to the grid – Domenicali has his work cut out for him to keep the growth as hot as Lewis Hamilton's lap time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Logano, multi-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and new part-owner of Huntersville Ford, talks racing, team leadership, and running a dealership. He explains why he invested in a local Ford, how race R&D influences street cars, and the people skills behind building honest, high-performing teams. He also reflects on life after the track and his evolution as a driver.

Songyee Yoon, venture capitalist and HP board member who blends AI, gaming, and strategy, joins to unpack this AI moment. She explains why AI is now practical, how agents and swarm intelligence might evolve, and why democratizing tech and workforce retraining matter. She also outlines what VCs seek in AI startups and how legacy firms can reinvent with AI.

Brittany Kaiser, data rights activist and Cambridge Analytica whistleblower turned CEO of AlphaTON Capital. She discusses AI-driven privacy risks and how social platforms were built to extract personal data. Topics include AI coaxing harmful behavior, the need for privacy guardrails and confidential compute, concerns about training on children’s data, and building vertically integrated privacy-first infrastructure.