The pace of change in our culture is unprecedented and shows no signs of slowing. So what is most important to pay attention to when striving to innovate, create, and lead? From the team behind Masters of Scale, Rapid Response features candid conversations with today's top business leaders navigating real-time challenges. Hosted by the former editor-in-chief of Fast Company, Bob Safian.
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When something goes awry, who's to blame – the platform or the user? Signal Messenger's Meredith Whittaker joined Rapid Response host Bob Safian on the Masters of Scale Summit stage last October to discuss privacy, trust, and digital surveillance – by governments and companies.
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When something goes awry, who's to blame – the platform or the user? Signal Messenger's Meredith Whittaker joined Rapid Response host Bob Safian on the Masters of Scale Summit stage last October to discuss privacy, trust, and digital surveillance – by governments and companies.
“I think it’s imperative that the chief executive of a newsroom stays out of the newsroom entirely.” Katherine Maher – CEO of NPR – speaks on how Jeff Bezos has impacted content policy at The Washington Post. She joined Bob Safian earlier this week, ahead of appearing before a DOGE congressional subcommittee to defend the outlet’s case for federal funding.
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Recent market swings are causing whiplash for everyday investors. Our CEO Sarah Kirshbaum Levy shared her advice on the Rapid Response podcast: "Our advice is stay the course. It can be a good moment when markets are volatile to think about your tax strategy and tax-loss harvesting. Sometimes there are opportunities. The right long-term allocations set you up to withstand volatility. At the end of the day, be invested with whatever you can. Start early. And in this time of uncertainty, people with advisers do better because they have someone they can call who they trust, who prevents them from making mistakes. [There], we believe deeply that human and digital go hand in hand." Access the full interview here: 🔗 https://ow.ly/GLkW50VlMch
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How might tariffs affect U.S. manufacturing in the long term? According to Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen, the impact depends on a number of trade and economic complexities. “If your products are made in America, you’re probably feeling much better about things right now,” Ryan told Bob Safian on Rapid Response. “But the fundamental problem [with using tariffs to drive American manufacturing] is that the U.S. dollar is so strong. Unless the dollar weakens and makes it much more expensive to import from other countries while making our products cheaper to export, I think it’s going to be hard to transform the trade imbalance.” Watch the full episode for more insights—including how Flexport is helping businesses navigate tariff changes as fast as possible, the role of technology in streamlining a historically unstructured logistics industry, and long-term global trade strategies: https://flx.to/RR-LI And check out the written recap in Fast Company: https://lnkd.in/eDG_kxwq
Your local station is the heart of public radio. No one knows this more than Katherine Maher – CEO of NPR – who will appear tomorrow before a DOGE subcommittee in Congress to defend the outlet’s case for federal funding. She joins host Bob Safian to unpack how funding cuts would impact Americans’ access to crucial news and information, particularly in smaller, rural areas.
Big updates make a big splash — and ripple effects that go on and on. That’s the lesson Ryan Petersen — CEO of Flexport — learned from Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky. As he tells host Bob Safian, his team was missing out on the long-term benefits of packaging his company’s tech updates into major launches every six months. Their new commitment to restraint allowed Flexport’s marketing team to take full advantage of the news cycle and extend the market impact of the new tech. What’s a lesson you took from a mentor that completely changed your business? This episode is brought to you in partnership with Stripe — empowering businesses around the world to make progress.
Tariffs aren’t just disrupting global trade — the uncertainty around them is paralyzing business leaders. In today’s edition of Rapid Recap, Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen shares how companies are navigating shifting trade rules — and offers advice on how leaders can move forward despite the volatility.
AI is reshaping finance — and Betterment CEO Sarah Kirshbaum Levy is leaning in. From boosting efficiency to enhancing customer service, AI is already proving its value. The next big test? Taking on financial advice. AI could make expert financial guidance more accessible than ever. The question is, how do we get there responsibly? Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dEvVTm8p #RapidResponse #AI #Finance #WealthManagement #Fintech #Betterment
The internet is full of financial advice — but not all of it leads to lasting success. Sarah Kirshbaum Levy — CEO of Betterment — joins Bob Safian to discuss the risks of treating investing like a dopamine-fueled game. It's easy to get swept up by the attention-grabbing quick wins and viral trends, but long-term financial success requires patience, strategy, and a deeper understanding of the market. Picking stocks is only a part of the equation; taxes and market volatility are just a few of the many imperative things to be aware of when playing the long game. Sustainable wealth isn’t built on hype — it’s built on informed, strategic decisions. #RapidResponse #Investing #Finance #WealthBuilding #Money