That includes Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, Kim Vaccarella, founder and CEO, Bogg, the lifestyle brand known for its durable, washable beach totes; Jen Zeszut, Cofounder and CEO of Goodles, which makes a healthier mac and cheese, and Stack Overlow CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar.

What’s unique about Tubi is that they don’t have a subscription model like just about every other major streamer. Instead they employ an ad-supported model, which gives every viewer free access to its library of 3000,000 movies and TV episodes, from syndicated ’70s sitcoms to art-house mainstays. That’s helped the service rocket from 51 million monthly active users in 2022 to over 100 million active users today.

Brendan talks to Anjali about the company’s revenue model, staying competitive in a crowded market, and how it listens to its audience to create fan-driven content.

Double click was notable for being part of Silicon Alley, which was the term coined for the tech startup scene in New York. Despite being the epicenter of finance and media, New York was not considered a destination for tech companies in the 90s…certainly not on par with Palo Alto or Boston. That was until Kevin and his contemporaries worked to change that perception. 

That service launched in August. We wanted to catch up with him about how that rollout has been going, but also to discuss ESPN’s sports betting partnerships in light of recent scandals in the NBA and MLB. PLUS we had to ask him about his chances of succeeding Bob Iger as CEO of Disney, ESPN’s parent company.

Ever since the 2018 supreme court decision that struck down a federal law prohibiting sports gambling, the industry has been on a steady rise. It’s legal in 40 states now, with the notable exception of California. The industry’s revenue has grown exponentially year over year with nearly 14 billion in total revenue in 2024 according to the American Gaming association. The vast majority of that revenue came from online betting on platforms like FanDuel. But, while the economic gains are impressive, there are downsides to combat…like problem gambling and the specter of match fixing. 

Jonathan’s book, The A nxious Generation,  came out last year and ignited a national debate about childhood in the age of smartphones and social media. Since then, more than half of U.S. states have moved to limit phone use in schools, Australia has announced plans to restrict social media for kids under 16, and the EU is weighing similar measures. Haidt’s argument has become a rallying point in a broader movement to protect children’s mental health as new tech risks emerge

Later, Brendan asks Kc about a moment at the innovation festival that "keeps him up at night."

Fast Company's 11th annual Innovation Festival hits New York City this September 15-18. There's an incredible lineup of speakers, activations, workshops, dinners, and much more. It's going to be a packed week full of insights, networking, and, of course, innovation. Head to events.fastcompany.com to get the most up-to-date lineup of speakers and sessions. And use code "create20" for 20% off a Select Innovation Festival pass.

See you there!

Brendan and David talk about how the Trump Administration has upended humanitarian aid as well as the ongoing work the IRC is doing in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan. They also discuss how the IRC is using AI to better anticipate humanitarian crises.