By Maneet Ahuja, Forbes Staff Follow ‘Iconoclast’: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeForbes Iconoclast with Maneet Ahuja is a weekly series featuring candid, high-level conversations with the power players shaping global finance. From legendary investors to rising disruptors, host Maneet Ahuja unpacks the convictions, rivalries and bold ideas driving today’s markets and tomorrow’s economy.Hosted by award-winning journalist and Forbes Editor-at-Large Maneet Ahuja, the show captures the off-the-record tone and real-time relevance that defines the Forbes Iconoclast summit. With a sharp eye for what moves markets—and who’s doing the moving—Maneet goes beyond headlines and hype to reveal the deeper convictions and bets that shape our financial future.Marcelo ClaureWhy This Investor Thinks Enterprise Integration Will Drive True Artificial Intelligence ValueOn today’s episode of Iconoclast, Co-chair of Brightstar Capital Partners Marcelo Claure sat down with to discuss applying artificial intelligence to enterprise operations to drive economic value creation. Claure also shared his perspective on the growing valuation of sports as an institutional asset class.Elle DuncanHow Netflix Is Building a Global Audience for American Sports LeaguesOn this episode of Iconoclast, Netflix Sports Anchor Elle Duncan sat down with Forbes to discuss Netflix's expanding footprint in live sports broadcasting. Duncan discussed hosting the upcoming MLB Field of Dreams game and the first international NFL game in Australia.Don Garber & Radhika DuggalInside Major League Soccer’s Strategy To Convert World Cup Viewers Into Lifelong FansOn this episode of Iconoclast, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber and CMO Radhika Duggal sat down with Forbes to discuss MLS’s post-World Cup campaign and marketing initiatives designed to capture new fan bases. They also discussed the league's partnership with Apple, strategic marketing efforts, data-driven fan engagement, celebrity ownership integration, and ongoing commissioner succession planning.Anne WojcickiWhy 23andMe Is Betting Big On An Open Science ModelOn this episode oof Iconoclast, 23andMe CEO and Founder Anne Wojcicki sits down with Forbes to discuss 23andMe’s transformation from a public direct-to-consumer genetic testing company into a nonprofit research institute focused on preventative health. Wojcicki also discusses her personal family history with healthcare advocacy, the lessons she learned from navigating a complex public market corporate restructuring, and the company's citizen-powered open science platform.Bill AckmanBillionaire Investor Bill Ackman Shares His Blueprint For The Next Decade of WealthBillionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman sits down with Forbes’ Maneet Ahuja to break down his latest multibillion-dollar IPO, his strategy for transforming Howard Hughes Holdings into a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway, and why he’s doubling down on big tech amid the AI revolution. Ackman also shares his candid thoughts on the future of the music industry, his personal go-to AI tools and the hardest lessons he’s learned about investment conviction.Hasan Minhaj And Chef Vikas KhannaReclaiming Chai: How Hasan Minhaj And Chef Vikas Khanna Are Elevating South Asian Cuisine In AmericaComedian Hasan Minhaj and Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna sit down with host Maneet Ahuja to discuss their new strategic partnership with Kolkata Chai Company. The two cultural icons explore the rising mainstream influence of South Asian heritage in America, the enduring value of human craftsmanship in the age of AI and their shared mission to elevate authentic chai from a beloved household staple to a national brand.Mellody HobsonMellody Hobson: Women's Sports Represent A Once In A Generation OpportunityCo-CEO of Ariel Investments and CEO of Ariel Alternatives Mellody Hobson joins Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss her firm's "actively patient" investment strategy. Hobson discusses the strategic launch of Project Level, a specialized $1 billion fund targeting women's sports assets, and the upcoming opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.Maria SharapovaHow Maria Sharapova’s Champion Mentality Translates From Center Court To The BoardroomTennis legend Maria Sharapova sits with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss her new Vox Media Network podcast, ‘Pretty Tough’. Sharapova also discussed redefining female ambition and her personal evolution into venture capital investing.Marty BicknellHow Mariner Is Capitalizing On The Imminent Multi-Trillion Dollar Intergenerational Wealth TransferOn this episode of Iconoclast, Mariner CEO and President Marty Bicknell sat down with Forbes Editor-At-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss the origin story, philosophy, and growth of Mariner into a rapidly expanding registered investment advisor. Bicknell also discussed the significant market opportunities presented by the upcoming great wealth transfer and the democratization of alternative investments for high-net-worth individuals.David BeckhamDavid Beckham's Strategic Vision For Growing American SoccerBank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan and global ambassador Sir David Beckham joined Forbes Editor-at-Large Maneet Ahuja to discuss their multi-year partnership centered around the "Sports With Us" platform, philanthropy, and creating upward mobility for children through soccer. Moynihan also discussed Bank of America's tracking of real consumer behavior, financial spending patterns, and the significant economic impact of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States. Beckham highlighted his career foundation at Manchester United, the importance of non-negotiable standards, and how technological infrastructure like artificial intelligence will shape the future of banking over the next five years.Emma GredeEmma Grede's Rule Of Thirds For Navigating Leadership ChallengesGood American Cofounder and CEO Emma Grede sat down with Forbes to discuss her new book, 'Start With Yourself', and her framework for self-leadership in business. Grede talks about the necessity of destigmatizing money conversations among women and the importance of holding a concrete vision rather than relying on manifestation. She also details her "rule of thirds" for contextualizing the difficulties of entrepreneurship and explored how agentic AI will transform small businesses. Sheryl SandbergWhy Sheryl Sandberg Believes Ending Child Marriage Is A Global Economic ImperativeLean In Founder Sheryl Sandberg sat down with Forbes to discuss a landmark report on ending child marriage globally. Sandberg also discusses the persistent "broken rung" preventing women from reaching management roles and the critical need for women to embrace AI tools to remain competitive in the labor force.