The Art of Negotiation with Alexandra Carter

For many artists, the advent of generative AI is downright scary – an existential threat to their livelihoods. But for Alex Pall and Drew Taggart (aka: Grammy award-winning duo The Chainsmokers) AI represents an opportunity for creators to use new tools to deepen expression and reach wider audiences. Which is why their new Venture Capital firm, Mantis VC, is focused on tech and AI investments. The duo shares their investment thesis and their insights on the intersection of AI and creativity.

With historic inflation, recession fears, bank failures, and tech layoffs, it’s natural to have experienced economic fear over the past few years. Farnoosh Torabi, author of “A Healthy State of Panic,” believes in the value of fear, and shares how to harness fear in order to build wealth.

The growth of AI across various industries has changed the labor landscape across the globe. Fears that the technology could replace American workers has prompted President Biden to issue an Executive Order on Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Sue outlines the President’s plan to safeguard the future of the American worker, while embracing new technology.

The racial wealth gap in America has steadily worsened over the past decades, directly impacting other inequalities in our society. Trevor Rozier-Byrd, Founder of Fintech Startup Stackwell Capital, on how new technology can help reverse that trend by helping Black Americans tap into the power of the financial markets.

With AI touching nearly every aspect of American life, how can we make sure that the technology is creating equal opportunities for all Americans? NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson on the advantages and potential dangers of AI, its impact on education and employment, and how the federal government can ensure AI benefits people across the economic spectrum.

He’s one of the most dominant forces in sports, owning the Los Angeles Rams (NFL) Arsenal Football Club (English Premier League), the Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), the Colorado Rapids (MLS) and the Colorado Rapids (NLL). He’s also had unrivaled success, with his teams winning 4 championships within the past 2 years. Stan Kroenke sits down with CNBC’s Scott Wapner and shares his blueprint for victory. This interview was recorded at the CNBC x Boardroom: Game Plan Summit in Santa Monica, CA on July 25, 2023.

With the rise of women and people of color in leadership positions, the sports industry is now finally starting to look a little bit more like the teams, players and fans. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin gets the perspective of some of sports’ most innovative female leaders as they approach player empowerment, new technology and profitability. This conversation was recorded at the CNBC x Boardroom: Game Plan Summit in Santa Monica, CA on July 25, 2023.

It features:

Tamika Tremaglio - National Basketball Players Association Executive Director

Linda Alvarado - Colorado Rockies Co-Owner

Jessica Holtz - CAA Sports Co-Head of Basketball

Ashlyn Harris - Gotham FC Global Creative Advisor

If you dream of owning a professional sports team, good news: with the rapid rise of emerging leagues and expansion teams, there are more ownership opportunities than ever before. CNBC’s Scott Wapner sat down with a handful of team owners to talk about sports teams as an investment, management philosophies, and the changing sports landscape.

It features:

David Blitzer - Blackstone Global Head of Tactical Opportunities and NJ Devils/Philadelphia 76ers/Washington Commanders Co-owner

Lexie Brown - LA Sparks WNBA Player, Athletes Unlimited Founding Member

Paul Rabil - Premier Lacrosse League Co-Founder and President

Clara Wu Tsai - BSE Global Vice Chair, New York Liberty Governor and Brooklyn Nets Co-Owner

The live sports landscape is undergoing a rapid evolution. The industry’s top players join CNBC’s Julia Boorstin and share their outlook for the future. This conversation was recorded at the CNBC x Boardroom: Game Plan Summit in Santa Monica, CA on July 25, 2023. It features:

James Pitaro - ESPN Chairman

Jay Marine - Amazon Global Head of Sports, Prime Video

Jessica Berman - National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner

Aryeh Bourkoff - LionTree Chairman & CEO

Three Olympic gold medals. Two NBA championship rings. Thirteen-time NBA All-Star. 2014 NBA MVP. Kevin Durant talks with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin about how his success on the basketball court translates to being a successful entrepreneur off the court. This interview was recorded at the CNBC x Boardroom: Game Plan Summit in Santa Monica, CA on July 25, 2023.