Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

From a windowless closet to a global IPO, Eventbrite co-founder and CEO Julia Hartz reveals how the company disrupted the billion-dollar ticketing industry. She discusses the magic of "analog discovery" at live events, the grit required to build a publicly traded company, and how Eventbrite became the platform for everyone from tech bloggers and speed-daters to the Dalai Lama and Lizzo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Liz traveled to San Francisco for HumanX, an artificial intelligence conference where she sat down with an all-star lineup for FOX Business exclusive interviews. Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures explains how AI-driven startups are currently disrupting the legacy military-industrial complex. Zoom CEO Eric Yuan shares his vision to increase human productivity. Jeffrey Katzenberg and Justin Wexler of WndrCo dive into the future of consumer cybersecurity and creative storytelling. Then, Sequoia Capital partner Konstantine Buhler describes how agentic AI is transforming specialized sectors like the legal industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sky is no longer the limit for Amazon or Delta Air Lines.President and CEO of Amazon, Andy Jassy, and the CEO of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian, join the Claman Countdown to discuss their landmark partnership to put Amazon’s new high-speed satellite internet, called Amazon Leo, on Delta flights. Starting with 500 planes in 2028, this technology will make in-flight Wi-Fi up to eight times faster than what passengers use today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Co-founder of Catch Hospitality Group, Eugene Remm, shares his fascinating journey from a Russian immigrant to a hospitality mogul. He describes a non-traditional path that included living above an Italian pizzeria and working in a mailroom before overcoming significant business failures to build some of the most iconic NYC restaurant brands. Eugene attributes his success to an inherent thirst for creating authentic experiences, a philosophy he now brings to his newest venture, The Corner Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With recent government shutdowns and TSA delays affecting the passenger experience, Liz revisits her conversation with Brian Kelly, the original "Points Guy," because travel is especially tough right now. Brian describes how points can serve as a vital insurance policy. He explains how they allow travelers to book backup options and alter plans quickly to avoid being at the mercy of travel disruptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hulken co-founder Alex Schinasi shares the story of how she turned her father's vision for an industrial-grade tool into a widely popular consumer rolling tote bag. She describes how the product has improved the lives of customers—and her own family—by solving the universal pain point of urban schlepping. Alex also details the brand’s rapid growth, including viral moments with celebrities and strategic partnerships with major companies, as well as their plans for product expansion into the travel category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., and holding a PhD in Iranian Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Nazee Moinian is a powerful voice for her homeland. Though she fled Iran as a young girl during the onset of the 1979 revolution, she has remained deeply connected to her roots as an advocate for the Iranian people. Nazee shares the story of escaping the regime and assimilating into American culture while carrying her heritage alongside her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bala Founders, Natalie Holloway and Max Kislevitz, share the story of how they turned a napkin sketch into a cultural phenomenon. From shipping 75,000 units by hand out of a Brooklyn walk-up to securing a massive deal on Shark Tank just days before the world shut down, Natalie and Max share the hard truths about building a brand from scratch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After tasting a jar of chili-infused honey at a local pizzeria in Bahia, Brazil, the founder of Mike's Hot Honey, Mike Kurtz, spent a year obsessively tinkering with batches to recreate that taste. Mike reveals the unglamorous "midnight hustle" of his early days, bottling honey by hand in a Brooklyn pizza kitchen while working a music industry day job. Mike explains how he disrupted a "sleepy" grocery aisle, landed a massive Walmart deal from a small-town garage, and scaled his "sweet heat" into a household name found in 30,000 stores nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a simple doorbell actually solve a crime? The founder of Ring, Jamie Siminoff, insists that it can, and his journey proves that a garage invention can evolve into a world-renowned crime solver. He shares how his invention has helped police capture footage of violent criminals and even reunite kidnapped children with their families. Later, Jamie highlights how he built a billion-dollar enterprise from the ground up, overcoming a disastrous initial launch through years of relentless grit. This episode recorded on January 27th, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three-time NFC champion, Hall of Fame quarterback, and founder of Tarkenton Companies, Fran Tarkenton reflects on his 18-year NFL career, during which he set numerous passing records while overcoming relentless obstacles. He highlights his journey from his early life to the NFL and his eventual pivot to massive business success after retirement. Fran explains why failure serves as the ultimate teacher and how true strength is forged through adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Goodles CEO Jen Zeszut reveals how her disruptive mac and cheese brand revolutionized a stagnant category by engineering a nutrient dense, aesthetically bold, and superior-tasting alternative. From cashing in her 401k to selling three boxes every second, this is the masterclass in "sneaky nutrition" and building a brand that's unafraid to be unique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you turn a side hustle into a viral marketplace? Pickle founders Julia O’Mara (COO) and Brian McMahon (CEO) reveal how they scaled their peer to-peer fashion rental app to hundreds of thousands of users nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CLEAR Founder, CEO, and Chair Caryn Seidman-Becker shares how she transformed a bankrupt startup into a $4 billion biometric security company. She explains her vision for CLEAR, its growth into more than 60 airports, and how its technology now serves over 30 million members nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Liz connects with Lisa Su, President and CEO of AMD. They discuss the growing demand for AI technology and its applications in consumer electronics, healthcare, and space exploration. Lisa highlights AMD's competition within the AI market and the potential for the technology to revolutionize creative industries. She also describes the company's cutting-edge chiplet technologies and broad ecosystem partnerships to drive AI innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year, deadly wildfires devastated parts of Los Angeles County, California, impacting tens of thousands of residents, as many lost their homes and belongings and had no idea where to go from there. Liz revisits her conversation with Venture Capitalist Carter Reum, a California resident affected by the wildfires, who shares how he and his wife, Paris Hilton, felt they needed to step into action and help with recovery actions. Later, he shares his path to success, starting at Goldman Sachs, to his decision to leave and go into business with his brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From successful entrepreneurs to notable celebrities, Liz has spoken to so many unforgettable industry leaders this year. She reviews a few of her favorite episodes with guests whose stories are captivating and entertaining, and may have a surprise or two in store for listeners. Liz highlights 'Greg Brady' himself, actor Barry Williams, Dagne Dover co-founder Deepa Gandi, Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz, and FOX Business Correspondent Gerry Willis in this year's fabulous podcast finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the new year approaches, it may be time to refresh your wardrobe without overspending. In this encore episode, Liz revisits her conversation with fashion influencer and entrepreneur Caroline Baudino, founder of Being Caroline LLC. Caroline shares her go-to tips for dressing chic on a budget, along with how she built her fashion brand on social media by blending style and smart business. From affordable outfit ideas to closet refresh strategies, this episode offers practical inspiration for looking polished for less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A record number of shoppers are turning to buy now, pay later services, especially during the holiday season when bills stack up. On Black Friday, millions of consumers used Klarna to make their budgets go further. Klarna co-founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski shares his passion for entrepreneurship, how he built the multi-billion-dollar company and why flexible, interest-free payments have become so popular with shoppers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting a business is hard, but building one that shines for only a few weeks a year is a whole different challenge. Elf on the Shelf co-founders Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts know that better than anyone. Liz revisits her conversation with the sister duo behind the global Christmas phenomenon to uncover how a simple family tradition transformed into an international holiday staple. From cozy memories to big business moves, discover how they bottled the magic of Christmas and built an empire that keeps the season sparkling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices