Incredible Health CEO on Nursing Shortages, Boosting Communities with Founders of Clip & Esusu +More

Dr. Iman Abuzeid of Incredible Health, Adolfo Babatz of Clip, Abbey Wemimo of Esusu

I had a packed schedule this week. Working Lunch is back! And from healthcare to payments to credit, entrepreneurs are trying to shift the balance of power. For the latest, read on:

Incredible Health CEO Dr. Iman Abuzeid on Empowering Nurses: CNBC Working Lunch

The pandemic highlighted the demand for healthcare workers in this country and put a lot of strain on the workers themselves, particularly nurses. In the latest installment of Working Lunch on CNBC's Power Lunch, I bring you up close with Incredible Health CEO Dr. Iman Abuzeid, whose tech company is giving nurses more power in the job market:

See my full Fortt Knox 1:1 with Dr. Iman Abuzeid here:

Clip CEO Adolfo Babatz on Digital Payments Empowering Small Businesses in Latin America

Adolfo Babatz is bringing digital payments, lower friction and a wider slate of service offerings to Mexico through Clip. He grew up in Mexico City, eventually worked at PayPal, and came to believe true fintech disruption in Latin America would come through a local player — so he started one. The Clip CEO told me the story in a Fortt Knox 1:1:

Esusu Cofounder Abbey Wemimo on How His Path to Opportunity Inspired Him to Pave One for Others

Abbey Wemimo grew up poor in Nigeria, determined to find a path to opportunity. After coming to the U.S. for college and having to use predatory payday lenders to get started, he focused on what he could do to help others improve their position. He eventually cofounded Esusu, a company that helps people use their rent payments to improve their credit scores:

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger on the Need for Semiconductor Investment in the U.S.

I spoke with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger this week on CNBC's Squawk Box, ahead of his Congressional testimony in support of the CHIPs Act. He argued that the U.S. should invest in domestic semiconductor manufacturing now, before it's too late:

Intercom CEO Karen Peacock on New Frontiers in First-Party Data

After the changes Apple made to mobile ad targeting in iOS, the digital commerce ecosystem shifted more intensely than ever toward valuing "first-party data," or intelligence businesses get directly from customers without having to rely on outside platforms. I got another chance to speak with Intercom CEO Karen Peacock about her company's latest offerings in that arena:

See my full Fortt Knox 1:1 with Karen Peacock here:

eero CEO Nick Weaver on New Devices and Building a Hardware Company

Amazon home WiFi unit eero announced new products this week, at a time when consumers understand the value of reliable home broadband connections. I spoke with eero CEO Nick Weaver about the company's beginnings, the sale to Amazon, and challenges that almost sank it all:

Guideline CEO Kevin Busque on the Pandemic Boom in 401(k) Adoption

I caught up with Guideline CEO Kevin Busque to get the latest data on 401(k) adoption during the pandemic, and discuss where businesses and workers can do better to invest for the future:

Is the Market Pricing in a Slowdown in Europe? On the Other Hand

Has the market priced in a slowdown in Europe? After Adobe’s 9% post-earnings drop, it’s worth another look. I argue both sides in the latest On the Other Hand, on CNBC's Squawk Box:

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