Strong Defense: CEOs of CrowdStrike, Coursera and Avalara on Transformation in Turbulent Times
George Kurtz of CrowdStrike, Jeff Maggioncalda of Coursera, Scott McFarlane of Avalara
As we navigate a choppy economic summer, I've continued to speak with leaders who are counting on innovation to provide growth whether we slip into a recession or not. Last week had the Fourth of July, so I didn't put out a newsletter — this week, back to our regularly scheduled program:
Avalara CEO Scott McFarlane on Fueling Creativity Through APIs: CNBC Working Lunch
Companies of all sizes are looking to keep commerce flowing as the economy slows, and that means doing everything more efficiently. In a Working Lunch on CNBC's Power Lunch, I bring you up close with Scott McFarlane, CEO of Avalara, a fintech company that's simplifying the process of paying state and local taxes, and even tariffs, to get business done around the world:
Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO, on Edtech and the Future of Employment: CNBC Working Lunch
In a shifting economy, workers will need to acquire new skills to stay relevant. Meet Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda, who's taking the long view on edtech and the digital skills gap, in the latest Working Lunch on CNBC's Power Lunch:
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on His Start in Accounting, the Startup He Had to Sell, and CrowdStrike's Unique Model
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company with a $44 billion market cap, and a hard-won reputation for being nimble. In a Fortt Knox 1:1, I explored the turbulent market the company is addressing, and the history of Cofounder and CEO George Kurtz:
Can Pinterest Soar With A New CEO? On the Other Hand
Pinterest Cofounder Ben Silbermann is handing the CEO reins to former Google, PayPal and Braintree executive Bill Ready. Can Pinterest the product — and the stock — soar from here? I argue both sides in On the Other Hand, on CNBC's Squawk Box:
Can Amazon Prime Make Grubhub A Delivery Winner? On the Other Hand
Amazon is adding Grubhub to its Prime service and has an option to take an up to 15% stake in the company. Can Amazon make Grubhub a delivery winner? I argue both sides in the latest On the Other Hand, on CNBC's Squawk Box: