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Podcast Episode Summary: Even More Bold Names in 2026
Podcast Information
- Title: Bold Names
- Hosts: Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims
- Description: Conversations with leaders of bold-named companies featured in The Wall Street Journal, focusing on unconventional wisdom and insights from the C-suite.
Episode Overview
- Episode Title: Even More Bold Names in 2026
- Description: This episode introduces an exciting lineup for 2026, featuring top executives from various industries, including technology and consumer goods.
Key Highlights
- Hosts' Opening Remarks:
- Tim and Christopher express enthusiasm for the upcoming year and the impressive lineup of guests.
- Featured Leaders for 2026:
- Chobani: The CEO of the yogurt company.
- Southwest Airlines: A leader from the airline industry.
- Qualcomm: The CEO representing the tech giant.
- Athletic Brewing Company: CEO discussing non-alcoholic beer options.
- Lamborghini: A key figure from the luxury car manufacturer.
- Affirm: Max Levchin, known for his role in the PayPal mafia and his work with the Buy Now, Pay Later company.
- SAP: Christian Klein, CEO of the global software giant.
- Themes and Topics:
- Discussion of the importance of data in modern business practices.
- Exploration of new trends in consumer behavior and technology, such as the "sober curious" movement.
- Anticipation for deep discussions on industry moves and innovations.
Additional Segments
- Advertisement: A promo for Realtor.com, highlighting their Real Commute Tool for home searching.
- Engagement: Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts via email and sign up for the WSJ's technology newsletter.
Past Episodes Mentioned
- The Boldest Ideas of 2025: Reflection on previous insights and forecasts.
- Interviews with Industry Leaders:
- McLaren CEO on F1 and business strategy.
- Tech founder challenging giants like Apple and Samsung.
- CEO discussing the future of global trade.
Conclusion The episode sets an energetic tone for 2026, teasing a diverse array of influential voices and topics that will shape the business landscape. The hosts' banter adds a light-hearted touch, while their focus on significant industry changes promises engaging content for listeners.
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Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00Searching for a home? The Real Commute Tool from Realtor.com lets you find homes right where you need to be. Find a home 10 minutes from work, 15 from school, and 20 from grandmas. With over half a million new listings every month, you're just minutes from finding your perfect home on Realtor.com. Trust the number one site Real Estate Professionals Trust. Search now on Realtor.com. Based on average new for sale and rental listings July 2024 through June 2025. Number one trusted based on August 2025 proprietary survey among real estate professionals. Happy New Year, Mims. Happy New Year, Tim. I'm so excited for who we have lined up.
0:35Why don't you tell us who is coming on the show in 2026? A lot of bold names. We got the CEOs of Chobani, the yogurt company, Southwest, Qualcomm, even the CEO of Athletic Brewing Company, that non-alcoholic beer maker. You know, if you're kind of sober curious for January. Sober curious. We've also got Lamborghini. We have former member of the PayPal mafia and CEO of Buy Now, Pay Later company Affirm, Max Levchin. Data is everything is probably the shorthand I have for today. And it looks like we're also going to have the CEO of global software giant SAP, Christian Klein. You're dogfooding, I imagine.
1:16Oh, yes. We call it swink your own champagne, because it hopefully feels like champagne. You can see why we're popping those champagne corks here. Pretty excited about bold names in the new year. I'm dropping bottles in the ice like a blizzard.
1:36How are the U.S. businesses of Philip Morris International invested in America? We're invested in advancing science, giving adults who smoke better options. We're invested in American manufacturing, helping local economies thrive. We're invested in community, supporting military veterans and their families, disaster relief, and economic empowerment. Because we're proud to be invested in America. See how at USPMI.com.
From the publisher
Bold Names is gearing up to be bigger and bolder than ever in 2026. Get ready for another year of the best minds in business and tech going deep on the latest industry moves. From the C-suite of tech companies like SAP, Qualcomm and Affirm, to leaders from Lamborghini, Southwest Airlines and Chobani, WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins will be back next week to kick off a new year of conversations with the leaders shaping tomorrow.
To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com.
Check Out Past Episodes:
The Boldest Ideas of 2025 — And What’s in Store for 2026
McLaren CEO Zak Brown On F1 And Business Strategy At 200 Miles Per Hour
This Tech Founder's $1.3 Billion Company Is Taking On Apple and Samsung
This CEO Says Global Trade Is Broken. What Comes Next?
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