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Forbes
16-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The 2025 Forbes Iconoclast Summit Will Convene The Finance Industry's Most Influential Dealmakers, Financial Titans, Investors And Market Movers
Forbes 2025 Iconoclast Summit Forbes Design The Forbes Iconoclast Summit will be returning for its fourth annual event on June 5, 2025 in New York City, bringing together the world's leading voices at the intersection of Wall Street, entrepreneurial capital and global business. The exclusive, invite-only Summit will be held during a crucial time in the industry with geopolitical tensions on the rise and uncertainty around key regulatory and policy decisions shaking up public and private markets globally. The Summit's 2025 theme, Seizing Opportunities in a Dynamic Market, will provide a space for market-moving conversations on tariffs and trade, expanding private market access, the AI boom, the intersection of media, sports and entertainment and more. Known for its unique ability to gather industry-leading individuals, Forbes' 2025 Iconoclast Summit features an established roster of speakers with over $20 trillion assets under management, including Larry Fink, Chairman & CEO at BlackRock, Kenneth C. Griffin, Founder & CEO at Citadel, Bill Ackman, Founder & CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., Mary Callahan Erdoes, CEO, J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, as well as: "This year's Iconoclast Summit will delve into the pressing issues facing the most influential global leaders and investors managing trillions of dollars of capital," said Maneet Ahuja, Editor-at-Large, Forbes and Founder, Iconoclast. "Our focus will be on discussing ways to navigate market asymmetries, finding opportunities, and identifying megatrends driving growth over the near- and long-term.' The 2025 Summit will include a full day of global economic discourse with actionable insights, and the opportunity to network with one another to build lasting business connections – a fundamental element in how Forbes continually convenes its audiences. As in prior years, the Summit content will be guided by an esteemed Advisory Board that includes Oscar Fahlgren, CIO, Mubadala Capital, Michael Anders, Founding Partner, ICONIQ Capital, HRH Princess Jahnavi Kumari Mewar, Founder & Head of Private Equity, Auctus Fora, and Consuleo Vanderbilt, Cofounder & CEO, SohoMuse, among others. The Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 Forbes Iconoclast Summit is Corient. Philip Morris International is the Partner Sponsor and Mizuho Americas is the Supporting Sponsor. For more information and to register for the event, click here. To join the conversation on social, follow #ForbesIconoclast. For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to sponsorships@ Media Contact: Christina Vega Magrini at cmagrini@
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Members-Only Event: Inside The Billionaires List
Billionaires are richer—and more powerful—than ever. Sit down with editors behind Forbes' marquee list on Wednesday, April 16th at 1PM EST for a conversation on what lessons we can draw from the super-rich and why it matters, especially now with the super-rich running the country. Attend and learn: Luisa Kroll Luisa Kroll is an executive editor at Forbes overseeing our in-depth news and feature coverage across the areas of politics, wealth, sports and entertainment for both and Forbes magazine. That includes stories on Russian oligarchs, Ukrainian entrepreneurs, new billionaires and investigations into offshore vehicles. Prior to that, I was co-editor of our World's Billionaires List and the Forbes 400 Richest Americans and launched our list of the nation's most successful self-made women. Kerry A. Dolan Kerry A. Dolan is the editor of Forbes Dividend Investor, a premium advisory where he selects top dividend stocks per week and recommends that best 25 current buys. He's also the editor of Forbes Premium Income Report, an options-for-income service which provides four trades a week. Dobosz is also the editor of Forbes Billionaire Investor, an advisory that follows the investing moves of Forbes billionaires. Prior to joining the company, he spent five years with CNN Financial News working with Lou Dobbs. He also worked for Bloomberg TV and Inc. Magazine managers. Chase Peterson-Withorn Chase Peterson-Withorn is a senior editor at Forbes who oversees The Forbes 400 list. His reporting on billionaires has stretched from America's largest cardboard box factory to Donald Trump's penthouse.
Forbes
10-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Forbes Announces Seventh Annual AI 50 List, Featuring The Most Prominent AI Startups In The World
Illustration by Grabriel Grabriel Garble for Forbes Thursday, April 10, 2025 – Forbes today announced its seventh annual AI 50 list, highlighting the most promising startups driving advancements across industries. As AI continues to dominate global discussions, this year's list celebrates innovative companies that are building impactful products and applications that use AI to solve real-world challenges and generate business growth. 'Even amid industry-wide challenges such as data shortages and legal battles, the AI industry continues to make significant strides and attract massive levels of funding,' said Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes reporter. 'The seventh annual AI 50 list was among the most competitive with several new AI players introduced to the industry, a testament to both the rapidly changing AI landscape and the longevity of the companies on this year's list.' Notable highlights from this year's list include: The Forbes AI 50 List was compiled in partnership with Sequoia Capital and Meritech Capital. Methodology This year was among the most competitive for the AI 50 list. Forbes received some 1,860 submissions. Applicants do not pay a fee to be considered and are judged for their business promise, technical talent and use of AI through a quantitative algorithm and qualitative judging panels. Companies are encouraged to share data on diversity, and our list aims to promote a more equitable startup ecosystem. For the full package of coverage, including a detailed explanation of the list methodology, videos and analyses on trends in AI, visit: Media contacts: Christina Magrini, cmagrini@ Feryal Nawaz, fnawaz@
