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What does it take to lead in a world that never stops changing? Join ‘Fast Company’ editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan as he sits down with the world’s top leaders in business, government, and culture to explore the trends shaping our world right now. From groundbreaking innovations to shifting workplace dynamics, each episode dives deep into the forces driving change—and the leadership principles that guide today’s most influential minds. Whether you're a forward-thinking executive, an entrepreneur, or just curious about what’s next, ‘Office Hour’ delivers bold ideas and candid conversations that will help you navigate the future.

Afleveringen

  1. 20 JAN

    Kevin P. Ryan on DoubleClick, AlleyCorp, and the 30th Anniversary of Silicon Alley

    On today’s episode Brendan Vaughan talks to Kevin Ryan. Kevin is the founder and CEO of AlleyCorp, the VC firm behind companies like Business Insider, Gilt Groupe, Zola and Mongo DB. But, you might remember Kevin as the CEO of Double Click, one of the first internet ad tech companies during the original dot com boom back in the late 90s and early 2000s. The company was eventually acquired by Google for $3.1 billion.   Double click was notable for being part of Silicon Alley, which was the term coined for the tech startup scene in New York. Despite being the epicenter of finance and media, New York was not considered a destination for tech companies in the 90s…certainly not on par with Palo Alto or Boston. That was until Kevin and his contemporaries worked to change that perception.

    38 min

  2. 09-12-2025

    ESPN Chair Jimmy Pitaro Talks Betting Scandals, AI Threats, and Life After Iger

    On today’s episode, Brendan Vaughan talks to ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro. For the summer issue of Fast Company Magazine, Jimmy talked to Fast Company about what was then the upcoming launch of ESPN’s first-ever direct-to-consumer offering.  That service launched in August. We wanted to catch up with him about how that rollout has been going, but also to discuss ESPN’s sports betting partnerships in light of recent scandals in the NBA and MLB. PLUS we had to ask him about his chances of succeeding Bob Iger as CEO of Disney, ESPN’s parent company.

    43 min

  3. 18-11-2025

    Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince has a plan to save the internet

    On this episode, Brendan Vaughan talks to Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare. This past summer, Cloudflare released a tool for websites to block unwanted AI data scraping. They discuss what that means for media companies, content creators and anyone who depends on discoverability to make money online.

    45 min

  4. 21-10-2025

    The Business of Sports Betting: FanDuel’s Amy Howe on What’s Next for the Industry

    On today’s episode Brendan Vaughan talks with Amy Howe, CEO of FanDuel. If you’ve watched just about any sporting event, or listened to a podcast from the Ringer, you’ve heard about FanDuel. They are one half of the duopoly at the top of the booming world of sports betting. (Draft Kings is the other.)  Ever since the 2018 supreme court decision that struck down a federal law prohibiting sports gambling, the industry has been on a steady rise. It’s legal in 40 states now, with the notable exception of California. The industry’s revenue has grown exponentially year over year with nearly 14 billion in total revenue in 2024 according to the American Gaming association. The vast majority of that revenue came from online betting on platforms like FanDuel. But, while the economic gains are impressive, there are downsides to combat…like problem gambling and the specter of match fixing.

    42 min

  5. 23-09-2025

    Understanding "The Anxious Generation"—and What Comes Next

    Today’s episode is coming to you from the Fast Company Innovation Festival that took place in New York last week. I interviewed author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt on the state of technology’s effect on our children. A conversation that is more important now than it’s ever been.  Jonathan’s book, The A nxious Generation,  came out last year and ignited a national debate about childhood in the age of smartphones and social media. Since then, more than half of U.S. states have moved to limit phone use in schools, Australia has announced plans to restrict social media for kids under 16, and the EU is weighing similar measures. Haidt’s argument has become a rallying point in a broader movement to protect children’s mental health as new tech risks emerge

    28 min

  6. 05-09-2025

    Fast Company's Innovation Festival Returns to NYC

    In this bonus episode, executive director of editorial programming, Kc Ifeanyi, chats with editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan about Fast Company's Innovation Festival 2025. They discuss the latest panels, and Fast Tracks, or what Brendan likes to call "field trips for grown-ups." This is where attendees visit the companies that FC reports on.     Later, Brendan asks Kc about a moment at the innovation festival that "keeps him up at night."   Fast Company's 11th annual Innovation Festival hits New York City this September 15-18. There's an incredible lineup of speakers, activations, workshops, dinners, and much more. It's going to be a packed week full of insights, networking, and, of course, innovation. Head to events.fastcompany.com to get the most up-to-date lineup of speakers and sessions. And use code "create20" for 20% off a Select Innovation Festival pass.   See you there!

    15 min

  7. 19-08-2025

    Pixar’s Pete Docter talks about boosting creativity at work

    Pixar's chief creative officer Pete Doctor discusses risk-taking and AI on the job.

    27 min

  8. 22-07-2025

    What Happens When the U.S. Pulls Back from Global Aid? With the International Rescue Committee's President and CEO, David Miliband

    On today’s episode, host Brendan Vaughan talks to David Miliband. If you are familiar with British politics, you might remember Miliband from his time as the UK’s Foreign Secretary and as a member of parliament for the labor party. But, in 2013 he left politics to become the President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, which is a global humanitarian aid organization.  Brendan and David talk about how the Trump Administration has upended humanitarian aid as well as the ongoing work the IRC is doing in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan. They also discuss how the IRC is using AI to better anticipate humanitarian crises.

    44 min

  9. 17-06-2025

    AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler on how labor is uniting in response to Trump

    In an exclusive interview with Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan, the U.S. labor leader also discusses DOGE, Musk, and AI.

    46 min

  10. 27-05-2025

    Introducing 'Office Hour' from Fast Company

    What does it take to lead in a world that never stops changing? Join ‘Fast Company’ editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan as he sits down with the world’s top leaders in business, government, and culture to explore the trends shaping our world right now. From groundbreaking innovations to shifting workplace dynamics, each episode dives deep into the forces driving change—and the leadership principles that guide today’s most influential minds. Whether you're a forward-thinking executive, an entrepreneur, or just curious about what’s next, ‘Office Hour’ delivers bold ideas and candid conversations that will help you navigate the future.

    3 min

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What does it take to lead in a world that never stops changing? Join ‘Fast Company’ editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan as he sits down with the world’s top leaders in business, government, and culture to explore the trends shaping our world right now. From groundbreaking innovations to shifting workplace dynamics, each episode dives deep into the forces driving change—and the leadership principles that guide today’s most influential minds. Whether you're a forward-thinking executive, an entrepreneur, or just curious about what’s next, ‘Office Hour’ delivers bold ideas and candid conversations that will help you navigate the future.

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    Fast Company
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    2025 - 2026
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