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The Table

YUSUF CHUKU: Exploring the creative and professional journey of this corporate leader, leading one of the world’s largest media companies, NBCUniversal

What does it take to build connections in major media? Dante Simpson, Ph.D sat down with NBCUniversal's EVP of Client Advisory, Advertising & Partnerships, Yusuf Chuku. Yusuf joins us to discuss the art of cultural connection, "new-stalia" (Gen-Z's newfound interest in content from prior generations), the importance of live events and so much more in the rapidly changing media landscape. The conversation demystifies connection, disspells advertising assumptions and shares behind-the-scenes perspectives of NBCUniversal's partnerships, growth, authenticity and creating lasting relationships with its audiences.

DREW SHEINMAN: Financial literacy and investment accessibility are more crucial than ever. The role of innovative leaders in the Private Equity industry cannot be...

Dr. Dante Simpson welcomes Drew Sheinman, Founding Partner of Brand Velocity Group (BVG), to The Table. In the competitive world of private equity, where strategic vision and innovative thinking can make or break an investment, Sheinman stands out as a transformative leader, who has chosen to lead with “Kindness”. With a keen eye for identifying high-potential brands and a commitment to driving sustainable growth, he has redefined the approach to brand investment, by partnering with some of the most recognizable athletes and entertainers to not only serve as investors and partners, but also ambassadors. Under their guidance, Brand Velocity Group has successfully navigated the complexities of the market, leveraging deep industry insights to create value and foster lasting partnerships.We discuss Drew’s partners (Steve Lebowitz, Austin Ramos & Eli Manning) , his role as the newest Board Member of kindness.org, and several success stories from an executive with the NY Mets, to Madison Square Garden and Endeavor.

NOAH KERNER: How the journey and experiences of Noah Kerner has informed his role of CEO/Chair of the micro-investment app ACORNS

Noah Kerner, CEO/Chair of Acorns, joined Dr. Dante Simpson on the latest episode of The Table, to discuss how small amounts saved and invested everyday add up over time, through the power of compounding. According to Kerner, Acorns is built upon the premise, "Putting the responsible tools of wealth-making in everyone's hands... wealthy people make money putting assets in diversified portfolios, and holding it, not panicking".Join us to learn about the company's vision, their future and their various products.

Derrick Hayes: American restaurateur and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

Derrick Hayes: American restaurateur and CEO of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, joins "The Table" to discuss their rise to the 39th fastest growing restaurant chain in America.  Hayes' journey from serving cheesesteaks at his 1st location at a Philadelphia gas station, to becoming the highest performing restaurateur at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), a multi-state franchiser all while commiting to change lives via philanthropy is a wonderful story. Hayes is the epitome of the American Dream, proving success occurs when planning meets preparation and aligns with purpose. Recently, Big Dave's Cheesesteaks announced its partnership with the Kia Center, as the Official Cheesesteak of the NBA's Orlando Magic and the newest home of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks.

Impacts of “Name Image Likeness” (NIL), which sectors to watch closely (SMH markets) and addressing the “wealth gap”, with Mark C. Smith, Sr. Vice...

Mark C. Smith, Senior Vice President of Investments for Wells Fargo joins Dr. Dante Simpson on the latest episode of The Table. Smith with discuss the state of the market and sectors to watch, NIL, The 529 Plan, its benefits and the latest changes which will positively impact how it can be used. Providing valuable insights for veteran investors and those new to the stock market, this is a must-watch for those whom are passionate about "money talk"

Navarrow Wright: The youngest African-American CTO in his industry and leader of some of the nation’s largest corporations. We discuss his current role as...

Navarrow Wright joins Dr. Dante Simpson on the latest episode of The Table. Once recognized as the nation's youngest African-American CTO, Navarrow brings a legacy from start-up, to BET, to Facebook/Meta and currently as COO/CTO at Mirror Digital. This advocate for the creator communities and economies, has been the creator of platforms and products that have become the norm. Learn about his journey, how current technologies are impacting his industry,  who has inspired his journey.  Take a sneak peek of Mirror Digital's newest upcoming product ("SCENE").

Transforming Stories: The Art of Storytelling in Film with Heather Rae

On our latest episode of “The Table”, Dr. Dante Simpson was joined by AFI Film of the Year winning Producer, Heather Rae. They discussed, all things film industry, impactful stories of Indigenous communities and how her journey has impacted the stories she portrays.

Vincent Peters: 2 years after leaving SpaceX, we are joined by Vincent Peters, CEO of Inheritance AI, to discuss the future of artificial intelligence...

Dante Simpson is joined by Vincent Peters, CEO of Inheritance AI, to discuss his journey to becoming one of the world's most sought after cybersecurity, governance and risk specialists in the industry. This expertise led him to SpaceX and Starlink, working side-by-side with NASA and many others. Today, Peters has taken this expertise to his latest role of CEO of Inheritance AI, working with icons like Will Smith and others.

Carl Banks: Creating a path of his own. From collegiate Hall of Famer, to 2x Super Bowl champion and NFL legend, to leading one...

NY Giant legend, Carl Banks, joins Dante Simpson on The Table to discuss his collegiate and NFL career and his pivot to his current role as the President of G-III Sports. G-III Sports, a subsidiary of the $3.4B brand G-III, is the home of G-III Sports by Carl Banks, Starter Brand, MSX by Michael Strahan (and the Michael Strahans' apparel brands), Tommy Hilfiger (sports), DKNY (sports), Margaritaville and others. Let's learn how culture continues to impact all things fashion, as the industry is projecting a 2-4% growth in 2024. This growth will be led by sports apparel and wearable technology. G-III is positioned to be a leader in this space. Enjoy this journey from Flint, MI, to Michigan State University, to the NFL, and ultimately creating G-III Sports, as the nation's leader in sports apparel.

Artis Stevens: Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO discusses mentorship, partnership, and the impact of AI in connections

As the CEO and President at Big Brothers Big Brothers (BBBS), Artis Stevens experienced the passion of mentorship throughout his career. Stevens joins Dr. Dante Simpson at “The Table” and discusses his journey from The Boys & Girls Club (Nat’l VP), to the National 4-H Council (SVP/CMO), to his current role at BBBS. He explains what makes the next generation inspired, motivated and active through the power of mentorship and partnership. Stevens offers some surprising insights and statistics, of the significant economic impact of mentorship.   As we celebrate partnerships, and the NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, we have the opportunity to discuss BBBS’s partnership with the NFL. We take time to highlight “The Big Draft” and the successes of this program. In addition, we learn more about BBBS’s “Game Changer” program and how to be involved.   “While the NFL is drafting the next round of players, they are helping Big Brothers Big Sisters draft the next round of mentors…” – Artis Stevens

Mario Van Peebles: Family, career, and his latest film, Outlaw Posse

On the latest episode of THE TABLE, we are joined by Hollywood legend Mario Van Peebles. In conversation with Dr. Dante Simpson, Van Peebles discusses his legendary father (Melvin Van Peebles), family, career, and his latest film, Outlaw Posse. In his latest project, Van Peebles is joined by Whoopi Goldberg, Cedric the Entertainer, John Carroll Lynch, Edward James Olmos, his son Mandela Van Peebles, and a celebrated castVan Peebles discusses his process for turning ideas into pictures that represent culture, curiosity, and commonalities.  "I wanted to show that our diversity is part of our strength, as Americans...I wanted to do it now, because we have an election year upcoming..get folks to think, get folks to laugh, to see that our commonalities are stronger than our differences" - Mario Van Peebles

Bruce Jackson: Microsoft’s product “Co-Pilot”, Bruce’s career as an entertainment lawyer and corporate tech lawyer, and his acclaimed book, “Never Far From Home”

In our latest episode, Dr. Dante Simpson is joined by Bruce Jackson, the Associate General Counsel and Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Office of the President for tech behemoth Microsoft Corp. Today, we discuss Microsoft's product "Co-Pilot" and some of its future uses in the entertainment field, the company's commitment to providing equal, fair and consistent broadband/internet use throughout NYC and beyond. As we discuss Bruce's career as an entertainment lawyer and corporate tech lawyer and his acclaimed book, "Never Far From Home", we will learn even more about this cultural leader. Stay tuned to find out what's next.