Yahoo Finance Presents

The latest figures point to a slowdown in the housing market, mainly because of rising interest rates and home prices that are still too high for many people. But the luxury market is still showing signs of strength. One of New York City's top real estate brokers, Lisa Simonsen of Douglas Elliman, sits down with Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous to discuss the state of the real estate market and why luxury sales are alive and well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Technology is making its way into our clothing with e-textiles and wearables. Madison Maxey, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Loomia, talks with Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous about her pioneering work in smart fabrics, and how it's on its way to becoming a $2-billion industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben and Erin Napier are back in Season 3 of their popular HGTV series Home Town. They sit down with Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous to talk about building a brand, avoiding burnout, and their love of revitalizing small town America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just 2.2% of all investor dollars go to women-led startups. Allyson Kaypin, CEO of Women Who Tech, is trying to change that. She speaks with Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous about her annual Women Startup Challenge and how venture capitalists are starting to pay attention. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first Silicon Valley-backed hotel brand is officially on the market. Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous sits down with Life House CEO and co-founder Rami Zeidan to discuss how technology is changing the hotel experience, and how the brand is targeting millennials with promises of luxury lodging for less. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This 2-year old mobile app is helping professionals at some of the biggest tech companies mentor female workers, college students and recent graduates. Charu Sharma, NextPlay.ai CEO, sits down with Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous to discuss how her company’s AI software is fostering mentorship and why workplace bias is creating a boon for these types of startups. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From traditional ice cream flavors like Vanilla Bean to odd flavors like olive oil strawberry and Black Pepper Fig, OddFellows Ice Cream Company wants to change the way we think about the frozen treat. Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous sits down with co-owner and CEO Mohan Kumar to talk about how this modern, yet nostalgic brand is giving customers an experience in its stores, and plans for expansion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a sign the white hot jobs market may be cooling down, the U.S. government said the economy added just 20,000 jobs in February while the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%. Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous talks with Omair Sharif, Senior U.S. Economist at Societe Generale, about why this report may not suggest the dawn of a long-forecast slowdown, what it means for the Federal Reserve and interest rate policy and how China trade talks are the biggest risk to the economic engine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With global sales for baby gear booming, Supermodel Karolina Kurkova is teaming up with the German stroller maker Cybex to win a piece of that market with a new stroller line. Kurkova says “being a parent is such a beautiful, happy time” and she wanted the products to represent that. Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous speaks to Kurkova and Cybex CEO Martin Pos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alimera Sciences’ new FDA approved eye implant treats a retinal disease that can cause blindness in diabetic patients. Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous talks with CEO Rick Eiswirth about this breakthrough treatment, and what else it can be used for. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SoundCloud is finally finding its own beat. After a tumultuous 2017, the music streaming service is on an upswing. Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous sits down with SoundCloud CEO Kerry Trainor to discuss how artists can now share their music directly on competing services like Spotify and Apple Music. They also discuss what’s in store for listeners, and Trainor offers advice for up and coming artists. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you’re a fan of something, chances are Funko has turned it into a collectible – or has plans to. CEO Brian Mariotti and Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous discuss the newest pops, including boy bands *NSYNC and k-pop powerhouse BTS, rumors about a Funko Pop movie, and why 2019 will be an “insane year” for the brand.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Yahoo Finance Presents, Alexis Christoforous sits down with Senior Columnist Rick Newman to discuss President Trumps attack on the recent "socialist" movement among some democrats, and how it could be his greatest strength in the upcoming elections. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New York-based venture capital fund AccelFoods invests in early stage food and beverage company. Co-founder Jordan Gaspar sits down with Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous about trends in the packaged food business, the high cost of going healthy, competing with established food brands, and how companies are tripping over themselves to break into cannabis.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's a new player in the streaming wars, and this one's for free. PBS has just launched a 24-hour broadcast and streaming channel called All Arts. Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous sits down with Diane Masciale, co-executive in charge of All Arts, about what viewers can expect and how PBS is attracting a younger, more diverse audience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Any new parent knows that lack of sleep is a harsh reality. Enter the Snoo -- a smart crib created by Dr. Harvey Karp, pediatrician and author of the bestselling book series Happiest Baby on the Block. Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous sits down with Dr. Karp to talk about whether the Snoo is right for your baby, its new rental program, and how corporate America is taking notice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2018 is a year investors would sooner forget. The S&P 500 fell 6%, it's worst drop in a decade and shares of many big name tech companies got a major haircut. Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous sits down with Ken Fisher of Fisher Investments about why he thinks 2019 will be a great year for investors and which companies he thinks will lead the charge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Austin, Texas-based startup wants to disrupt the 20-billion funeral industry. Eterneva offers a unique way to help you memorialize and remember your loved ones, by turning their ashes into jewelry. Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous sits down with the company's CEO and co-founder Adelle Archer about this growing trend and what it means for the future of the funeral industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Could 3D printing save America from a trade war? Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous and bestselling author and Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Professor, Richard D'Aveni discuss his new book, The Pan-Industrial Revolution, and the impact of additive manufacturing on the world economy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Naveen Jain wants to send people to the moon and cure chronic diseases. The founder of MoonExpress and Viome talks with Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous about his new book and how you can set lofty goals and achieve your moon shots. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.