Pursuit ($PRSU) CEO David Barry: From Ski Instructor to Public Company CEO

Pursuit ($PRSU) CEO David Barry: From Ski Instructor to Public Company CEO

David Barry, President & CEO of Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality (NYSE: PRSU), an attractions and hospitality company with 17 iconic destinations across the US, Canada, Iceland, and Costa Rica that has 4x in size over the past decade. David joined Pursuit in 2015 with no formal business education, having worked his way up from ski instructor to heli ski operations to PE-backed CEO – teaching himself finance from Fortune magazines he pulled from a colleague's trash. He breaks down the leadership philosophy, capital allocation strategy, and investor communication approach behind Pursuit's transformation from a buried conglomerate subsidiary to a standalone public company. 🔗 Follow Marketopolis Main Site - https://www.marketopolis.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDhudmFrRkdsYl9JWTlOWTRxR2JaUUdCZmdYUXxBQ3Jtc0tsVmJWUWZ6SFNmejFXaUs4ajg3MVdsOVdMYjJGZWpReG5UZWp1M0RodG1sMktBVnUwazhRRWgtazdYUDNWa0pUWlZUb2pSTExmRUFWa001V3B2cy1vX0xJN1dIelJKVFRiSXV3bXhjeE4ycGgxc3VjYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketopolis.com%2F&v=7nCJpA15k8A] LinkedIn – https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkRSSGI3Y0JURm83ZHhLeDhnRGI5UTByX2J1QXxBQ3Jtc0ttdWJ1d3ltTHlGUmxkZEVPSk1URllCVU1OWEw5RkFMdkQ1OHd3OC1oZ0ZHMWFPaG5vaWpHZUJzT1RQc3ZFc2lCVmJjamR5MEJWSDlaS3dKR2RKZWgtd1NsbmphWER3MFhTLUNOdVExMm1fRHh1VERKNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fshowcase%2Fmarketopolis%2F&v=7nCJpA15k8Ahttps://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketopolis [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketopolis] Twitter/X – https://x.com/marketopolis_ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFd0aHREZVpEd3hzQVFfR0dmLU1XYzJXR0Rvd3xBQ3Jtc0tsZ1RfdlJpb2YyeTM1VzQxbnBaZ3N0bUtRM21jT1NacGdGMjFBXzRvYmVYRTN4S1Yzb2g1QlB3UVpBVXBrV3VpODRRMVdsSlNsenJFMGpkVk1OWWk1VjB5cVJwSjJDMDQxNDNTTlBtRjBENk9WWXRZaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fmarketopolis_&v=7nCJpA15k8A] 🎧 Marketopolis  ◼️ Listen on Spotify → https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE15cUJTWkVPWFZ6RE1FNUhRRTFoVVFTY3lLd3xBQ3Jtc0tuenFYRERrc3UzRGZ0V18xNkNBeEVBUHFZanlSNV9wVXhYNVMycmY5bFpYcVNTWUJleXMxWnZzQy01S2xxaGNIcGRRaURPS01saHRRc1N0aEpEaDdPOGZoT1NtV0tPeTgzb2ZQV1liNzZHcjNyaEFqYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F2zg0uDhKwzX3Eznw0wkbpT&v=7nCJpA15k8Ahttps://open.spotify.com/show/2zg0uDhKwzX3Eznw0wkbpT [https://open.spotify.com/show/2zg0uDhKwzX3Eznw0wkbpT]  ◼️ Apple Podcasts → https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHNpNHQ2cmpiaThzN01ZaEFaRHRuWTduYm1DQXxBQ3Jtc0tsZ3kwZDlCUk9EWnFqWVF0WVdVbWpuVG1CQjFFc2RjZ0FFQ0Q0bHZzM0xSalpMM2MzV25iaVZUQmlfMVZfYWw2QThHZDV0angyYXNreUpOT09ZeGFOQlphZ3RtenhJZDBHRjRBWGVITFBYTlBWUnhrbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fmarketopolis-from-benzinga-stakeholder-labs%2Fid1844863398&v=7nCJpA15k8Ahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketopolis/id1844863398?ls=1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketopolis/id1844863398?ls=1] $PRSU 💡 Sponsors / Partners Presented by Einride Visit https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmhjd3RMM01pR1lER1VXcmtwMlFCenFfaVBQQXxBQ3Jtc0tsY3VjQkpsTzh4VUZfYkZZYUtNSVc1bnB5M3F4OXhobmMzOTlXZWVGWG0za25kSXBkYTlNMzRqbVljM1RXMUhrNURqd3JEYUU2a3VKdlVOOHd2NE9IVGM1UDBTRDhSbGtDZll1ckxfbW1QV0pHQ19Ncw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsurfair.com%2Fmarketopolis&v=7nCJpA15k8Ahttps://www.einride.tech/ 🎧 This episode was recorded on May 28, 2026 Reach Out  Email: bookings@farsight-group.com Disclaimers:The content shared on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Farsight Group Holdings, Inc, Marketopolis, the hosts and the guests are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Farsight Group Holdings Inc or its affiliates.  This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships.

Inside Ethos ($LIFE): How Peter Colis Rebuilt Life Insurance From 10 Weeks to 10 Minutes

Peter Colis is the co-founder and CEO of Ethos Technologies (Nasdaq: $LIFE), the vertically integrated platform reinventing life insurance from underwriting to distribution. What started as a Stanford Business School project in 2016 is now one of the largest underwriters in the United States, with more than 600,000 policies issued and over 15,000 agents selling Ethos products in the last year. In this episode of Marketopolis, guest host Katie Perry, author of Ticker Shock, sits down to unpack how Ethos rebuilt an industry that had been stuck in the dark ages. They cover the 10 minute purchase process that replaced the traditional 10 week journey, the data moat behind algorithmic underwriting, and the three-sided platform serving policyholders, agents, and carriers. Peter also shares what it's been like since going public, the story behind the $LIFE ticker, and the message he wants retail investors to take away. 🔗 Follow Marketopolis Main Site - https://www.marketopolis.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketopolis Twitter/X – https://x.com/marketopolis_ $LIFE 💡 Sponsors / Partners Presented by Einride Visit https://www.einride.tech/ 🎧 This episode was recorded on May 28, 2026 Reach Out Email: bookings@farsight-group.com Disclaimers: The content shared on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Farsight Group Holdings, Inc, Marketopolis, the hosts and the guests are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Farsight Group Holdings Inc or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships.

eToro Co-Founder & CEO Yoni Assia: The IPO Story, the AI Rebuild, and the Future of Retail Investing

Yoni Assia co-founded eToro nearly 20 years ago with a simple thesis: open the markets for everyone. The platform now has 40 million registered users, $20B in assets, and a target of $1 trillion AUM. He covers the IPO that almost didn't happen (Liberation Day tariffs that caused a volatility spike), how eToro went from 25% to 95% AI-written code in under a year, and why he thinks the $120 trillion generational wealth transfer is a defining opportunity in capital markets. Also in this episode: what banks don't tell founders going public, Yoni’s framework for staying ahead through every technology shift, and why retail investors are gaining access to tools once reserved for Wall Street firms. 🔗 Follow Marketopolis Main Site - https://www.marketopolis.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketopolis Twitter/X – https://x.com/marketopolis_ 💡 Sponsors / Partners Presented by Einride Visit https://www.einride.tech/ 🎧 This episode was recorded on May 28, 2026 Reach Out Email: bookings@farsight-group.com Disclaimers: The content shared on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Farsight Group Holdings, Inc, Marketopolis, the hosts and the guests are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Farsight Group Holdings Inc or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships.

Sweetgreen's ($SG) Big Bet: Wraps, Robots & a Generational Brand

Sweetgreen co-founder and CEO, Jonathan Neman gets candid about nearly two decades of building one of America's most recognizable food brands and what it really takes to run a turnaround as a founder-led public company. Jonathan breaks down the transformation plan: new menu items, the Infinite Kitchen automation rollout, and why execution on the fundamentals is the only focus right now. He also opens up on what investors misunderstand about Sweetgreen's TAM, why optimization kills innovation, and the message he'd send to shareholders today. 🔗 Follow Marketopolis Main Site – https://www.marketopolis.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketopolis Twitter/X – https://x.com/marketopolis_ 📚Chapters 0:00 – Intro 1:16 – Georgetown origin story 3:06 – Building a supply chain from scratch 4:26 – People, culture, and the head coach 5:24 – Tech evolution: digital ordering to the Infinite Kitchen 7:20 – Growth mode to turnaround 8:45 – Wraps: Biggest category expansion & custom tortilla 12:43 – Why Jonathan is still running the company 15:89 – Hard truth about being a public company CEO 25:47 – What investors misunderstand about Sweetgreen 31:41 – All the answers are in the restaurant 36:17 – Companies inspiring the playbook 42:12 – What he'd tell shareholders right now 💡 Sponsors / Partners Presented by Einride Visit https://www.einride.tech/ 🎧 This episode was recorded on May 11, 2026 Reach Out Email: bookings@farsight-group.com Disclaimers: The content shared on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Farsight Group Holdings, Inc, Marketopolis, the hosts and the guests are not licensed financial advisors. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions or investments. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Farsight Group Holdings Inc or its affiliates. This podcast may include paid endorsements or sponsorships.

FuboTV Co-Founder & CEO David Gandler: The Reality of Becoming a Public Company CEO

What really happens when a founder takes a company public? FuboTV co-founder & CEO David Gandler shares the realities of running a public company, navigating FuboTV’s merger with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, surviving the pandemic, and building one of the biggest names in live sports streaming. From startup risk-taking to shifting founder-control in public markets, this is a candid conversation on media, streaming, leadership, and resilience. In This Episode: * FuboTV's journey from a 2015 startup through a pandemic IPO to landing inside Disney's portfolio * Hulu + Live TV business combination and what it means to operate under Disney's majority ownership * Retail investors, social media and the CEO communication shift: "it's a show me story, not a tell me story" * The $300M revenue target, free cash flow, and the long game For more go to https://www.marketopolis.com 💡 Sponsors / Partners Presented by Einride Visit https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmhjd3RMM01pR1lER1VXcmtwMlFCenFfaVBQQXxBQ3Jtc0tsY3VjQkpsTzh4VUZfYkZZYUtNSVc1bnB5M3F4OXhobmMzOTlXZWVGWG0za25kSXBkYTlNMzRqbVljM1RXMUhrNURqd3JEYUU2a3VKdlVOOHd2NE9IVGM1UDBTRDhSbGtDZll1ckxfbW1QV0pHQ19Ncw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsurfair.com%2Fmarketopolis&v=7nCJpA15k8Ahttps://www.einride.tech/ 🎧 This episode was recorded on May  4, 2026 Reach Out  Email: bookings@farsight-group.com