Inside the ICE House

Inside the ICE House was launched 430 episodes ago on February 5, 2018. At key intervals during the company’s history, first in 2018 and again in 2020, ICE Founder and CEO Jeff Sprecher sat down with host Josh King to survey the world of financial services and ICE’s place in it. Now in 2024, as Josh passes the podcast torch, he sits down with Jeff one more time to take stock of innovations, technologies, and people that have made ICE an “all weather” performer and the “ICE playbook” that sustains its peerless position. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist for the NYSE, details the latest trends and developments in global markets for the week of August 5th, 2024, and provides a preview of what's to come for the week of August 12th, 2024. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Known primarily as a key ingredient in household cleaners, ammonia’s applications extend far beyond the kitchen. The compound is an essential building block that plays a crucial role in water purification, manufacturing, and agriculture. Leading the charge on ammonia’s utility and its production is President and CEO of CF Industries, Tony Will. Tony goes Inside the ICE House to shed light on ammonia’s evolving significance as a future clean energy source and explore how CF Industries is committed to sustainable production practices to help feed and fuel the world. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

In a collision of fans, athletes, celebrities, and collectors, Fanatics Fest NYC is set to become annually, the ultimate sports celebration. Creating this first-of-its-kind, three-day event, is Fanatics Events CEO Lance Fensterman. Lance goes Inside the ICE House to discuss the influence and innovation of Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, his own history in event creation, how Fanatics Fest is revolutionizing the role of the athlete, and the legends, including Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Peyton Manning, and more, that’ll be in attendance. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

On June 5, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower addressed 150,000 soldiers boldly poised to invade France and liberate Europe. “The eyes of the world are upon you,” the general intoned. Eighty years later, Michel Paradis’ new book, “THE LIGHT OF BATTLE: Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower,” shines a new spotlight on Ike, from humble beginnings in Abilene, Kansas to his command of Operation Overlord. Following his chronicle of Jimmy Doolittle’s daring raid on Tokyo, Paradis returns Inside the ICE House offering a fresh take on Eisenhower and America’s rise as the indispensable nation. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

In the era of AI integration, its most profound impact may be on medical research and patient care. In exam rooms and on operating tables, AI has the potential to save crucial seconds and make life-saving diagnoses. At the forefront of this AI revolution in healthcare is Elsevier Health President Dr. Jan Herzhoff. He went Inside the ICE House to explore Elsevier Health’s innovative products supporting medical professionals and the transformative potential of AI for doctors, nurses, and researchers. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

The days queuing to order food are numbered. With the rise of phone-enabled delivery apps and contact-free menu kiosks, food service has evolved from a person-to-person transaction to a seamless digital experience. Leading the transformation is PAR CEO Savneet Singh. Savneet goes Inside the ICE House to discuss how PAR is revolutionizing the food service industry through digitization and its recent product expansion into some of the world’s top restaurant brands. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Reuters News is widely recognized, but don’t confuse Thomson Reuters as a “media stock.” The brand, whose business predominantly revolves around content-driven technology for professionals, is a “tech stock,” integrating AI into its products and daily tasks. Leading the entirety of Thomson Reuters business, news and tech, is CEO Steve Hasker. Steve goes Inside the ICE House to delve into how AI is revolutionizing the company’s products and employees and detail its impact on Thomson Reuters’ near- and long-term future. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

A product of the Los Angeles foster care system, Rob Henderson’s life starkly contrasted with the upper-class upbringing that many of his classmates at Yale University had. After enlisting in the military and attending Yale, Rob observed that his privileged peers often championed causes that served as status symbols on campus, while inadvertently disadvantaging those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Rob goes Inside the ICE House to delve into the “luxury beliefs” held by his classmates, examine their impact on contemporary society, and discuss his new book, “Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class.” https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

As AI gets integrated globally, superpowers vie to fully harness its strengths. To drive the technology forward in the U.S., the private sector stands on the front lines, building AI-powered solutions to streamline operations and efficiency. Leading the charge is Tom Siebel, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of C3.ai. Tom goes Inside the ICE House to discuss C3.ai’s decade-long preparation for the AI boom, the technology’s impact on national defense, the future of AI, and the transformative developments that lie ahead. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Over the next 20 years, $72 trillion in assets will change hands from Baby Boomer to thier heirs. The Bank of New York, established in 1784 under the stewardship of Alexander Hamilton, knows a thing or two about how to accomplish that task. As the nation’s oldest bank (and the first company listed on the NYSE), it has continually adapted, generation to generation. Catherine Keating, Global Head of BNY Wealth, joins the podcast to reflect on BNY’s 240th anniversary and the trends driving wealth management today. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

For the last 100 years, DeWalt has stood by its commitment of helping world-builders build the modern world. But currently, the trades industry is facing a 500,000 (and growing) workforce deficit. Celebrating DeWalt's milestone while working to build back the trades industry is Stanley Black & Decker CEO Donald Allan. He goes Inside the ICE House to detail the next 100-years for the iconic tool brand and discuss the tradespeople and trades industry that Stanley Black & Decker is working to better. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Our ability to achieve success is deeply connected to the quality of relationships we nurture throughout our lives. Nowhere is this more evident than in wealth management. Shannon Kennedy, CEO of BMO Wealth Management U.S., has perfected the art of building strong relationships while growing her clients' wealth and assets. She joins Inside the ICE House to discuss her approach to wealth management and how BMO is assisting clients through the process. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Driven by a desire to explore the ties that bind and the divides that separate 330 million Americans, Frank Barry embarked on a seven-month, 10,000-mile journey across the Lincoln Highway, witnessing firsthand the resilience and fragility of our democracy during the Covid-19 pandemic. Four years later, Frank goes Inside the ICE House to reflect on the experiences of everyday citizens he encountered and the echoes of the Civil War era reverberating in our political discourse ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Everyone, it seems, is headed to the 305. The booming popularity of South Florida proves to be a ‘good problem’ for an elected leader. Leading Miami-Dade County’s burgeoning community and enhancing its reputation as “Wall Street South,” is Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. She goes Inside the ICE House to discuss the county’s culture of innovation, flourishing economy, and how her administration is leading the charge, identifying problems, and spearheading solutions, from transportation to climate change. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Small and medium-sized business form the backbone of the U.S. economy, but 80% of their loan applicants get denied every year. Fighting to reverse the trend and raise crucial capital for millions of SMBs is bckers CEO Amos Winbush III. He goes Inside the ICE House to detail how bckers is advocating for the enterprises that keep local communities humming, his path from musician to entrepreneur, and how he plans to disrupt fintech. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Since the advent of regulated currency in the 7th century BCE, monetary transactions between two parties have progressed from coins and paper to plastics and, most recently, digital currency. But throughout the history of money, the method of storage has stayed constant: the trusty wallet. Leading the transformation to digital currencies is Paysafe CEO Bruce Lowthers. Bruce goes Inside the ICE House to unpack the evolution of the payments industry, Paysafe’s global reach, and the many industries his company serves. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Driven away from family disgrace and toward pursuit of wealth, Arthur Cutten grew fortunes as stocks doubled, tripled, and quadrupled in the Roaring 20’s, even as his market manipulations sowed the seeds for the 1929 crash. Robert Stephens, author of “TO MAKE A KILLING: Arthur Cutten, The Man Who Ruled the Markets,” unpacks the curious life of a secretive speculator who made and lost fortunes from Chicago to New York. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

With Lacrosse poised for its Olympic return at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, engagement with the sport has reached new heights. Leading the surge is Premier Lacrosse League Founder & President Paul Rabil, spearheading growth in PLL attendance, revenue, and excitement. Paul's journey from college star to entrepreneur of the pro game is the stuff of legend. Five years after first going Inside the ICE House, Paul returns to expound on the league's upcoming 6th season, the trials and triumphs of reinstating Lacrosse in the Olympics, and his latest book, "The Way of the Champion: Pain, Persistence, and the Path Forward," out now from Penguin Publishing. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Over the past six years, UConn Men's Basketball Head Coach Dan Hurley has revitalized Storrs, Connecticut, re-establishing it as the college basketball capital of the world. Now, with back-to-back NCAA Championships under their belt, UConn is poised to pursue a rare three-peat next season, a feat not seen since John Wooden and UCLA's seven-peat in the 1970s. Coach Hurley, fresh off a national title and an NYSE bell-ringing, goes Inside the ICE House to delve into the Huskies' dominance, his coaching journey, and the exciting prospects for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

From advanced technology to eco-friendly approaches, Cassie Krejci, Head of Science and Innovation for Rentokil Initial, NYSE: RTO, is helping the pest-control industry advance toward the future. As the Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center readies for its grand opening, Cassie goes Inside the ICE House to discuss insect resilience, pest prevention, and projects underway that could revolutionize the field. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

ICE Experience 2024 gathered key figures from the mortgage industry to exchange insights and explore emerging trends. Against the backdrop of Las Vegas, Nevada, CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp took center stage Inside the ICE House, sharing her wealth of expertise and offering perspectives on affordability, inventory challenges, and the trajectory of the housing market. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Boston Consulting Group’s Joe Davis is on a mission to revolutionize modern leadership. He goes Inside the ICE House to discuss his new book, “THE GENEROUS LEADER: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain.” The book chronicles stories from Joe’s globe-spanning career at the pinnacle of management consulting, and how authenticity, empathy, and generosity have driven success within the firm, on behalf of clients, and beyond the workplace. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

An industry underpinning millions of jobs and large slice of America’s GDP, the future of oil and energy are pivotal issues on the domestic and international agenda. At the recent gathering of the futures industry in Boca Raton, Florida, former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler and Mike Sommers, CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, sat down to discuss a wide range of topics related to production, refinement, and consumption, and the sector’s vital impact on the U.S. economy, now and in the future. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Inspired Capital's Alexa von Tobel is at the forefront of early-stage investing, with a focus on solving some of the world's biggest problems. She goes Inside the ICE House to discuss how her venture capital firm is backing the audacious and how they plan to deploy their recently-raised third fund. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

With the exception of Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas bears little resemblance to ancient Corinth, except that sometimes it beckons the great thinkers of the day. Against the backdrop of ICE Experience 2024, our gathering of the mortgage technology industry, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers sat down with us at the Wynn to opine on the future of the U.S. economy, superpower relations, and fixing higher education in America. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

On the periphery of FIA Boca, the annual gathering of the Futures Industry Association, Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin felt right at home. In fact, he was. Growing up in Florida, Ken’s journey took him to Harvard, then Chicago, before returning to his roots by bringing the Citadel team, and their investing talents, to Brickell Bay Drive in Miami. Like Henry Flagler and Walt Disney before him, Ken Griffin is leading a new migration to the Sunshine State. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Serving the thousands of daily visitors traversing Vail Mountain’s 5,000+ acres is no easy feat. But the team taking care of Vail Resorts’ (NYSE: MTN) flagship location, led by VP & COO Beth Howard, makes the day as smooth as the freshly groomed powder on all 278 trails. She goes Inside the ICE House to discuss the everyday grind of caring for North America’s 2nd Largest Ski Resort and the après-ski experience that she’s heavily influenced. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, and Elliot Ackerman, a five-tour Marine combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, both had successful second careers as writers. When they teamed up to write novels meditating on an uncertain future, first with 2034 and now with 2054, they lit up the bestseller charts. Pulling back the curtain on their latest collaboration, Stavridis and Ackerman join us to decode the looming shadow of artificial intelligence, and their writing process. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

As an All-American Rower for the Navy Midshipmen, Matt Provencher dreamed of taking to the skies in an F-18 Hornet. Instead, the young officer found his mission in the operating room, the top orthopedic surgeon to Navy SEAL Teams 1, 3, 5, and 7. After serving as Team Physician to the New England Patriots, Dr. Provencher landed at Vail’s world-renowned Steadman Clinic, helping sports stars, wounded warriors, and everyday athletes return to action. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Greg Jackson, Founder & CEO of Octopus Energy, is at the forefront of transforming the energy sector with a customer focused commitment to affordability and sustainability. Prioritizing renewable sources and innovative technologies, he aims to provide consumers with premiere energy options. Jackson goes Inside the ICE House from London to discuss Octopus Energy’s growth from startup to unicorn status and how the company is poised to shape a greener and more equitable energy landscape. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

As a third-generation farmer, Mike Parson, the 57th Governor of Missouri, has a deep empathy for the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in the Show-Me State's agricultural community. As his time in office winds down and a return to the seat of his John Deere tractor draws near, Gov. Parson goes Inside the ICE House to discuss Missouri's agribusiness output, the highlights of his tenure, and the goals he's focused on completing as the state's chief executive. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

From its roots as New Amsterdam to its status as a global metropolis, New York City’s 400-year evolution has transformed the one-time Dutch colony into the beating heart of capitalism. To commemorate the Big Apple’s 400th year, Columbia University’s eminent Professor Kenneth T. Jackson graces us on Episode 400 of Inside the ICE House. Dr. Jackson explores the pivotal events, influential figures, and cultural shifts that have shaped the city’s rich history, and discusses how its enduring legacy continues to impact its present and future. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Drawing from an expertise in launching billion-dollar, NYSE-listed enterprises like United Rentals, RXO, Inc. and GXO Logistics, entrepreneur Brad Jacobs is a master at identifying untapped industries and propelling businesses to extraordinary heights. The author of the new book, “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars,” Jacobs shares his strategies for navigating the journey to the IPO summit and offers insight into the intricate landscape of wealth creation. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

When fans tune into the Super Bowl this week, they come for the football, but stay for the ads. Those million-dollar spots are often much more intricate than a nickel defense and require the best in the business to help make them. An artist who regularly gets the call is Paul Blair, a.k.a DJ White Shadow. Paul takes us behind the scenes of his music-making journey, from the discotheques of Japan to the sound studios working with Lady Gaga and her collaborators. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Confronting sudden vision loss as a 19-year-old college student, golfer Jeremy Poincenot has navigated life’s sand traps with ferocious determination to rise above adversity. Embracing the power of interdependence and the willingness to ask for help, Jeremy has become a three-time blind golf world champion. He goes Inside the ICE House to discuss his passion for the sport and explain how, with a Callaway club or a microphone in hand to inspire others, he’s learned to embrace life while legally blind. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

From the mountains of Kashmir to the canyons of Wall Street, Farooq Kathwari’s journey reflects the intersection of family, education, finance, mentorship, and corporate leadership. As CEO of Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETD) for almost four decades, Farooq goes Inside the ICE House to chronicle the company’s evolution from a staple of suburban colonial décor to the Twenty-First Century American Home, harnessing cutting edge technology to drive design, manufacturing, and consumer preference. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Whenever ICE’s Andy Walden appears on CNBC, he comes armed with insights gleaned from reams of ICE’s data on the ever-evolving landscape of the U.S. housing market. ICE’s monthly Mortgage Monitor serves as his primary gauge. As VP of Enterprise Research Strategy for ICE Mortgage Technology, Andy steps Inside the ICE House to guide listeners through the signals that affect investor decisions and many Americans’ biggest investment: the roof over their heads. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

The NCAA has found itself wrestling with constant change: Burgeoning TV Rights deals, athletes monetizing their image, and major conferences adding and subtracting big schools from their roster. Those issues weren't on Val Ackerman radar as a four-year hoops star at the University of Virginia. They were secondary as she helped launch the WNBA. Now, as Big East Commissioner, they're at the forefront, calling on all of her skills as a leader and a strategist. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Dave Banyard, CEO of MasterBrand (NYSE: MBC), isn't just navigating the cabinet business; he's flying his newly-independent NYSE-listed company to success with the finesse that only a former Navy fighter pilot could possess. Dave goes Inside the ICE House to recap MasterBrand's first year as a standalone enterprise, goes in-depth on the economic drivers of the homebuilding industry, and how MasterBrand can catapult into the future. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

How does one merge the art of Wall Street savvy with Main Street Wisdom? Rich Nuzum of Mercer, a subsidiary of parent company Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), may have the answers. He goes Inside the ICE House to unpack how the company is transforming investing from a solo pursuit to a collaborative effort. He also discusses Mercer’s newest innovations, his corporate journey, and the results he’s looking forward to seeing from COP28. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

It seems a perfect ending for Jessica Sibley to conclude her first full year as TIME CEO by recognizing the incomparable Taylor Swift as the 2023 Person of the Year. Jess goes Inside the ICE House to provide a fly-on-the-wall perspective on the year-long selection process and to unpack the power of Swift’s global influence. She shares TIME’s still-unfolding evolution under her leadership and what the future may hold for the century-old American publishing icon. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Regional businesses work hard to mesh with their geography. Based in New England, Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE: BHLB) makes sure it becomes synonymous with the communities it serves. CEO Nitin Mhatre steps Inside the ICE House to discuss Berkshire’s commitment to region and the responsibilities it has to help customers both inside a branch and connected via the Internet. Nitin also dives deep into his empathetic style of leadership and the importance of building a diverse management that will endure in the years ahead. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

When thinking of big time mergers of the past three decades, Wall Street memories may conjure thousands of different deals. Among the highest-profile deals, there’s a good chance Robert Kindler played a role in it. From his former M&A perch at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) to his new home at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Kindler shares stories from his upbringing, the M&A market vagaries of 2023, and his outlook for 2024. He also offers insights on inflation and the regulatory hurdles facing today’s dealmakers. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Capital Group’s John Queen likes to drive fast. With his California race car pedigree, he’s helping to drive the firm’s new suite of ETFs, including the Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (NYSE Arca: CGBL). On the day that Capital Group convened its top clients at the NYSE, John slipped away to join us Inside the ICE House to break down how five new active ETFs are helping financial professionals craft durable portfolios for their clients. John also goes in-depth on his career journey, the upcoming leadership change at Capital Group, and his outlook for 2024. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

When you hear the term “like a girl,” certain stereotypes often come to mind. Marketing executive Dalia Feldheim is out to change the narrative surrounding the term. In her book, DARE TO LEAD LIKE A GIRL, Feldheim shares stories from her corporate career and talks about her journey to end the “like a girl” stigma. She discusses her constant push to empower women and her fight to change the phrase from powerless, to powerful. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

From its inception, Panera Bread helped pioneer fast-casual dining. Born as Au Bon Pain in the early 1980’s, founder and former CEO Ron Shaich built the Panera bakery-café concept into a behemoth with over 2,000 locations. The author of the new book, KNOW WHAT MATTERS: Lessons from a Lifetime of Transformations, Shaich shares stories of the tough calls he made to build a big brand, and the big idea behind his newest venture, Cava (NYSE:CAVA), and why Mediterranean may be the Next Big Thing in the fast-casual dining sector. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

While 5G Technology has arrived, Kyle Malady, CEO of Verizon Business Group, isn’t just sitting around basking in its presence. He and his team are actively working on building the future of telecommunications. Malady goes Inside The ICE House to discuss the rollout of 5G and the emphasis on speed and reliability. He also discusses new innovations Verizon (NYSE:VZ) is focused on moving forward and when we can see the eventual transition to 6G take off. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Gale Klappa, Executive Chairman of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), isn’t just focused on powering Wisconsin and his 4.6 million customers across the Midwest. Klappa is helping the Badger State grow as well, while growing shareholder value at the same time. He sat down Inside the ICE House to discuss the business of WEC and its emphasis on Affordable, Reliable, and Clean (ARC) energy. A renaissance man, Kappa dives into his roles with the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, highlighting how he balances being a minority owner of the team while also serving as radio host of “Courtside with the Milwaukee Bucks.” Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Mathias Döpfner, Chairman and CEO of Axel Springer, whose audacious acquisitions of Insider, Morning Brew and now POLITICO, have made the German company a major player in American media, is just getting started. He sees global trends of weakened democracies and eroded freedoms continuing without a revolutionary shift in trade policies. Mathias shares how his views were shaped over a career that began as an aspiring journalist in a divided Germany to building Axel Springer into a digital media empire. Mathias' new book, THE TRADE TRAP: How to Stop Doing Business with Dictators, is out now from Simon and Schuster. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house