On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, Brad Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of QXO, Inc., joins Sara Eisen, Co-Anchor of Squawk on the Street and Money Movers on CNBC, for a conversation on building and scaling multi-billion-dollar companies across industries.

Over the course of his career, Jacobs has founded and scaled multiple Fortune 500 companies using a distinctive playbook rooted in transformative M&A and operational rigor. He discusses how he identifies the right industries, allocates capital with discipline, and avoids the most common pitfalls in mergers and acquisitions, explaining why scale, market structure, and cost of capital matter more than timing the economic cycle.

Jacobs also outlines the integration strategies that turn acquisitions into growth engines, including organizational design, procurement, logistics, compensation, and technology-driven productivity. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes disciplined execution as the foundation of long-term value creation.

Speakers

• Brad Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of QXO, Inc.
• Sara Eisen, Co-Anchor, Squawk on the Street and Money Movers, CNBC

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On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, Wells Fargo Chairman and CEO Charles Scharf joins Sara Eisen, Co-Anchor of Squawk on the Street and Money Movers on CNBC, for a candid conversation on leading one of America’s largest banks through crisis, scandal, and transformation.

Drawing from his first years at Wells Fargo, Scharf reflects on taking over the company in 2019 amid the fallout of the fake-accounts scandal, stalled regulatory progress, and an unprecedented Federal Reserve asset cap. He discusses what he discovered when he arrived, why key remediation efforts had to “start from scratch,” and how he approached rebuilding internal controls, operational rigor, and leadership culture across the institution.

Scharf also explains how he navigated complex relationships with regulators, balanced political scrutiny, and undertook a major simplification and cost-reduction strategy that reshaped the bank and strengthened long-term performance. This conversation offers a rare inside look at one of the most challenging corporate turnarounds in modern banking.

Speakers

• Charles Scharf, Chairman & CEO, Wells Fargo
• Sara Eisen, Co-Anchor, Squawk on the Street and Money Movers, CNBC

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On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative, joins Maria Bartiromo, host of Mornings with Maria on FOX Business, for a wide-ranging conversation on the direction of U.S. trade policy and its impact on national security.

Greer discusses the goals behind an America First trade strategy, the use of tariffs to strengthen domestic industry, and the importance of building fair and reciprocal trade relationships with China and other global partners. He also explains how the administration is reshoring American manufacturing, addressing vulnerabilities in pharmaceutical and semiconductor supply chains, and rebalancing global trade to support American workers.

Speakers

• Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative
• Maria Bartiromo, Host, Mornings with Maria on FOX Business Network

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On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor, shares his perspective on the U.S.–China trade war, tariffs, defense spending, and the challenges of maintaining strong alliances. He also discusses Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the role of proxies in the Middle East, criticism of the United Nations, and why China and Russia represent the greatest strategic threats to U.S. security in the 21st century.

Speakers

• John Bolton, Former U.S. National Security Advisor
• Liz Claman, Anchor, The Claman Countdown on Fox Business Network

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On this episode of The Forum with CNBC's Becky Quick, Lawrence Summers and Glenn Hubbard examine the growing disconnect between economic sentiment, policy decisions, and market fundamentals. They explore how tariffs, inflation psychology, and evolving central bank communication may be amplifying uncertainty. From self-inflicted shocks to the rise of the “Taco Mentality,” this conversation sheds light on the policy risks shaping today’s economy.

Speakers:

• Lawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus of Harvard University, and 71st Secretary of the Treasury
• Glenn Hubbard, Dean Emeritus, Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia University, and former Chair of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisors

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In this engaging conversation, Mohamed A. El-Erian offers his insights into the potential outcomes for the world economy amidst uncertainty, the U.S.'s role in global trade, and the shifting dynamics of international finance. Additionally, he shares why he believes the economic power balance is shifting and how both emerging markets and the U.S. are navigating these challenges.

Speakers:

• Mohamed A. El-Erian, President of Queens College, Cambridge
• Dambisa Moyo, ECNY Vice Chair and Member of the House of Lords

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Listen to this insightful episode as Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Strategy, Michael Saylor, explores how Bitcoin is redefining the future of finance in the digital age. Michael Saylor reveals why he sees Bitcoin not just as digital currency, but as “digital capital” — a revolutionary asset defined by its scarcity, security, and freedom from centralized control. He unpacks how this powerful monetary network is poised to become the world’s most reliable vehicle for preserving and growing wealth in a global economy.

Speakers:

• Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder of Strategy
• Anna Nikolayevsky, Founder & CIO of Axel Capital and member of The Economic Club of New York

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Listen to this thought-provoking episode as Co-Founder & CEO of Palantir Technologies, Alex Karp explores how AI and meritocracy are reshaping the balance of power in the modern world. Drawing from his New York Times best-seller The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West, which held its spot for 3 weeks and gained global recognition for its bold take on the ethical stakes of innovation, Karp offers sharp insights into the values driving innovation.

Speakers:

• Alex Karp, Co-Founder & CEO of Palantir Technologies
• Marie-Josée Kravis, Chair of The Museum of Modern Art and Chair Emerita of The Economic Club of New York

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