Forbes
NEW YORK, February 20, 2020 – Forbes8, Forbes’ digital on-demand video network for global entrepreneurs, today unveiled a slate of new original video programming to help inspire and equip every aspect of an entrepreneur’s journey. These are the first dedicated series that have launched on the Forbes8 platform since it launched last year.
The new original shows, short and long formats, premiering this month include:
- Titans On The Rocks: What would it be like to get a drink with your hero? In each 20-minute episode, prodigies sit down with titans from all industries, to pick their brains, uncover "how they did it", and explore the secrets to their success. Hear from successful entrepreneurs like Cedric the Entertainer, Rachel Zoe, Actor Max Greenfield and Dutch DJs Armin van Buuren and Estiva.
- Creating Opportunities: A global show with worldwide appeal. In Creating Opportunities, Forbes8 showcases global founders, who have created new opportunities for themselves and their communities. These founders have started education, disaster recovery and sustainable fashion companies in places with little infrastructure to do something so ambitious. The ultimate interpretation of ‘if you build it, they will come’ coupled with “We don’t want your money, just teach us how to make it”. This series also features prominent philanthropists and social entrepreneurs like Renata Black, Co-Founder of EBY, Petra Nemcova, Co-Founder of All Hearts And Hands and Noella Coursaris Musunka, Founder of Malaika.
- Mastermind Monday: Every Monday, tune in to hear from experienced professionals who share stories and provide actionable advice to entrepreneurs. This show will feature masterminds like Karen Civil, Founder Always Civil Enterprises; Tony Williams, Singer, R&B Artist (Kanye West cousin and collaborator); Xerxes Frechiani, Founder, Double X Media; and Andrew Nguyen, Founder, BYOB Live, to name a few.
“Forbes8 is all about supporting the entrepreneur’s journey – offering insight and tangible advice that can launch, grow and create business impact,” said Tom Davis, Chief Growth Officer, Forbes. “With this new slate of original content, we’re delivering premium, exclusive video content that gives our community a glimpse into what makes the most innovative business minds around the world successful. It’s storytelling done in a way that only Forbes can do.”
The Forbes8 platform features 3,500+ pieces of content– including interviews with some of the greatest business minds like Arlan Hamilton, Sir Richard Branson and Quincy Jones – to help aspiring entrepreneurs grow and scale their business.
To learn more about Forbes8 and access your 7-day free trial, go here.
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About Miller/Datri Entertainment
Titans On The Rocks is produced by Miller/Datri Entertainment. The show's producers and director include: Colby Reed Miller (Executive Producer), James Edmund Datri (Executive Producer), Anna Marie Pitman (Series Producer), Andres Rovira (Director).
Creating Opportunities is directed and executive produced by David Dinetz & Dylan Trussell of Culprit Creative (Forbes 30 under 30, 2016).
