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  • Don’t sell too early: A lesson from Olo's billionaire founder

    Don’t sell too early: A lesson from Olo's billionaire founder
    Mar 19 2026
    Olo Founder & CEO Noah Glass talks with Host Elizabeth Gore about how to spot demand before the market does, and build a business that lasts. Glass shares how a simple frustration, waiting in long lines, sparked the idea for mobile ordering years before smartphones existed, and how not selling his company too early paid off big.
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    26 min
  • The secret behind Poppi’s breakout success

    The secret behind Poppi’s breakout success
    Mar 12 2026
    Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, Co-Founders of the soda brand Poppi, sit down with Elizabeth Gore to break down how they transformed a farmers' market drink into a multibillion-dollar beverage brand. They share lessons on rebranding, building a digital-first brand during COVID, scaling a startup quickly, and what it’s really like to sell your company to PepsiCo.
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    45 min
  • Empify CEO reveals the financial secret to starting over strong

    Empify CEO reveals the financial secret to starting over strong
    Mar 5 2026
    On this episode of The Big Idea, Host Elizabeth Gore sits down with Ashley Fox, founder and CEO of Empify, to answer the question: How do you rebuild after losing everything? As a former Wall Street analyst who was evicted and forced to start over, Ashley opens up about trusting yourself, paying yourself as a CEO, protecting your mental health, and letting parts of yourself evolve as you grow.
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    28 min
  • How small business owners can survive industry upheaval

    How small business owners can survive industry upheaval
    Feb 26 2026
    Industry shifts don’t have to sink your business. This pro breaks down how to stay on top. This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, Advantage | The Authority Company CEO Adam Witty joins the show to answer the question: How do you survive industry disruption? Witty shares his experiences launching his publishing company while offering top insights on how to sustain growth amid industry shifts, including pivots to digital, AI adoption, and more. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business.
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    42 min
  • Meet the CEO whose startup is on a mission to grow plants in space

    Meet the CEO whose startup is on a mission to grow plants in space
    Feb 19 2026
    This CEO turned an out-of-this-world dream into a reality… This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, InterstellarLab founder and CEO Barbara Belvisi joins the show to answer the question: What does it take to turn an impossible idea into a real business? Belvisi and Interstellar Lab are building AI-powered biospheric systems that will ultimately enable multi-planetary farming. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
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    26 min
  • How this CEO turned free blog posts into a successful paid business

    How this CEO turned free blog posts into a successful paid business
    Feb 12 2026
    What if the key to growth is already in your DMs? This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, Outfit Formulas CEO & Founder Alison Lumbatis joins the show to answer the question: How do I turn followers into paying members? What started as a blog about escaping Lumbatis’ “yoga pants rut,” Outfit Formulas turned into a $19-a-month membership community after she simply asked her audience what they needed. By building trust, listening closely, and delivering real value, Lumbatis transformed loyal readers into a thriving, app-based community. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business.
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    23 min
  • Inside the heated rivalry that helped ignite Vita Coco's success

    Inside the heated rivalry that helped ignite Vita Coco's success
    Feb 5 2026
    Turning an unknown product into a household name is rare and this founder made it happen… This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, Vita Coco (COCO) Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Mike Kirban joins the show to answer the question: How do you break into a market that’s never heard of your product? Kirban shares stories of launching Vita Coco and tapping into a new market by bringing coconut water to the United States, including getting ahead of a competing rival brand. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business.
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    26 min
  • Why speed to market matters more than the perfect business plan

    Why speed to market matters more than the perfect business plan
    Jan 29 2026
    Want to quickly start a business? This founder did it in six months… This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, Explorer Cold Brew founder Cason Crane joins the show to answer the question: How can I quickly create a company? Cason shares stories of launching his cold brew company during the Covid-19 pandemic and offers expert insight on how he turned Explorer from a big idea into a fully running business in under half a year. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
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    46 min