Ariel Emanuel - CEO of TKO Group Holdings | Podcast | In Good Company

This week, Nicolai Tangen sits down with one of the most influential people in global entertainment and sports, Ariel Emanuel, CEO of TKO. From building the talent agency Endeavor into a giant, representing Hollywood's biggest names, to bold moves like acquiring UFC, WWE, and expanding into live events and art fairs, Emanuel has redefined what it means to be an agent and an owner. His legendary career even inspired the character Ari Gold in the popular HBO show Entourage. In this conversation, Ariel reflects on his relentless early days in the mailroom, how he negotiates billion-dollar deals, why he believes pressure is a privilege, and what it takes to thrive in industries that never stop changing. They cover everything from Hollywood myths and combat sports to leadership, politics, art collecting, and the discipline behind ice baths and early morning workouts.

In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New episode out every Wednesday.

The podcast In Good Company is part of Norges Bank Investment Management, a podcast about our investments. We are transparent about how the fund is invested. In this podcast, you get a deeper insight into the companies the fund is invested in.

Our CEO, Nicolai Tangen, has in-depth interviews with the leaders of some of the largest companies in the world. You will get insight into their leadership principles, the company’s strategy and how they are dealing with a large investor like us. You will also learn more about our role as an owner of the companies.

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