New Episodes Featuring José Andrés, Eric Ripert, Bill Ready and Iqram Magdon-Ismail

CNN Business launched a new streaming series titled “The 1 on 1 with CNN” on April 7, 2026. The program pairs high-profile business leaders for candid conversations regarding their career journeys, their companies, and the challenges currently shaping the global business environment.

The series is distributed via YouTube and CNN’s subscription streaming platform. It utilizes a specific format where the subjects interview one another, focusing on pairs with established connections, such as rivals, partners, founders, and investors.

Focus on Fintech and Platform Leadership

A significant component of the series’ launch involves the technology and fintech sectors, specifically in the second episode featuring Pinterest CEO Bill Ready and Venmo co-founder Iqram Magdon-Ismail.

The episode explores the early development of Venmo, discussing the period when the startup was on the brink of collapse before its transformative acquisition. Bill Ready acquired Venmo in 2012 while serving as the CEO of Braintree.

Ready and Magdon-Ismail use the conversation to unpack high-stakes decision-making, personal influences, and the shifting realities of building a company within the modern entrepreneurial landscape.

Strategic Expansion of Business Coverage

The launch of “The 1 on 1 with CNN” is part of a broader strategic effort to increase CNN’s authority in business reporting. By designing the show as a digital-first series, the network aims to enhance the value proposition of its subscription-based products.

Marie Beaudette, CNN’s Vice President of Business and Media, stated that The 1 on 1 lifts the curtain on the strategy, decision-making, and personalities of influential business leaders. Beaudette noted that these direct conversations are intended to illuminate how leaders overcome various obstacles to success.

Upcoming Industry Participants

CNN has announced a lineup of future episodes featuring several prominent leaders from the technology and professional services industries. These include:

• Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe
• Sierra co-founder and OpenAI Chairman Bret Taylor
• Accenture CEO Julie Sweet
• Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla

The series premiered on April 7, 2026, with an initial episode featuring world-famous chefs and entrepreneurs Eric Ripert and José Andrés. The two discussed their shared history, leadership philosophies, and how their priorities have evolved over several decades.