Marketopolis (from Benzinga & Stakeholder Labs)

reAlpha CEO Mike Logozzo shares how he’s reimagining the homebuying journey with AI, turning market challenges into opportunities for growth.He explains how reAlpha pivoted from short term rentals to an AI powered, asset-light platform, how it opened early ownership to retail investors through a Regulation A round, and how he’s building a community of long term believers in the mission.Highlights include:reAlpha’s shift from asset-heavy investing to an AI driven homebuying platformLessons from

Dynex Capital Co-CEO & President, Smriti Popenoe breaks down how a 35-year old mortgage REIT is navigating today’s macro volatility. She also shares how disciplined capital management, long-term thinking, and ethical stewardship shape the company’s approach to retail-first public market communication.Highlights include:Why Dynex views its 16% dividend as a risk management tool, and how it preserved positive total return even through the 2020 crisisHow a co-CEO structure creates “two brains”, one

Dave CEO Jason Wilk and CFO/COO Kyle Beilman break down how the company wins by leading with short-term credit, using real cash-flow data instead of FICO, and keeping distribution open so customers don’t have to switch banks.Highlights include:Why Dave’s “open” model (work with your existing bank, get value in minutes) lowers CAC and drives word-of-mouth compared with closed ecosystemsHow cash-flow–based underwriting and AI sharpen risk decisions, inform longer-duration credit roadmaps, and guide

What happens when a health food brand born from a surfer’s kitchen turns into a publicly traded company?Laird Superfood (NASDAQ: LSF) is redefining the functional food market under CEO Jason Vieth — from mushroom-powered coffee to partnerships with Costco and Bluestone Lane. In this episode of Marketopolis, Jason shares what it takes to scale a micro-cap brand into a global challenger, build long-term trust with retail investors, and lead a lean team with big company discipline.He explains:◼️ How

This episode was recorded September 3rd, 2025How do you turn a love for dogs into a publicly traded powerhouse?Matt Meeker, CEO and co-founder of Bark & Co (NYSE: BARK), reveals how a simple idea for monthly dog toys became a global pet-care empire—and why passion, patience, and brand purpose are the real competitive advantages in business.From co-founding Meetup to launching BarkBox in a Brooklyn apartment, Matt shares the hard truths of scaling consumer brands, navigating public markets, and

This episode was recorded September 3rd, 2025Can legacy media survive the modern attention economy?Paul Edmondson, CEO of The Arena Group (NYSE: AREN), reveals how he’s leading one of the boldest reinventions in journalism — transforming iconic brands like Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, and Parade into a next-generation media powerhouse.In this candid conversation, Paul breaks down how the collapse of traditional advertising, the rise of AI, and the dominance of social platforms have forced media to

This episode was recorded July 25th, 2025How does a beanbag built in a college basement become a billion-dollar public company?Shawn David Nelson, CEO and founder of Lovesac (NASDAQ: LOVE), reveals the full story behind one of retail’s most unlikely success stories — how failure, creativity, and calculated chaos turned a small idea into a household name.From near-bankruptcy to IPO, Shawn breaks down the mindset that keeps Lovesac growing: innovation through discomfort, sustainability as strategy,

This Episode Was Recorded July 17th, 2025What if everything you thought about Grindr (NYSE: GRND) was completely wrong?Grindr isn’t just a hookup app. Under CEO George Arison, it’s becoming a cultural force, a global community engine, and one of the most profitable social platforms in the world. With a nearly $4 billion market cap and bold bets on AI, George reveals how Grindr is reshaping relationships, activism, and shareholder value all at once.From immigrant beginnings in the Soviet Union to