Meet The Man Who Built New York City With No Money

Many of the greatest stories of entrepreneurship have never been told.

It’s time to change that.

Big Shot is an archive and celebration of Jewish entrepreneurs who took risks, overcame the odds, and created legendary businesses that changed the game. Each episode documents the memories, culture, hardship, and chutzpah it takes to become a big shot.

Recent Episodes

May 2, 2024

The Man Who Built New York City With No Money | Larry Silverstein

In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with another legendary real estate developer, Larry Silverstein. Best known for the 99-year lease he signed for the World Trade Center, just six weeks before 9/11, Larry’s story is on…
March 21, 2024

It's Better To Be Rich Than Right: Peter May

In this episode of Big Shot, we're honored to host business mogul Peter May. But his path to managing more than $7 billion is not what you might expect. What started as a career as an accountant at the prestigious KPMG quick…
Feb. 8, 2024

From The Son Of A Postman To The $400 Billion Man: David Rubenstein

In this episode of Big Shot , we're thrilled to welcome the incredible David Rubenstein! As a co-founder of The Carlyle Group, one of the globe's top private equity firms, David's journey from a Baltimore kid with big dreams…

About the Hosts

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Harley Finkelstein

Shopify President

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David Segal

Co-Founder of Firebelly Tea - previously the “David” of DAVIDsTEA.