Barbara Corcoran
Businesswoman, Investor, Author
Barbara Corcoran is a real estate mogul and TV personality known for her role on 'Shark Tank', where she invests in various start-ups.
Global Business / Economy
Is Working With a Startup as a Client Worth the Risk — or Are You Just Financing Someone Else's Dream With Your Own Cash Flow?Startups promise innovation, agility, and fresh thinking — but 90% of them fail within their first few years. Randi Zuckerberg, David Cowan, and Barbara Corcoran debate whether taking a startup on as a client is a smart strategic bet or just a polite way of financing someone else's dream with your own cash flow.
Global Business / Economy
Is Working With Family in Business a Financial Advantage — or Does It Just Make Bad Decisions Harder to Reverse?Family businesses run on trust, shared values, and deep commitment — but they also run on relationships that can make hard decisions nearly impossible to make. Barbara Corcoran, Dave Ramsey, and Seth Godin debate whether going into business with family is a financial edge or an emotional trap waiting to close.
Investments / Wealth Building
Is Buying a Second Property to Rent Out Still Worth It — or Have the Numbers Finally Stopped Making Sense?Rising interest rates, inflation, and post-pandemic rental shifts have complicated the math on investment properties. Barbara Corcoran, Robert Kiyosaki, and Kristine Swanson debate whether buying a second property to rent out is still one of the smartest wealth-building moves — or a commitment most investors aren't ready for.
Global Business / Economy
Is Getting an MBA Still Worth the Cost — or Has the Market Already Priced It Out of Relevance?A top MBA can cost six figures — but does the diploma still open the doors it once did? Adam Grant, Michael Porter, and Barbara Corcoran debate whether a business degree is a career-defining investment or an expensive credential in a world that increasingly values skills over pedigree.