"Back in May, Mark Cuban appeared in his last episode of ABC's Shark Tank after spending more than a decade on the show investing in-or deprecating-entrepreneurs' big ideas. But that doesn't mean the billionaire is going away. In fact, he's arguably more everywhere than ever. He's showing up on TV, posting on Bluesky, and yammering away on podcasts almost daily. Yes, Cuban loves to talk-about ideas, about the future, about what it takes to actually make America healthy again."
"Nor does Cuban, like many billionaire businessmen, shy away from talking politics: Does he like President Trump? Doesn't seem like it. But would he join the president for dinner like so many of his peers have in recent months? With enthusiasm, according to a conversation we had for this week's episode of The Big Interview. Keep reading to find out why."
Mark Cuban campaigned for Kamala Harris but argues that tech executives should cultivate cordial relations with the president as a pragmatic business strategy. He recently left Shark Tank but remains highly visible across TV, podcasts, and social platforms while advancing Cost Plus Drug Company to lower drug prices. Cuban emphasizes investment decisions driven by numbers over passion and identifies education as ripe for disruption because accreditation prioritizes process over outcomes. Cuban expresses willingness to engage directly with political leaders, viewing access and cooperation as beneficial to business objectives.
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