IVY100  ·  IVY’s global flagship interview series

The architects of the future, in their own words.

IVY100 puts a spotlight on the 100 most inspiring CEOs guiding the most dynamic and impactful companies in the world’s top cities. Each conversation with IVY CEO Beri Meric is published on IVY for a global community of 10,000 CEOs and 300,000 executives.

By invitation only. New conversations are published on IVY throughout the year.

15+
Years of the IVY interview series
1,000+
World-class leaders interviewed
10,000
CEOs in the IVY community
300,000
Executives reached

The guests

The series

One conversation. Four ways to learn from it.

Each IVY100 interview is a warm, unscripted exploration of a leader’s journey, guided by IVY’s theme of helping business leaders become Twice as Good, across Business Growth, Team Performance, and Self-Mastery. IVY then produces it into a timeless asset the guest, their team, and the IVY community can use.

Interview module

The full conversation, in chapters

Published on the IVY app and web as a chaptered learning module, each chapter a focused lesson you can watch in a few minutes, showcased alongside the luminaries IVY has interviewed before.

15-minute read

The written edition

An editorial article that distills the interview into its key frameworks, so the ideas travel further than the video.

Shareable clips

Cut for social and the boardroom

A three-minute micro-mentoring clip in landscape and square, four social clips, and a branded flyer delivered to the guest as a media kit.

Distribution

Reach that compounds

Every interview is shared with IVY’s global community of 10,000 CEOs and 300,000 executives, featured in IVY Insights, and amplified by guests and IVY on LinkedIn.

Beri Meric, Founder and CEO of IVY, at the IVY office
Hosted by
Beri Meric, Founder & CEO of IVY

Fifteen years guiding 10,000 CEOs and 300,000 key executives at high-growth scale-ups and innovative Fortune 500 companies, and more than 1,000 first-hand interviews with world-class business luminaries, from David Rubenstein and Maureen Chiquet to Matthew McConaughey and Daron Acemoglu.

The invitation

By invitation. Sixty minutes. No cost.

Selection is merit-based and by invitation only; there is no way to apply or pay for inclusion. IVY handles the production. Guests bring the journey.

  1. Invitation

    Leaders are personally selected on three criteria: exceptional dynamism, significant impact, and proven scale.

  2. No preparation

    Nothing to prepare in advance. A computer with a good webcam and microphone, a strong connection, and a quiet, well-lit space.

  3. Sixty minutes

    A 10-minute tech check and prep conversation, then a 50-minute recorded video interview with Beri, including a short debrief. Recorded privately, with no live audience.

  4. The conversation

    An organic, unscripted exploration of your leadership journey across Business Growth, Team Performance, and Self-Mastery.

  5. Shared within two weeks

    IVY produces the module, the read, the clips, and the flyer, publishes the interview, and sends the guest a media kit to share.

How guests are selected

  • Exceptional dynamismMomentum, and a leader’s ability to navigate change, innovate, and shape the future of their industry.
  • Significant impactTangible value for customers, employees, and shareholders: a beloved product, a culture where people thrive, and integrity in the ecosystem.
  • Proven scaleCompanies in the $100M to $1B+ revenue stage, moving from significant to iconic.

What guests receive

  • Amplify your wisdom. Your interview is shared with IVY’s global community of 10,000 CEOs and 300,000 executives, showcased alongside the luminaries IVY has interviewed before.
  • A timeless asset. A world-class interview to share with your team, board, customers, and family, with every clip and read yours to use.
  • Learn from today’s leading minds. Full access to the IVY Executive Learning Program, 1,000 modules with 200+ new each year, plus a complimentary Three Horizons Exploration to build your own growth blueprint.

All benefits are complimentary. There is no obligation to explore IVY’s work further.

The legacy

Built on fifteen years of conversations that matter.

For more than 15 years the IVY interview series has hosted over 1,000 of the world’s most respected leaders, from Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein and former Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet to cultural icons like Matthew McConaughey and Nobel laureates like Daron Acemoglu. IVY100 builds on that legacy, honoring the leaders building enduring, positive-sum businesses.

1,000+
Modules in the IVY library
200+
New modules released each year
10,000
CEOs in the community
300,000
Executives reached

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How guests share it

The interview becomes their story too.

Guests and their companies share the interview with their most important stakeholders, their team, board, customers, and family, and post it to LinkedIn tagging IVY and Beri. A sample of engagement from posts tracked in August 2026.

The guests

Every interview, one click away.

Founders and CEOs selected for exceptional dynamism, significant impact, and proven scale, across healthcare, fintech, consumer, technology, media, and the social sector. Search by name, company, or topic, and open the module or the read directly on IVY.

No guests match that search yet. Try a company name or a topic like “AI” or “healthcare”.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is IVY100?

For more than 15 years the IVY interview series has hosted over 1,000 of the world’s most respected leaders. IVY100 is IVY’s new global flagship series, a spotlight on the architects of the future: the 100 most inspiring CEOs guiding the most dynamic and impactful companies in the world’s top cities.

How are guests chosen?

Guests are personally selected on three criteria: exceptional dynamism, significant impact, and proven scale, with a focus on companies in the $100M to $1B+ revenue stage. Selection is merit-based and by invitation only; there is no way to apply or pay for inclusion.

Is there any cost?

No. All benefits are extended on a complimentary basis. IVY100 is about celebrating a leader’s journey, amplifying their wisdom, and building a community of leaders we admire.

What is the format and time commitment?

Sixty minutes in total: a 10-minute tech check and prep conversation, then a 50-minute recorded video interview including a short debrief. The conversation is recorded privately, without a live audience, and the final interview is shared within two weeks.

What will we talk about?

A warm and welcoming exploration of your leadership journey, guided by IVY’s theme of enabling business leaders to become Twice as Good, across Business Growth, Team Performance, and Self-Mastery. There are no pre-scripted questions, so the conversation stays organic, profound, and enjoyable.

What do I need to prepare?

Nothing in advance. You simply need a computer with a high-quality webcam and microphone, a strong internet connection, and a quiet, well-lit space for the recording.

What are the benefits of being featured?

Three things. Your wisdom is amplified to a community of 10,000 CEOs and 300,000 executives. You receive a timeless asset to share with your team, board, customers, and family. And you gain full access to the IVY Executive Learning Program, including 1,000 modules, 200+ new modules a year, and a complimentary Three Horizons Exploration to create your own growth blueprint.

What is IVY?

IVY is for CEOs and business leaders who want their organizations and lives to become twice as good. For 15 years IVY has guided 10,000 CEOs and 300,000 key executives through executive coaching, executive education, and offsites and conferences, built on a simple philosophy: use 2% of your work time to drive strategic breakthroughs that transform the other 98%.

How does IVY100 relate to IVY’s core work?

IVY100 is the community-building expression of IVY’s mission to help leaders become twice as good. IVY’s primary work is executive programs for top organizations; the interview series is how IVY celebrates and learns from the leaders it most admires. There is no obligation to explore IVY’s work further.

How do I suggest a leader?

Use the form below and tell us who they are and why their journey matters. IVY’s community team reviews every suggestion against the selection criteria and follows up directly.


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