In an exclusive, rare interview, CEO and co-founder of Hims &amp; Hers Andrew Dudum sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin. Dudum maps out his vision for an AI-enabled American healthcare system, comments on the FTC’s lawsuit, and reflects on his company’s impact on GLP1 access and affordability. CNBC’s Alex Sherman reports on the Buss family drama playing out on the Lakers, and Meta is once again on trial over social media addiction allegations. AI avatar startup Genies has made an AI version of CNBC’s Becky Quick, trained on Becky’s mannerisms, history, and perspectives. CEO Akash Nigam discusses the characters he’s made for athletes in the NBA and MLB, the models he uses to build these personas, and the value of avatars in entertainment and in business. Plus, Becky Quick discusses her own CNBC history with AI “Becky Quicker.” Alex Sherman - 5:18 Andrew Dudum - 15:01 Akash Nigam - 32:21 In this episode: Akash Nigam, @akashrnigam Andrew Dudum, @AndrewDudum Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Alex Sherman, @sherman4949 Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI “Genies” & Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum 8/18/26

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[SPEAKER_D] Hi, I'm CNBC producer Katie Kramer. Today on Squawk Pod, two big interviews. A rare sit-down with CEO and co-founder of healthcare platform Hims Hers. You've seen the ads, Andrew Dudum.

[SPEAKER_E] What that did in the ecosystem is it showed consumers and the drug companies these medications can be brought to consumers at a price that everyone can afford.

[SPEAKER_D] How the company that started with telehealth and personal care products is defining itself as AI-native while remaining consumer-focused.

[SPEAKER_E] I would provide every American citizen a HSA/FSA type budget of cash that they can then use on service providers to tackle their health. That would then create a marketplace dynamic where players like Hims Hers and everybody else would have to compete.

AI “Genies” & Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum 8/18/26

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The candid version is on a podcast,
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AI “Genies” & Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum 8/18/26

Read the full transcript

The candid version is on a podcast, not the earnings call.

The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.