100: Human Plus AI Strategy: Redefining Team Structure in the Age of Automation with Evan J Schwartz
In this episode, Evan J. Schwartz outlines a "person + AI" strategy, arguing that AI should augment—not replace—human workers, reshaping corporate hierarchies into three layers: stewards, orchestrators, and sub‑agents. He predicts service‑oriented sectors will feel the AI impact first, while hands‑on trades will evolve more slowly. Schwartz shares a real‑world example from a student hackathon where AI‑driven receipt scanning helped curb food waste, demonstrating how low‑friction AI tools can create measurable value. He urges leaders to adopt this model now, or risk being outpaced by competitors who can iterate faster with AI‑enabled structures.
#356 The Forecast for Time Series Forecasts with Rami Krispin, Senior Manager of Data Science at Apple
In this episode, Rami Krispin, Senior Manager of Data Science at Apple, discusses the emergence of time‑series foundation models and how they enable forecasting at massive scale, such as for thousands of SKUs in retail. He contrasts traditional statistical approaches...
Feroz Sheikh on AI as the Final Puzzle Piece in Modern Agriculture
In this episode, Peter Hai talks with Faraz Sheikh, Syngenta’s Chief Information and Digital Officer, about how AI and machine learning are becoming the missing puzzle piece that turns massive farm data into actionable decisions for growers. Sheikh explains Syngenta’s...
Transforming the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: A Conversation with Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul Lawrence
In this hour-long interview, Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul Lawrence outlines his role as the VA’s chief operating officer and shares the department’s strategic vision to deliver world‑class health care, benefits, and memorial services to veterans. He highlights three urgent priorities:...
Westfield Goes Nostalgic With Mother’s Day Campaign Via AKQA
The episode breaks down Westfield's new Mother’s Day campaign created with agency AKQA, highlighting its nostalgic storytelling and playful, DIY-inspired visuals. It examines how the campaign taps into relatable family moments—like school dress‑up days and last‑minute crafting—to emotionally connect with...
Eliot's Return & Schrodinger's Strait | Shield of the Republic
In this episode of Shield of the Republic, Eric Edelman and strategy veteran Elliot Cohen dissect the unfolding Iran‑U.S. conflict, focusing on President Trump’s decision to impose a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the strategic missteps that...
How to Get the Best Performance Out of Your Agency with Kory Marchisotto
In this episode, Kory Marchesotto discusses how treating agency partners as integral members of the team—rather than mere service providers—creates a force‑multiplier effect for brand performance. He shares concrete examples, from revamping a low‑scoring PR relationship with better alignment and...
211. How One Small American Manufacturer Is Dealing with Trump's Tariffs
In this episode, host Chad Bowne visits Clearview Corporation, a small Massachusetts maker of chair cushions, to explore how the firm navigated the wave of Trump-era tariffs on Chinese textile imports. Co‑owner Sam Cooper explains that the company relies on...
684: Marcus Buckingham - Design Love In, The 5 Feelings Leaders Must Create, The ABCs of Authentic Leadership, and How...
In this episode, Marcus Buckingham shares insights from his new book, *Design Love In*, arguing that love—understood as a measurable, structural element of experience—is the most powerful driver of business performance. He recounts how selling his company in 2017, driven...
Warner Bros. Shareholders: You’re Being Lied To (Vote Is Thursday)
The episode breaks down the looming shareholder vote on Warner Bros. Discovery’s $111 billion merger with Paramount, highlighting a last‑minute 14‑page proxy correction that reveals undisclosed conflicts of interest involving the deal’s advisory banks. Host Dre explains how a shareholder lawsuit...
Monday: Oil & US$ to Rise as Strait Closes Again
The episode examines the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked two vessels, sparking a rebound in oil prices and heightened geopolitical risk. ANZ economists explain that while oil may climb $1 per barrel in Asian trade,...
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse Talks Dealership Finance, Accounting in ‘Lightning Round’
In this lightning‑round episode, automotive finance expert Kathy Kruse (Automotive CFO‑To‑Go) discusses why every dealership needs a CFO, even part‑time, and shares practical tactics for expense control, internal controls, and spotting operational weaknesses. She emphasizes using NADA benchmark data to...
6G Podcast - Amazon's $11B Acquisition, Verizon & FIFA, AST SpaceMobile Launch, Ericsson's Struggles
In this episode the hosts discuss Amazon’s $11 billion acquisition of Globalstar, exploring how the deal will expand Amazon’s Leo satellite service and its implications for Apple’s emergency‑text offering and future D2D mobile connectivity. They then examine Ericsson’s weak Q1 earnings,...
Bad Company
In this episode of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour, journalist Megan Greenwell discusses her book *Bad Company*, exposing how private equity firms—like KKR, Bain Capital, and Blackstone—have taken control of a wide range of essential services from hospitals to utilities....
Phygital Commerce Media with Liquid Death's Benoit Vatere
In this episode of the CPG Guys, Benoit Vatere, Chief Media Officer of Liquid Death, discusses how the brand leverages entertainment‑focused media to turn a commodity product—water—into a cult‑like cultural statement. He explains that by choosing the "unexpected" and comedic...
Could Dollar General’s AI Ads Change Retail Forever? | Fast Five Shorts
Dollar General is launching an AI‑driven in‑store audio network, Q6, in partnership with Cusick, expanding to 12,000 stores by mid‑2026. The technology blends point‑of‑sale data, curated music, and AI‑generated ads to deliver real‑time, localized messaging and offers closed‑loop reporting that...
Burger King Goes On A 60,000-Person Hiring Spree | Fast Five Shorts
Burger King announced a nationwide hiring push for up to 60,000 new team members across its 6,500 U.S. restaurants, driven by strong same‑store sales and traffic under its "Reclaim the Flame" turnaround plan. The strategy, launched in 2022 and expanded...
Starbucks’ Bet On The Third Place | Fast Five Shorts
Starbucks is accelerating its turnaround by unveiling upscale "uplifted" store designs featuring lounge‑style seating and local art, while also rolling out a new barista compensation package that includes quarterly performance bonuses of up to $1,200 per year, expanded card‑tip options,...
Why Your AI Committee Might Be Your Biggest AI Problem
In this episode, evangelist Samudis examines why many large enterprises are creating AI committees or governance bodies and how these structures can unintentionally slow AI adoption. He contrasts the traditional Center of Excellence model with newer, often politicized committees that...
Lead Better - What Leaders Can Learn From the Disney Hugs Rule
In this episode of Lead Better, Scott Baker and Mikey discuss Disney's "Hugs Rule," a practice where characters let a child end a hug on their own to preserve the magic of the moment. They explore how this principle translates...
#514 - How I Manage 300+ Amazon PPC Campaigns in 30 Minutes a Week!
In this episode of the AMPM podcast, hosts Bradley Sud and Keri Miller dive into the mechanics of managing over 300 Amazon PPC campaigns in just 30 minutes a week. They walk through a step‑by‑step keyword research process using Helium 10...
The Six Figure Substack System
In this episode, host Jen explains how consolidating all business tech onto Substack can simplify operations and enable coaches, consultants, and service‑based entrepreneurs—especially women—to reach multiple six‑figure revenues. She contrasts the traditional, fragmented tech stack (email, landing pages, webinars, social...
Selecting the Right HCM Solution For Your Organization - The ERP Advisor Podcast Episode 139
In this episode, Carly Shuby, a consulting manager at ERP Advisors Group, walks listeners through the process of selecting the right Human Capital Management (HCM) solution for an organization. She clarifies key terminology (HCM vs. HRIS, ATS, LMS, etc.), explains...
Global Data Pod Weekender: Much Ado About Oil
In this J.P. Morgan Weekender episode, Bruce Kasman and Joe Lupton dissect the implications of a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a broader U.S.-Iran agreement on oil markets. They outline a baseline scenario where a modest, sustained...
Scaling Global Organizations in the Age of AI with ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott
In this episode, ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott discusses how AI and SaaS are reshaping enterprise platforms, emphasizing the massive hidden costs of replacing legacy systems with AI models. He shares personal leadership lessons—from buying a deli as a teen to...
Ignite Startups: The Truth About Venture Debt and Growth Capital with Ryan Ridgway | Ep259
In this episode, host Alex talks with Ryan Ridgway, founder and CEO of Cirrus Capital Partners, about the underserved middle‑market segment that needs non‑dilutive financing. Ridgway explains the difference between working capital and growth capital, how venture debt can bridge...
Finding a Buyer Who Values Your Legacy
In this episode Jacob Oros interviews Ibrahim Abdel Rahim of Moonbase Capital about the world of search funds, focusing on how searchers—often duos of MBA‑educated operators—identify and acquire lower‑middle‑market businesses with 1‑5 million € EBITDA. Ibrahim explains Moonbase’s investment model, typically funding...
Global FX: Cease-Fire, the Dollar, DM/EM FX Impact, IMF Round-Up
In this episode, J.P. Morgan FX strategists discuss the market reaction to the recent cease‑fire announcement, noting that high‑yielding currencies like Brazil, the Australian dollar and emerging‑market (EM) FX have rebounded, while low‑yielders such as the Chinese yuan have lagged....
The “Strait of Iran” Illusion: How a 7-Week War Broke the American Empire
In this episode of Democracy‑ish, hosts Danielle Moody and Wajah Tali dissect the recent seven‑week conflict sparked by the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran and Lebanon, which they label the "Strait of Iran" illusion. They argue the war caused...
What Luxury's Winners Are Getting Right
In this BOF podcast, Imran Ahmed talks with three luxury leaders—Ermenegildo "Gildo" Zegna of the Zegna Group, Patrice Louvet of Ralph Lauren, and Noah Horowitz of Art Basel—about why some brands are thriving while the broader market contracts. The guests agree that...
What It Takes to Break Issuance Records in Volatile Markets
The episode examines a wave of record‑breaking bond issuances across sovereign, supranational, provincial and corporate markets amid heightened geopolitical tension from the Iran conflict. Hosts highlight how the UK, Italy, France, the European Investment Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank...
What Banks Miss About Serving Women Entrepreneurs Online, with Robin Sims-Allen.
In this episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh Dattar talks with Robin Sims‑Allen, founder and CEO of Total Her, about the challenges women—especially Black women—face when seeking financing and building businesses online. Robin shares her personal journey from...
Ep. 195 - Why Code No Longer Drives SaaS Value in the AI Era
In this episode Tim Schumacher, co‑founder of SaaS Group, discusses why traditional code‑centric SaaS value is being upended by AI. He explains how AI creates both existential fear for founders of thin‑margin, UI‑only products and new opportunities for businesses with...
Hero Esports to Stage Second Asian Champions League in Shanghai, with $365K Prize Pool and EWC Berths at Stake
Hero Esports announced the second Asian Champions League (ACL) in Shanghai, running May 1-24, featuring Dota 2, Counter‑Strike 2, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang with a total prize pool of $365,000. The event offers direct qualification slots to the 2026 Esports World...
How Vable Helps Law Firms Turn News Into Insight and Action
In this episode, host Charlie Uniman interviews Matthew Dickinson, CEO of Vable, about his unconventional journey from philosophy student to lawyer to tech entrepreneur and the evolution of Vable from a simple law‑firm newsletter aggregator to an AI‑enhanced SaaS platform...
Iris Founder Talks AI-Powered Finance
In this episode, Eric Bandholz chats with Drew, founder and CEO of Iris Finance, about how AI agents are reshaping e‑commerce finance and operations. Drew explains Iris’s data‑infrastructure platform that centralizes information from Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, QuickBooks and more, then...
MTN TRUMP PANICS OVER THE FINAL ULTIMATUM / IRAN DOES ULTIMATUM ABOUT THE RED SEA
The episode details escalating tensions between the United States under Donald Trump and Iran, focusing on Iran's threat to close the Bab al‑Mandab Strait in the Red Sea if the U.S. does not accept a 10‑point framework and lifts its...
Is the Labor Market About to Tip Us Into Recession?
In this episode of Prop G Markets, hosts Ed and Scott discuss the looming risk that a weakening labor market could push the U.S. economy into recession, drawing on insights from labor economist Catherine Anne Edwards. They explore key indicators...
The System Behind Self-Driving: Waymo’s Dmitri Dolgov
In this episode, Waymo co‑CEO Dmitri Dolgov walks through the architecture that powers Waymo’s fully autonomous fleet, explaining how a multi‑sensor stack (LiDAR, radar, cameras) feeds a large foundation model that is refined into three specialized off‑board teachers—the driver, the...
Greggs, Domino’s Pizza & Asda: Why They’re Pivoting
In this episode Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young discuss the latest market dynamics amid the Middle East conflict, highlighting a modest risk appetite as oil dips below $100 per barrel and fund managers remain cautiously bullish despite a bearish sentiment...
Is This AI's Napster Moment? (528)
The episode opens with a discussion about Allbirds' sudden pivot from sustainable footwear to an AI company after selling its shoe IP for roughly $39 million, sparking debate over whether this is a meme‑stock flash in the pan or a sign...
Lead Better - Company Policies and Rules That Are Too Specific Can Replace Sound Judgment
In this episode of Lead Better, hosts Scott Baker and Mikey explore how overly specific company policies can stifle sound judgment, using Mary Barra’s decision to replace GM’s 10‑page dress code with the simple directive “dress appropriately” as a flagship...
The Credit Mosaic: A Unified Approach to the Future of Trading
In this 17‑minute episode, J.P. Morgan’s Olivier Cashfinger and Nick Adrella explain how the firm’s Global Investment Grade and Macro Credit Trading units were created to break down silos, integrate balance‑sheet risk, and combine high‑touch and systematic trading. They highlight...
Scaling Regulated Data Workflows Without Lock‑In - with Juan Orlandini of Insight
In this episode, Juan Orlandini, CTO of North America at Insight, explains how finance leaders can modernize chaotic, regulated data environments by integrating AI thoughtfully rather than layering it on outdated systems. He stresses that generative AI excels at pattern...
Exporting with Confidence
In this episode, Kalpana Fitzpatrick interviews Darren Lytton, founder of Coco Bar, a UK-based maker of premium hot chocolate and chocolate trees, about how UK Export Finance (UKEF) has enabled the company’s rapid overseas growth. Darren explains the brand’s origins,...
Worki Raises $2.75 Million in Pre Seed Funding
In this episode of Speaking of RegTech, host Chris Russell highlights Worki's recent $2.75 million pre‑seed round led by Redesign Health and Healthliant Ventures. Worki’s WorkEase platform connects existing HR systems like Workday, Oracle, and ServiceNow with AI‑driven tools that create...
The Road That Runs Through Tehran: Pepe Escobar on the Corridor Reshaping the World
In this episode of Think Bricks, journalist Pepe Escobar discusses his documentary "Golden Corridor," which reveals the emerging North‑South transport corridor linking Russia, Iran, and India—a multimodal network of rail, road, and sea routes that integrates Eurasia and complements China’s...
Ep. 4 - Cost-Plus Pricing: What Plan Sponsors Should Know
In this episode of Benefits Bites, hosts Madison and Mike unpack cost‑plus pricing, a model gaining traction through entities like Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company and state legislation mandating reimbursements based on NADAC plus a dispensing fee. They explain...
What a Time to Be a Central Bank
In this brief Marketplace segment, chief economist Diane Swank of KPMG breaks down the Federal Reserve’s looming decision on interest rates, highlighting how the war in Iran and lingering supply‑chain disruptions are pushing policymakers toward higher rates despite a surprisingly...
#321 Anthony Collins Founder at Work Better Studio - Lean Thinking in Hospitality: Fix the System, Not the People
In this episode, Michael Tinser talks with Anthony Collins, founder of Work Better Studio and former CEO of Top Flight Travel Group, about applying lean thinking to hospitality. Collins explains how focusing on fixing systemic processes—not blaming people—can boost profitability,...