Consolidation Without Chaos: How ALKEME Integrates and Grows at Scale
In this episode of the InsurTech Leadership Podcast, Curtis Barton, CEO of Alchemy Insurance, explains how his firm has built a scalable brokerage platform through disciplined acquisitions, unified data, and a focus on organic growth. He contrasts Alchemy’s producer‑led, data‑centric model with the fast‑paced, EBITDA‑stacking approach of many consolidators, emphasizing the importance of cultural fit, alignment of incentives, and technology that truly supports agents and clients. Barton also discusses the shifting market dynamics—rising interest rates, hard workers’ compensation markets, and the retreat of public‑market valuations—and how Alchemy is leveraging AI and a unified tech stack to stay ahead. The conversation highlights the strategic choices that enable sustainable growth without sacrificing the producer model.
Risky Business #826 -- A Week of AI Mishaps and Skulduggery
In this episode of Risky Business, host Patrick Gray and panelists James Wilson and Adam Wallow dissect a wave of AI-driven cyber incidents, from a threat actor leveraging AI to mass‑compromise Fortinet devices to Chinese labs attempting large‑scale model distillation...
Market View: Banks, Planes & Political Signals
The episode reviews recent market moves, highlighting OCBC's 3% profit rise driven by strong non‑interest income and a proposed special dividend, while noting net interest margin compression. Singapore Airlines showed robust revenue growth and higher passenger loads but saw net...
High-Performing Leadership Teams Are Built, Not Bought
In this episode of So What from BCG, Georgie Frost talks with Khadija Benhamada, former Chief of Staff and now Chief People Officer at Merck, and Judith Wallenstein, Global Leader of BCG’s CEO Advisory Practice, about how to deliberately build...
From Idea to £25m Exit - Jimmy's Iced Coffee Founder, Jim Cregan
In this episode of Uncensored CMO, founder Jim Cregan recounts how he turned a personal craving for iced coffee into Jimmy's Iced Coffee, launching the brand in Selfridges just four months after forming the company and eventually exiting for £25 million....
Why Diversity and Inclusion Gets Cut First in Budget Reviews
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan explains why diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives are often the first to be cut during budget reviews, highlighting that finance teams target work perceived as discretionary. He identifies three red flags: lack of measurable outcomes,...
EqualityMD’s Pre-Insurance Strategy to Reduce Care Avoidance and Lower Healthcare Costs
In this episode, Unity Stokes chats with Justin Ayers, CEO of EqualityMD, about the company’s shift from a direct‑to‑consumer, membership model to a B2B/B2B2C platform that offers employers an insurance‑free telehealth solution with culturally competent clinicians and free prescriptions. Ayers...
The Car Warranty Chaiz: Reto Bolliger with Harm-Julian Schumacher
In this episode, Julian interviews Reto Bolliger, co‑founder and CEO of Chase, an online marketplace that lets consumers compare and purchase extended car warranties at prices up to 40% lower than dealership offers. Reto shares his eclectic entrepreneurial journey—from classical...
Tariffs Are Down, But Uncertainty Is Back
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump lacked authority to impose the emergency “Liberation Day” fashion tariffs, reducing the import levy to a baseline 10 percent with a possible rise to 15 percent. While the headline cut offers short‑term...
Learnings From a $1BN+ Exit and 300 Investments in Private Equity
CapitalSpring, a sector‑focused private equity firm, recently completed a $1 billion‑plus exit of its Sizzling Platter portfolio to Bain Capital. Over two decades, the firm has deployed $4 billion across more than 300 investments, primarily in multi‑location foodservice and consumer brands. It...
The Rise of Mike’s Hot Honey: Founder Mike Kurtz on Authentic Growth & Collaboration in the Hospitality Business
In this episode, founder Mike Kurtz recounts the origins and explosive growth of Mike's Hot Honey, from a spontaneous discovery on a Brazilian hiking trip to its adoption by major chains like Taco Bell and KFC. He details the grassroots...
Automated, Insightful, and Connected: The Future of Finance with Hari Sankar, SVP of Applications Development at Oracle
In this episode, Oracle SVP Hari Sankar discusses how finance is evolving toward automation, AI‑driven predictive insights, and seamless connectivity. He explains that finance has been slower to adopt new tech due to its high standards for accuracy, governance, and...
Colin Van Ostern: Why Alumni Ventures Is Betting on UK Venture Capital
In this episode, Colin Van Ostern, incoming head of Alumni Ventures' UK operations, discusses the firm’s network‑powered, diversified venture model and its expansion into the UK to tap a growing European startup ecosystem. He shares his unconventional path from politics...
Exclusive First Interview with Edge Retail Academy's New CEO Ft. Becka Johnson Kibby
In this episode, Michael Burpo interviews Becca Johnson‑Kibbe, the newly appointed CEO of Edge Retail Academy, about the company's role as a business‑coaching and data‑analytics arm of the Edge POS system, the industry’s most widely used jewelry point‑of‑sale platform. Becca...
#272 How to Move From Finance Leader to CFO, Richard Turner, GrowCFO Mentor
In this episode, Richard Turner, a seasoned finance professional and new GrowCFO mentor, shares his 40‑year, multi‑industry journey from accountant to CFO, highlighting how humility, core finance fundamentals, and curiosity enable successful sector transitions. He outlines the universal finance leader...
Evo Seeks to Assure Fans Following Acquisition by Qiddiya-Owned RTS
EVO announced that, despite being fully acquired by Saudi‑backed RTS (part of the Qiddiya megacity project), the tournament series will retain its community‑first values, legacy event formats, and brand identity. The organizers pledged new resources to support local fighting‑game scenes,...
Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on U.S. Stocks and Business Leaders
The episode examines how renewed U.S. tariff uncertainty, sparked by President Trump's recent statements and a Supreme Court ruling, is rattling markets and leaving business leaders scrambling for clarity on refunds, consumer reactions, and legal strategies. It highlights the contrast...
Sony Film CEO on Losing ‘Sinners’ and the Endless Big Tech Battle
In this episode, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman discusses Sony’s recent slate—including new Spider‑Man, Jumanji, Resident Evil, and the original animated film Goat—and how the studio thrives without its own streaming platform by partnering with giants like...
GameSquare Acquires TubeBuddy Assets
The episode details GameSquare Holdings' acquisition of TubeBuddy's assets from Ben Labs, exchanging 5 million shares of its new Series A2 Preferred Stock. TubeBuddy is an AI‑driven platform that helps creators and brands optimize YouTube performance through SEO, analytics, and workflow...
Leading in the Age of Generative AI and Exponential Technology: A Conversation with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
In this episode, Michael Keegan talks with Andrea Bonime‑Blanc, author of *Governing Pandora*, about the unprecedented convergence of generative AI and other exponential technologies and what it means for leadership and governance. Bonime‑Blanc explains her "exponential governance mindset," a five‑part...
Episode 59 - How Clinical Insight Drives Better Pharmacy Outcomes with Employers Health
In this episode, Kevin Wenceslau, Director of Clinical Solutions at Employers Health, explains how their clinical team uses evidence‑based insight to shape pharmacy benefit strategies for employers. He highlights their proactive utilization management—building custom clinical edits, collaborating with PBMs, and...
Candidates in the Loop | Doug Berg From Match2
In this episode, Chris Russell talks with Doug Berg of Match2 about the flaws of post‑apply AI screening and the need for a pre‑apply, candidate‑centric approach. Berg explains Match2’s universal candidate profile, which lets job seekers create a portable, consent‑based...
Why Does HR Make It So Hard To Fire People? - Part 2
In this episode, Mark and Sarah dissect why managers often feel blocked by HR when trying to terminate underperforming employees. They explain that HR’s reluctance is usually not a blanket opposition but a legal safeguard requiring concrete, contemporaneous documentation of...
Our Quantum Future with Evan Kubes
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger chats with Evan Kubas, a lawyer‑turned‑quantum media entrepreneur, about the origins of Quantum Insider and its parent company Resonance. Kubas recounts how he and co‑founder Alex Challens built a leading quantum news platform from...
Avoid the Trap of Golden Handcuffs After You Sell
In this episode, Jacob Oros interviews serial entrepreneur James Gardner about his experience selling a manufacturing business and staying on as part of the acquiring company—a situation he describes as "golden handcuffs." Gardner shares how the post‑sale transition felt restrictive,...
How AI Search Is Reshaping Visibility: From Rankings to Mentions
In this episode, host Jordan Cooney and Otterly AI CEO Thomas Paham discuss how AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini are rendering traditional SEO metrics—rankings and clicks—obsolete, with the majority of queries now resulting in zero clicks. Thomas...
The Man Who Would Be King of Saudi Arabia (with Karen Elliott House)
In this episode, Russ Roberts talks with journalist Karen Elliott House about her new book on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, examining the Saudi leader’s drive to modernize the kingdom while consolidating political power. House outlines MBS’s motivations—economic diversification, geopolitical influence, and...
VC10X - The Consumer AI Opportunity Nobody Is Chasing Ft. Ankur Sethi, Founder, Winner Capital
In this episode, Ankur Sethi, founder of Winner Capital, explains why he believes consumer AI is the present, not the future, and why it remains vastly underfunded compared to enterprise SaaS. He highlights the democratization of large language models that...
Introducing The Exited Founder Podcast
The debut episode of the Exited Founder Podcast introduces the show's mission to share the stories of founders who have successfully exited their companies and now serve as M&A advisors. Hosted by ExitWise, the series will feature these entrepreneurs discussing...
Post-Traumatic Growth, Creative Marketing, And Dealing With Change with Jack Williamson
Jack Williamson, a psychotherapist and former music‑industry executive, discusses how personal trauma can become a catalyst for creative growth and how indie authors can apply lessons from the music sector’s disruptive evolution. He outlines post‑traumatic growth strategies, warns against shiny‑object...
771: Fixing Fairness in the Workplace, with Lily Zheng
In this episode, host Dave Stachowiak talks with Lily Zheng, a strategist and author on systemic fairness, about why most Americans actually support diversity (82% in surveys) despite a perception that opinions are split. Zheng explains why typical DEI initiatives—single...
Courting Global Tariffs as US GDP Takes a Hit
The episode surveys a week of global economic turbulence, highlighting AI’s expanding role in the Australian job market, rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East, and mixed central‑bank signals across major economies. Dr. Blair Chapman notes a surge in AI‑specific...
Building High-Impact Enterprise SEO Teams: Creative Roles & Personal Branding SEO
In this brief episode, host Tyson Stockton talks with Ahrefs' Patrick Stokes about building an effective enterprise SEO team from scratch. Stokes emphasizes hiring versatile, creative talent for technical, content, and especially video roles, and stresses the importance of personal...
Standing Out in Enterprise SEO: Building Creative In-House Teams
In this episode of Voices of Search, host Tyson Stockton chats with Ahrefs expert Patrick Stokes about building creative, in‑house SEO teams that can stand out in the enterprise space. They discuss the challenges of scaling SEO internally, the importance...
A Look at Our Geopolitical Analysis Process
In this 17‑minute episode, South America analyst Mario Braga explains RANE’s geopolitical analysis methodology, illustrating it with the shifting U.S.–Venezuela relationship. He details how analysts monitor political, economic, and security indicators, assess scenario probabilities, and translate findings into actionable intelligence...
Is Pay Transparency the New Standard? | Fast Five Shorts
The episode discusses Co‑op’s new gender‑pay‑gap toolkit, launched with YHTL and Diversity in Retail, which will guide businesses from 2027 on identifying gap drivers, creating action plans, and improving recruitment, mentorship, and flexible working. Guest Jen explains that while UK...
Nike’s Brand Reset Hits Converse | Fast Five Shorts
Nike’s restructuring of Converse has led to a work‑from‑home directive for many employees ahead of anticipated layoffs, highlighting the brand’s steep revenue decline and reliance on the Chuck Taylor line. Analysts on the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five debate whether...
Differentiating Enterprise SEO Content & Teams
In this brief episode of Voices of Search, host Tyson Stockton chats with Ahrefs expert Patrick Stokes about how enterprise SEO content and teams differ from smaller-scale operations. They explore the need for strategic alignment, cross‑functional collaboration, and specialized content...
Ep 276- Prospero.ai CEO George Kailas
In this episode, host discusses value investing in the modern era with George Kailas, CEO and co‑founder of Prospero.ai, a platform that transforms complex financial analytics into actionable investment signals. Kailas explains how Prospero.ai leverages AI and data science to...
Sana Health Clears a Major Milestone in the Fight Against Chronic Pain
In this episode, Richard Hanbury of Sana Health discusses the company’s recent FDA De Novo clearance for a novel audio‑visual neuromodulation device targeting neuropathic pain, marking the creation of a new therapeutic class. He outlines decades of research that led...
Episode 92: Inside the Deal with Robin Fisk
In Episode 92 of the Tech M&A Podcast, Robin Fisk, co‑founder and CEO of Donorfy, recounts the decade‑long journey of building a bootstrapped SaaS CRM for nonprofits and its eventual acquisition by The Access Group in November 2024. He explains why they chose to...
When Lower Inflation Hurts
In this episode of the Dividend Cafe, host David Bonson examines the current U.S. economic landscape, focusing on the paradox of disinflation that may arrive in 2026 but could be economically painful. He breaks down recent data—including a weaker-than-expected GDP...
Episode 288: Glass Box
David and Kevin analyze the S&P 500’s prolonged tight‑range trading, noting heavy short‑selling and bearish sentiment. They explore scenarios where the Magnificent 7 and broader software stocks rally, potentially sparking a market upside, while also highlighting the resilience of international markets,...
Software Update: AI Saas Scare Haunts Capital Markets
Recent AI upgrades, notably Anthropic’s Claude Co‑worker agent, are unsettling SaaS valuations and complicating IPO plans for many software firms. The devaluation of SaaS‑related loans is eroding the collateral base of collateralised loan obligations, with similar pressures hitting chemical‑sector loans....
HR in Constant Change with Perry Timms
In this episode of HRchat, host Bill Banham and HR thought‑leader Perry Timms discuss a new HR operating model built on product thinking, systems design, and behavioural science, urging HR leaders to design for constant change. They illustrate how treating...
Building a High-Impact Enterprise SEO Team
In this 1‑minute 42‑second episode of Voices of Search, host Tyson Stockton chats with Ahrefs expert Patrick Stokes about building a high‑impact enterprise SEO team. They discuss the evolving nature of SEO, the importance of giving back to the community,...
Tariffs Ineffective Against US Trade Deficit? & Family Feud Over Reese’s Recipe
Neal and Toby examine why the U.S. trade deficit continues to grow despite the Trump administration's aggressive tariff policy, highlighting the limited impact of tariffs on the broader balance of payments. They then shift to a family dispute over the...
Shutdown Shadow
The episode examines the impact of the 43‑day government shutdown on U.S. GDP reporting, noting that growth is still projected to be robust despite the delay. It discusses emerging signs that higher‑income households are curbing discretionary spending and outlines what...
The British Stock Riding the SpaceX Boom
The episode examines why the UK stock market is outpacing the US in 2026, highlighting insider trades at Raspberry Pi and M&S, and a surprising AI prospect in a Japanese toilet firm. Charlene Young warns listeners about fake celebrity investment ads...
Recently Boring Nvidia Reports Next Week. Did We Just See German Green Shoots?
In this episode, Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy examines the stark divergence between the US equity market, which remains highly dispersed and volatile, and Europe’s rally driven by record inflows. He highlights the lingering uncertainty in...