Stop, Look & Listen is an interview podcast hosted by LeTroy Gardner. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs, musicians, actors, politicians and other newsmakers. Check out the video version of the podcast and more at http://myfourcast.com
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Comedian and journalist Wafeeq Zarif tells you how he really feels about everything from life’s daily challenges and cooking with food you want to eat, to finding the best comedy movies and surviving when you’re Black, but not THAT Black. Wafeeq Zarif Unleashed includes laugh out loud stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy, along with music video reviews, barstool sports, and riveting interview segments.
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Tech Transformation with Evan Kirstel: A podcast exploring the latest trends and innovations in the tech industry, and how businesses can leverage them for growth, diving into the world of B2B, discussing strategies, trends, and sharing insights from industry leaders! With over three decades in telecom and IT, I've mastered the art of transforming social media into a dynamic platform for audience engagement, community building, and establishing thought leadership. My approach isn't about per ...
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The Invisible Shield: IoT Security Challenges and Solutions
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18:55Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The connected world of IoT devices brings incredible benefits—from smart manufacturing to intelligent agriculture—but also creates unprecedented security challenges. When billions of devices collect and transmit sensitive data in real-time, how do we ensure they're properly protected? R…
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How Digital Diagnostics Is Transforming Diabetes Care Through AI
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22:28Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Imagine a world where AI can detect serious eye disease in just 60 seconds—not in a specialist's office after months of waiting, but right at your primary care visit. That's the reality Digital Diagnostics has created with their groundbreaking autonomous AI system for diabetic retinopat…
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Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Imagine a world where engineers no longer waste hours on mundane translation tasks after designing a product. That's exactly what Ross Meyercord, CEO of Propel Software, is helping create through cloud-native solutions that are revolutionizing manufacturing. Manufacturing software has b…
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Open Source AI Governance: Balancing Innovation with Enterprise Security
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18:20Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The evolution of Python from scientific computing tool to AI powerhouse forms the fascinating backdrop of our conversation with Peter Wang from Anaconda. What began in 2012 as a bet that Python would transform business data analytics has blossomed into something far more profound, with …
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Independent Voices: How FourCasters is Revolutionizing Analyst Content
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20:25Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The analyst world has long been dominated by commercial giants with rigid publishing schedules and predetermined agendas, but FourCasters is breaking that mold. This groundbreaking platform, launched in March 2023, provides independent analysts and boutique firms a dedicated space to sh…
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AI-Powered Patient Replicas: The Future of Drug Development
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20:22Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The race to develop life-saving medications has always been constrained by time, cost, and the challenge of gathering enough patient data. But what if we could create AI-powered replicas of trial participants that accurately predict how they would respond to treatment? Chief Executive O…
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From Background Singer to the Spotlight with Ms. Monet
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1:01:16This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with powerhouse vocalist Ms. Monet! 💫 From sharing the stage with legends like Boz Scaggs, Will Downing, and Huey Lewis to stepping into her own spotlight on The Voice and landing a Las Vegas residency, Ms. Monet’s story is nothing short of inspiring. 🙌🏾🎶🔥 She talks about: ✨ Growing up i…
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Securing Business-Critical Apps in the Cloud Era
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19:50Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Cybersecurity for business-critical applications represents one of the most significant blind spots in enterprise security today. As Mariano Nunez, CEO and co-founder of Onapsis reveals, sophisticated attackers are now targeting the crown jewels of organizations – their SAP, Oracle, and…
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Universities Must Evolve: Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workforce
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19:15Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] What happens when artificial intelligence meets higher education? The answer might surprise you. It's not just about new technology—it's about a complete cultural transformation. Professor Angela Virtu from American University's Kogod School of Business reveals how their Institute for A…
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Data Giants Aren't Dinosaurs: Experian's AI Leap
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20:18Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Experian's dramatic evolution from traditional credit bureau to technology innovator takes center stage in this fascinating conversation with Kathleen Peters Chief Innovation Officer who leads Experian's Innovation Lab. She reveals how the 15-year-old lab has become the beating heart of…
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Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] What if your meetings could remember everything so you don't have to? That's the promise behind Granola AI, the innovative note-taking tool designed to augment human capabilities rather than replace them. In this revealing conversation with founder Christopher Pedregal, we explore how G…
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What if AI became your most valuable team member?
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25:04Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] "AI is an enabler, an augmenter, not a replacement." These words from Navneet Singh, a marketing leader at Palo Alto Networks with nearly a decade of experience, set the tone for our exploration into the transformative relationship between artificial intelligence and marketing. During o…
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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️LeTroy Gardner continues his conversation with the incredibly gifted Mason Dean — rapper, producer, songwriter, and the grandson of the iconic Whoopi Goldberg! 👑🎬 From LA 🌴 to NJ 🏙️, Mason shares his journey, the making of his EP 'At Ease' 🎶, and how music, wrestling 🤼♂️, and grandma’s wisdom shaped who he is to…
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Sensors, AI, and Incentives Are Making Our Roads Safer
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29:53Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The technology in your pocket—sensors in your everyday smartphone—is quietly revolutionizing road safety in ways most of us never realize. In this eye-opening conversation, MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan shares the remarkable journey of Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) from university…
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AI Governance: ModelOp's Approach to Enterprise Trust
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21:53Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Trust remains the central challenge for enterprise AI adoption, as revealed in ModelOp's comprehensive AI Governance benchmark report. CTO Jim Olsen explains why so many generative AI projects remain stuck in development limbo, with 56% taking 16-18 months to reach production. The disco…
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The Internet Has Become Your Enterprise Network, And That Changes Everything
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27:19Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Cloud security is facing a fundamental paradigm shift that most organizations haven't fully recognized. According to Aviatrix CEO Doug Merritt, we're overlooking a staggering 50-80% of our attack surface by failing to properly secure cloud workload communications. The problem stems from…
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Who Will Build the Builders? Inside Emergence AI's CRAFT Platform
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37:09Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The quiet revolution happening in enterprise AI isn't about flashy robots or sci-fi scenarios—it's about solving a $200 billion problem hiding in plain sight. Outdated, manual data pipelines are costing businesses astronomical amounts and keeping your smartest people stuck doing digital…
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The Enterprise AI Revolution: From Science Project to Mission Critical
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24:57Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] From cutting-edge experimentation to business-critical infrastructure, the AI landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. Ron from KungFu.ai shares an insider's perspective on this evolution, drawing from his experience dating back to AI research in the 1990s. The conversation re…
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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️LeTroy Gardner chops it up with the incredibly gifted Mason Dean — rapper, producer, songwriter, and the grandson of the iconic Whoopi Goldberg! 👑🎬 From LA 🌴 to NJ 🏙️, Mason shares his journey, the making of his EP 'At Ease' 🎶, and how music, wrestling 🤼♂️, and grandma’s wisdom shaped who he is today. Whether he…
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Reimagining Identity Verification in a Digital World
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31:16Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] What if you never had to share your social security number or personal details again? What if there was a way to verify your identity and background just once, then reuse that credential securely for life? Trust might be the new digital currency, and Trua is building the exchange. The d…
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AI Meets DNA: Democratizing Precision Health
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29:08Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Dr. Kapoor takes us on a fascinating journey from the COVID pandemic's testing challenges to his groundbreaking work at BioAero, where AI meets genomics to revolutionize healthcare delivery. What began as an effort to speed up COVID test results evolved into a mission to solve a critica…
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AI, Deep Fakes, and Your Digital Self: Navigating the New Identity Landscape
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26:44Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Every chip in every device around you has at least one identity associated with it. Machine identities now outnumber human ones online. AI can replicate your face and voice with frightening accuracy. Welcome to the brave new world of identity security. Jeff Reich, Executive Director of …
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Retail Revolution: Navigating Tariffs and Trends
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24:47Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Real Talk About Marketing An Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show More at https://linktr.ee/EvanKirstelBy Evan Kirstel
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AI-Powered Observability Is Changing How We Manage Enterprise Storage Forever
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25:57Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Unified visibility has transformed from a luxury into a business-critical imperative for enterprises navigating today's complex IT landscape. In this revealing conversation with Sunitha Rao, who leads Hitachi Vantara's hybrid cloud business unit, we explore why this shift has occurred a…
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Digital Giants: Inside TELUS Digital's Global CX Transformation
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20:53Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Support the show More at https://linktr.ee/EvanKirstelBy Evan Kirstel
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Why your organization needs a stronger approach to identity security right now.
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26:44Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Real Talk About Marketing An Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show More at https://linktr.ee/EvanKirstelBy Evan Kirstel
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Think Like A Boss with Alexandra Bernard-Simmons
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52:16This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with the unstoppable Alexandra Bernard-Simmons 💃🏾—CEO, speaker, author & choreographer! From dancing with legends like Snoop Dogg 🎤 to launching the Think Like A Boss movement 💼, Alexandra shares her inspiring journey of turning passion into purpose. 💪🏽✨ She gets real about growing up in…
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What happens when AI meets the arcane world of enterprise networking?
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20:31Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Telecom procurement has remained stubbornly rooted in spreadsheets, emails, and manual workflows – even as enterprises spend millions on critical network infrastructure. But what happens when modern AI technology meets this arcane industry? Dennis Thankachan founder and CEO of Lightyear…
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Why Your AI Initiatives Are Stuck at the Starting Line
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19:58Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Data without context is just noise. Despite billions invested in data infrastructure, most Fortune 1000 companies struggle to extract meaningful value from their investments. Why? They've built complex, fragmented ecosystems focused on tools rather than outcomes. Srujan Akula, founder o…
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Marketing Essentials for Small Business Growth
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28:35Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The marketing landscape is constantly evolving, but what actually works for small businesses with limited time and resources? Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact, reveals the surprising truth: despite all the technological advancements, success still com…
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Beyond Insurance: The Hidden Path to Affordable Healthcare
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22:27Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Support the show More at https://linktr.ee/EvanKirstelBy Evan Kirstel
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When AI Meets Identity Protection: The Full Story of Loti's Internet Takedown Service
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20:23Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Imagine having a delete button for the internet. That's exactly what Loti offers—a groundbreaking service that literally downloads the entire web and runs sophisticated face and voice recognition across billions of pieces of content to find and remove unwanted digital traces. Luke Arrig…
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Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Testing has become the hidden bottleneck in software development. While companies invest heavily in AI-powered coding tools to accelerate development, quality assurance can't keep pace—until now. Tal Barmeir, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of BlinqIO, reveals how his company's AI te…
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Shawn McCarthy on Land, Legacy & Truth-Telling
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36:27This week on Stop, Look & Listen, author Shawn McCarthy returns to talk about his powerful new novel Local Honey — a gripping tale set in 1950s America, centered on land, legacy, and the overlooked heroes of our past. 🎙️ We dive deep into:🕰️ Post-WWII America🌾 The fight for justice and home🧠 The truth-telling power of fiction🖋️ Shawn’s journey from…
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Building The Future: AMD's Software Strategy for the AI Revolution
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22:51Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The AI revolution demands a new approach to computing infrastructure, and AMD is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation through an ambitious software strategy that empowers developers and enterprises alike. In this illuminating conversation, Anush Elangovan—who joine…
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Beyond AV: Building the Intelligent Workplace Ecosystem
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11:42Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Artificial intelligence isn't just changing how we work—it's fundamentally transforming the workplace itself. In this eye-opening conversation direct from InfoComm, Ryan from Unified Communications takes us inside booth 3817 to explore their groundbreaking approach to creating truly int…
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How AI is Making Every Seller Your Best Seller
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21:44Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] What would your sales team look like if every rep could sell like your top performer? That's the transformative promise of AI in sales, and it's happening right now. Arjun Pillai, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Docket, an AI platform transforming B2B sales, reveals how his third venture…
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Transforming Workplaces: The Convergence of AI, AV, and Modern Collaboration
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17:25Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Support the show More at https://linktr.ee/EvanKirstelBy Evan Kirstel
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19-Year-Old Trailblazer Kenya Crayton Creating Content to Uplift and Unite
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50:41In this week's episode, we welcome the talented Kenya Crayton, a 19-year-old musician, writer, and entrepreneur. Kenya shares her journey in the creative arts, her inspirations, and the importance of family support. From writing books to producing family-friendly content through her media company, Unique Corn Productions, Kenya discusses her passio…
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Data-Driven CX: Balancing Technology and Humanity in Customer Care
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33:39Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The world of customer experience has evolved dramatically in recent years, and few understand this transformation better than Joel Sylvester of Five Star Call Centers. In this fascinating conversation, Joel takes us through the reinvention of customer care, showing how today's most succ…
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Orchestrating AI: Martin Taylor on Transforming Customer Experience
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33:11Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Martin Taylor takes us on a fascinating journey through the rapidly evolving landscape where artificial intelligence meets customer experience. As the co-founder of Content Guru, he's spent decades watching this space transform from simple call centers to sophisticated, AI-enhanced enga…
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AI Assistants in Law: How Lex Machina's Protege is Transforming Legal Strategy
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21:10Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The legal profession stands at a transformative moment as artificial intelligence reshapes how attorneys work, strategize, and win cases. In this illuminating conversation with Carla Rydholm General Manager at Lex Machina, we explore how legal analytics and AI are fundamentally changing…
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The Future of Customer Experience: TELUS Digital's Journey from Telecom to Global Technology Leader
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20:53Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] What happens when you combine cutting-edge AI with a deeply human approach to customer care? TELUS Digital provides the answer, demonstrating how a 20-year journey has transformed a Canadian telecom offshoot into a global digital powerhouse operating across 32 countries with 78,000 empl…
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Securing Your Entire Data Estate: From SaaS Apps to AI Infrastructure
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12:25Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Universal data protection has never been more critical as organizations spread their digital footprint across hundreds of SaaS applications and cloud environments. In this compelling conversation, Andy Fernandez, Senior Director of Product Marketing at HYCU, pulls back the curtain on th…
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Southern Hospitality Meets High Fashion with Style By Stevie
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1:07:25In this week's episode of Stop, Look & Listen, LeTroy Gardner welcomes beauty and style influencer Stevie, the creative force behind "Style by Stevie." They explore Stevie's journey from a tomboyish childhood in South Carolina to becoming a fashion icon and media personality. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on individuality, overcoming bullying…
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Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Telecom operators worldwide are facing a profitability crisis. After investing billions in 5G infrastructure with minimal revenue gains to show for it, the industry finds itself at a critical juncture where transformation is no longer optional but existential. Michele from Optiva brings…
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Tariffs, Tech, and Transformations: A Retail Reality Check
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24:47Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Retail is in an age of perpetual reinvention. From navigating online strategies in the early 2000s to mobile adoption in the mid-2000s and now grappling with tariffs and supply chain disruptions, retailers must continuously evolve to survive and thrive. According to Dominick Miserandino…
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Beyond Connectivity: Reimagining Wi-Fi as Customer Intelligence
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17:40Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Connectivity has transformed from a luxury into a necessity. But what if your venue's Wi-Fi could do more than just provide internet access? What if it could become a powerful revenue generator and customer intelligence platform? Sean Bossons, Chief Revenue Officer at Purple, reveals ho…
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AI-Powered Workflows: How Zebra Technologies is Transforming Frontline Operations
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21:57Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] The frontline workforce revolution is happening right now, and Zebra Technologies is leading the charge. In this enlightening conversation with Joe White, Chief Product and Solution Officer at Zebra Technologies, we explore how decades of operational digitization are culminating in an A…
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Why Your Marketing and Sales Outreach Sucks
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22:34Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] Ever wonder why nobody picks up your calls or reads your emails anymore? In this eye-opening conversation, Aaron Christopher "AC" Evans, founder of DRIPS, reveals why traditional outreach methods are increasingly ineffective in our distraction-filled world. AC explains how our evolution…
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