Best Groeing Podcasts (2025)

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#26: How Groe Solutions Is Redefining Fitness, Readiness, and the Future of AI - with Alan Thompson 45:05

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In this episode of Season 2 of The Owner Seat – formerly The Valisights Podcast – Fractional CFO Albert Ramos sits down with Alan “The Train” Thompson, Founder & CEO of Groe Solutions, to unpack what happens when you combine Marine Corps discipline, data science, and human performance. Groe Solutions is a fast-rising B2B SaaS company working at the…

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#25: The Fitness Rollup Nobody Saw Coming: How SupaFitGrow Is Building an AI Empire - with Benji Donhardt 51:17

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In this episode of Season 2 of The Owner Seat – formerly The Valisights Podcast – Fractional CFO Albert Ramos sits down with Benji Donhardt, Co-Founder & CEO of SupaFitGrow, to talk about what happens when you combine M&A, AI, and an operator’s mindset to rewrite the rules for fitness growth. SupaFitGrow is building one of the most aggressive roll-…

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#24: Your Tech Stack Is Strangling You — How To Turns AI Agents into Profit - with Ryan Seifert 48:35

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#23: From WeWork to Preql: Why Finance Has a Logic Problem - with Leah Weiss 1:41:16

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Leah Weiss, Co-Founder & CEO of Preql and Co-Founder of Data Culture, to tackle one of the most overlooked challenges in AI-driven finance — why good AI still fails when the data logic underneath is broken. Leah’s background bridges enterprise scale and startup speed — from…

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#22: Inside the $4.2B Resort: Why Finance Transformation Starts with People, Not Platforms - with Val Correa 1:06:33

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Valquir “Val” Correa, Vice President of Corporate Finance at Baha Mar — one of the most ambitious hospitality operations in the world — to explore how AI, automation, and people-first leadership are transforming the future of finance. Val oversees finance for a $4.2 billion…

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#21 - Why the Best CFOs Are Leaning Into AI and Winning — Chris Ortega Explains 39:47

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Chris Ortega, Founder & CEO of Fresh FP&A, to talk about the future of finance leadership, the rise of fractional CFO services, and why clarity — not complexity — is the real superpower in finance.Chris has spent over 20 years leading FP&A, corporate finance, and global tea…

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Special Edition: Inside Coach360: How Kathleen Ferguson Is Revolutionizing The Future of Fitness 38:30

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In this special edition of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Kathleen Ferguson — the driving force behind Coach360 to explore how coaching, media, and technology are reshaping the wellness and fitness industries. Kathleen has built Coach360 into a dynamic media platform and staffing solution that connects, develops, and eleva…

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#20 - Why Carl Seidman Says Static Spreadsheets Are Dead (and What Comes Next) 55:03

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Carl Seidman, CSP, CPA — Microsoft MVP, FP&A educator, and one of the most trusted voices in modern finance. Carl has trained more than 100,000 finance professionals on Excel, cash forecasting, dynamic modeling, and advisory skills. As the founder of Seidman Financial, a fa…

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The Alchemize House $4M Seed Round Capital Raise - with Rave Reid (Co-Founder) 44:46

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Ravyn Reid, Co-Founder of Alchemize House — the wellness-focused social club redefining how we connect, gather, and celebrate. What started as a rooftop experiment in Sayulita, Mexico has evolved into a global movement — with Alchemize House hosting alcohol-free wellness ev…

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#19 - From Voice Commands to Boardroom Decisions – AI-Powered FP&A Has Arrived - with Kendra Mathias 43:46

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Kendra Mathias, Finance leader at Amazon, global speaker, and passionate advocate for building high-performing finance teams that think beyond the numbers. Kendra has spent more than 15 years managing multi-billion-dollar P&Ls, scaling forecasting processes, and delivering …

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#18 - Technology Won’t Save You: Why Broken Processes Always Break AI - with Kristy Barber 54:43

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Kristy Barber — Finance & Operations Consultant, process improvement strategist, and the voice behind Fintigrated, her fast-growing newsletter that tackles the realities of entrepreneurship and finance. Kristy’s background blends finance leadership with hands-on operational…

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#17 - If Your FP&A Isn’t AI-Powered Yet, You’re Already Behind - with Bryan Lapidus 53:58

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Bryan Lapidus, FP&A thought leader and Director of FP&A Practice at the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). Bryan is at the center of the conversation on finance transformation, skills-based career models, and how AI is redefining FP&A as a true strategic partner…

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#16 - How to Build a Sustainable CFO Practice (Without a Full-Time Job) - with Tom Schultz 1:08:45

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Tom Schultz, seasoned CFO with 25+ years of experience — including 18 years as a fractional CFO serving 48 companies across industries. Tom is also the author of So You Want to be a Fractional CFO and the founder of the Fractional CFO Success Community, where he’s helping s…

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#15 - Scaling Internationally? Here’s How CFOs Lose Margin Without Noticing — with Alice Fu 24:39

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Alice Fu, National Account Manager at Corpay, global payments expert, commercial real estate investor, and advocate for empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs. Alice’s career spans over a decade in financial services, software, and private equity — with a unique perspect…

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Special Edition: Beyond The Ledger: The Real Reason Your Studio Isn’t Scaling? - Trey Moser 1:05:55

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In this Beyond the Ledger edition of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Trey Moser, founder of Moser Ventures and the sharp, no-BS operator behind some of the fastest-scaling fitness and wellness brands in the country. Trey has advised 100+ fitness studios, franchisors, and coaching platforms on leadership, compensation, syste…

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#14 - Most Forecasts Fail Where It Matters Most - And How AI Can Help - with Marco Villarreal 1:00:54

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos is joined by Marco Villarreal, Fractional CFO at The CFO Centre and one of the leading voices in strategic modeling, data-driven decisioning, and applied finance.Marco has spent his career building models that actually hold up — across international M&A, cross-functional decision-making, …

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#13 - Learn to Influence, Not Just Analyze – How CFOs Can Lead with Impact, with Wassia Kamon 50:04

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA — strategic CFO, speaker, and host of The Diary of a CFO — for a candid, practical conversation on why influence is now the most undervalued skill in finance. With leadership experience spanning tech, manufacturing, financial institutions, and no…

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Special Edition: Beyond the Ledger: This Is What Fitness CEOs Keep Getting Wrong About Innovation - Justin Campbell 1:23:41

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In this Beyond the Ledger edition of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Justin Campbell, Head of Digital Strategy at Gym Tech and Principal at WELLconnected Fitness, to challenge the assumptions that are quietly killing innovation in the fitness and wellness industry. Justin’s background spans arena football, TRX, WaterRower, …

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#12 - Why Storytelling Is Now a Non-Negotiable for Finance Leaders with Soufyan Hamid 49:19

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Soufyan Hamid — founder of The Finance Circle and a global leader in financial storytelling, influence, and human-centered FP&A. With experience spanning Deloitte, Proximus, and years coaching thousands of finance professionals, Soufyan delivers a clear message: storytellin…

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#11 - Most Controllers Will Fail in a CFO Role – Unless They Do This - Duke Heninger 1:23:52

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Duke Heninger, creator of The CFO System and fractional CFO to over 30 scaling companies, to unpack one of the most important transformations in modern finance: how overworked controllers become strategic CFOs — or burn out trying. Duke’s story is familiar to many in the fi…

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#10 - Agentic Workflows and the Next Evolution of Finance – with Glenn Hopper 1:13:17

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Glenn Hopper — Head of AI R&D at Eventus, author of AI Mastery for Finance Professionals, and host of FP&A Today — to unpack what finance leaders really need to know about AI agents, agentic workflows, and the next evolution of the Office of the CFO. Glenn isn’t here for bu…

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Special Edition: Beyond the Ledger – Men’s Mental Health, Hormonal Health, and High-Performance Leadership with Angelica Jackson 56:00

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In this Special Edition of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos honors Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month by exploring the often-overlooked connection between hormonal health, mental well-being, and the pressure of leadership. Our guest is Angelica Jackson, a board-certified physician associate specializing in functional medicine, anti-aging,…

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#9 - The 5 Elements® Every SMB Needs to Understand — Ed Patton’s Framework for Financial Intelligence 48:10

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Ed Patton, Founder and CEO of PattonTrender, to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing SMBs today: financial confusion. With decades of experience advising small and mid-sized businesses, Ed has developed a breakthrough framework — The 5 Elements® of Financial Fundamen…

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#8 - Why Most CFOs Fail the Business Test – David Strong on AI Strategy, Cash Flow, and Leading Like an Owner 1:03:15

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with David Strong — a seasoned C-suite executive, founder, board advisor, and Managing Partner at Strong Capital Partners — for a masterclass on how today’s CFOs must evolve. With over $1.15 billion in capital raises, exits, and M&A behind him, David brings a rare “owner’s eye” …

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#7 - The Death of Legacy Finance – Julia Kozlov on Agentic AI and the Rise of the Systems-Built CFO 1:13:06

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In Episode 7 of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Julia Kozlov — a sharp, systems-minded Fractional CFO and strategic advisor leading the charge in the AI-powered finance movement. Julia unpacks how agentic AI is transforming the finance function from backward-looking reporting to forward-driving leadership. She shares why mo…

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Special Edition: Beyond the Ledger – Why Modern Leaders Fail Without EQ, Clarity, and Career Ownership – with Sean Barnes 1:24:43

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In this special edition, Beyond the Ledger, of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Sean Barnes—President of WSS Solutions, executive coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Way of the Wolf Podcast. Together, they unpack what it really takes to lead in today’s fast-paced, AI-disrupted world. From middle management’s role in orga…

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#6 –Static Finance Is Dead – Brian Kalish on Agentic AI and the Strategic Evolution of FP&A 57:18

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In Episode 6 of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Brian Kalish — founder of Kalish Consulting, former AFP Executive, and one of the most connected thought leaders in global FP&A. Brian unpacks how Agentic AI and hyperautomation are reshaping the Office of Finance, why static reporting is dead, and how finance leaders must evo…

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#5 - Your Pricing Model Is Broken – Irene-Marie Seelig on Winning Premium Clients with Value-Based Proposals 40:00

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Irene-Marie Seelig, Co-Founder and CEO of AccountGroove, for a tactical conversation on pricing psychology, workflow automation, and building a modern, scalable firm. Irene shares how she went from custom software development for brands like Adidas to launching a proposal-t…

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Brigitte Lyons of PodcastAlly - a wiiild ride of launching, scaling, shutting down and exiting (!?) 1:36:22

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Brigitte Lyons shares her founder journey from running a PR agency to creating a productized podcast booking service. She discusses the challenges of adapting her business model to achieve a location-independent lifestyle, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her client relationships, and the importance of marketing and capacity in sustaining gro…

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#4 - The New CFO Playbook: AI Strategy, ESG Pressure, and Talent Wars – with Stefan Boehmer 54:16

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Stefan Boehmer, VP of Finance for Körber Supply Chain North America, to explore how finance leaders are navigating the intersection of AI, sustainability, and leadership transformation. Stefan shares how Körber is embedding ESG principles across their global operations—whil…

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Sam Shepler aka Mr LTV | Founder of Testimonial Hero walks through scaling, acquiring and hard earned wisdom 1:18:24

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In this conversation, Sam Shepler discusses his journey from running a generalist video agency to founding Testimonial Hero, a productized service focused on customer storytelling through video testimonials and written case studies. He shares insights on navigating growth, adapting to challenges like COVID-19, and the importance of branding and tal…

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#3 - From Experiment to Execution: How CFOs Can Build AI-Ready Finance Teams – with Anna Tiomina 59:45

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Anna Tiomina, Founder of Blend2Balance, to explore how finance leaders can move from experimenting with AI to implementing real, time-saving automations. Anna shares her journey from CFO to AI strategist, and how she helps finance teams overcome digital transformation block…

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Jake Jorgovan: my all-time favourite client on scaling from consultant to owning multiple companies 55:18

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My old pal and long-time former client, Jake Jorgovan, joins me to explore his journey of entrepreneurship, self-promotion, and the evolution of his business ventures in this episode of Where Are They Now? We discuss the importance of personal branding, understanding customer needs, and the challenges of leadership in a growing business. We examine…

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Special Edition: Beyond the Ledger – How a Cancer Survivor Turned Founder Is Using AI to Reshape Healthcare Staffing 51:08

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In this special edition, Beyond The Ledger, of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Shawn Dargusch, CEO and Founder of Luna Locums, to explore how he’s transforming the healthcare staffing space through purpose, innovation, and AI-powered financial intelligence. Shawn shares his personal journey—from overcoming a cancer diagnosi…

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Ray Corcoran: 10+ years of lessons learned from building his marketing agency Groe 53:40

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Welcome to Where Are They Now, a mini-series where I talk to former clients and friends from yesteryear to learn about their progress since we last talked business five years ago. In this conversation, Ray Corcoran shares his journey from working in customer service to becoming a successful marketing agency owner. He discusses the importance of lea…

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#2 - Rebranding Accounting: How CFOs Can Win the Talent War and Build the Next-Gen Finance Brand – with Lukas Sundahl 1:07:14

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Lukas Sundahl, founder of Accounting Couture, to explore how he’s reshaping the perception of accounting through creativity, education, and community. Lukas shares how his love for accounting turned into a platform that promotes the profession through merchandise, content, …

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Justin Tan from Video Husky on hiring a GM, scaling to 40+ people and life goals 1:00:52

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In this episode of Where are they now, Justin shares the journey of founding Video Husky, a video editing service, and the challenges faced during its growth, particularly during the COVID pandemic. He discusses the importance of branding, customer relationships, and the dynamics of managing a growing team. Justin reflects on his personal growth, t…

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Craig Hewitt, Founder of Castos on scaling service, lessons learned in SaaS and his dream exit multiple 1:17:20

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Welcome to Where Are They Now, a mini-series where I talk to former coaching clients to learn about their progress since we last worked together five years ago. I'm joined by Craig Hewitt, the experienced campaigner behind Castos, as he unpacks his journey from France back to the U.S. and through the ever-shifting podcasting landscape. Swapping Eur…

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#1 - Why 90% of FP&A Pros Are Getting Left Behind – Paul Barnhurst Reveals the Future 59:23

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In this premiere episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Paul Barnhurst, better known as The FP&A Guy, for a powerhouse conversation on the future of finance. Paul is a Microsoft MVP, AFP-certified pro, and host of FP&A Tomorrow, Future Finance, and Financial Modeler’s Corner. Together, they unpack how AI is transforming…

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Episode 1013 - AVENGE US - Rick Horchy 1:51:10

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That is it folks, Thanks for tuning in! We brought the family back together for this one. FOLLOW SLURMCAST ONLINE! www.facebook.com/slurmcast Twitter: @slurmcastpod Instagram: @slurmcastpod Call or Text us 1-216-438-1077 (message and data rates may apply) http://www.slurmcast.com [email protected] produced and edited by HateCat Inc ©2020 HateC…

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Episode 1012 -Not The Episode With The Dead Dog - Dan Miller 1:07:55

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Nice final story for good ol' Zoidberg. With show best friend Dan Miller! FOLLOW SLURMCAST ONLINE! www.facebook.com/slurmcast Twitter: @slurmcastpod Instagram: @slurmcastpod Call or Text us 1-216-438-1077 (message and data rates may apply) http://www.slurmcast.com [email protected] produced and edited by HateCat Inc ©2020 HateCat Inc…

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Episode 1011 - #1 Rated Show in Universe 3 - Jack Holmes 1:21:46

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THE END IS NIGH! FOLLOW SLURMCAST ONLINE! www.facebook.com/slurmcast Twitter: @slurmcastpod Instagram: @slurmcastpod Call or Text us 1-216-438-1077 (message and data rates may apply) http://www.slurmcast.com [email protected] produced and edited by HateCat Inc ©2020 HateCat Inc

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James Ludwig on the future of the things we build 30:07

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For this last episode of our podcast series we have invited James Ludwig to talk about how the things we build and the things we make will have to change in the future. James is the VP at Steelcase Inc. Spearheading their Global Design and Engineering. James is occupied with the human capacity for invention, and for his presentation, he will talk a…

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Episode 1010 - IF UNABLE TO SEE THIS MESSAGE, TURN ON FUTURAMA NOW- Martin Schneider. 1:12:54

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Holy Cow! only 3 more after you listen to this one, what are you going to do!? FOLLOW SLURMCAST ONLINE! www.facebook.com/slurmcast Twitter: @slurmcastpod Instagram: @slurmcastpod Call or Text us 1-216-438-1077 (message and data rates may apply) http://www.slurmcast.com [email protected] produced and edited by HateCat Inc ©2020 HateCat Inc…

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Tor Nørretranders on the future of the world 28:41

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For this episode of 'The Next 20 Years', we have invited author Tor Nørretranders to offer his take on we better resonate with our surroundings in the future. Tor is author to a host of books on topics ranging from faith and consciousness to modern civilization. In his presentation, he will introduce you the concept of resonance, and how it is the …

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David Zilber on the future of the restaurant 26:41

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This episode is all about food. More particularly the modes in which we consume food in the future. We have invited David Zilber in the studio to talk about this topic. David is a former chef at Danish restaurant NOMA, acting most recently as its head of fermentation. he now works for Danish bioscience company Christian hansen, developing natural s…

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Christian Groes on the future of gender and relationships 25:47

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Christian Groes is a gender studies researcher at the University of Roskilde and specializes in gender, sexuality, sexual transactions, sexualt capital and female erotic power. For his presentation he will tell you about how our ways of relating to each other will be transformed in ways we cannot imagine. How in the realm of love, sex, gender, rela…

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Episode 1009 - SPOILER ALERT: ROBOTS AND WHATNOT - Zachariah Durr 1:07:59

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Only 5 episodes left!, this one has Zachariah Durr! FOLLOW SLURMCAST ONLINE! www.facebook.com/slurmcast Twitter: @slurmcastpod Instagram: @slurmcastpod Call or Text us 1-216-438-1077 (message and data rates may apply) http://www.slurmcast.com [email protected] produced and edited by HateCat Inc ©2020 HateCat Inc…

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Martin Lindstrøm on the future of empathy 39:24

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Martin is brand consultant to some of the biggest brands in the world, and the bestselling author behind a host of books about consumer behavior, most famous of which was his study that showed that nearly half of all ad campaigns have zero or negative effect on the consumer. In his presentation today, Martin will tell you about the profound moment …

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Louise Opprud on the future of the creative mind 21:11

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How will the convergence of new technologies create new demands in the workplace? This is the topic of Louise Opprud's presentation on the future. Louise has worked at the Danish state department's innovation lab in Palo Alto, where she worked with some of the most creative people in the tech industry. Now she leads the company New Ways of Working,…