Best Route Consultant Podcasts (2025)

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3354: Inside MediaOcean’s Vision for AI and Ad Tech 27:11

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What happens when the world’s most popular AI tools become ad platforms? That’s the question I put to Aaron Goldman, CMO of MediaOcean, in a candid conversation about the future of advertising, search, and AI-native experiences. Aaron brings over two decades of industry insight to the table, sharing his perspective on how platforms like ChatGPT are…

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3353: Why the Human Experience Still Matters in a Machine-Led World 42:48

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In this thought-provoking conversation, I’m joined by Kate O’Neill, author, speaker, and founder of KO Insights, to explore how leaders can make meaningful, human-centered decisions in a time of rapid AI adoption and organisational change. Known as the “Tech Humanist,” Kate has helped everyone from Google and IBM to city governments navigate the ev…

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3352: IoT, AI, and the Race for Supply Chain Visibility 22:52

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In today’s episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Ed Nabrotzky, CEO of Dot AI, to find out how a new generation of asset tracking technology is reshaping what’s possible in logistics, operations, and enterprise strategy. Ed brings decades of experience as an executive and innovator in RF and IoT systems, and now leads Dot Ai at the intersecti…

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3351: Human-AI Collaboration Starts With Education 40:37

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What happens when you bring together a practicing monk, a seasoned tech entrepreneur, and an AI education pioneer? In this episode of The Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I sit down with Prashant Raizada, the driving force behind Lumi Network, to explore how we can build a workforce ready for the AI era, not just in skills, but in mindset and purpose. Pra…

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3350: Make the Problem the Purpose: Rethinking Innovation with Colin Scott of Innventure 27:43

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Is innovation failing because we're starting in the wrong place? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Colin Scott, Senior Vice President of DownSelect at Innventure, to challenge the default tech-first mindset that dominates R&D and corporate innovation. Instead of asking what a technology can do, Innventure flips the question: what r…

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IPB179: IPv6 DNS Gotchas 23:51

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Let’s talk about common misconceptions regarding DNS and IPv6. We’ve heard these often enough that we felt we should talk through each one. We cover issues including what kind of DNS record types can be returned via IPv6 (and IPv4, too), more details on what really goes on with Happy Eyeballs, and combining A/AAAA records... Read more »…

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Around The Ladder Beyond The Law With Murray Coffey 43:20

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In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg sits down with Murray Coffey—a legal industry veteran, storyteller, and strategic advisor—to explore the winding, unconventional paths that careers can take. From his early days as a public defender during the crack epidemic in Chicago to his current role as Senior Strategic Advisor at a ma…

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3349: IBM Consulting on Agentic AI and the Reinvention of Business Processes 25:44

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When AI enters the boardroom, it tends to arrive with big promises: productivity, automation, efficiency. But for Francesco Brenna, Global Leader of AI Integration Services at IBM Consulting, the real opportunity isn’t just faster workflows—it’s rebuilding how business gets done from the ground up. In this episode, recorded in the heat of a New Yor…

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3348: How Twilio Is Redefining Voice AI for Real-World Customer Support 35:17

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Voice has always been a powerful way to connect with customers, but until recently, voice AI struggled to deliver the kind of seamless experience we associate with great service. That is starting to change. In this episode, I catch up with Sam Richardson from Twilio to discuss the renewed momentum behind voice AI and what it means for the future of…

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3347: Bitsight on the Hidden Risks Inside Global Supply Chains 37:56

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When we talk about cybersecurity, it’s often easy to think in terms of firewalls, passwords, and high-profile breaches. But what happens when the vulnerability isn’t within your own systems but somewhere deep in your third or fourth-tier supply chain? In this episode, I spoke with Ben Edwards from Bitsight about the unseen infrastructure propping u…

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3346: How Nexthink Is Rethinking IT Support with Proactive, AI-Driven DEX 35:17

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IT support is changing fast, and the old service desk model is starting to feel like a relic from another era. In this episode, I spoke with Samuele Gantner, Chief Product Officer at Nexthink, about what comes next and what companies need to do now to prepare for it. With Nexthink sitting at the forefront of Digital Employee Experience (DEX) techno…

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3345: Veeva Systems and the Future of Agentic AI in Pharma 30:51

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AI is racing ahead, but for industries like life sciences, the stakes are higher and the rules more complex. In this episode, recorded just before the July heatwave hit its peak, I spoke with Chris Moore, President of Europe at Veeva Systems, from his impressively climate-controlled garden office. We covered everything from the trajectory of agenti…

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3344: Reimagining Cyber Infrastructure Without Compromising User Experience 37:10

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What does modern cybersecurity look like when you're leading a federally regulated financial institution serving Canadians from coast to coast? In this episode, recorded at Cisco Live last month, I sat down with Shawn Spurko, VP of Information and Cybersecurity at Innovation Federal Credit Union. Based in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, but now operat…

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3343: How Unilever Is Using AI to Rethink Everyday Essentials 27:02

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In today’s episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Alberto Prado, Head of Digital and Partnerships for R&D at Unilever, to explore how one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies is reimagining innovation using AI. And not just in theory or in labs. This is technology already transforming the stuff most of us use every single day. From…

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Around The Ladder Peeling Back the Myths of Success With Kelly Marshall 36:03

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In this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg welcomes Kelly Marshall—bookkeeper, financial coach, and entrepreneur—to discuss unconventional career paths, entrepreneurship, and redefining success. The conversation explores Kelly’s journey from corporate banking to building a purpose-driven business, the challenges and rewards of entre…

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3342: Qualys CEO On Risk, AI, And The Future Of Digital Defense 33:40

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What does it take to build a $100 billion cybersecurity company in today’s cloud-first, AI-infused world? And how do you balance relentless technological change with the practical realities of compliance, risk, and leadership? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Sumedh Thakar, CEO of Qualys, during his visit to the UK for the compa…

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Fertility Treatment is Healthcare so WHY the funding cuts? 21:19

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In this powerful and passionate episode, Natalie is joined once again by Katie Rollings, founder of Fertility Action, the UK's newest fertility charity. As a returning guest, Katie provides an urgent and inspiring update on the charity’s current work, including critical campaigning efforts, growing support groups, and the ever-pressing fight agains…

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3341: Lessons from the Coursera 2025 Global Skills Report 26:40

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Are we preparing people as quickly as we’re preparing machines? That’s the uncomfortable question at the heart of Coursera’s 2025 Global Skills Report, and the starting point for my conversation with Nikolaz Foucaud, Coursera’s Managing Director for EMEA. As the UK jumps more than 20 spots in global skills rankings and countries like Singapore and …

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3340: How Criteo Is Using AI to Redesign the Future of Retail Experiences 34:38

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What happens when AI moves from experimental tool to everyday shopping assistant? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I’m joined by Liva Ralaivola, Head of the Criteo AI Lab, to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we discover, compare, and purchase products online. Speaking to me from the south of France, Liva shares insights f…

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3339: How Cisco Is Preparing for a World Powered by Agentic AI and Quantum Computing 30:22

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How do we prepare for a world where AI agents work together, networks think for themselves, and quantum teleportation is no longer just science fiction? I recently caught up once again with Vijoy Pandey, SVP and GM of Outshift by Cisco, live at Cisco Live in San Diego, for a wide-ranging conversation about what comes next at the edge of AI and quan…

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BONUS EPISODE: IVF Abroad - Understanding guarantees in egg donation programs 24:30

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In the final episode of this three-part mini-series, created in partnership with fertilityclinicsabroad.com, Natalie is joined once more by Joanna Jewell, Head of Patient Experience at IVF Media, to demystify the world of egg donation guarantees. Whether you’re exploring donor eggs, embryo donation, or refund-based pregnancy guarantees, this episod…

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BONUS EPISODE: IVF Abroad - Navigating Treatment after 40 with your own eggs 21:16

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In this second episode of our special mini-series with fertilityclinicsabroad.com, Natalie is joined once again by Joanna Jewell, Head of Patient Experience at IVF Media, to explore the realities of IVF abroad if you're over 40 and using your own eggs. This episode is packed with honest, compassionate, and practical advice for older patients whethe…

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BONUS EPISODE: IVF Abroad - How to Choose a Clinic? 23:12

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In this special mini-series of The Fertility Podcast, created in partnership with fertilityclinicsabroad.com, Natalie is joined by Joanna Jewell, Head of Patient Experience at IVF Media, to explore the ins and outs of going abroad for fertility treatment. If you’re considering IVF outside of the UK, this series is here to help you make well-informe…

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3338: What AI Copilot Teaches Us About Building Human-Centered Tech 29:07

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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Candice DeVille, co-founder and CEO of AI Copilot, who joined me remotely from the serene gardens of Osaka Castle in Japan, where tech meets tradition in one of the most unexpected podcast backdrops we've had. Candice is on a mission to redefine how small and medium-sized businesses approach AI, …

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3337: Aeris and The Future of IoT Security 28:25

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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Syed Zaeem Hosain, Founder and Chief Evangelist at Aeris. This conversation comes at a critical moment. Deloitte’s 2024 Cyber Threat Trends Report reported a 400 percent surge in IoT malware attacks across industries. Forrester has gone further, warning that a major IoT breach could disrupt a large …

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3336: Ultra and the Mission to Build the Netflix of Gaming 44:01

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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Gus van Rijckevorsel, the energetic new CEO of Ultra, who's on a mission to redefine how we access, experience, and value games. Speaking from the sunny backdrop of Nice, Gus shares why now is the moment for Europe to stop playing catch-up and start leading the charge in shaping the future of on-ch…

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3335: How SoundExchange Is Rewiring the Music Industry With Tech, Data, and Advocacy 25:11

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What if the songs we love and the artists behind them could finally be compensated fairly, across every platform, every play, and every country? In today’s episode, I sit down with Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange, to unpack how this music tech nonprofit is challenging the very foundations of how royalties are calculated and distri…

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Around the Ladder: Selling for People Who Hate Selling with Steve Fretzin 37:54

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In this episode of Around the Ladder, Erika Steinberg welcomes business development expert Steve Fretzin to discuss unconventional career journeys, particularly in the legal industry. Steve shares his unique path from sales professional to renowned coach for attorneys, emphasizing that career success often comes from zigzags and pivots rather than …

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Choosing a fertility clinic with the HFEA and Emma the Embryologist 54:47

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Welcome to this episode of The Fertility Podcast, in conversation with the HFEA and Emma Whitney aka Emma the Embryologist Director of Embryology and Genetics at The Evewell also a trustee for Fertility Action. You'll hear from both ladies, about the work that is being done to help you make a more informed decision when it comes to choosing a ferti…

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3334: How Phison and StoreOne Are Making AI Training More Accessible 22:15

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After meeting on the IT Press Tour, I enjoyed a conversation with Michael Wu, President and General Manager of Phison US, about the revolutionary advances in AI-enabled storage technology. We begin by exploring Phison's AdaptivePlus platform and its integration with StoreOne's AI solution, making AI training more accessible and affordable for busin…

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3333: The Human + AI Equation: How Zendesk is Building the Future of Customer Experience 30:52

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In a candid conversation with Zendesk CTO Adrian McDermott, it's become clear that enterprise AI has reached a pivotal moment. We're witnessing the end of AI theater and the emergence of practical platforms delivering real business value. "We're moving from chapter one to chapter two of the application of generative AI," McDermott explains. "It's n…

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3332: Coinbase - The Rise of Agentic Commerce and What It Means for Developers 29:10

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As AI continues to dominate headlines and crypto continues to evolve behind the scenes, the real story may lie in their convergence. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Dan Kim from Coinbase to discuss how these two technologies are shaping the future of digital commerce and development. Dan leads the Coinbase Developer Platform, a…

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3331: Beyond the Helpdesk: How Zendesk Is Reshaping CX with AI 22:32

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What happens when a customer service platform stops thinking like a vendor and starts operating like a partner? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Andrew Lawson, EVP and GM for Zendesk Europe, to explore how the company is redefining the future of customer experience through AI, innovation, and a customer-first mindset. Zendesk ma…

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3330: PXP - AI, Smart Routing, and the Future of Merchant Payments 26:50

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In a world where payments have evolved from a back-office utility into a strategic business driver, how do you build a platform that truly puts control back into the hands of merchants? On this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Dwaine Thomas, CIO of PXP, to explore how the company is transforming the payment landscape with its next gener…

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3329: NOVI’s Vision for Real-Time AI at the Edge of Space 21:53

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What happens when you stop thinking of satellites as data collectors and start thinking of them as data analysts? That is precisely the shift we explore in today's episode of Tech Talks Daily with Michael Bartholomeusz, CEO of NOVI. Traditionally, Earth observation has relied on satellites to capture massive volumes of raw data, which is then trans…

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3328: Building Practical, Scalable AI with TELUS Digital Solutions 22:58

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Just two years ago, the launch of GPT-4 required the support of hundreds of experts, intensive computing power, and vast coordination. Today, that same process could be executed by a team of five. That is not an exaggeration. It is a signal of just how rapidly AI development is accelerating. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I’m joined by Gagan …

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IPB178: Remembering Fred Baker 28:17

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Today’s show is in memory of Fred Baker, who passed away on June 18, 2025. Fred was a pivotal figure in the IPv6 community. He was the long-time chair of the v6ops working group, and had a distinguished career at Cisco as a Technical Fellow. To honor Fred and his contributions, we’re sharing our interview... Read more »…

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Around the Ladder: Motherhood & Meaningful work with Merrilyn Gibbs 34:21

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Host: Erika Steinberg Guest: Merrilyn Gibbs, Founder of Assistants4Hire Episode Title: Carving Your Own Path: From College Golf Coach to Entrepreneur with Merrilyn Gibbs Episode Summary On this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg welcomes Merrilyn Gibbs, founder of Assistants4Hire, to share her inspiring journey from college golf coa…

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3327: MetricStream - How AI Is Reshaping Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) 32:39

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When I last spoke with Gaurav Kapoor five years ago, we were in the thick of a global pandemic. Remote work was still a novelty for many, AI was a distant concept for most businesses, and regulatory frameworks were trying to keep pace with the speed of technological change. Fast forward to today, and the conversation around AI and governance, risk,…

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Finding Joy in Nature with Jessica Hepburn 17:54

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Welcome to this mini episode of The Fertility Podcast, where Natalie is joined by author, adventurer, and fertility campaigner Jessica Hepburn to explore the powerful role of nature in healing during fertility struggles. Natalie and Jessica recently spent the weekend together at the Love Her Wild North event embracing the power of community in the …

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3326: Inside HALOS: How AI and Cameras Are Changing Frontline Safety 17:30

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In today’s episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Matt Dawes, Head of Enterprise Sales at HALOS, to explore the fast-moving world of security technology and how body-worn cameras are rapidly transforming the way businesses approach accountability, staff safety, and incident response. HALOS is rethinking body-worn video with a fresh approach t…

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3325: Universal Robots Cobots and Collaborative Robotic Automation 21:53

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How do we bridge the skills gap in UK manufacturing while pushing the boundaries of automation technology? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Mark Gray, UK and Ireland Country Manager at Universal Robots, to explore how collaborative robots, or cobots, are rewriting the rules for companies big and small. Universal Robots, founded …