Best Coding Raj Podcasts (2025)

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Culture as a Competitive Advantage with Richard Fain 31:31

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm excited to welcome Richard Fain to the show this week. He served as Royal Caribbean Group CEO for over three decades, leading its transformation from a small Norwegian company with three ships that held just over 700 passengers each into one of the world's largest and most profitable cruise…

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How Research Drives Innovation at Robinhood with Celeste Ridlen 21:23

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Discover how Robinhood's research team navigates the rapidly changing financial landscape to democratize finance for all. In this episode of MRII's Insights and Innovators podcast, Katie Gross speaks with Celeste Ridlen, Head of Research at Robinhood. They discuss the crucial role of research in shaping Robinhood's product and marketing strategies,…

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Stablecoin Use Cases From Dollar Access to Onchain Lending w/ Cuy Sheffield (Visa) 1:08:50

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Presented by Stablecon Media and Powered by BVNK In episode 9 of Money Code, hosts Chuk Okpalugo and Raj Parej are joined by Visa’s Cuy Sheffield to discuss how stablecoins move from speculation to real-world finance: dollar access at global scale, stablecoin-linked cards, cross-border flows, and the next frontier (onchain lending and agentic payme…

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How to Spark Irresistible Change with Phil Gilbert 28:24

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm thrilled to welcome Phil Gilbert to the show today. He is IBM's former General Manager of Design, where he helped transform one of the most traditional companies in the world into a global design thinking powerhouse. In his new book, Irresistible Change, he pulls back the curtain on how he …

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Data to Drama: Telling a Great Story with J. Walker Smith (Part 2) 22:09

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Senior leaders don't want the data, they want the answer. In this episode of 'Insights and Innovators' hosted by Zontziry “Z” Johnson, Founder of MRXplorer, J. Walker Smith, Chief Knowledge Officer at Kantar, discusses the vital importance of presentation delivery. He shares how to effectively connect data with people, tackle common delivery mistak…

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Tokenized Deposits vs Stablecoins: Inside JPMorgan’s Kinexys w/ Naveen Mallela 40:39

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Presented by Stablecon Media and Powered by BVNK In episode 8 of Money Code, hosts Chuk Okpalugo and Raj Parekh are joined by Naveen Mallela, Global Co-Head of Kinexys at J.P. Morgan. They discussed the vision for Kinexys, how deposit tokens like JPMD differ from stablecoins, and how interoperability, credit creation, and just-in-time liquidity wil…

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RELOAD: GenY As The Next Generation of Leadership with Adam Kingl 33:39

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm looking back on a conversation I shared with Adam Kingl. Adam is an author and keynote speaker who educates future leaders on culture, purpose, team dynamics, the future of work, creativity, strategic innovation, management innovation, and the generational paradigms of work and l…

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Data to Drama: Creating a Great Story with J. Walker Smith (Part 1) 29:20

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Want your audience to remember your big idea? Join Zontziry 'Z' Johnson as she speaks with J. Walker Smith, Chief Knowledge Officer at Kantar, on the 'Insights and Innovators' podcast. Smith shares his expertise on the art and science of storytelling with data, including why many research presentations are forgettable and how to ensure your key poi…

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How Introverts Build Powerful Brands with Goldie Chan 27:54

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm joined by Goldie Chan, who has been called the Oprah of LinkedIn. When LinkedIn first launched its native video, Goldie began posting daily short videos and has built one of the platform's longest-running video series. Goldie's videos feature a mix of personal branding and storyt…

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The Future of Remittances w/ Mark Lenhard (Zepz) 47:41

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Presented by Stablecon Media and Powered by BVNK In episode 7 of Money Code, we speak with Mark Lenhard, CEO of Zepz Group, the parent company behind WorldRemit and Sendwave, to explore the evolution of remittances and the role of stablecoins in transforming financial services. We discuss the challenges of traditional remittance systems, and how re…

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How to Be Bold with Ranjay Gulati 29:42

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm honored to have a fellow Thinker50 on the show with me. Ranjay Gulati is a professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. His pioneering work focuses on unlocking organizational and individual potential, embracing courage, nurturing purpose-driven leaders, drivi…

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From DeFi to Payments: Building a stablecoin-first chain w/ Paul Faecks (Plasma) 48:29

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Presented by Stablecon Media and Powered by BVNK In this episode of Money Code, we sat down with Paul Faecks, CEO of Plasma on launching a stablecoin-first payments chain and why distribution beats raw TPS. We cover Tron’s cost creep, pulling USDT into DeFi, token incentives that taper, and Plasma One’s “earn, spend, save” neobank play. About Stabl…

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Unlocking Your True Direction with Robert Glazer 24:26

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm joined by Robert Glazer. Robert is a #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Acceleration Partners, a $50M global partner marketing agency known for its award-winning culture. He is also the creator of Friday Forwa…

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From Checkout to Cross-Border: Stablecoins for E-Commerce w/ Eric Barbier 47:29

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Presented by Stablecon Media and Powered by BVNK In this episode of Money Code, we chat with Triple-A founder and CEO Eric Barbier who explains how web 2 merchants accept crypto/stablecoins without touching them, why B2B payouts are exploding, and what really unlocks global scale: bank relationships, licenses, and compliance. About Stablecon Stable…

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The Case Against Paying Research Respondents with John Dick 26:08

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Discover why John Dick, Founder and CEO of CivicScience, believes that paying survey respondents introduces bias and why shorter surveys offer better data. In this episode of Insights and Innovators by MRII, host Jon Last explores CivicScience's innovative micro-survey method that scales to over a million responses daily without financial incentive…

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Building the Base Layer of Digital Money w/ Luca Prosperi (M0) 53:55

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Presented by Stablecon Media and Powered by BVNK In episode 4 of Money Code, we spoke with Luca Prosperi, CEO and Co-Founder of M0 — the stablecoin issuance protocol behind MetaMask USD and USD.AI, now surpassing $870 million in supply in aggregate. We discussed how M0 is redefining the stablecoin stack: separating issuance from distribution, build…

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RELOAD: Reconnecting to the Higher Purpose of Marketing with Raj Sisodia 30:08

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm reflecting on a conversation I had a while back with the delightful and purpose-driven Raj Sisodia. Raj is the FW Olin Distinguished Professor of Global Business and Whole Foods Market Research Scholar in Conscious Capitalism at Babson College, and Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of C…

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Beyond Insights: Shaping Business Decisions and Strategy with Vijay Raj 33:03

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Discover what separates a 'wow' insight from a great insight, and why commercial acumen is key. Join Stan Sthanunathan, CEO of i-Genie.AI, as he chats with Vijay Raj, EVP of Consumer and Market Insights at Unilever. Learn how insights can drive business decisions at the C-suite level, shape your career, and transform the trajectory of a brand. Vija…

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Breakdown of BVNK’s journey from $0 to $20b in payment volume w Chris Harmse 49:10

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In this episode of Money Code, hosts Chuk Okpalugo and Raj Parekh discuss the evolving landscape of stablecoins and their impact on the financial sector with Chris Harmse, co-founder of BVNK. The conversation covers the significant growth in stablecoin payment volumes, the importance of crafting effective stablecoin strategies for enterprises, and …

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Well-Being as a Leadership Strategy with Mark Crowley 26:28

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm joined by Mark Crowley. Mark is a best-selling author with 25 years in the competitive financial services industry. He rose to national roles, earning Leader of the Year for his emotionally connected, heart-and-mind balanced approach that drove exceptional performance and employe…

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An Inside Look at Walmart’s Insights Advantage with Mark Hardy 28:37

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Mark Hardy, Head of Walmart Data Ventures, joins Katie Gross, host of the Insights and Innovators Podcast, to discuss how Walmart leverages data to drive business decisions and create value. They explore the principles behind Walmart's data strategy, the role of AI in accelerating insights, and the unique aspects of their data integration. Mark sha…

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The Power of Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Vanessa Druskat 30:57

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm joined by Vanessa Druscat. Vanessa is an associate professor at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. As an internationally recognized leadership and team performance expert, she advises leaders and teams at over a dozen Fortune 5…

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Global Platforms Need Global Partners w/ Farooq Malik (Rain) 47:53

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Presented by Stablecon and Powered by BVNK In episode 2 of Money Code, hosts Chuk Okpalugo and Raj Parekh sit down with Farooq Malik, co-founder and CEO of Rain, to explore how stablecoins are moving from speculation to real adoption. They discuss how Rain abstracts away complexity for users, why global platforms need global partners, and how a cry…

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RELOAD: The Secret to Thinking like Leonardo Da Vinci with Michael Gelb 30:57

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm reflecting on a conversation I had a while back with world-famous juggler, Michael Gelb. Michael is the world's leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is the author of 16 books including How to Think Like Leonardo Da…

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Lessons Learned: A Life in Insights with Stan Sthanunathan 29:31

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Navigating nothing to lose moments and beyond. Join us in this episode of MRII's Insights and Innovators podcast as Stan Sthanunathan, CEO of i-Genie.AI and former insights leader at Unilever and Coca-Cola, shares his invaluable experiences and lessons from his 40-year career in consumer insights. Hosted by Zontziry “Z” Johnson, Founder of MRXplore…

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Is Tempo Stripe’s Libra 2.0? Trade-Offs in Building a Payments Blockchain w/ Simon Taylor 56:24

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Powered by BVNK In the inaugural episode of Money Code, hosts Chuk Okpalugo and Raj Parekh sit down with Simon Taylor — writer of Fintech Brainfood and now at Tempo, the new payments-focused Layer 1 incubated by Stripe and Paradigm. Simon shares his journey into blockchain, the cycles of innovation in TradFi, and why stablecoins are the “internet’s…

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RELOAD: Being Strong for Life and Getting Results with Gold's Gym CEO Adam Zeitsiff 29:54

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm reflecting on a conversation I shared with Adam Zeitsiff a while back. Adam is the President & CEO of Gold's Gym - one of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands. Gold's Gym serves over 3 million people daily with more than 700 locations across 23 different countries on 6…

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From Report Card to Growth Engine with Nancy Smith, Analytic Partners 25:14

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On this episode, Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group, is joined by Nancy Smith, President & CEO of Analytic Partners. Dive into the evolution of analytics and how companies can make smarter, quicker decisions in a competitive landscape. Discover the concept of 'commercial analytics', the impact of rapid technological advancemen…

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Simplifying Growth with Meredith Schmidt 26:04

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm excited to welcome Meredith Schmidt, who recently joined me on my LinkedIn Live show and is my first ever Salesforce guest. She is the EVP and GM of Revenue Cloud. She's responsible for creating products to manage the product-to-cash lifecycle and end-to-end revenue management. T…

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Introducing Money Code with Chuk Okpalugo and Raj Parekh 0:54

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It's Stablecon's flagship podcast launch! The future of finance is digital. Welcome to Money Code, the show that decodes stablecoins and the evolution of programmable money for builders, investors, and decision-makers. Each week, join hosts Chuk Okpalugo, Author of Stablecoin Blueprint and Raj Parekh, Head of Payments/Stablecoins at Monad Foundatio…

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Cracking the Code of Modern Media with Helen Katz, Publicis 17:48

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Unlock the secrets of the evolving media landscape! Join our host, Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group, and his guest, Helen Katz, EVP of Research at Publicis Media, as she delves into transformative changes in media and advertising. Discover how identity solutions and first-party data drive more effective targeting, understand…

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RELOAD: Leading with Creativity to Deliver Insight with Ron Tite 30:57

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm reflecting on a conversation I shared with Ron Tite a while back. Ron is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, speaker and investor. He has been an award-winning advertising writer and Creative Director for some of the world's most respected brands. He is Founder and CEO of Church…

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The CEO's Guide to Leading with Purpose with Klaus Kleinfeld 27:26

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld, who is the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 giants on different continents: Alcoa in the US and Siemens in Germany. With a nearly forty-year career spanning multiple industries, from established businesses to tech st…

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The OG of Customer Lifetime Value: A Conversation with Wharton’s Pete Fader. 20:39

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Discover the transformative power of behavioral data and customer centricity in this episode of MRII's Insights and Innovators podcast, hosted by Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group. Join a thought-provoking conversation with Pete Fader, a pioneer in customer lifetime value analytics and Professor of Marketing at The Wharton Sc…

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Leveling Up Your Leadership with John Maxwell 30:14

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm joined by John Maxwell, someone who truly needs no introduction in the world of leadership. For over five decades, John has been teaching, writing, and inspiring leaders around the world. From his 5 Levels of Leadership to his 100+ books translated into 50 languages, he has shape…

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What the C-Suite Values in Insights with Wella’s Chris Chesebro 26:07

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Discover how insights and analytics shape decision-making at the C-suite level in this episode of MRII's Insights and Innovators podcast. Katie Gross, president of Suzy, hosts Chris Chesebro, Global Chief Digital Officer at Wella Company. They explore how data-driven strategies impact big-picture brand strategy and day-to-day operations in a fast-c…

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Becoming Shatterproof with Tasha Eurich 29:17

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I have one of my dear friends joining us. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, leadership researcher and bestselling author known for her ability to blend science and real-world insight. Her TED Talks have garnered over 10 million views. She has been named one of the world…

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Betting on Disruption: How Two Industry Icons Are Backing the Next Generation of Research Tech with Tod Johnson and Karyn Schoenbart, Co-Founders and Managing Directors, Duo Partners Consulting 24:21

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How are industry icons like Tod Johnson and Karyn Schoenbart paving the way for the next generation of research tech? As Co-Founders of Duo Partners Consulting, they share their perspectives on innovation in the research space, the challenges of data quality and fraud, and the exciting developments they foresee. Discover the types of disruptive dat…

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RELOAD: Navigating Tech Ethically and Responsibly with Kara Swisher 27:38

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I'm eager to revisit a conversation with Kara Swisher. Kara is the co-founder and editor-at-large of Recode, producer and host of the Recode Decode and Pivot podcasts, and co-executive producer of the Code Conference series. She also has a special series on MSNBC called Revolution on …

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A Pragmatic Look at the Evolution of Insights Technology with Bryan Orme, Sawtooth Software 21:07

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Explore the transformation of market research techniques and the role of AI in the latest episode of MRII’s Insights and Innovators podcast. Join Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group, as he talks with Bryan Orme, CEO of Sawtooth Software. Bryan shares his journey in data collection and analytics, the technological evolution in m…

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How AI Changes Everything with Adam Brotman and Andy Sack 32:12

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm thrilled to have two guests with me this week. The first is Adam Brotman. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of the strategic consultancy Forum3. He was the inaugural Chief Digital Officer at Starbucks, where he played a pivotal role in launching the company's renowned mobile payment and loyal…

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The Activator Advantage with Matt Dixon 28:01

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm super excited to welcome Matt Dixon to the show. He is a Founding Partner at DCM Insights, a global training and advisory firm, and a leading expert in business development and client experience. He's a frequent contributor to HBR and an author of bestselling books, including The Effortless…

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The Immutable Skills for Effective Insights Professionals with Ravi Parmeswar, Kastu Analytics 19:14

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Discover the steadfast skills and perspectives that make an insights professional truly effective with Ravi Parmaswar, President at Kastu Analytics, and host Jon Last, President at Sports and Leisure Research Group. In this episode, Ravi reflects on his varied career at global Fortune 100 organizations and shares key highlights, including the impor…

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The Future of AI with Steve Lucas 28:45

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, we hear from Steve Lucas. Steve is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience in enterprise software leadership. As the CEO of Boomi, he spearheads efforts to connect the world through a transformative technology platform. Previously, he was the CEO of Marketo and iCIMS.…

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Parallel Tracks: Why Brands and Agencies See Insights Differently with Steve Quirk, Quirk’s Media 23:21

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Is there a disconnect between research suppliers and clients in today's market research landscape? In this episode of MRII's Insights and Innovators podcast, Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group, interviews Steve Quirk, President of Quirk’s Media. They discuss the challenges brands face with the proliferation of research platfor…

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RELOAD: The F.A.T.E of Curiosity and Being Curious All the Time with Dr. Diane Hamilton 33:31

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Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm reflecting on a conversation I had with Diane Hamilton. Diane is a nationally syndicated radio host, award-winning speaker, author, and educator. She is the MBA Program Chair at the Forbes School of Business and has a Ph.D. in Business Management. She is the creator of the Curios…

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How the Like Button Changed Everything with Bob Goodson 30:09

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I welcomed Bob Goodson to the show. Bob is President and Founder of Quid, a Silicon Valley–based company whose AI models are used by a third of the Fortune 50. Before starting Quid, he was the first employee at Yelp, where he played a role in the genesis of the like button and observe…

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The Participant Economy: Your Front Row Seat to the Future of Research with Patrick Comer, Cint & Lucid 21:25

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Can synthetic audiences reshape market research? Find out as Katie Gross, President of Suzy, speaks with Patrick Comer, Group CEO at Cint & Founder at Lucid. They discuss the innovative shifts in the industry, including the rise of AI, the importance of data quality, and the future of synthetic data. Comer shares how companies can stay ahead with A…

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Brand Lessons from Taylor Swift with Kevin Evers 28:47

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm excited to welcome Kevin Evers to the show. He is a Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review. He's written popular articles on brain science, Hollywood blockbusters, the art of persuasion, and the unpredictability of success. But what he is here to talk about today is his new book called Th…

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Building a Disruptive Brand in an Established Industry with Matt Britton at Suzy 17:53

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Discover the secrets behind building a disruptive brand with Matt Britton, Founder & CEO of Suzy, on the latest episode of the Insights and Innovators podcast. Hosted by Katie Gross, President of Suzy, this episode delves into Matt's journey from the early days of the internet to the current landscape shaped by AI. Hear practical insights on how to…