Best D_DOT Podcasts (2026)

In this enlightening episode of "Morning Motivation for Educators," host Danielle Newfer, a former teacher with two decades of experience in the classroom, directly addresses the oft-overlooked necessity of educator well-being. Drawing from her own journey, which includes navigating two bouts of burnout, Danielle unveils the creation of Teaching We…

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How Open Context Layers Help Enterprises Build, Govern, & Scale Agentic AI - with Prukalpa Sankar of Atlan 24:54

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Today's guest is Prukalpa Sankar, Co-Founder & CEO at Atlan. Atlan is a metadata platform delivering data and AI governance. Combining enterprise data with AI infrastructure with business context and security, Atlan allows humans and AI agents to find, trust, and govern data across the entire enterprise. Prukalpa joins Emerj Editorial Director Matt…

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Give yourself a gift this season - Danielle Nuhfer 6:37

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In this episode of "Morning Motivation for Educators," host Danielle Neufer takes listeners on an insightful journey through the cyclical nature of the teaching year, sharing her personal experiences and the powerful tools she has developed over two decades in the classroom. After encountering the struggles of burnout twice, Danielle has dedicated …

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Reducing R&D Cycle Time in Pharma Without Increasing Regulatory Risk - with Vaithi Bharath of Bayer 38:01

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Today's guest is Vaithi Bharath, Associate Director of Data Science & AI Solutions at Bayer. Bharath joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to break down why clinical R&D timelines often slip for reasons that have little to do with model performance. Rather, delays compound when data moves across fragmented systems, teams rely on slow hando…

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What is your word of the year - Danielle Nuhfer 6:05

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In this episode of Morning Motivation for Educators, host Danielle Neufer, a seasoned educator with two decades of experience, provides heartfelt insights on reclaiming personal well-being amidst the demanding life of teaching. Drawing from her own journey through burnout and exhaustion, Danielle emphasizes the necessity for educators to prioritize…

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Data Solutions for Tailoring Agronomic Support to Meet Regional Needs - with Tami Craig Schilling of Bayer Crop Science 34:48

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Today's guest is Tami Craig Schilling, Vice President of Agronomic Digital Innovation at Bayer Crop Science. Tami brings decades of expertise in agricultural sales, R&D, and digital tools for farmer support. Tami joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how generative AI delivers localized recommendations across the plan-plant-grow…

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Why Agentic and Conversational AI Products Are Not What CX Leaders Think - with Baker Johnson of UJET 33:06

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Today's guest is Baker Johnson, Chief Business Officer at UJET. UJET is a next-generation cloud contact center platform that leverages AI to modernize the customer experience. Baker joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explain why conversational and agentic AI often fall short in CX, and how legacy processes and fragmented data prevent…

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Why Post-Merger Integrations Fail Without Data Governance - Sandro Venturini of UBS 17:29

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Today's guest is Sandro Venturini, Executive Director at UBS Asset Management Switzerland. Sandro brings deep expertise in fund structuring, cross-border launches, and data integration for financial services. Sandro joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how fragmented fund data creates silos in mergers and launches, and how a si…

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Scaling Enterprise Productivity Through Agentic AI and Workflow Automation - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com 21:25

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Today's guest is Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com. Alibaba.com is a global B2B marketplace connecting small and mid-sized businesses with manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. Kuo joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello for an exclusive interview following his keynote address at this year's CoCreate event in Las Vegas to discuss how agen…

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Rewiring Systems to Scale AI From Demos to Deliverables - Nina Edwards of Prudential Insurance 28:06

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Today's guest is Nina Edwards, Vice President of Emerging Technology and Innovation at Prudential Insurance. With decades of experience driving strategy, innovation, and AI-enabled growth at leading financial and consulting firms, Nina brings deep expertise in applied intelligence and emerging technology. Nina joins Emerj Editorial Director Matth…

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Accelerating Speed to Value through Agentic Systems and Intelligent Automation in Life Sciences - with Robert Wenier of AstraZeneca 35:16

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Today's guest is Robert Wenier, Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca. Robert leads enterprise cloud, infrastructure, and platform strategy across a highly regulated, data-intensive global organization. Robert joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to discuss how enterprise data and AI architectures are shifting from …

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087 SG Innovate: Building Singapore’s Quantum and Cybersecurity Future with Kellie Chan 15:45

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This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Kellie Chan from SG Innovate Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Reuben in conversation with Kellie as they unpack her journey into venture capital and SG Innovate’s mission to accelerate deep tech innovation in Singapore. Kellie shares insights on sectors shaping the future—cybe…

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Governing AI for Fraud, Compliance, and Automation at Scale - with Naveen Kumar of TD Bank 22:06

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Today's guest is Naveen Kumar, Head of Insider Risk, Analytics, and Detection at TD Bank. With deep expertise in financial crime and risk analytics, he offers a frontline view into how regulated institutions manage AI securely at scale. Naveen joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the foundations required for responsible AI adop…

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Transparency for AI Systems, Regulations, and Humans in Agricultural Manufacturing - with Kun He of Bayer 35:24

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Today's guest is Kun He, Lead Scientific Advisor at Bayer Crop Science. He joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is transforming human talent and workforce development in agricultural manufacturing, balancing data-driven efficiency with the irreplaceable role of human gut instinct. Kun also explores practical takeaways, s…

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086 SG Innovate: Deep Tech Talent for Today and Tomorrow with Vanessa Ding 31:42

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This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Vanessa Ding from SG Innovate Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Reuben in conversation with Vanessa as they explore her journey from researcher at A*STAR to leading talent development in deep tech at SG Innovate. Vanessa shares how programs like the Helix Immersion Program are …

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Why Granular Visibility and Data Control Determines AI Success in Financial Services - with Chris Joynt of Securiti 30:24

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Today's guest is Chris Joynt, Director of Product Marketing at Securiti. Securiti is a leader in AI-powered data security, privacy, and governance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Chris joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore why trust in data remains the defining challenge for AI in financial services, and how institut…

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What falling apart taught me about teaching - Danielle Nuhfer 6:12

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In this episode of "Morning Motivation for Educators," host Danielle Neufer, a seasoned educator and a survivor of burnout, dives deep into her personal journey to explore the often invisible struggles that teachers face. With two decades of teaching experience, Danielle shares her transformative path from overwhelming stress to a renewed sense of …

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Simply Begin Again - Danielle Nuhfer 5:54

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In this episode of "Morning Motivation for Educators," host Danielle Neufer transforms the typical narrative surrounding educators' struggles into an empowering message of resilience and growth. Drawing from her two decades of teaching experience and her personal journeys through burnout, Danielle emphasizes the critical importance of supporting te…

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085 co11ab Novena: Powering Startups Through Strategic Partnerships with Doreen Chai 22:19

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This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Doreen Chai, Deputy Director at co11ab Novena. Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Peiling in conversation with Doreen as they explore co11ab’s mission to accelerate biomed tech innovation through strategic partnerships with NHG Health, NTU, Singapore’s research institutions and …

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Rethinking Clinical Trials with Faster AI-Driven Decision Making - with Shefali Kakar of Novartis 20:39

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Shefali Kakar, Global Head of PK Sciences and Oncology at Novartis, returns to the AI in Business podcast to discuss how AI is reshaping the earliest and most critical phases of drug development—where strategic investment decisions are made long before a clinical trial begins. Together with Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello, Shefali explores…

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Human-Centered Innovation Driving Better Nurse Experiences - with Umesh Rustogi of Microsoft 27:42

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Today's guest is Umesh Rustogi, General Manager of Dragon for Nursing, Microsoft Health & Life Sciences. Umesh joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how nursing workflows are straining under documentation burden, and how ambient AI is being built — not repurposed — to fit the realities of frontline care. The conversation also ex…

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084 NHIC: Innovation at the Bedside, How Singapore’s Clinicians Shape the Future with Pauline Tay 20:19

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This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Pauline Tay, Director, National Health Innovation Centre, Singapore (NHIC) Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Pei Ling in conversation with Pauline as they unpack the evolving landscape of healthcare innovation. Pauline shares how NHIC empowers clinicians to turn ideas into impa…

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The Biggest Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Regulated and Mid-Market Sectors - with Cody Barrow of EclecticIQ 18:14

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Today's guest is Cody Barrow, CEO at EclecticIQ. EclecticIQ is a global cybersecurity leader specializing in threat intelligence technology. Cody joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI-driven analytics and automation are revolutionizing threat detection and response in enterprise cybersecurity. Barrow also highlights pract…

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Overcoming Cloud Complexity in Mid Market Operations - with Dirk Michiels of Savaco 22:27

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Today's guest is Dirk Michiels, CEO of Savaco. Savaco is a Belgium-based managed service provider specializing in hybrid cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and enterprise software deployment. Michiels joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the transformative role of hybrid cloud architectures in enterprise data and AI strategies. He…

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083 SUSS Entrepreneurship: Bridging Generations to Solve Neglected Needs with Rafael Alzate 19:24

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This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Rafael Alate Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) Entrepreneurship Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Reuben in conversation with Rafael as they explore his decade-long journey championing entrepreneurship across different Singapore institutions and his current role at…

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From Hiring to Growth and the Future of Workforce Strategy - with Meghna Punhani of Eightfold AI 35:06

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Today's guest is Meghna Punhani, Chief People Officer at Eightfold AI. Eightfold AI provides an AI-powered platform for talent management, helping organizations optimize hiring, internal mobility, and workforce development. Meghna joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how HR leaders can adopt AI responsibly to enhance workforce …

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"Waking Up" Data in Clinical Workflows with AI - with Mathew Paruthickal of Sanofi 18:13

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Today's guest is Mathew Paruthickal, Global Head of Data Architecture, Utilization, and AI Engineering at Sanofi. Founded in 1973, Sanofi is a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company. Sanofi works in the research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Mathew joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello…

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082 SMU Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Building Deep Tech and Talent for Tomorrow with Jay Chandran 27:58

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This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Jay Chandran from Singapore Management University (SMU) Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Reuben in conversation with Jay as they explore his journey leading SMU’s innovation ecosystem and shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs…

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Copyright Risk in Financial Services and the Rise of Responsible AI – with Lauren Tulloch of CCC 14:08

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Today's guest is Lauren Tulloch, Vice President and Managing Director at CCC (Copyright Clearance Center). CCC provides collective copyright licensing services for corporate and academic users of copyrighted materials, and, as one can imagine, the advent of AI has exposed a large number of businesses to copyright risks they've never considered befo…

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081 National GRIP at NTU: Deep Tech Commercialization in Singapore 24:11

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This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Anuj Jain from NTU’s National Graduate Research Innovation Program (National GRIP). Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Reuben in conversation with Anuj as they explore his dynamic career journey—from FMCG to entrepreneurship and venture capital—leading to his current role at NTU…

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Why False Positives Are Costing Banks More Than Fraud - with Suvaleena Paul of Bank of America 24:51

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Today's guest is Suvaleena Paul, Assistant Vice President and Senior Analyst in Fraud, Innovation, and Analysis at Bank of America. Suvaleena joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the integration of AI-driven technologies into fraud prevention workflows. She also shares practical insights on improving threat identification speed…

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080 NUS Enterprise: Cultivating Versatile Entrepreneurs with Prof Benjamin Tee 33:21

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This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Professor Benjamin Tee from NUS Enterprise. Recorded at SWITCH 2025 at the A*STAR booth, this episode features Reuben in conversation with Professor Tee as they explore his entrepreneurial journey, cutting-edge research in AI and sensor technology and guiding NUS Enterprise. Professor Tee i…

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Using Artificial Intelligence to Unlock Hidden Insights in Genomic Research - with Dr. Mark Kiel of Genomenon 27:29

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Today's guest is Dr. Mark Kiel, Chief Science Officer and Founder at Genomenon. Genomenon is a genomics intelligence company that unlocks real-world evidence from biomedical literature to help pharmaceutical and clinical diagnostics companies inform precision medicine, accelerate patient diagnosis, and guide trial design and label expansion. Mark j…

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Driving the Systemic Change for AI – with Deborah Golden of Deloitte 39:13

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The gap between a promising AI pilot and enterprise-wide, scalable impact remains a critical divide where momentum and resources often stall. Today's guest is Deborah Golden, U.S. Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte who returns to the show to join Emerj CEO Daniel Faggella to tackle the costly reality of stalled AI initiatives. This conversation m…

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Strategic AI Adoption for Asset Managers and Enterprise Decision Makers - with Robert Kubin of Amundi 24:33

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Today's guest is Robert Kubin, Head of Sales for Central Europe at Amundi. Amundi is a European asset manager, ranked among the top 10 globally by assets under management. It provides savings and investment solutions across active and passive management, in both traditional and real assets. Its offering includes IT tools and services (Amundi Techno…

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Why Architecture Determines the Future of AI Innovation - with Aaron Levie of Box 37:11

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Today's guest is Aaron Levie, CEO of Box. Box provides secure cloud content management and collaboration solutions for enterprises managing unstructured data at scale. Aaron joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to discuss how AI is reshaping enterprise data architecture, from organizing unstructured content to enabling AI-ready work…

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Turning Consumer Goods Data into Real-Time Business Decisions - with Michael Finley of AnswerRocket 26:32

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Today's guest is Michael Finley, Chief Technology Officer at AnswerRocket. Founded in 2013, AnswerRocket builds enterprise AI agents delivering measurable outcomes for Fortune 2000 clients across consumer goods, financial services, construction, real estate, and beyond. Finley joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how enterprise…

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Looking at Retail Challenges from a Data Perspective - with Nick Masca of Marks and Spencer 20:10

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Today's guest is Nick Masca, Head of Data Science for Growth & Personalisation at Marks and Spencer. Marks and Spencer plc is a prominent British multinational retailer headquartered in London, England, known for offering a wide range of clothing, beauty items, home goods, and food products. Nick joins us on the program to surmise his views on the …

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079 LG Nova: Exploring Global Ventures From California to Singapore 33:29

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This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Winston from LG Nova, the venture studio of LG Electronics. Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Reuben in conversation with Winston as they explore LG Nova’s mission to incubate and launch new software businesses in clean tech, health tech, AI and beyond that become subsidiaries …

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Solving Hard Industrial Problems with Fast AI Deployment - with Kriti Sharma of IFS Nexus Black 19:50

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Today's guest is Kriti Sharma, CEO of IFS Nexus Black. Nexus Black specializes in solving complex operational challenges in asset-intensive environments by bringing AI engineers and domain experts directly to the factory floor, shop floor, and field. Kriti joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explain how industrial leaders can move fro…

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Turning Operational Data into AI Ready Assets - with Andrew Deutsch of RR Donnelly and the Fangled Group 30:04

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Today's guest is Andrew Deutsch, CEO of the Fangled Group and Director of Operations at RR Donnelley. Fangled Group is a global marketing and sales consultancy specializing in data-driven strategies that accelerate market entry for small to medium-sized manufacturers. Andrew joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss leveraging data …

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The permission to be together - Danielle Nuhfer 7:11

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In this episode of **Morning Motivation for Educators**, host Danielle Neufer dives deep into the challenges educators face today, reflecting on her own 20-year journey in teaching and the burnout she experienced. Recognizing that many educators feel overwhelmed and exhausted, Danielle emphasizes the importance of not just surviving in the professi…

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Why Regulated Industries Must Rethink Copyright and AI - with Roanie Levy of CCC 24:12

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Today's guest is Roanie Levy, Licensing and Legal Advisor, CCC. CCC provides collective copyright licensing services for corporate users of copyrighted materials. Roanie joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to break down how generative AI is changing copyright risk management for enterprises — from the impacts of Shadow AI to the realitie…

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Creating Your Own Container - Danielle Nuhfer 6:24

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In this episode of Morning Motivation for Educators, host Danielle Neufer dives deep into the essential topic of educator well-being. Drawing from her extensive experience as a former teacher and her own journey through burnout, Danielle shares invaluable tools designed to transform the teaching experience from mere survival to true thriving. This …

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A Practical Path from Roles to Skills for AI-Ready Teams - with Trish Vassar of Coca-Cola 22:07

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Today's guest is Trish Vassar, Vice President of Global Learning & Development, who brings over 20 years of experience in talent management, learning, and leadership development. She joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how enterprise leaders can shift from traditional role-based planning to skills-based workforce strategies po…

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You Don’t Need More You Need Space Create - Danielle Nuhfer 4:54

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In this episode of "Morning Motivation for Educators," host Danielle Neufer, a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience and two personal encounters with teacher burnout, delves deeply into an essential truth for teachers: the importance of creating space in our busy lives. Understanding the demands and challenges of teaching, Danielle aim…

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Turning AI Ambition into Infrastructure Reality – with Julian Tang of BlackRock 17:39

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Today's guest is Julian Tang, Chief Operations Officer for the Innovation Office at BlackRock. With extensive experience in financial technology and infrastructure, Julian specializes in integrating AI and data strategies to transform enterprise workflows. Julian joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how leading organizations ar…

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Challenges HR Leaders Face in Adopting Enterprise AI - with Raúl Monroig of Bristol Myers Squibb 29:12

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Today's guest is Raul Monroig, People Organization Vice President for the Intercon Region at Bristol Myers Squibb. Bristol Myers Squibb manufactures prescription medicines across oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and neuroscience. With a truly global footprint, the company's research, manufacturing, and commercial presence s…

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078 JETRO: Deep Tech Opportunities for Startups in Japan and Singapore 32:32

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This is One North Stories, an A*START CENTRAL Podcast Meet Kiewai from Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), a Japanese government-related organization that promotes trade and investment. Recorded at SWITCH 2025, this episode features Gus in conversation with Kiewai as they unpack the growing synergy between Singapore and Japan’s Deep Tech eco…