Best Alex Heller Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 74: Yokohama Startup Support with Aya Murota from Yokohama City 24:14

22h ago24:14

24:14

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. Today we are joined by Aya Murota, who since October 20203 has been the manager of global startups in the innovation promotion division of Yokohama City, with her department being part of the Economics Affairs Bureau. Join in as Aya shares about the startup scene in Yokohama, as well as the l…

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Saving Face: Effy Redman on Disability, Identity, and Advocacy 49:25

2h ago49:25

49:25

In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, host I talk with author and disability advocate Effy Redman about the transformative power of art. Effy shares insights from her memoir, 'Saving Face,' which chronicles her life with Moebius Syndrome, a condition that affects her ability to make facial expressions. Effy speaks candidly about her experiences …

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Data in the world of innovation decision making 13:18

2d ago13:18

13:18

This week, I discuss the critical role of data in innovation and decision-making. We explore the significance of data hygiene and its vital role in driving accurate and trustworthy decision-making in innovation. Drawing attention to the importance of data cleansing, I address how bad data can significantly impair good decision-making and discuss st…

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Episode 294: Alex Berr v. Instagram 1:29:57

2d ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Alex Berr (comedian) is probably the smartest guest in the show's history, as she has a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering but also has muted just about every person's stories and posts on Instagram that she follows so it restricts her app use. She has "blocked" Instagram. It's impressive, and so is this episode, as John screws a bunch of stuff up, Al…

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Japan Scalers | Episode 9: Scaling Haribo in Japan with Paul Kraft 1:07:45

4d ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Welcome to the ninth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenue annually. In this ninth episode, we are joined by Paul Kraft, the Founder and President of JapanIQ, who guides multinational corporations enter and succeed well in the Japanese market. He has help…

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EP. 154 – Zaneta Sedilekova & Ryan James ((re)purpose law) 42:04

9d ago42:04

42:04

In this episode, we dive into the philosophical depths of the legal profession – exploring some of the assumptions underpinning Western legal thought and the implications of such assumptions. So nothing we can’t handle. Join host Becky Annison as she talks to Ryan James and Zaneta Sedilekova, the founders of (re)purpose law – a personal development…

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Inside innovation: coaching emerging tech founders with Adam Judelson 34:59

9d ago34:59

34:59

Today, on Innovation Talks, we explore the intricacies of innovation coaching for emerging tech founders. We also discuss various strategies for integrating digital and analytical capabilities and the vital role of company culture in driving innovation. Our guest, Adam Judelson, brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors…

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Episode 293: Matt O'Brien v. His Landlord 1:21:53

11d ago1:21:53

1:21:53

In our first episode with everyone back from vacation, Matt O'Brien (comedian) joins us for a rousing time, as we reconnect and discuss why pre-emptively blocking your landlord is probably a good idea. We also get into turning 40, working at SportChek, the water-skiing/wakeboarding/tubing scene, and John talks about seeing Limp Bizkit in Belfast an…

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Episode 73: Market Research in Japan with Robert Purss from McLaren Group 48:27

12d ago48:27

48:27

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we are delighted to welcome back Robert Purss for the third time. He is the founder and managing director of McLaren Group, a Tokyo-based bilingual marketing consultancy offering comprehensive services, including marketing strategy, consumer research, and business development…

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From Teaching to Art: Natalie Davey's Story of Connection 5:07

14d ago5:07

5:07

In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I share a voicemail from Natalie Davey, co-host of the Reframables podcast. Natalie recounts her journey of leaving a 20-year teaching career due to depression and discovering the importance of creativity for her well-being. Pam reflects on the power of creative conversations and invites listeners to share t…

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Data-driven innovation with Krishnan Venkata 36:55

16d ago36:55

36:55

In this episode of Innovation Talks, we dive into the intricate world of data-driven innovation. I have the pleasure of speaking with Krishnan Venkata, who sheds light on the potential value of mining various data sources, from research and development to consumer feedback. We explore how harnessing internal and external data, including insights fr…

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Episode 292: Clare Belford v. Sexy Chats 1:19:37

16d ago1:19:37

1:19:37

Clare Belford (comedian) returns to the show on the last of our pre-tapes before Dan gets back from Japan, and it's a fun one, as Clare blocks any "sexy chat" spam DM she gets invited into but notices one commonality...a fellow comedian showing up in these chats, and subsequently following some of these women. We don't reveal who it is, but you can…

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Japan Scalers | Episode 8: Scaling Cornerstone Recruitment in Japan with Alex Zoboli 1:01:21

19d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Welcome to the eighth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenue annually. We have many interesting guests lined up for the upcoming episodes so make sure to follow us on social media and stay up to date with the podcast. In this eighth episode, we are joined …

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EP. 153 – Stuart Grossman & Alex Arteaga-Gomez (Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen) 40:25

23d ago40:25

40:25

In the US, June is no longer just June – it is also National Gun Violence Awareness Month. To that end, this episode delves into one of the most pressing issues facing the US today: school shootings. Lauren sits down with Stuart Grossman and Alex Arteaga-Gomez, two attorneys at the forefront of US legal efforts to help curb gun violence in schools,…

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Enterprise technology and why it matters with Geoff Scott 44:07

25d ago44:07

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In this week's episode, we delve into the critical role of enterprise technology and why it matters in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Our guest, Geoff Scott, sheds light on the complexities of integrating personal communication tools like iMessage into enterprise data systems, the transformative power of cloud computing, and the signi…

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Episode 291: Emily Heller v. An Artist 1:31:12

23d ago1:31:12

1:31:12

Emily Heller (comedian) returns to the show to tell us a wonderful story about noticing a print being sold online by a clothing company that was not properly attributed to the artist and it ends up being a strange and beautiful redemption tale–one that also leads to a block. It's a strange and beautiful episode too, as we discuss Emily's emo phase,…

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Episode 72: Paid Advertising in Japan with Milosz Bugajski from Humble Bunny 46:52

26d ago46:52

46:52

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we welcome Milosz Bugajski, a partner and advertising lead at Humble Bunny, a Tokyo-based digital marketing agency renowned for its enterprise-level performance marketing services tailored to ambitious brands. The company excels in web design, coding, SEO, pay-per-click ads, …

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Deep Listening and the Healing Power of Writing with Meredith Heller 42:40

28d ago42:40

42:40

In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, versatile and multidisciplinary artist Meredith Heller shares her story of how writing poetry saved her life. From a troubled adolescence to becoming a writer and workshop leader, Meredith describes her longtime practice of deep listening as the beginning of self-expression. Her latest book, Writing by Heart…

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User-centric activation with Satyam Kantamneni 35:06

1M ago35:06

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Sopheon's 178.By Paul Heller

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Episode 290: Dave Merheje v. Two Exes 1:25:03

1M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Dave Merheje (comedian) joins the show in-person for the first time to tell us about different blocking patterns with two exes, one of which leads to a very interesting reveal. Dave immediately connects with Dan on the episode as we discuss Dan's can situation, the few times Dave stayed with John over the years, people taking selfies with celebs, m…

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Japan Scalers | Episode 7: Scaling Tokyo Family Stays in Japan with Tracey Northcott 1:08:17

1M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Welcome to the seventh episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenue annually. We have many interesting guests lined up for the upcoming episodes so make sure to follow us on social media and stay up to date with the podcast. In this seventh episode, we are joine…

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EP. 152 – Neil Hudgell (Hudgell Solicitors) 31:56

1M ago31:56

31:56

Over decades, hundreds of Post Office employees in the UK were wrongly prosecuted for crimes such as fraud and theft due to accounting errors resulting from faulty software. Many lives were devastated by the false accusations. This week, Yasmin speaks to Neil Hudgell, the Executive Chairman of Hudgell Solicitors, a firm representing many of the cla…

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The Innovative Leader with Stephen Wunker 31:29

1M ago31:29

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Sopheon's 177.By Paul Heller

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Episode 289: Rory Dunn v. Fauxmoi 1:23:21

1M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Rory Dunn (comedian) returns to the show and gets banned from the celebrity gossip subreddit Fauxmoi for making a joke about something happening to America's two likely Presidential candidates. One thing Rory doesn't get banned from is his love of drinking milk, which we find out he's doing a lot of because he is entering a strongman competition. O…

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Japan Scalers | Episode 6: Scaling Tripadvisor in Japan with Michael Stobo 1:01:32

1M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Welcome to the sixth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenue annually. We have many interesting guests lined up for the upcoming episodes so make sure to follow us on social media and stay up to date with the podcast. In this sixth episode, Michael Stobo jo…

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The Power of Vulnerability: How M. Brady Found Courage In Creativity 38:53

1M ago38:53

38:53

In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds,' I explore the transformative power of vulnerability with guest Michael Brady, a psychotherapist and newly emerged musician. Michael, whose performance name is M. Brady, shares his journey from suffering a panic attack during a crucial audition in his youth and abandoning his dream of becoming a musician fo…

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Exploring ethical product management with Radhika Dutt 38:55

2M ago38:55

38:55

In this week's episode, we delve into the intricacies of ethical product management. We discuss the significance of integrating ethics into product development processes and explore how this can profoundly impact businesses and society. Our guest, Radhika Dutt, shares insights from her book and introduces her latest conceptual framework to revoluti…

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Episode 288: Darcy Michael v. Facebook 1:26:57

2M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

Darcy Michael (comedian) returns to the show with a tale of Meta's new AI screwing him over from posting videos and making content because...his profile picture also had his husband and comedy partner Jer in it. Social media in 2024 rocks. It's been a big few years for Darcy since he was last on the show, as him and Jer have been touring all across…

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Episode 71: Influencer Marketing in Japan with Stephen Heller from Hashi Media 48:32

2M ago48:32

48:32

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Steve Heller, the Chief Operating Officer of Hashi Media, a rapidly rising social media and influencer marketing agency based in Tokyo. The company specializes in tech, gaming, and lifestyle brands, serving a wide range of clients from small businesses to ind…

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EP. 151 – Jake Heller (CoCounsel, Thomson Reuters) 54:29

2M ago54:29

54:29

Picture this: a young boy enters a computer programming project in his school science fair. It's so sophisticated that his teacher mistakenly assumes a parent must have helped – and awards him last place. The boy then grows up to become CEO of a legal technology company worth $650 million. That story belongs to Jake Heller, Head of CoCounsel – a re…

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Leadership and energy management with Richard Maddocks 37:25

2M ago37:25

37:25

In this week's episode, we delve into the fascinating realms of leadership, energy management, and innovation, all essential for driving business and personal growth. We unravel the complexities and necessary behaviors behind fostering an environment that nurtures creativity and innovation. Our special guest, Richard Maddox, is a seasoned professio…

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Episode 287: Audrey Brehm v. DJ Nice 1:19:07

2M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

Audrey Brehm (Radio Free Tote Bag) joins us for the first time to discuss how she got blocked after a Facebook comments exchange with an EDM DJ about wage inequality. 2012 was simply a different time. We have hell of a time on this episode though, as we discuss our grandparents, working retail, our tortured fandom for the Leafs and Canucks, and Sta…

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Japan Scalers | Episode 5: Scaling Code Chrysalis in Japan with Yan Fan 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

This is the fifth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenue annually. We have many interesting guests lined up for the upcoming episodes so make sure to follow us on social media and stay up to date with the podcast. In this fifth episode, we are thrilled to …

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Artistry and Activism: Catherine Filloux and 'How to Eat an Orange' 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds', I explore the transformative power of art with playwright and activist Catherine Filloux, focusing on her work that highlights human rights and the stories of survivors. Catherine discusses her upcoming one-woman play, 'How to Eat an Orange', inspired by the life of artist and activist Claudia Bernardi and…

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Today's innovation challenges and trends with Chris Townsend 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

In this week’s episode, we tackle the complexities of innovation in a rapidly shifting global landscape. Understanding how today's economic indicators are impacted by innovation and state competition is no small feat, and we delve into these intricate dynamics. Along with insights into the latest innovation trends, challenges, and strategies, we un…

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Episode 286: Myles Anderson v. Tony Robbins 1:26:56

2M ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Myles Anderson (comedian) returns to the show after a 5-year layoff (our fault) to show us what happens when you talk about Tony Robbins on your YouTube channel that analyzes stand-up comedians. Hint: it's not good! We get into a lot of knife talk on the pod, as Myles gets stopped by airport security and we remember some our fondest memories with k…

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Episode 70: Import Compliance and Logistics in Japan with Scott Scofield from COVUE 46:09

2M ago46:09

46:09

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we are joined once again by Scott Scofield, CEO of COVUE. COVUE is well-known as a leading brand operator in Japan which provides a full-service market entry platform. Following our previous discussion in Part 1 where Scott talked about choosing the right e-commerce sites in …

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Broomgate: A Curling Scandal, Episode 1: The Mystery Broom 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

It's a feed drop! John here. As you may (or may not) know, over the past two years, I have been working on a curling podcast about our sport's biggest ever scandal, Broomgate. (Yes, it's actually called that). It's a cool story filled with niche sports drama, amazing personalities, and narration/writing/producing by me. And as I write this, it is t…

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EP. 150 – Lord Tim Clement-Jones CBE 47:43

2M ago47:43

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Governments around the world are grappling with how to regulate AI on issues ranging from copyright protections to ethical standards, competition rules and beyond. In this episode, host Becky Annison explores AI governance issues with Lord Tim Clement-Jones CBE, member of the UK House of Lords and former chair of its Artificial Intelligence Select …

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Why combining people and technology creates competitive advantage with Alex Adamopoulous 29:31

2M ago29:31

29:31

In this week's episode, we delve into the synergetic relationship between people and technology and how it can create a competitive edge in businesses. Our conversation with Alex Adamopoulos, CEO of Emergn, focuses on the complex and evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a unique perspective on the integration of AI in business s…

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