Best Bob Berman Podcasts (2024)

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From Taylor Swift to the Emmys, lessons in celebrity, with The Ankler’s Janice Min 26:39

1d ago26:39

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While Shōgun, Hacks, and Baby Reindeer bask in their success at The Emmys, the awards reveal deeper lessons about TV’s future. Janice Min, co-founder and CEO of The Ankler, guides us through the key storylines, from Disney to HBO to Netflix. We also dig deep on Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and what it says about the politics of celeb…

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From Crystal Pepsi to Cool Ranch Doritos: Lessons from David Novak 32:04

7d ago32:04

32:04

David Novak, co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, joins host Jeff Berman to share lessons from scaling one of the world’s largest restaurant companies. Hear how his focus on listening, team recognition, and taking big swings helped grow a fast food empire to a $32 billion market cap. He also reveals lessons from the infamous Crystal Pepsi camp…

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Rapid Response: 2024 is the most significant time in human history (Encore) 30:51

9d ago30:51

30:51

We are biologically wired to focus on the near-term, and that’s often a good thing. But in this moment — with global conflict, fast-evolving tech, and climate change dominating our present — we need to also prioritize long-term impacts. Futurist Ari Wallach joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian to dive into our biological and business motivations ar…

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Drybar founder Alli Webb’s messy truths 30:41

8d ago30:41

30:41

Drybar co-founder Alli Webb turned her side hustle as a hair stylist into a business concept now thriving nationwide. She talks with host Jeff Berman about scaling Drybar, launching and then selling a hair care product line, and how she thinks about franchising. Alli also reflects on getting personal in her memoir The Messy Truth, and why she’s doi…

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Rapid Response: Will.i.am is using AI to re-make radio 29:40

16d ago29:40

29:40

While some artists complain that AI uses their music as training data, Will.i.am argues that it’s no different than Prince and Michael Jackson taking inspiration from James Brown. Will joins Rapid Response to talk about his investments in the “dawn of intelligent media,” including his new app RAiDIO.fyi — AI technology that he contends will be pre-…

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Reddit’s Steve Huffman: Online platforms ‘can’t just sit on their hands’ 36:52

21d ago36:52

36:52

Steve Huffman, co-founder and CEO of Reddit, joins host Reid Hoffman to share scale lessons from building one of the internet’s most influential platforms. It took nearly two decades for Reddit to reach its IPO, persevering through ownership changes, swings in popular sentiment, and shifts in the site’s identity. Steve guides Reddit with a deep bel…

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Rapid Response: How Campus won over Sam Altman & Shaq, with founder Tade Oyerinde 23:10

23d ago23:10

23:10

With student loan debt at record highs, higher education is at a crossroads. Campus is an all-online community college that’s built a business model around competitive pricing, resources for students (like giving them a laptop and paying for home internet), and compensating professors well above the national average. The start-up also achieves high…

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Blitzscaling bourbon: How Fawn Weaver built Uncle Nearest whiskey 34:25

28d ago34:25

34:25

Fawn Weaver, founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, joins host Jeff Berman to share scale lessons from building one of the fastest-growing spirit brands in history. Hear how a photo in the newspaper inspired Fawn to uncover a forgotten legacy, break into the whiskey business, and craft a billion-dollar brand. Fawn’s book Love & Whiskey is availa…

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#Ep 499 Understanding Medicare Creditable Coverage: Compliance Insights with Marissa Rufo 23:12

24d ago23:12

23:12

In this episode of the ShiftShapers Podcast, host David Saltzman chats with Marissa Rufo, JD, MBA, a subject matter expert from MZQ Consulting, to demystify the complexities surrounding Medicare Creditable Coverage. They discuss why it's significant for employers and employees alike, particularly in light of recent legislative changes and the growi…

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Rapid Response: CNN’s Van Jones on Kamala’s glow-up, AI “wetware,” Elon Musk, and more 27:12

30d ago27:12

27:12

As the Democratic National Convention gets underway, CNN’s Van Jones still can’t quite believe Vice President Harris’s glow-up from “cringe” to a Beyonce-like star. The political analyst and entrepreneur joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian to discuss his new initiative, Dream Machine, which aims to make AI more accessible for multicultural communi…

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The vital question Taskrabbit founder Leah Solivan wished she asked investors 35:28

1M ago35:28

35:28

A pioneer in the gig economy, Leah Solivan joins host Jeff Berman to share scale lessons from founding Taskrabbit. Hear how a need for dog food on a snowy night grew into a global business acquired by IKEA. She also reveals how her experience as an entrepreneur is shaping her next act as an early-stage investor. Leah has a new podcast of her own in…

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Remembering Susan Wojcicki 41:38

1M ago41:38

41:38

We were saddened to hear of the passing of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki last Friday, following her battle with lung cancer. In honor of this iconic Silicon Valley leader, host Reid Hoffman offers a remembrance and a chance for listeners to hear the wisdom she shared in her 2020 episode. She talked with Reid about how to establish your company’…

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Rapid Response: Wild summer travel tales from Boeing to CrowdStrike, with The Points Guy, Brian Kelly 24:51

1M ago24:51

24:51

Is this the craziest non-pandemic summer travel season ever? The Points Guy’s Brian Kelly joins Rapid Response to talk about how Boeing’s safety issues are impacting flying habits, the CrowdStrike outage and Delta’s response, Southwest’s major pivot, and more. Plus: the airline industry's best-kept secrets and insider deals right now. Subscribe to …

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OpenAI’s Bret Taylor: Your business can’t wait until AI is perfect 34:52

1M ago34:52

34:52

Chairman of OpenAI, former co-CEO of Salesforce, and co-creator of Google Maps – those are just a few roles Bret Taylor has played in his Silicon Valley career. Reid Hoffman talks with Bret about OpenAI's world-shaping mission, why he founded Sierra and got back in the start-up game, and how business leaders should be using AI now. Synthetic voiceo…

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Rapid Response: Menopause is having a hot moment, with Midi Health’s Joanna Strober 27:27

1M ago27:27

27:27

Women are losing sleep, falling behind at work, suffering pain, and struggling in their relationships — all because we don’t talk enough about menopause or treat its symptoms. Midi Health’s Joanna Strober founded her company to tap the vast underserved market for this area of women’s health, which is finally getting mainstream attention. Strober sh…

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Brian Grazer: Scale your curiosity (Encore) 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

In our fast-paced working life, how can we make networking more impactful? In this episode (first published August 2023) the acclaimed film and television producer Brian Grazer talks with host Reid Hoffman about the value of sustained, genuine curiosity. You’ll hear how Brian founded Imagine Entertainment with his longtime creative partner, Ron How…

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Rapid Response: How Barstool Sports’ ex-CEO cooks up attention, with Food52’s Erika Ayers Badan 31:02

2M ago31:02

31:02

Controversy, frat house culture, viral moments — when you hear ‘Barstool Sports,’ this may be what comes to mind. But former CEO Erika Ayers Badan is here to tell you that the business model that made Barstool into an online cultural juggernaut is replicable and poised to re-shape the food and lifestyle industry. Ayers Badan shares with Rapid Respo…

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#498 Healthcare Advocacy and Innovation: NABIP President Alycia Riedl’s Leadership Vision 24:02

2M ago24:02

24:02

In this episode of Shift Shapers, host David Saltzman sits down with Alycia Riedl, the new National President of NABIP, to discuss the future of the healthcare advisory industry. Alycia shares her personal journey from reluctance to passion in the industry, following the legacy of her innovative father. They explore key issues on NABIP's radar, suc…

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Asking questions that scale, with AG1’s Kat Cole 38:46

2M ago38:46

38:46

From traveling the world opening restaurants as a teenager to pioneering new strategies at legacy brands, Kat Cole knows the importance of asking the right questions to forge a path to scale. Host Jeff Berman dives into Cole's fascinating career, exploring how she led teams at iconic brands like Hooters and Cinnabon, applying the lessons to steerin…

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Rapid Response: Reid Hoffman on the business impacts of Trump vs. Harris 25:40

2M ago25:40

25:40

Reid Hoffman's support for Kamala Harris and other Democrats — and distaste for former President Trump — has plunged him into headlines, in opposition to Elon Musk and others. Reid joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian to take us inside Silicon Valley’s reaction to Harris’s presidential bid, why some business leaders are embracing Trump, and what th…

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#497 Replay: Can a Throwback TPA be a Better Option? — With Bob McCollins 23:08

2M ago23:08

23:08

The focus of this week's episode is on how modern healthcare system innovations utilize throwback TPA. Bob McCollins, vice president of sales at Edison Health Solutions, explains what’s happening in the TPA industry today and how a throwback TPA can help combine all the fantastic solutions out there to provide top-notch services. What You’ll Learn …

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Rapid Response: What the Democrats' campaign changeup means for business, with Axios’ Alex Thompson 24:43

2M ago24:43

24:43

With Kamala Harris suddenly poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee, expectations have been turned on their head for voters, fundraisers, and the business world. Axios political correspondent Alex Thompson joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian to share what his sources have said behind the scenes about what drove Biden’s decision-making…

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Which start-ups change the future? Investor Mike Maples Jr. with Reid Hoffman 35:28

2M ago35:28

35:28

Silicon Valley investor Mike Maples Jr. is known for having a ‘Midas Touch.’ Think of a tech start-up that has changed your life in the last 20 years, and he was probably helping fuel its growth. Mike talks with host Reid Hoffman about the insights he’s gathered from decades of investing, which he shares in his new national bestseller book: Pattern…

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#496 Replay: Overmedicating in the New CAA Environment — with Mark A. Smith 19:12

2M ago19:12

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This week's episode delves into the world of pharmacogenomics (PGx) and how it is changing the way we approach medication management. We sit down with a leading expert in the field to discuss the current state of PGx adoption, the challenges it faces in gaining wider acceptance in the medical community, and the potential impact it could have on our…

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Rapid Response: What’s the next Barbenheimer? with The Ankler’s Janice Min 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

Summer’s not so hot at the movie theaters, and the same goes for streaming. Nothing’s come close to last year’s Barbie-Oppenheimer success, and Janice Min of entertainment news startup Ankler Media can’t say she’s surprised. Janice vets Hollywood’s offerings for the summer entertainment cycle, weighs in on deals from Paramount/Skydance to the astro…

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Liquid Death’s Mike Cessario: Trust your taste 34:58

2M ago34:58

34:58

Can drinking water look cool? That was the driving question behind Liquid Death founder Mike Cessario’s big business idea. Since launching its first tallboy cans of water in 2019, Liquid Death has used humor, design and smirk-worthy marketing to grow into a beverage company valued at $1.4 billion. Mike talks with host Jeff Berman about how he built…

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Rapid Response: Team USA’s bold plan for Paris, with US Olympic & Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

With 346 events over 17 days at this summer’s Paris Olympics, how do we zero in on the most important events, storylines, and takeaways? CEO of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Sarah Hirshland, returns to Rapid Response to provide an insider’s guide, including a preview of Team USA’s strategy. Hirshland also talks about the latest Chinese d…

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Ron Howard: Evolve your vision (Encore) 34:12

2M ago34:12

34:12

This week, Masters of Scale is bringing back one of our favorite episodes. It’s Reid Hoffman’s conversation with Ron Howard, the legendary director, producer, actor, and co-founder of Imagine Entertainment. In this episode, Ron shares how he manages the balance between staying true to his vision, while also embracing change. It’s a crucial topic fo…

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Tuning Into the Afterlife Frequency with Mark Anthony 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Recorded LIVE! Join Bob Bain, the curator of mysteries, for an electrifying episode of "Mysterious Matters," now in its monumental 10th season! Streaming live from Nashville, TN, this episode features a riveting conversation with the renowned Mark Anthony, the Psychic Lawyer. Together, they explore the fascinating concept of the Afterlife Frequency…

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#496 Chevron Deferment Overturned: The Impact on Advisors and Compliance with Jennifer Berman 21:21

3M ago21:21

21:21

In this episode of ShiftShapers, host David Saltzman discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the 40-year Chevron Deferment precedent and its implications for advisors and their clients. Joined by Jennifer Berman, ERISA attorney Jennifer Berman, the NABIP (National Association of Benefit Insurance Professionals) Legislative Vice Chai…

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Rapid Response: Why the fashion industry needs a makeover, with Imran Amed 29:52

3M ago29:52

29:52

The fashion world is at a sudden inflection point. Big luxury players are struggling, e-commerce markets are floundering, and ultra-fast players like Shein are disrupting. The Business of Fashion’s Imran Amed takes us inside the tumult, providing a framework to understand the trends and their larger economic impact. Plus: how manufacturers are adap…

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Mysterious Matters: LIVE Season 10 Premiere with Marc Anthony, the Psychic Lawyer! 2:59

3M ago2:59

2:59

Join Bob on Monday, July 1st at 8 p.m. Central Time for a live edition of Mysterious Matters. My guest will be Marc Anthony, renowned as the Psychic Lawyer, and together we'll explore the fascinating topic of the afterlife frequency.This live broadcast will be streamed on YouTube at mysteriousmatters.com/live. Yes, you heard right—it's a video edit…

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Grammarly CEO Rahul Roy-Chowdhury: Trust, AI, and the future of work 34:04

3M ago34:04

34:04

New AI products are rapidly changing the landscape for businesses. This is especially true for the writing tool Grammarly. The $13 billion dollar software company’s CEO Rahul Roy-Chowdhury has taken the helm in the midst of a profound disruption. Host Jeff Berman talks to Rahul about how his time at Google helped prepare him for this moment, why he…

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Ep #494 Connecting Employees to Crucial Resources: Insights from Ashley Reid of Wellist 27:41

3M ago27:41

27:41

In this episode of the ShiftShapers Podcast, host David Saltzman chats with Ashley Reid, founder and CEO of Wellist, to explore how companies can better connect employees to vital health and well-being resources. Reid discusses her transition from a marketing career to corporate strategy and the inception of Wellist. Driven by personal experiences …

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Rapid Response: Slutty Vegan wants to be the next Shake Shack, with founder Pinky Cole 23:25

3M ago23:25

23:25

While many plant-based food brands have struggled recently, Pinky Cole’s fast food chain Slutty Vegan keeps growing, with new restaurants across the U.S. Pinky sits down with Rapid Response host Bob Safian to explain how she’s scaling the brand despite lawsuits, social media attacks and a flurry of vegan restaurant competitor closures. Pinky also s…

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You could start a company this weekend, w/Noah Kagan 32:23

3M ago32:23

32:23

Entrepreneur Noah Kagan wants everyone to feel empowered to start a business. That’s the core message of his new book, Million Dollar Weekend. He’s founded multiple companies worth at least a million dollars, including AppSumo. That’s his software marketplace worth more than $80 million. Noah shares lessons from his scale journey, and from the earl…

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Rapid Response: Power moves for the planet, w/GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik 23:10

3M ago23:10

23:10

Can nuclear energy, solar and wind farms, and carbon capture scale fast enough to save the planet? GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian on stage at the Climatech conference in Boston to detail how green energy is evolving in 2024. GE Vernova is a new company spun out from General Electric, and helps power around a quart…

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Ep #493 Behavioral Economics in Healthcare - Matt Loper | ShiftShapers 23:44

3M ago23:44

23:44

In this episode of the ShiftShapers Podcast, host David Saltzman engages in a deep conversation with Matt Loper, CEO and co-founder of Wellth. They explore how healthcare plans can leverage behavioral economics to achieve better outcomes. Loper recounts his journey from aspiring biotechnologist to a leader in healthcare technology, emphasizing his …

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Don’t stop learning: How Cornerstone kept scaling, w/Adam Miller 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

Founded at the dawn of the dot-com era, entrepreneur Adam Miller’s original concept for Cornerstone was a kind of Netflix for adult education: training courses through CD-ROMs. Migrating to online offerings for major corporate clients, Adam steered the company through tough times that included an encounter with a loan shark, markets collapsing, and…

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Rapid Response: Taking over when tragedy strikes, w/Guild's Bijal Shah 23:45

3M ago23:45

23:45

After Guild’s founding CEO suffered a stroke at the age of just 34, Bijal Shah was tapped to take the helm. Shah joins Rapid Response to share the story behind the emotional leadership change, and how she wrestled with the immense responsibility of shepherding a company out of crisis. Shah also discusses how Taylor Swift inspires her leadership, an…

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Tinker your way to scale: James Dyson 29:56

3M ago29:56

29:56

James Dyson's journey to building a global invention enterprise began with a simple goal: to build a better vacuum. After 5,000+ prototypes and years of precise tinkering, his innovative bagless vacuum was ready. But none of the big brand names wanted it. So he started the Dyson company, betting that customers would be swayed by new technology, bet…

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Rapid Response: Crypto’s new chapter, w/Crypto Council for Innovation’s Sheila Warren 25:05

4M ago25:05

25:05

For anyone skeptical about crypto hype, Sheila Warren explains why it is here to stay, and what you might be overlooking. As CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, Warren joins Rapid Response to take us inside today’s crypto resurgence, in which 1 out of 5 Americans hold crypto in some fashion. Warren shares the story behind Congress’ recent bip…

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Ep#492 Transforming Workplace Mental Health: Stephen Sokoler 24:34

4M ago24:34

24:34

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, host David Saltzman welcomes Stephen Sokoler, founder and CEO of Journey, to discuss the importance of mental health care in the workplace. Stephen shares his personal journey, from entrepreneurial beginnings to discovering meditation and ultimately founding Journey in 2015. They delve into pressing ment…

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Bonus: Angela Duckworth’s “No Stupid Questions” Podcast 39:13

4M ago39:13

39:13

Masters of Scale guest, psychologist, and “Grit” author Angela Duckworth also hosts the podcast “No Stupid Questions.” With her co-host, entrepreneur and executive Mike Maughn, she takes up questions on deep issues like purpose and productivity. In this episode called “Do You Need a Routine?” Angela and Mike share notes from their personal lives, c…

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QuestBridge: Scaling College Access with Ana Rowena Mallari 34:35

4M ago34:35

34:35

Imagine all the highly motivated, high-achieving students who can excel at the most challenging colleges but lack the financial resources to attend. Matching this type of talent with full funding from top-tier schools is the mission of QuestBridge. CEO Ana Rowena Mallari recounts the organization’s 30-year scale journey, during which the program ha…

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Ep #491 Exploring Innovations in Stop Loss Self Funding - Daniel Cobb | ShiftShapers 28:55

4M ago28:55

28:55

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, we're joined by Daniel Cobb, Vice President of Sales and Strategy at Strategic Benefit Resources, to discuss the evolving landscape of Stop Loss Self Funding and the tech and data solutions supporting it. Cobb shares his journey from the mortgage business to insurance, emphasizing the significant changes…

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Rapid Response: Robinhood confronts a GameStop sequel, w/CEO Vlad Tenev 24:46

4M ago24:46

24:46

How will the return of meme stocks like GameStop and day trading influencers like Roaring Kitty alter the fintech landscape? Robinhood’s co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev, who was a lightning rod for controversy when meme stocks first surged in 2021, joins Rapid Response to explain what’s the same and what’s different this time around. Tenev also share…

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Meet “Reid-ish”: The Story of Cloning Reid Hoffman’s Voice 32:42

4M ago32:42

32:42

Masters of Scale goes under the hood of powerful AI in audio, unveiling a full vocal clone for founding host Reid Hoffman. Our CEO Jeff Berman, the Masters of Scale staff, and Reid himself tell the story of creating a synthetic voice we call “Reid-ish.” The company Respeecher is behind the technology, and its CEO Alex Serdiuk walks us through the s…

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Ep #490 Navigating Modern Marketing Challenges with Steven Amiel | ShiftShapers 26:33

4M ago26:33

26:33

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, host David Saltzman welcomes Steven Amiel, CMO at NextGen Benefits, to explore why marketing has become more challenging, costly and less effective in terms of ROI than ever before. They delve into the new regulations on tracking and targeting prospects, discussing how the move toward double opt-ins has …

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Rapid Response: What campus protests mean for business, w/Ken Frazier and Ken Chenault 30:25

4M ago30:25

30:25

Amid college campus protests over Palestine and Israel, stark US political divides, and legal challenges to diversity initiatives, business leaders face new pressure on whether to speak out and take action on issues of our time. Ken Frazier, former CEO of Merck, and Ken Chenault, former CEO of American Express, offer their unfiltered advice, as boa…

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