On LEHI, we have thought-provoking conversations with incredibly successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors from around the globe. We uncover the mindset that drives them, allowing them to make a high impact without losing themselves to ego.
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Interested in the startup scene at Kellogg & Northwestern? Inspired by NPR's "How I Built This", "My Startup Journey" is a podcast where we interview current Kellogg startups to learn about their ideas, struggles and development.
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What does it mean to transform? Or be transformative and disrupt the status quo? What does it take to transform yourself, career, processes, function, or organization? In each episode, we will explore these topics, learn what worked for some while failed for others and the tips you can gain through the war stories of others to help embark on your own transformational journey. Purvee has more than 15 years of experience leading transformational changes at multi-national organizations. She is ...
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Learn how to create and deliver compelling business presentations with Tim Calkins, an award-winning marketing professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and author of the recently published book, "How to Wash a Chicken: Mastering the Business Presentation." Over the course of nine episodes, Tim explains how to create a compelling story and deliver it with confidence, based on his years of research and experience. Tim's other books include "Defending Your Brand" and ...
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Rabbi Kirshner is the Rabbi at Temple Emanu-el in Closter, New Jersey, the President of the New York Board of Rabbis, a member of the Chancellor's Rabbinic Cabinet at the Jewish Theological Seminary and was selected among 50 rabbis to participate in the inaugural class of the Kellogg School of Rabbinic Management at Northwestern University.
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Data Masters is the go-to place for data enthusiasts. We speak with data leaders from around the world about data, analytics, and the emerging technologies and techniques data-savvy organizations are tapping into to gain a competitive edge. Our experts also share their opinions and perspectives about the hyped, or overhyped, industry trends we may all be geeking out over.
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#23 - Howard Pratt | A Mental Healthcare Champion for Vulnerable Communities
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In this episode we are hosting Howard Pratt, a distinguished physician and a leading advocate for the South Florida youth.nAs the Behavioral Director at Community Health of South Florida, Howard plays a pivotal role in providing mental healthcare for vulnerable communities. Howard is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and he is a graduate of Virgi…
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#22 - Robin Manthie | Revolutionizing Hunger Relief and Food Security
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This episodes features Robin Manthie. Robin is an accomplished non-profit executive who is currently leading the Kitchen Coalition at Second Harvest Heartland, one of the nation’s largest food banks. Second Harvest is distributing more than 100 million pounds of food to community food shelves, meal distribution sites, and emergency grocery pop-ups …
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Insight Unpacked S2E5 | American Healthcare—Is This the Best We Can Do?
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In the final episode of our 5-episode series, “Insight Unpacked: American Healthcare and Its Web of Misaligned Incentives,” we travel overseas, and through our own backyard, in search of a way forward. On this episode, we hear from Kellogg faculty members Craig Garthwaite, Amanda Starc, and David Dranove. We also talk to Murray Ross, vice president…
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#21 - Eileen Murray | The Impressive Journey of an Impactful Non-Profit Leader in Healthcare
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This episode features Eileen M. Murray, an accomplished non-profit executive who is currently leading the American Epilepsy Society (AES) as the Chief Executive Officer. Under Eileen's leadership, AES achieved significant milestones including doubling its operating budget and tripling its net assets while growing an high-impact team. With over 20 y…
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Insight Unpacked S2E4 | The Bargain That Fuels Big Pharma
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What will we pay for the next groundbreaking drug? In episode 4 of our 5-episode series, “Insight Unpacked: American Healthcare and Its Web of Misaligned Incentives,” we explore the trade-off at the heart of pharmaceutical innovation. On this episode, we hear from Kellogg faculty members Amanda Starc and Craig Garthwaite, as well as Boston Universi…
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Insight Unpacked S2E3 | The Misadventures of Insuring America
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In episode 3 of our 5-episode series, “Insight Unpacked: American Healthcare and Its Web of Misaligned Incentives,” we explain how insurance companies became everybody’s favorite villain. On this episode, we talk to Kellogg faculty members Craig Garthwaite, David Dranove, and Paul Campbell, alongside Wharton School professor Robert Lawton Burns. Vi…
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#20 - Jennifer Ludwig Clark | A Scientist’s Journey to Leading High-Growth Organizations in Diverse Industries
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This LEHI Mindset episode features Jennifer Clark, a leading senior executive with a lasting positive impact on a wide variety of industries from cannabis, healthcare, consumer goods and technology. Jennifer is the Chief Operating Officer at Margo Network, a private equity-owned fin tech company in the cryptocurrency space. She was the COO of Flowe…
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Insight Unpacked S2E2 | The Power of the Physician's Pen
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We rely on doctors to keep us healthy. In episode 2 of our 5-episode series, “Insight Unpacked: American Healthcare and Its Web of Misaligned Incentives,” we learn at what cost. On this episode, we talk to Kellogg professors Craig Garthwaite, David Dranove, and clinical associate professor Paul Campbell about the role doctors play in the expense an…
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Insight Unpacked S2E1 | The Problem with Megaproviders
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In episode 1 of our 5-episode series, “Insight Unpacked: American Healthcare and Its Web of Misaligned Incentives,” we investigate how hospital systems got so big—and what that means for our health and our pocketbooks. On this episode, we talk to Kellogg professors Craig Garthwaite and David Dranove, and Wharton School professor Robert Lawton Burns…
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Introducing Insight Unpacked, Season 2: American Healthcare and Its Web of Misaligned Incentives If you lived in the nineteenth century, and you got sick, it was bad news. Simple urinary tract infections were deadly. Appendicitis killed you. And Syphilis might leave you without a nose. Thanks to modern medicine, this is pretty unimaginable today. A…
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Why Italy’s Economy Offers a Cautionary Tale for the U.S.
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Since the 1990s, taxes, debt, and regulations have hamstrung the Italian economy. On this episode of The Insightful Leader: Could America be next?
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#19 - Sofya Asfaw | The Story and Mindset of an Influential Surgeon Dedicated to Greening Operating Rooms
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This LEHI Mindset episode is featuring Sofya Asfaw, a distinguished surgeon and Vice Chair of Quality and Patient Experience at the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Sofya specializes in trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and acute care surgery. She has a strong educational background with a medical degree from Southern Illinois…
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#18 - Tim Calkins | From Corporate America to Leading Professor at a Top Marketing School
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This episode features one of the most respected figures in marketing, Professor Tim Calkins. As a distinguished faculty member at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Tim specializes in marketing strategy and branding. His insights are grounded in his extensive real-world experience, including a successful tenure at Kraft Foods w…
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Why You Need a Killer Answer to “So, What Do You Do?”
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A great response to this question can open doors. On this episode of The Insightful Leader: we’ve got tips for fine-tuning your answer.
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Curious about using AI at work? On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we hear from one professor who found a fascinating, low-stakes way to bring AI into his workplace: the classroom.
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#17 - Matthew Taylor | The Remarkable Story of a Global Corporate Executive's Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
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This episode features Matthew Taylor, the founder and managing partner of MTT Ventures and the President of TransMachine. TransMachine is an industrial manufacturing company focusing on heavy duty truck, oil and gas, and agriculture industries. Prior to his entrepreneurship through acquisition journey with TransMachine, Matthew was the Head of Sale…
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What’s It Take to Get on a Board, Anyway?
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It’s not like applying for a job. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, an expert demystifies the process.By Kellogg Insight
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#16 - Abdol Moabery | Intelligently Defining the Future of Aviation
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This episode features Abdol Moabery, a serial entrepreneur, a prominent philanthropist and a community service champion. Abdol is the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of GA Telesis, a global leader in integrated commercial aviation services. Abdol is a distinguished alum of the Kellogg School of Management’s Executive MBA Program. He …
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Generative AI is like “a hammer looking for a nail.” On this episode of The Insightful Leader: we have to decide what the nail should be.By Kellogg Insight
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#15 - Greg Parranto | From West Point through War Zones to Corporate America and the C-Suite
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This episode is featuring Greg Parranto, a leading figure in orthopaedic trauma and medical device sales and a seasoned US Army veteran who served in various critical missions in different countries and war zones. Greg is currently the CEO of Endeavour Orthopaedics, a specialty medical device company focused on advancing orthopaedic trauma products…
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Plus: more leadership advice in this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight” series.By Kellogg Insight
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#14 - Harry Kraemer | Values-Based Leadership & Life Balance of a Fortune 500 CEO
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This episode is featuring Kellogg legend Harry Kraemer. Harry is a Kellogg School of Management Professor, former CEO of Baxter International, and author of three best-selling leadership books. He is currently an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm and he serves as a board member at various impactfu…
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#13 - Enis Hulli | Finding and Guiding Tech Unicorns from Seed Stage to IPO
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This episode is featuring Enis Hulli, a prominent VC investor. Enis is a General Partner at 500 Emerging Europe, focused on investing in Central Eastern European and Turkish entrepreneurs on pre-seed and seed. Enis has assisted various tech unicorns, guiding them from their seed stage to their IPOs. He is a native of Istanbul, he holds an engineeri…
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Need Product Inspiration? Meet Your Customer in the Wild.
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On this episode of The Insightful Leader: a consumer anthropologist takes us behind the scenes as she interviews a “pet parent.”By Kellogg Insight
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#12 - Joe Manone | Leading Change and Fostering Growth at a World-Leading, R&D-Driven B2B Company
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This episode is with Joe Manone, President and CEO of Rite-Hite Products Corporation. Rite-Hite is a world leader in the manufacture, sale, and service of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, HVLS fans, industrial curtain walls, and more. For over two decades, Joe has been instrumental in steering Rite-Hite's remarkable growth…
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Can Complexity Science Help Us Understand Organizations?
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On this episode of The Insightful Leader: From climate change to neuroscience, this new approach is reshaping how we study complicated systems.By Kellogg Insight
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#11 - Devesh Sachdev | Building India's Fastest-Growing and Second-Largest Microfinance Company
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This episode is featuring Devesh Sachdev, the founder, Managing Director, and CEO of Fusion Microfinance. Since its inception in 2009, Fusion Microfinance has become one of the fastest-growing microfinance institutions in history. This growth is largely attributed to Devesh's leadership, which is focused on adopting state-of-the-art digital technol…
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On this episode of The Insightful Leader: Are companies as socially responsible as they claim? And how much should investors care?
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#10 - Manvendra Saxena | Navigating Success in Private Equity as Both Operator and Investor
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This episode is with Manvendra - Manny - Saxena, founder and Executive Chairman of Mars Energy Group. Mars Energy Group is a private equity holding company that acquires renewable energy businesses and provides support after acquisition by utilizing technology, implementing systems, and driving process improvements. The main focus of Mars Energy is…
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Be yourself! No, not like that. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we help you navigate the competing advice about how much to share and hold back. Book links: The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place. Embrace the Power of You: Owning Your Identity at Work Advertising Strategy Cambridge Handboo…
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#9 - Mohanbir Sawhney | Leading World-Class Institutions and Companies to Stay Ahead of the Innovation Curve
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This is a thought-provoking episode with Professor Mohanbir Sawhney, a globally recognized scholar, consultant, speaker, and author in technology, innovation and marketing. He's a distinguished professor at the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University, and an advisor to global Fortune 500 companies. We sat down with Professor Sawhney…
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On this episode of The Insightful Leader: how understanding consumer mindsets can help you make the sale.By Kellogg Insight
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#8 - Sonia Arora & Preetha Menon | Stories of Inspiring Indian Women Tech Leaders in the US
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This is a unique episode that was recorded with Kostas Poulakidas in Bangalore, India, featuring two amazing Indian female tech leaders. Joining us are Sonia Arora and Preetha Menon. Both have over 15 years of impactful tech leadership experience in the United States in diverse industries. In this episode we are delving into their inspiring stories…
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Cracking the Code: AI Integration Strategies for Business Success with Elena Alikhachkina, Data and Technology Pioneer, Global Data Power Woman
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In this episode of the Data Masters Podcast, your host, Anthony Deighton, welcomes Elena Alikhachkina to discuss the intricate world of AI and its profound impact on business. As AI quickly becomes a part of everyday life, business leaders grapple with challenges in effectively aligning it with their strategies. Elena sheds light on dispelling AI m…
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#7 - Orie Browne | Servant Leadership in Medicine, Tech Entrepreneurship and Community Service Around the Globe
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In this episode we are hosting Orie Browne, a distinguished physician, tech entrepreneur, and community service leader. As the Chief Medical Officer at Checkpoint Health, Orie plays a pivotal role in providing innovative health management solutions for people with chronic illnesses. His extensive career as a physician spans various locations in the…
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From Jargon to Insights: A Guide to Effective Data-Driven Collaboration with Joel Shapiro, Associate Professor of Data Analytics at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management
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Join Anthony Deighton and Joel Shapiro as they discuss the challenges and opportunities for data teams to become more effective and valuable within their organizations. Joel covers a wide range of topics related to successful collaboration between business and data scientists including, problem spotting and problem scoping, the challenge of working…
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Podcast: Using AI Comes with a Tradeoff. Now Multiply That by 8 Billion.
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On this episode of The Insightful Leader podcast: what happens when everyone uses the same generative AI tools?By Kellogg Insight
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#6 - Ashish Sinha | Defending Voting Rights & Building a Career in the US Democracy Space
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In this episode, we are hosting Ashish Sinha, a distinguished non-profit leader in the US democracy space. Ashish currently serves as the Chief of Staff at the Institute for Responsive Government, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. This organization is dedicated to assisting policymakers in finding solutions that enhance government…
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The Future of AI and Data-Driven Technologies: Insights from Randy Bean, founder and CEO of NewVantage Partners
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Join Anthony Deighton and Randy Bean as they discuss key trends such as data-driven transformation, the challenges organizations encounter in becoming data-driven, generative AI, and the future of AI and data technologies. Randy, an advisor to Fortune 1000 leaders, brings you into the boardroom to share what’s top of mind for CEOs regarding AI and …
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Plus: insecure employees and a flagging culture. On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” more from our conversation with Professor Harry Kraemer.By Kellogg Insight
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Exploring the Modern Data Stack and AI: A Conversation with David Jayatillake, Co-Founder and CEO of Delphi Labs
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Join Anthony Deighton and David Jayatillake in this engaging podcast as they discuss the modern data stack, the power of AI in data analysis, and the future of data interfaces. Discover how data teams can ensure clean and curated data, and explore the exciting possibilities of accessing and analyzing data in a seamless and efficient manner. Don't m…
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#5 - Ardaman Singh | Building a Global AI / ML Unicorn in India & Future of AI and Work
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In this episode, we are hosting Ardaman Singh, a senior executive of Axtria, a global provider of cloud software and AI-driven data analytics to the life sciences industry. The company officially became an unicorn with over $1 billion valuation after raising $150 million from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities in 2021. Ardaman is a seasoned business e…
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On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” Professor Harry Kraemer discusses how to lead your former peers and build trust with your team.
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The Future of Data and Analytics Teams: Insights from Misha Advena, Head of Analytics at Miro
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Join Anthony Deigthon for this insightful episode as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of data and analytics teams with Misha Advena. Gain a deeper understanding of the strategies and approaches that can shape the future of your organization, ensuring it remains agile and data-driven in an increasingly complex environment.…
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#4 - Oender Boyman | Venture Capital Investing in Europe & Building a Career in VC
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Hi from Evanston, Illinois. In this podcast Kostas Poulakidas and I, Volkan Emre, are hosting Oender Boyman, a fellow Kellogg Executive MBA and a seasoned venture capital investor. Onder is currently a Partner at Swiss Venture Capital firm VI Partners. Vi Partners was founded in 2000 by ETH Zurich, McKinsey and ten Swiss blue-chip companies with th…
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Unveiling the Secrets of Effective Data Collaboration with Mode’s Benn Stancil, Co-founder & CTO
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In this episode of the Data Masters podcast Anthony Deighton speaks with Benn Stancil, co-founder and CTO at Mode, who challenges common ideas about data collaboration. Benn emphasizes that effective collaboration isn’t about using Google Docs-like tools but understanding data visualization evolution for smooth collaboration. The conversation also …
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#3 - Anant Vidur Puri | Venture Capital Investing and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in India
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Hi from Bangalore, India! In this episode, Kostas Poulakidas and I, Volkan Emre, are hosting Anant Vidur Puri, a technology and entrepreneurship enthusiast who is a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners’ India branch. Bessemer is one of the World’s leading VC companies, with more than 135 IPOs and 200 portfolio companies in the enterprise, consumer …
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Insight Unpacked BONUS | Why Canada Goose Soared and Shinola Sputtered
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Luxury is dominated by older brands. So what happens when newer entrants try to break through? In the second of two bonus episodes, we show what can go right—and wrong.By Kellogg Insight
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Bayesian Optimization for Databases: A Conversation with Dana Van Aken, co-founder and CTO at OtterTune
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In this episode, we welcome Dana Van Aken, co-founder and CTO at OtterTune. Their SaaS solution leverages AI to streamline database tuning, addressing configuration challenges and enhancing the performance of PostgreSQL and MySQL—all while reducing costs. Join us to delve into the challenges faced by database administrators and explore the exciting…
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#2 - Abhinay Choudhari | Building Unicorns by Re-inventing Grocery Shopping and Laundry
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Hi from Bangalore, India. Today, Kostas Poulakidas and myself, Volkan Emre, are hosting Abhinay Choudhari, the founder of BigBasket.com, one of the largest and most impactful e-commerce ventures in the World. BigBasket was sold to Tata Group for over $2 billion valuation in 2021. Abhinay is also the founder of LaundryMate, a groundbreaking platform…
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