Best InfoBeans Podcasts (2024)

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#467 - Navigating the Complex World of Tech-Enabled Insurance: Insights from Adi Sivaraman at Architect Capital 44:21

1h ago44:21

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In this episode of InfoBeans' Fail Faster podcast, we sit down with Adi Sivaraman, Principal at Architect Capital, to discuss his fascinating journey from India to becoming a key player in the investment world. Adi shares his early interests in math and policy debate, his career beginnings on Wall Street, and his passion for investing. Dive deep in…

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#466 - Designing through adversity: Tim Seward's journey from personal challenges to industrial design innovation 56:29

1M ago56:29

56:29

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Tim Seward, a trailblazer in industrial design. With a decade of experience working with top firms like Y-Studios and Lunar, Tim has shaped iconic brands such as SONOS, ONYX, and Bird. Join us as we explore Tim’s journey from overcoming personal challenges to creating groundbreaking products. He shares ins…

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#465 - Leading with empathy: Samir Jhaveri's story of resilience and transformation 42:29

1M ago42:29

42:29

In this episode, we welcome Samir Jhaveri, VP of Operations Strategy and Transformation at MUFG. Samir is dedicated to transforming the Operations organization, leveraging his leadership and strategic expertise. He leads initiatives in organizational design, governance, reporting, and location strategy. With a background in management consulting at…

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#464 - Service delivery leadership in the age of Artificial Intelligence 27:52

2M ago27:52

27:52

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#463 The AI revolution with Salesforce 41:24

2M ago41:24

41:24

In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Chris Pearson, Director of Salesforce Development at Jostens. With 18 years of experience, Chris shares insights on Salesforce development, product management, and tech-driven business strategy. A must-listen for tech enthusiasts and business strategists!

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#462 - Streamlining success: Optimizing workflows with ServiceNow 38:56

3M ago38:56

38:56

In this episode of Fail Faster, we are excited to have Derek Nohr as our special guest. Derek is the Director of People Technology and the ServiceNow platform owner at Avalara. His journey is fueled by a profound passion for process improvement and an optimism that inspires those around him. With a 'never settle' philosophy, Derek envisions a bette…

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#461 - Empathizing with users 44:01

3M ago44:01

44:01

In this episode of Fail Faster, we sit down with Joe Espo, a senior product manager and content strategist with 20+ years of experience across media, tech, and finance. Most recently, he was VP of Product and User Experience at City National Bank. Prior, Joe managed projects and teams at Apple, JPMorgan Chase, Starwood Hotels, and several media com…

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#460 - Experimentation is the key to growth 38:29

3M ago38:29

38:29

In this episode of Fail Faster, we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Dave Williamson. Dave serves as the CIO at the Abzena, a life science group headquartered in San Diego, CA. Abzena provides the most complete set of solutions in integrated early discovery to mid-phase biotherapeutic and ADC drug development services in the pharmaceutical indus…

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#459 - We only learn from our failures! 34:06

5M ago34:06

34:06

Welcome to Fail Faster! In this episode, we are excited to have Brad Power, Senior Director Digital Product & User Experience at Kendra Scott. Brad is an experienced leader responsible for defining global vision and strategy, in support of business and technology goals. He's built high-performing, cross-disciplined teams responsible for supply chai…

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#458 - Leadership 26:05

5M ago26:05

26:05

Welcome to Fail Faster! Today, we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Syed Bilal Ali, affectionately known as Syed Ali. With a rich background spanning over two decades in the Information Technology field, Syed brings a wealth of experience and insights to our discussion. Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Syed's journey in technology leadershi…

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#457 - Managing with care 34:14

5M ago34:14

34:14

Welcome to Fail Faster! In today's episode, we are excited to have Stephen Sturdevant as our special guest. With over two decades of experience in the technology sector, Stephen's journey began on an IT help desk and progressed through various roles in IT process management, ServiceNow development, architecture, and leadership. His extensive experi…

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#456 - The power of compounding returns 32:04

6M ago32:04

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#455 - From vision to execution: Insights from Leepa 34:14

6M ago34:14

34:14

Leepa Mohanty serves as the Director of Program Strategy at the Business Transformation Office of Reynolds Consumer Products. Her overarching goal is to steer the organization towards success, leveraging her expertise in leadership, strategy, and program management. Leading a high-performing team, Leepa spearheads crucial transformation initiatives…

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#454 - Creating innovation through empathy and diversity of thought 32:37

6M ago32:37

32:37

Jennifer Rött (pronounced “wrote”) is a strategic Product, User Experience, and Design leader specializing in human-centered products and platforms. Jennifer has 20 years of experience sustainably scaling and growing people, teams, products, cloud, SaaS, and enterprise platforms through empathy and collaboration. Jennifer has pioneered innovations …

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#453 - A peek under the hood of healthcare billing experience 30:09

7M ago30:09

30:09

In this episode, our guest is Kinshuk Mishra, a seasoned leader in the tech and healthcare space, who is currently Chief Technology Officer for healthcare financial engagement platform, Cedar. Kinshuk takes us through his career journey, reflecting on pivotal moments, including both successes and failures. From the importance of trusting your insti…

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#452 - What they don't teach you in UX school 35:07

7M ago35:07

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#451 - Breaking barriers: Mastering cross-functional communication in healthcare and beyond 34:50

7M ago34:50

34:50

Naveen Chadalavada brings his operational mindset and experience leading teams to business problems at hand. While he is currently leading a team at Phreesia who grows and nurtures partnerships, he has had a variety of experience both in and out of the classroom across the provider healthcare space. From his days in consulting to his time in the te…

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#450 - Setting up agile product management teams from scratch 30:28

7M ago30:28

30:28

Shazil is a seasoned product leader with over 14 years of experience in multiple industries across 14 countries. As a product professional Shazil has worked to launch 0-1 and 0-n products and has created, coached and led teams to offer immense outputs during his career. Currently Shazil lives in Toronto Canada with his wife and works for Scotiabank…

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#449 - Curiosity can be the difference between an excellent and a mediocre product 33:45

7M ago33:45

33:45

Join us on the "Fail Faster" podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of product management and innovation with our special guest, Jaxon Merrill, VP, of Digital Product & Digital Product Design at Beautycounter. With a unique background in both audio and product management, Jaxon shares insights from his transformative projects, including a de…

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#448 - Incorporating the HUMAN in every process. 28:00

8M ago28:00

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Join us on the Fail Faster podcast as Kristy Tupper, Vice President of Product Management at RxSense, shares her inspiring journey in and around the healthcare IT industry. From navigating various facets of the business to her impactful role in prescription benefits, Christy discusses leadership principles, overcoming setbacks, and the importance o…

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#447 - Swift Leadership: Navigating the Path to Innovation 47:50

8M ago47:50

47:50

Chad Niemuth is the Global Vice President of Marketing and Sales Technology within the IT organization at the Campari Group. For the past 24 years of his career he has led single and multi-brand organizations in developing technology solutions and platforms, grounded in process, data, integration, and tangible KPIs and reporting. This stems from an…

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#446 - Product pioneer, navigating innovation and impact 30:14

9M ago30:14

30:14

Elio Damaggio is a product leader with over 15 years of experience in cloud computing, IoT, and AI. Currently serving as the Head of Product for AWS in the Next Generation Developer Experience organization, he is building new ways to empower software developer teams with AI. Elio began his tech journey as a product manager at Microsoft, where he wo…

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#445 - Failing fast, succeeding faster: A product leader's journey 26:10

9M ago26:10

26:10

Peter Papaioannou, the inaugural Vice President of Product at Everyware, is a seasoned professional in the fintech and payments sector. With a wealth of experience collaborating with renowned global organizations, Peter has excelled in high-growth environments, showcasing his proficiency in strategic visioning and pioneering product innovation. In …

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#444 - Path to product management 38:13

9M ago38:13

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Kevin Washington is the Director of Product Management for Experimentation & Customer Feedback Experiences at Best Buy and has a broad background of experience at omnichannel retailers. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Morehouse College where he teaches Product Management to Business and CS students. Kevin’s passions are deeply rooted in creating…

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#443 - Fail Faster with Mandy: Insights from an industry expert 31:40

9M ago31:40

31:40

Mandy Janicki has spent her career fully in-house for the past 18 years for companies based in Michigan, California and Chicago. In her current role, Mandy founded the Creative Studio in 2015 to serve as UL Solutions' first in-house agency—an innovative solution that greatly reduced UL Solutions' dependence on external agencies and strengthened the…

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#442 - Who is Maverick? 25:41

9M ago25:41

25:41

Preetha Sekharan, VP, Digital Incubator, Applied AI & Transformation joins us as we delve into the challenges and successes of establishing a digital strategy practice in a well-established company, along with insights on AI implementation in the insurance industry. In this episode you will learn how strategies are tailored, technology readiness is…

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#441 - Role of the project management office in technological innovation 25:47

9M ago25:47

25:47

Nicolas Hien serves as Chief Information Officer at Dollarama where he has the supervisory responsibility over the IT function and the Project Management Office.

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#440 - Designing the leading collaboration platform 35:28

9M ago35:28

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Meet Stan Rapp, a name in the design world who transitioned from being a self-taught designer to leading Enterprise Design at Asana. Before his current role, Stan shaped product design at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. On top of his design expertise, he's a certified coach and a recent graduate of UPenn's Executive Design Leadership program. Speci…

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#439 - In the world of AI, Are you team Accelerate or Decelerate 37:14

10M ago37:14

37:14

Bryan Lane is a writer, speaker, and technology advisor focused on using data and AI for the public good. He is currently serving as the chief of business intelligence at the FDIC. Prior to that, he co-founded the government-wide AI Center of Excellence at GSA, where he supported organizations like the DoD Joint AI Center. While in government servi…

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#438 - Navigating Innovation in Highly Governed Ecosystems 20:41

10M ago20:41

20:41

Ashley Nelson, VP Innovation - Mastercard Foundry, joins us as we delve into the professional journey of an innovation and new product development expert. From experiences at Citi and MasterCard to driving innovation in various global landscapes, the discussion unfolds the challenges and triumphs faced in a regulated industry. The conversation cove…

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#437 - Navigating Healthcare Design and AI 31:39

10M ago31:39

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#436 - Navigating E-Commerce success in travel and beyond 19:33

10M ago19:33

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Join us on the Fail Faster podcast as we delve into the world of high-impact, high-visibility e-commerce strategies with Hailong Shen, Director of eCommerce Technology at Royal Caribbean. He shares insights from his extensive career in the travel industry, touching on his experiences at American Airlines and Royal Caribbean Group. Discover how Heil…

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#435 - Behind reporting dashboards 25:42

11M ago25:42

25:42

Join us on the "Fail Faster" podcast as we sit down with Jag Bedi, Vice President - Data Science and Analytics at Purchasing Power. In this insightful episode, we delve into the fascinating world of e-tail and how Purchasing Power empowers customers to improve their quality of life through affordable access to products and services. Jag shares the …

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#434 - How can I help you? 41:20

11M ago41:20

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Join us for a special episode of the Fail Faster podcast as we explore the world of customer support with Matthew Caron, VP of Customer Experience and Onboarding at OpenTable. Matthew shares his personal journey from holding a CSR job nobody desires to uncovering beauty within the chaos and becoming a successful leader in customer support. He candi…

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#433 - Integrated Security 28:37

11M ago28:37

28:37

Welcome to the "Fail Faster" podcast, where we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity with a well known industry expert Mark Ashworth, Chief Information Security Officer at First Bank. In this episode, Mark shares his journey from a fascination with technology sparked by a movie to becoming the CISO at First Bank. We get into the weeds of a secu…

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#432 - Designing Success Globally 23:36

11M ago23:36

23:36

Oleg Slyusarchuk serves as the global head of Product Design at Eleks. As part of his role, Oleg has been managing a design team consisting of 60 designers in various countries, including the UK, US, Germany, Canada, Estonia, Croatia, Poland, and Portugal, for the past 7 years. With 20 years of experience in the field of design and a certification …

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#431 - Crafting palatable experiences with Daniel Meretsky 16:54

11M ago16:54

16:54

Join us in this episode as we chat with Daniel Meretsky, a tech and restaurant industry expert. With over 15 years of experience, Daniel shares his insights into pioneering smart card technology, optimizing McDonald's operations, and adapting to changing customer preferences. Discover how data and AI are shaping the restaurant industry and the impo…

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#430 - Crafting thriving organizations through human-centric excellence 37:52

11M ago37:52

37:52

Ryan Spanswick is a relentless servant leader that has spent the last 18 years leading and designing in enterprise organizations like SiriusXM, Starbucks, and IBM. He truly believes that investing in the health and success of people creates the highest quality work and builds design organizations that thrive and endure. He enjoys the challenge of c…

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#429 - Are you hiring more of YOU? 31:23

12M ago31:23

31:23

In this episode, we sit down with Soumam Debgupta, SVP of Product, JLL Technologies. He is a seasoned product leader who shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in India to becoming a product management guru. Discover how he navigated the ever-changing real estate industry, learned from both successes and failures and leveraged his cra…

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#428 - Your thoughts, ideas and aspirations have value, irrespective of your role 26:28

12M ago26:28

26:28

Join us as we chat with Andrew Moore, VP of Software Engineering at Nations Lending. In this engaging conversation, we explore Andrew's diverse background in the tech industry, from networking and IT support to data engineering and software development. He shares how he overcame misconceptions about software engineering and found joy in solving pro…

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#427 - Career development and the impact of AI 26:44

12M ago26:44

26:44

Meet Sabrina Wong, the Head of UX at Tapestry and a dedicated university instructor. With a wide-ranging expertise that encompasses product design, research, and digital strategy, Sabrina has collaborated with a diverse array of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, to elevate their products and services to new heights. Beyond her …

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#426 - Delivering compassionate digital healthcare experiences 26:18

12M ago26:18

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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Neuharth, the Vice President of Experience and Digital Innovation at Children's Wisconsin, to explore the journey from his background in software development to his current role at the forefront of healthcare technology. We discuss the evolution of user experience, the power of co-designing solutions with fam…

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#425 - Are you thinking about switching to a Subscription Model? 22:48

12M ago22:48

22:48

This is a super interesting episode with Stacey Maresco, Chief Product Officer at Empowered Education, where we get a glimpse into her remarkable career journey, including her role as an early employee at a startup that achieved explosive growth and her experience with integrating companies after acquisition. Stacey shares how in her role she is he…

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#424 - Going beyond the skillset mold 30:50

12M ago30:50

30:50

Join us in this insightful and inspiring podcast as we dive into the world of product and software design with Jonathan Madera, the VP of Product Design for Data Accent. Jonathan shares his journey from childhood dreams of being a computer animator to becoming a successful designer and entrepreneur. As we delve into the world of data design, Jonath…

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#423 - From curiosity to leadership: Evolving your career and leading through others 29:02

12M ago29:02

29:02

Gretchen Nash is a Creative Director at Amazon who leads a team of visual, UX, and motion designers to innovate next in class experiences for Alexa enabled products. She has over 15 years of professional creative experience spanning across graphic design, motion graphics, and leading teams to build multi-sensory experiences for technical innovation…

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#422 - The WHY behind a healthy and sustainable online grocer experience? 29:44

12M ago29:44

29:44

Join us on the Fail Faster podcast for an episode with Jonas Klink, VP of Product and UX Design at Thrive Market. Discover how Thrive Market innovates online grocery shopping to make healthy living accessible, affordable, and easy. Jonas shares his passion for curating a sustainable experience that adds value to the everyday lives of Thrive Market’…

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#421 - Do you have an interesting relationship with yourself? 30:24

12M ago30:24

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#420 - Apple Vision Pro and the future of spatial design 34:15

12M ago34:15

34:15

Alan is the Senior Director of UX at EAB. His team curates the next generation college search experience for students as well as 2,500 universities. In the last 10 years, Alan improved the digital experiences for Morgan Stanley, Bloomberg, and ESPN; created new interactions in VR for people to shop, travel, and tour high-end real estates from afar.…

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#419 - Unleashing design leadership chronicle for business growth 25:31

12M ago25:31

25:31

Joie Chung is a seasoned product design leader based in Austin, TX. With over 17 years in the design industry, she has gained a deep understanding of what makes great user experiences, and how strategic design can drive business growth. Passionate about cultivating the next generation of design talent, Joie is deeply committed to creating environme…

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#418 - Staying curious! 22:16

1y ago22:16

22:16

Jarrett Carter, Associate Vice President, Integrative Learning Design at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) joins us to share his journey into leading and designing integrative learning experiences. He shares the importance of working together as one team towards a shared goal of creating seamless educational platforms catering to a divers…

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