Best Levine Media Group Podcasts (2025)

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Improving the Efficiency of the Pharma Workforce with AI 38:02

4d ago38:02

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Kannan Natarajan, senior vice president at Pfizer, discusses the potential of generative AI to streamline pharmaceutical documentation processes and improve efficiency, what he’s learned about implementing AI solutions, and the cultural challenges of adopting new technologies.By Levine Media Group

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Drawing Lessons from the COVID Pandemic 32:05

5d ago32:05

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Despite having taken steps to prepare for a possible pandemic, the United States fared poorly during the COVID outbreak relative to other developed nations. It also sharpened political divides as conspiracy theories and misinformation spread on social media. In “COVID Wars: America’s Struggle Over Public Health and Personal Freedom,” tech entrepren…

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Sphinx: The Smart Wet Feeder For Cats Kickstarter | interview with Grant Barnekow - Go Fund This 13:03

6d ago13:03

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Rob interviews Grant Barnekow about the "Sphinx: The Smart Wet Feeder For Cats" Kickstarter! Sphinx automatically feeds vet-approved meals, keeps food fresh, and lets you check in with your cat via real-time audio and video! Check out an exclusive sneak peak video about SPhinx right here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq-mL-1S6k4 Support Sphinx: T…

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Inside McDonald’s Bold Marketing Moves w/ Jennifer Healan 27:37

12d ago27:37

27:37

In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari speaks with Jennifer Healan, VP of Brand, Content, and Culture at McDonald’s US. Jennifer shares her journey leading creative transformation at iconic brands, emphasizing the power of creative bravery, tapping into fan truths, and launching standout campaigns like McDonald’s anime collabo…

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A Bet that Myostatins Can Muscle Out Obesity 29:51

13d ago29:51

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GLP-1 agonists have been a breakthrough for the treatment of obesity, a global problem with serious health risks. While the benefits of these therapies are seen as outweighing the risks, there have been some concerns about the loss of muscle mass, particularly in older people using these drugs. iBio is developing next-generation obesity therapies t…

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Making Whole-Eye Transplantation a Reality 25:04

20d ago25:04

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At the end of 2024, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health awarded a team led by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and including the Foundation Fighting Blindness and six other research groups, up to $46 million to advance research to enable human eye transplants to restore vision in people who are blind. The goal of the…

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Navigating AI Implementation in Pharma 42:53

26d ago42:53

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Vinod Das, Pharma R&D, Drug Innovation & AI Scouting for Bayer; sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the integration of generative AI in drug discovery and clinical development. He discusses the journey of AI adoption, the importance of prompt engineering, and the complexities of implementation.…

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The Rise of B2B Creators and Monetization Strategies w/ Olivia Owens (Teachable) 24:52

26d ago24:52

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari chats with Olivia Owens, Creator Partnerships and Business Development Lead at Teachable. Olivia shares her mission to empower creators through community, the launch of the 9 to 5 Quitters Club, and effective monetization strategies. She dives into Teachable’s latest report on B2B creator…

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Synbio Companies Come to Grips with the One “Omic” that Matters 34:38

27d ago34:38

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Synthetic biology companies have faced a difficult few years as share prices have been battered and investment in the sector has waned. As investors and companies are readying to gather for the annual SynBioBeta conference in San Jose May 5 through 8, a new report from the bipartisan National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology warns that…

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Searching for Safer Pain Medications 39:19

1M ago39:19

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Until recently, treatments for both chronic and acute pain had been an area that went for decades without the development of innovative new treatments. South Rampart Pharma is seeking to develop safer and more effective pain management therapies that avoid the liver toxicity of acetaminophen, the kidney toxicity of NSAIDs, and the abuse potential o…

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Transforming Cancer Care in India with AI 36:10

1M ago36:10

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Vijayalakshmi Ramshankar, professor and head of the Department of Cancer Biology and Molecular Diagnostics at Cancer Institute (WIA) sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the cancer research landscape in India, the work she is doing to leverage AI to improve diagnosis and outcomes, and the future of AI in oncology…

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Bridging the Translational Divide in Healthcare AI 27:45

1M ago27:45

27:45

The Zimin Institute for AI Solutions in Healthcare, a joint initiative between the Zimin Foundation and the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, is seeking to accelerate the integration of AI into the life sciences. Although it is pursuing a wide range of opportunities from precision medicine to therapeutic discovery, its primary focus is on …

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Owning Your Content in the Digital Age w/ Jamie Gutfreund (Creator Vision) 38:24

1M ago38:24

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari speaks with Jamie Gutfreund, founder of Creator Vision, about bridging the gap in the creator economy. They discuss the shift from authenticity to trust in marketing, why creators should own their content, and how brands can better collaborate with creators. Jamie also shares insights on …

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How Data, AI, and Empathy Are Reshaping Healthcare with Jennifer Paganelli (President, Earned Media & Integration, Real Chemistry) 49:30

1M ago49:30

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How Data, AI, and Empathy Are Reshaping Healthcare with Jennifer Paganelli (President, Earned Media & Integration, Real Chemistry) Healthcare is complicated, fast-moving, and deeply personal. The people who lead in this space need more than expertise—they need real-world EQ. In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Paganelli Schwartz, President of…

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Seeking Long-Term Pain Relief from a Drug-Free Injection 29:10

2M ago29:10

29:10

The search for non-opioid pain relievers opioids has focused on pharmaceutical alternatives including non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants. Brixton Biosciences is developing Neural Ice, an injectable frozen slurry that can degenerate nerves in targeted areas and provide pain relief for extended periods. The discov…

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Navigating the Challenges of Integrating AI in Clinical Development 40:22

2M ago40:22

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Manoranjan Das, director of global drug development IT for Bristol Myers Squibb, sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss his work to implement AI in clinical development, the importance of change management, and the lessons learned from various AI projects he’s led.By Levine Media Group

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The Real ROI of Influencer Partnerships Beyond Sales w/ Ashton Wall (GateMaker Community) 27:18

2M ago27:18

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, speaks with Ashton Wall, Co-Founder of GateMaker Community. They explore her mission to restore the integrity of marketing by putting creators at the center of strategy, and why influencer marketing should power every channel—not ju…

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Engaging Hard-to-Target Receptors with Antibodies that Activate 39:43

2M ago39:43

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Antibodies have been powerful tools for inhibiting a targeted protein. Abalone Bio is pursuing a new class of antibody therapies called activating antibodies that can regulate cellular processes and restore their balance. One aspect that makes these rare antibodies attractive is that they can target previously undruggable G protein-coupled receptor…

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An Insider’s View of the Patent Fights that Shaped the Biotech Industry 1:11:18

2M ago1:11:18

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Jorge Goldstein trained for a career in molecular biology and biochemistry before becoming a patent attorney, a background that positioned him to help shape patent law for the biotech industry throughout his 40-year career. In his new book Patenting Life: Tales from the Front Lines of Intellectual Property and the New Biology, Goldstein offers a hi…

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Leveraging AI in Clinical Development 37:30

2M ago37:30

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Aman Thukral, director of Clinical Systems And Digital Operations at AbbVie, sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the evolving landscape of clinical trials with the integration of AI, why change management is essential for successful implementation, and the need for a long-term investment approach in AI initiatives.…

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What Makes Content Stick w/ Victoria Blinova (YouTube) 30:32

2M ago30:32

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, talks with Victoria Blinova, Senior Strategic Partner Manager at YouTube. Victoria shares insights on content creation, personal branding, and the impact of employee-generated content (EGC). She highlights the importance of strong h…

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Evolution of Beauty Marketing w/ Shannon Otto (Amika) 23:11

2M ago23:11

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, speaks with Shannon Otto, Associate Vice President of Consumer Engagement + Integrated Marketing at Amika. They explore her collaborative approach, Amika’s dedication to inclusivity in beauty, and cutting-edge marketing strategies. …

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Restoring Balance to the Immune System in Allergic Diseases 28:36

2M ago28:36

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Eosinophilic esophagitis is a progressive allergic disease characterized by difficulty swallowing and gastric reflux. It results from an elevated number of inflammatory immune cells in the walls of the esophagus. If left untreated, it can cause long-term complications, including scarring and difficulty swallowing. Revolo Biotherapeutics is developi…

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Turning Natural Killers into Off-the-Shelf Therapies for Autoimmune Disease 32:09

3M ago32:09

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NK cells, part of the innate immune system, serve as the body’s first line of defense. These cells can recognize and kill abnormal or infected cells. As therapies, they have the advantage over CAR-T and other cell therapies because they can be used off-the-shelf without undergoing gene editing or other genetic modifications. They also don’t trigger…

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Integrating AI into Precision Medicine 39:21

3M ago39:21

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Tobias Guennel, senior vice president of product innovation and co-founder of QuartzBio, joins Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss his insights on leveraging AI and advanced analytics to improve clinical trial efficiency, the integration of AI in precision medicine, and the use of AI agents to automate clinical trial operations.…

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Combining an Antibody and siRNA to Treat Hepatitis B 29:28

3M ago29:28

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More than a decade after the approval of a curative therapy for hepatitis C, hepatitis B has proven more challenging to tackle. Vir Biotechnology, in collaboration with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, is developing a promising combination approach that marries Vir’s monoclonal antibody tobivibart with Alnylam’s siRNA elebsiran. We spoke to Mark Eisner, ch…

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Mothman in Love Trilogy Kickstarter | Interview with Paige Lavoie - Go Fund This 34:14

3M ago34:14

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Rob interviews author, Paige Lavoie, about the Kickstarter for The Mothman in Love Trilogy: The Collector's Edition! 📚✨ 💀 Support Paige’s Kickstarter: Mothman in Love Trilogy – The Collector’s Edition: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/4horsemenpubs/mothman-in-love-triology-the-collectors-edition-0 📖 Follow Paige on Instagram: @paigelavoieauthor…

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Looking at the Promise of GLP-1 Agonists Beyond Obesity 22:20

3M ago22:20

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While GLP-1 agonists have been all the rage in treating obesity, Coya Therapeutics sees potential for these therapies to address inflammatory diseases. In fact, Coya is developing its low-dose interleukin 2 in combination with several different agents. The belief is that its approach will address inflammation by targeting dysfunctional regulatory T…

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Transforming Clinical Development with AI 35:07

3M ago35:07

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Bhaskar Sambasivan, CEO of Saama, sits down with Nagaraja Srivatsan to discuss the transformative role of AI in clinical development, why AI adoption will be a CEO mandate, and why the future of AI in drug development will be about autonomous decision-making.By Levine Media Group

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The Real Journey of Building a Startup with Uri Levine (Co-founder, Waze) 42:51

3M ago42:51

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The Real Journey of Building a Startup with Uri Levine (Co-founder, Waze) What does it really take to build a successful startup? Uri Levine, co-founder of Waze and author of Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution, shares the raw reality of entrepreneurship—failures, pivots, and the long road to product-market fit. Uri Levine is a serial e…

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The Daily Grind of a Tech Journalist w/ Amanda Silberling (TechCrunch) 30:31

3M ago30:31

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, speaks with Amanda Silberling, senior writer at TechCrunch. They discuss her work in journalism, the importance of media literacy, and the challenges journalists face today. Amanda shares insights into her daily workflow, the art of…

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An Off-the-Shelf Cancer Vaccine Faces a Final Clinical Hurdle in NSCLC 31:20

3M ago31:20

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Though cancer vaccines have been an area of great promise, in practice they have faced several challenges because of the heterogeneity of tumors, the ability of the tumor microenvironment to suppress the immune system, and the challenges of producing a strong and sustained T-cell response. OSE Immunotherapeutics’ off-the-shelf cancer vaccine Tedopi…

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A Nose for Attacking Brain Cancer 8:54

3M ago8:54

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One of the challenges in treating brain cancer and other diseases of the central nervous system is delivering therapeutics beyond the blood-brain barrier. NeOnc Technologies using a natural compound derived from essential oils in plants that not only can kill cancer cells, but can cross the blood-brain barrier. What’s more, it can transport other t…

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Transforming Lives with Strategy and Mindset with Kristin Kenney (CEO & Founder, High Gear Advisors) 38:28

4M ago38:28

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Success isn’t just about talent, it’s about strategy, mindset, and the willingness to change. Kristin Kenney has built a business that helps individuals shift from chaos to clarity, setting them on a path toward personal and professional transformation. Kristin Kenney, founder of High Gear Advisors, works with high-performing individuals to help th…

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Research Behind Influence w/ Brooke Duffy 27:17

4M ago27:17

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, chats with Brooke Duffy, Associate Professor at Cornell, about the evolving creator economy, career sustainability, and the challenges of digital success. They explore compensation gaps, visibility struggles, and the future of socia…

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