Podcasts about Boston Consulting Group

Boston Consulting Group, (BCG), renowned for innovative strategic solutions and growth strategies in business, advises that, “revisiting your mission is essential to ensure that an organization's core purpose, strategy, and daily actions remain aligned as it evolves, preventing it from becoming outdated or losing focus. Regularly reviewing the mission keeps stakeholders engaged, ensures relevance in a changing market, and guides strategic decisions.” As with any healthy business or organizations, from time-to-time local churches must revisit the core of their mission and vision. Not just because prestigious business consulting firms commend it, but because GOD'S Word does! Proverbs 29:18 states: “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” While I am deeply aware that a local church is so much more than a “business endeavor", we as GOD's people, need to keep the unique vision and mission HE has given us at Riverbluff continually before us. We need to challenge one another with it, and we need to use it as a standard by which all of our ministries constantly recalibrate. I hope you'll make plans now to join us for this message as we press deeper into GOD's call for us to be HIS Church together! Pastor Joe Still

Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Tollman, Senior Partner Emeritus at Boston Consulting Group and founding leader of BCG’s CEO Advisory Practice, about what truly drives CEO success. Drawing on years of advising global chief executives, Tollman challenges the myth of the “superstar” CEO who can thrive in any context, arguing instead that performance is deeply situational shaped by timing, mandate, and environment. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S6E2 The Retail Growth Strategy Retailers Need for 2026 with Today's Economic Realities, Tariffs, Fed Moves, and Consumer ShiftsIn this powerful episode of The Retail Razor Show, Dr. Rebecca Homkes, London Business School lecturer, Duke faculty member, high‑growth strategy advisor, and author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times, joins Ricardo and Casey to break down what retailers must understand about the economic outlook in 2026, shifting consumer behavior, and the strategic moves that separate winners from laggards.Rebecca explains why uncertainty is not a threat but a catalyst for growth, and how her Survive, Reset, Thrive (SRT) framework helps leaders stabilize quickly, reset strategy intelligently, and execute a retail growth strategy that works even in volatile conditions. She also unpacks the realities behind sticky inflation, tariffs, the no‑hire/no‑fire labor market, and the rise of the K‑shaped consumer economy.If you want to build a retail growth strategy that thrives in the face of market shocks, this episode gives you the playbook.What We CoverWhy the economic outlook in 2026 is full of contradictions, and what that means for retailHow the SRT loop helps leaders stabilize, reset, and thriveReal‑world examples of companies using SRT to turn crises into growthWhy averages hide the truth about consumer sentimentThe rise of the K‑shaped economy and the death of the “everyman” consumerValue vs. price: why consumers will still pay more for what they truly valueHow retailers should think about store formats, assortment, and experimentationThe must‑win battles for 2026Where AI actually moves the needle in a retail growth strategyKey TakeawaysUncertainty is the best time to grow: because customers, partners, and employees are more honest about what they value.Value ≠ price. Consumers want their dollar to go further, not necessarily cheaper products.The middle of the market is the danger zone. Retailers must choose: differentiated premium or true value leadership.Retail growth strategy in 2026 requires testing, iteration, and abandoning legacy assumptions.Economic outlook in 2026 signals a decoupling between GDP strength and consumer reality: leaders must plan accordingly.Subscribe & FollowSubscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://retailrazor.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://go.retailrazor.com/utubeAbout our GuestRebecca Homkes, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-homkes/https://www.rebeccahomkes.comAuthor, Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times. https://a.co/d/0aXECIB2Rebecca Homkes, is a high-growth strategy specialist, CEO and executive advisor. After more than a decade of advising her clients on developing, executing and innovating on strategy, Rebecca is sharing her proven and practical playbook in Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor and Faculty at the Boston Consulting Group focused on AI and Climate and Sustainability, and a former fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance. A global keynote speaker and recognized thought leader, she is also the global Faculty Director of the Active Learning Program with the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), leads several fintech accelerators, and serves on the boards of many high-growth companies. She earned her doctorate at the London School of Economics as a Marshall Scholar and is now based in Miami, San Francisco, and London.Chapters00:00 Teaser01:10 Show Intro04:40 Welcome Dr Rebecca Homkes05:46 The Survive Reset Thrive Framework08:04 Real World SRT Success Stories12:55 Macro Economic Outlook for 202617:38 Understanding the K Shaped Economy19:39 Value vs Price Strategy24:06 Differentiation and Competitive Advantage26:41 Store Strategy and Expansion30:37 Consumer Experience and AI32:34 B2B Software Experience Gap34:04 Financing and Inventory Strategy36:28 Supply Chain Robustness38:10 No Regret Moves40:40 Defining Right to Win43:45 Hard Reset Strategy45:51 Strategic Center of Gravity48:24 Must Win Battles49:34 Closing and Contact Info51:36 Show CloseMeet your hostsHelping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech:Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voice for 2025 and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2026. Thinkers 360 has named him a Top 10 Thought Leader in Retail, a Top 25 Thought Leader in AGI and Careers, a Top 50 Thought Leader in Agentic AI and Management, and a Top 100 Thought Leader in Digital Transformation and Transformation. Thinkers 360 also named him a Top Digital Voice for 2024 and 2025. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University's Center for Retail Transformationand the Retail Cloud Alliance. He was most recently the partner marketing leader for retail & consumer goods in the Americas at Microsoft.Casey Golden, is the North America Leader for Retail & Consumer Goods at CI&T, and CEO of Luxlock. She is a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2023 - 2026, and Retail Cloud Alliance advisory council member. After a career on the fashion and supply chain technology side of the business, Casey is obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer and is slaying franken-stacks and building retail tech! MusicIncludes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Overclocked, and E-Motive from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

Raoul Ruparel, director of Boston Consulting Group's Centre for Growth, discusses his research showing Britain’s biggest industries have been responsible for the decades-long decline in productivity that has roughly halved the GDP growth rate since the end of the 1990s. He spoke to Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker on Bloomberg Daybreak Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take not only to plan growth – but to actually deliver it? In this episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast, Stefan speaks with Martin Hettich – former senior executive at Procter & Gamble and now Partner at Boston Consulting Group. With more than 30 years of international leadership experience, Martin shares the principles that enable sustainable growth in complex environments. The conversation explores entrepreneurial curiosity, critical thinking, and the discipline of continuous reinvention. Martin reflects on how early experiences in sports shaped his resilience, why honest feedback is a true gift in leadership, and why integrity remains the most essential trait of any leader. Together, Stefan and Martin discuss what corporations can learn from consulting firms – and vice versa, why many organizations only take innovation seriously when they have to, and how a relentless focus on customer impact and real leverage leads to better decisions. A key theme: the ability to say no and to invest time where it truly creates value. A conversation about growth with substance, leadership with character, and the courage to keep developing yourself – so strategy turns into real results. ––– More about Martin Hettich: // LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-hettich-35778125/?locale=de_DE // WEBSITE: https://hettichconsulting.com ––– Do you like the LEITWOLF® Leadership podcast? Then please rate it with a star rating and review it on iTunes or/and Spotify. This will help us to further improve this LEITWOLF® podcast and make it more visible. ––– Book your access to the LEITWOLF® Academy NOW: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy-en Would you like solid tips or support on how to implement good leadership in your company? Then please get in touch with Stefan via mail: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com Or arrange a free phone call here: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly-en // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVE ___ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Successful Leadership, Organizational Management, Leadership Skills, Leadership Development, Team Management, Self-leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Career Development, Leadership Personality, Success Strategies, Organizational Culture, Motivation and Leadership, Leadership Tips, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionary Leadership, Leadership Interviews, Successful Managers, Entrepreneurial Tips, Leadership Best Practices, Leadership Perspectives, Business Coaching

In dieser EmployPod-Episode sprechen wir mit Regina Porth (Human Resources Senior Director) und Lisa Strobel (Talent Acquisition Manager - Global Corporate Functions) über die Arbeitswelt bei der Inverto GmbH, einer internationalen Unternehmensberatung und Tochter der Boston Consulting Group.Im Fokus der Folge stehen die Corporate Functions – also die Teams hinter den Projekten, die den operativen Erfolg erst möglich machen. Besonders spannend: die Unternehmenskultur bei Inverto. Es geht um Verantwortung, Gestaltungsspielräume und eine enge, internationale Zusammenarbeit. Wir sprechen über strukturiertes Onboarding, Entwicklungsperspektiven innerhalb der Corporate Functions sowie die Möglichkeit, sich fachlich und persönlich weiterzuentwickeln, in einem Umfeld, das Dynamik mit Stabilität verbindet.Eine Episode für alle, die nicht nur Beratung spannend finden, sondern wissen wollen, wie Corporate Teams in einer Top-Managementberatung arbeiten und welche Karrierewege sich dort eröffnen.Mehr zur Karriere bei Inverto:KarriereseiteInstagramLinkedIn

In this episode of Eye on AI, Craig Smith speaks with Amanda Luther, Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group and global lead of BCG's AI Transformation practice, about what their latest 1,500-company AI study reveals about the widening gap between AI leaders and laggards. Only 5% of companies are truly "future-built" with AI embedded across their core business functions. These firms are seeing measurable gains in revenue growth, EBIT margins, and shareholder returns. Meanwhile, 60% of organizations are either experimenting or struggling to extract real value. Amanda breaks down how BCG measures AI maturity across 41 capabilities, how AI impact flows through the P&L, and why leading companies invest twice as much in AI as their competitors. She explains where AI is actually creating value today, from sales and marketing to procurement and retail operations, and why most of that value comes from core business functions, not back-office automation. The conversation also explores the rise of agentic systems, why many early agent deployments fail, and what it really takes to redesign workflows around AI. Amanda shares practical advice for companies stuck in experimentation mode, how to prioritize the right use cases, and why training and change management matter more than chasing the perfect vendor. If you want to understand how AI is reshaping competitive advantage in enterprise organizations, this episode provides a data-backed look at what separates the leaders from everyone else.   Stay Updated: Craig Smith on X: https://x.com/craigssEye on A.I. on X: https://x.com/EyeOn_AI   (00:00) The AI Value Gap (01:17) Inside BCG's 1,500-Company AI Study (04:14) What "Future-Built" Companies Do Differently (09:30) How AI Impact Is Measured on the P&L (12:57) Why AI Leaders Invest 2X More (14:16) Where AI Is Driving Real Cost Reduction (16:20) Agentic AI: Hype vs Reality (20:13) Where Agents Actually Create Value (24:22) Tech vs Talent: Where the Money Goes (26:58) Will AI Laggards Slowly Disappear? (31:58) Why Adoption Is Accelerating Now (40:07) How to Start: Amanda's Advice to AI Laggards  

Join Meredith Roderick and Erika Fleming from Women in Securities Finance as they host a discussion led by Brooke Gillman with career coach Megan Key, Director of Career Consulting and Leadership Development at Boston Consulting Group. Brooke and Megan discuss how to navigate career changes effectively, including practical advice on networking, building a personal brand, and maintaining confidence, intention, and clarity. Megan shares her expertise on when to consider a career pivot, the importance of continually evaluating your career landscape, and tactical steps for those out of work or seeking new opportunities.

Was braucht es, um Wachstum nicht nur zu planen, sondern wirklich zu liefern? In dieser Folge des LEITWOLF® Podcasts spricht Stefan mit Martin Hettich – ehemaliger Top-Manager bei Procter & Gamble, heute Berater und Partner der Boston Consulting Group. Martin blickt auf über 30 Jahre internationale Führungserfahrung zurück und teilt die Prinzipien, die für ihn nachhaltiges Wachstum möglich machen. Im Gespräch geht es um unternehmerische Neugier, kritisches Denken und die Fähigkeit, sich selbst immer wieder neu zu erfinden. Martin erzählt, wie frühe Erfahrungen im Sport seine Resilienz geprägt haben, warum ehrliches Feedback ein Geschenk ist – gerade in der Führung – und weshalb Integrität für ihn die wichtigste Eigenschaft einer Führungskraft ist. Gemeinsam diskutieren Stefan und Martin, was Konzerne von Beratungen lernen können – und umgekehrt, warum viele Unternehmen Innovation erst dann ernst nehmen, wenn sie müssen, und wie konsequenter Fokus auf Kundennähe und Hebelwirkung bessere Entscheidungen ermöglicht. Ein zentrales Thema: die Kunst, Nein zu sagen und Zeit dort zu investieren, wo sie echte Wirkung entfaltet. Ein Gespräch über Wachstum mit Substanz, über Führung mit Haltung und über den Mut, sich selbst kontinuierlich weiterzuentwickeln – damit aus Strategie echte Ergebnisse werden. ––– Mehr von Martin Hettich: // LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-hettich-35778125/?locale=de_DE // WEBSITE: https://hettichconsulting.com ––– Nimm gerne an dieser anonymen Umfrage teil, damit wir diesen Podcast für Dich optimieren können: https://forms.gle/WTqCeutVXV2PsjBH9 Gefällt Dir dieser LEITWOLF® Leadership Podcast? Dann abonniere den Podcast und beurteile ihn bitte mit einer Sternebewertung und Rezension bei iTunes und/oder Spotify. Das hilft uns, diesen LEITWOLF® Podcast weiter zu verbessern und sichtbarer zu machen. ––– Buche Dir JETZT Deinen Zugang zur LEITWOLF® Academy: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy Möchtest Du konkrete Tipps oder Unterstützung, wie gutes Führen in Deinem Unternehmen definiert und umgesetzt werden kann, dann schreibe Stefan eine Mail an: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com ODER Vereinbare hier direkt ein kostenloses Beratungsgespräch mit Stefan: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ____ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Führung, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Erfolgreich führen, Unternehmensführung, Führungskompetenz, Leadership Development, Teammanagement, Leadership Skills, Selbstführung, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Karriereentwicklung, Führungspersönlichkeit, Erfolgsstrategien, Unternehmenskultur, Motivation und Leadership, Leadership-Tipps, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionäre Führung, Leadership Interviews, Erfolgreiche Manager, Unternehmer-Tipps, Leadership-Best Practices, Leadership-Perspektiven, Business-Coaching

Enterprise XR hasn't disappeared, it has quietly moved into places where it saves time, reduces errors and changes how people work every day. On this episode of the AI XR Podcast, Charlie Fink and Rony Abovitz talk with Boston Consulting Group partner Kristi Woolsey, who leads BCG's immersive practice, about how XR plus AI is already being used for training, maintenance, onboarding, retail and architecture inside some of the world's most conservative organizations.Kristi shares a Swiss Rail project where field technicians wear lightweight AR glasses that recognize who they are and which train car they are standing in front of, pull the correct procedures from internal systems and use AI to turn thick manuals into simple task checklists.She explains how this leads to double-digit efficiency gains for both experienced and new workers, and how a small behavior design choice – automatic logging for headset users versus manual end-of-shift paperwork for everyone else – helped overcome skepticism on the front line. Drawing on her background as a physical-space architect, she also describes how VR and rapidly improving 3D tools are changing the way companies design stores, offices and buildings before anything physical is built.AI XR News you should know, Charlie and Rony cover Anthropic's massive new funding round and ethics turbulence, Chinese generative video tools like Seed Dance 2 and Kling that put TV-quality visuals in reach of “garage Spielbergs,” and Meta's reported seven million Ray-Ban and Oakley AI smart glasses sold – early signals of where wearable AI and XR are really headed.Key Moments01:03 – Anthropic's huge raise and what the ethics departure might signal05:08 – Seed Dance 2 and Kling showcase a new level of generative video08:35 – Meta's seven million smart glasses and the reality behind that number12:10 – Why wearable AI may be the real “last mile” of turning us into cyborgs15:28 – Inside the early metaverse tours Kristi and Rony built for enterprises20:27 – How BCG's VR onboarding keeps new hires engaged months before day one23:30 – Swiss Rail's AR and AI maintenance assistant and what it actually does on site27:05 – Designing XR systems that give value to both the business and frontline workers30:29 – Using VR as a lab for retail and workplace behavioral strategy33:06 – How AI-generated 3D models point toward “build every space digitally first”This episode shows how “metaverse” ideas have turned into practical tools: XR plus AI is cutting training times, improving maintenance quality and letting companies experiment with spaces before they exist. Kristi's examples make it clear that the real action is in careful workflow design, not flashy avatars.This episode is brought to you by Zappar, creators of Mattercraft, the leading visual development environment for building immersive 3D web experiences for mobile, headsets and desktop. https://mattercraft.io/Mattercraft combines the power of a game engine with the flexibility of the web and now includes an AI assistant that helps you design, code and debug in real time, right in your browser. To explore what's possible with AI-powered XR on the web, start building smarter with Mattercraft from Zappar.Listen to “Enterprise XR Meets AI: How Smart Glasses, Digital Twins and Holodecks Are Quietly Changing Work – Kristi Woolsey” on the AI XR Podcast and follow the show for new episodes every week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send a textFive days into deployment as a Marine infantry officer, a live-fire training accident severed Captain Patrick Nugent's sciatic nerve and paralyzed his right leg. What most people called “the worst thing that could ever happen” became the turning point for everything that came next.Patrick is a Marine veteran, Invictus Games athlete, Harvard Kennedy School and Wharton grad, Boston Consulting Group consultant, and future Paralympic hopeful. And in this episode of Consequence of Habit, he joins JT to talk about grit, habits, and cognitive reappraisal: the ability to literally rewrite the story you tell yourself about adversity.Patrick walks through the injury, the brutal recovery at Walter Reed, and the decision to treat his situation not as an ending, but as an opening. They dig into keystone habits, goal-tracking, stoic philosophy, and why believing “this might be the best thing that ever happened to me” changed his life. If you're facing something that feels defining or impossible, this conversation will give you a new lens, and a roadmap. - - - - - - - - - - -Support Consequence of HabitSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Scopri BCG The Seeds, l'iniziativa di Boston Consulting Group dedicata a startup e scaleup https://links.madeitpodcast.it/BCGTheSeeds (#adv) In questo episodio di Made IT, Camilla conversa con Francesco Costa su podcast, giornalismo e America. Partendo dal potere della voce e dalla relazione intima che si crea con chi ascolta ogni giorno, parliamo di informazione oggi, obiettività, modelli a pagamento, community e fiducia. Francesco racconta anche cosa significa essere riconosciuti senza sentirsi famosi, perché ha scelto di esporsi meno sui social e come vivere dall'interno le contraddizioni degli Stati Uniti, dall'immigrazione alla polarizzazione politica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On today's show we are talking about the adoption of AI in the workplace. We're going to look at three studies that were done last year by Harvard University and the Boston Consulting Group. The third was done by Microsoft and looked at about 370,000 employees using Copilot. The studies looked at AI usage and productivity gains for certain types of tasks. The results were quite striking.The study found that even with widespread initial usage for the first three week, many employees stopped using AI in their daily work. In fact, the true adoption of AI in daily work seems to be following an 80/20 rule with nearly 80% dropping the use of AI almost altogether. For those on mobile devices, usage continued, but the usage shifted to being more like a search tool rather than a full on AI assistant.The issue doesn't appear to be related to basic training. People are averaging 6 hours of training and they learn how to generate prompts. The issue is that they hit a wall. The study found 20% monthly active usage. The rest are dormant after that initial period. So why am I telling you this? This is a real estate podcast, not an AI podcast. Real estate investing is a business like any other business. It has all of the same basic functions. It has a finance function, operations, customer service, quality assurance, project management. All of these functions can have their productivity improved to some degree with the adoption of AI somewhere in the workflow. -----------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

Scopri BCG The Seeds, l'iniziativa di Boston Consulting Group dedicata a startup e scaleup che vogliono crescere, lavora fianco a fianco dei founder per affrontare le sfide chiave della crescita: https://links.madeitpodcast.it/BCGTheSeeds (#adv) In un momento storico in cui tutti stanno costruendo una startup basata sull'intelligenza artificiale, la vera sfida non è usare l'AI, ma costruire qualcosa che faccia davvero la differenza. In questa puntata di Made IT parliamo con Francesco Piccoli, CEO e founder di Almanax, startup con sede a New York che sta sviluppando un sistema di intelligenza artificiale capace di agire come un vero ingegnere di cyber security: analizzare codice, individuare vulnerabilità e prevenire furti di criptovalute e attacchi da parte di hacker e truffatori. Fondata nel 2024, Almanax oggi scansiona decine di milioni di linee di codice ogni mese e ha già raccolto 1,5 milioni di dollari, con un cap table che include Exor Ventures, Vento Ventures e Italian Angels for Growth. Originario di Ferrara, Francesco si laurea in ingegneria aerospaziale al Politecnico di Torino, per poi trasferirsi negli Stati Uniti e completare un master a UC Berkeley. Entra quindi in una startup in forte crescita tra Web3, AI e cyber security, dove in poco più di tre anni arriva a ricoprire il ruolo di Head of Product. A un certo punto, però, decide di lasciare tutto per seguire quello che era il suo obiettivo fin dall'inizio: fondare una startup tutta sua. Almanax è ancora all'inizio del suo percorso, ma il modo in cui Francesco sta costruendo — con rigore tecnico, ossessione per il prodotto e una visione molto chiara — è già un caso studio. In questa conversazione parliamo di: come trovare il co-founder giusto sviluppo prodotto in ambito AI e cyber security go-to-market in un mercato estremamente affollato recruiting di talenti tecnici e cosa serve davvero per emergere nell'oceano delle startup AI Una puntata per chi vuole capire come si costruisce una startup tecnica, ambiziosa e globale partendo dall'Italia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Brand Called You, board director and global leader Chitra Nayak shares hard-earned lessons from engineering to the boardroom—on building trust, practicing radical candor, navigating organizational politics, scaling customer-centric growth at Salesforce, and governing AI and ESG in a rapidly changing world.00:34- About Chitra NayakChitra is a board director of Infosys and several other listed companies.She's an executive advisor at the Boston Consulting Group.She is the co-founder of Neythri.org, which supports South Asian professional women. 

AI tools are now part of everyday work across Asia-Pacific. But while usage has surged, the way organisations operate has been slower to shift. Research from Boston Consulting Group shows that 78 per cent of employees in APAC use AI weekly, yet only about 39 per cent say they spend any of the time saved on more strategic work, suggesting most AI use is still focused on doing the same tasks faster, rather than doing work differently. Christopher Cai, Co-Head of AngelHack Dev Labs, joins the Breakfast Show to explore why adoption has raced ahead of transformation, how leaders should read AI metrics beyond headline numbers, and what it takes to turn everyday AI use into real business impact as organisations look toward 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scopri BCG The Seeds, l'iniziativa di Boston Consulting Group dedicata a startup e scaleup https://links.madeitpodcast.it/BCGTheSeeds (#adv) BasicNet è uno dei casi più interessanti dell'imprenditoria italiana: un gruppo multibrand globale che ha costruito valore nel tempo senza mai inseguire le mode. In questa puntata di Made IT entriamo negli archivi di BasicNet con Alessandro e Lorenzo Boglione, oggi alla guida dell'azienda fondata dal padre Marco. Parliamo di passaggio generazionale, leadership condivisa, acquisizioni di brand storici, scelte difficili e di un metodo molto chiaro: cambiare tutto, un pezzo alla volta, restando iconici. Una conversazione lucida su strategia, visione di lungo periodo e su cosa significa costruire un'azienda destinata a durare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk a lot about fairness at work, equal opportunities, unbiased pay, all the right things. But somehow, even with all the progress and policies, the numbers still tell a different story. The pay gap lingers quietly, but persistently.  And it really makes us wonder, if we already have audits, data, and so many conversations around pay equity, what's still holding organizations back from closing the gap for good?  To dive into that and a lot more, I'm joined by Arshiya Singh, Director of Global Compensation at Boston Consulting Group. 

Scopri BCG The Seeds, l'iniziativa di Boston Consulting Group dedicata a startup e scaleup che vogliono crescere, lavora fianco a fianco dei founder per affrontare le sfide chiave della crescita: https://links.madeitpodcast.it/BCGTheSeeds (#adv) Entrare in Google è il sogno di molti.Capire di volerlo lasciare, invece, richiede coraggio. In questa puntata abbiamo intervistato Michela Andreolli, ingegnera classe '98, che ha deciso di lasciare un lavoro sicuro e prestigioso per costruire la propria strada nell'imprenditoria. Dopo un primo tentativo fallito nell'education tech, mesi di ricerca sul campo tra università americane, il ruolo di Entrepreneur in Residence in Vento e un progetto HRTech con Antler, Michela ha trovato il problema giusto da risolvere: la complessità dei processi nelle imprese manifatturiere italiane. In pochi mesi ha raccolto 1,7 milioni di euro da investitori italiani e internazionali. Parliamo di validazione, prodotto, go-to-market, rapporti tra co-founder e del coraggio di lasciare una carriera “perfetta” per inseguire un sogno davvero proprio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an inspiring episode of TBCY as Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Bernhard Kowatsch, the visionary Director of the WFP Global Accelerator & Ventures. Dive deep into Bernhard Kowatsch's fascinating journey from growing up in Austria, earning three master's degrees, and working at Boston Consulting Group, to becoming a driving force for innovation at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).Discover how Bernhard Kowatsch co-founded the globally acclaimed ShareTheMeal donation app, built the world's largest humanitarian accelerator, and helped WFP win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about leveraging AI, blockchain, and cutting-edge tech to combat hunger, improve emergency response, and impact millions globally.Whether you're passionate about social impact, startups, technology for good, or global humanitarian work, this episode delivers exclusive insights into leading change and driving innovation at a massive scale. Don't miss Bernhard Kowatsch's advice for changemakers and his challenge for imagining a better future!

https://verhandlungs-bootcamp.com/Kostendruck 2026? So setzt du dich durch – ohne Rabatte, ohne Stress2026 wird ein Jahr, in dem viele Unternehmen unter massivem Kostendruck stehen. Sparprogramme, Budget-Stopps und CFO-Freigaben betreffen nicht nur grosse Firmen, sondern auch KMU, Selbständige und Dienstleister. In dieser Folge zeige ich dir drei Hebel, mit denen du im neuen Jahr souverän bleibst, deinen Wert verteidigst und nicht in die Rabattfalle rutschst.Wie du auf Kostensenkungsprogramme reagierst Wenn Sparprogramme Top-Down kommen, geht es selten um dich – sondern um Vorgaben des Managements. Positioniere dich als Effizienzpartner, nicht als Kostenstelle. Quantifiziere deinen Impact, verhandle zuerst den Umfang und biete Alternativen statt Preisnachlässen. Eine Studie von Boston Consulting Group zeigt, dass Kostensenkungsprogramme erfolgreicher sind, wenn Unternehmen Effizienzpartner einbeziehen statt nur sparen.Wie du Preiserhöhungen richtig kommunizierst 2026 wird kein Jahr für spontane Preiserhöhungen. Kündige Preisänderungen frühzeitig an, erkläre die Gründe klar und strukturiere deine Kommunikation: alter Preis, neuer Preis, warum die Änderung notwendig ist. Biete ein zeitlich begrenztes Frühbucherfenster an und verknüpfe die Erhöhung mit Mehrwert oder neuen Features. So wird die Änderung nachvollziehbar und fair.Was du intern vorbereiten musst, um preisstark zu bleiben Starke Verhandlungen beginnen intern. Bereite Wertmaterialien vor, nutze Case Studies, definiere klare Pakete und stelle sicher, dass das ganze Team dieselbe Preisargumentation und dieselben Minimumpreise kennt. Einheitliche Sprache schafft Sicherheit – und Unsicherheit im Team überträgt sich immer auf den Kunden.

This Devotional address with President Alvin F. Meredith III was delivered on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Alvin F. Meredith III became the 18th president of Brigham Young University-Idaho on August 1, 2023. He was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021, and continues to serve in that role today. Prior to his call as a General Authority, President Meredith served as president of the Utah Salt Lake City South Mission. He also served as an Area Seventy in the North America Southeast and Asia Areas, and in a number of other Church callings including as a full-time missionary in the Utah Salt Lake City Mission. In his professional career, President Meredith worked as a senior executive of Asurion in Tennessee, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He also worked for The Boston Consulting Group and GE Capital. President Meredith earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and a Master of Business Administration in finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Hur påverkar vår verksamhet barn - i dag och i framtiden, här hemma och på andra sidan jorden? Det är frågor som alla större bolag bör ställa sig. Detta menar Ekin Ergün Björstedt. Hon är generalsekreterare på Global Child Forum, en svensk stiftelse som grundades 2009 av Kung Carl XVI Gustaf och drottning Silvia. Tillsammans med tunga näringslivspartners sätter GCF barns rättigheter högt upp på agendan och samarbetar inom olika utbildnings- och kompetensutvecklingsinitiativ. Syftet är att mäta, analysera och inspirera för att odla företagskulturer som går bortom det inglasade huvudkontorets omedelbara regelkrav. I avsnittet pratar vi en hel del om Global Child Forum's nysläppta Benchmark Report 2025: The State of Children's Rights and Business som genomförs tillsammans med Boston Consulting Group, och som granskar 1 806 globala bolags påverkan och transparens i barnrättsfrågor. Programledare: Christian von Essen // Läs mer på hejaframtiden.se och prenumerera på nyhetsbrevet!

Welcome to Manufacturing Hub and welcome to 2026. In this kickoff episode, Vlad Romanov and Dave Griffith reset the table for the year and share what the show is really about: practical conversations with people who build, run, secure, and modernize manufacturing systems. If you are new here, this is the perfect starting point because we explain the format, the monthly themes, and the reason we keep coming back to the same hard truth: manufacturing improvement is never just about technology. It is also about people, process, incentives, and change.From there, we get into the big question everyone is asking right now: what actually changes in 2026 for manufacturing and industrial automation. We talk about why AI stopped being a novelty and started becoming a permanent part of the landscape, and we separate the hype from the applications that are starting to look real. We discuss where AI helps today, where it still struggles, and why most teams will not get value until they build stronger fundamentals in data collection, context, and operational ownership. We also connect the dots between AI and the pressure it puts on infrastructure, security posture, and decision making, especially when the plant floor reality is still paper logs, tribal knowledge, and inconsistent system documentation.We also cover what we expect to see across the core pillars of the industrial stack: plant floor data and operations, engineering and commissioning workflows, back office analytics, OT cybersecurity, industrial data platforms, and how the systems integration market is evolving as more work moves upward into analytics, architecture, and long term modernization programs. Finally, we zoom out into careers, acquisitions, private equity activity, and what these shifts mean for engineers, leaders, and teams trying to build durable capability instead of chasing the next shiny tool.If you are planning your year, come meet us in person. We will be at ProveIt in Dallas, Texas February 16 to 20. We will also be at Automate in Chicago, Illinois June 22 to 26. And we are expecting to be back at the Ignition Community Conference in Sacramento, California September 22 to 26.Timestamps00:00 Welcome to 2026 and why we are back 01:00 What Manufacturing Hub covers and how the show is structured 02:35 Meet the hosts Dave Griffith and Vlad Romanov 04:55 Where to meet us in 2026 ProveIt Automate ICC 07:45 The state of manufacturing and what is changing this year 08:35 AI in manufacturing from curiosity to permanence 12:20 Plant floor data reality and why fundamentals still block progress 18:10 AI in engineering and commissioning where it helps and where it can hurt 24:30 Back office work and the real adoption patterns 31:00 OT cybersecurity pressure and why posture work is accelerating 38:10 Industrial data priorities and what to fix before you scale 44:40 Systems integration shifts careers and the ripple effects of acquisitions 1:03:00 Our plans for 2026 1:10:45 Book recommendation and closing thoughtsHostsVlad Romanov is an electrical engineer and manufacturing consultant focused on industrial automation, modernization, OT data, and IT OT alignment. He runs Joltek and builds educational content for engineers and technical leaders.Dave Griffith has 17 plus years in industrial automation and manufacturing and leads Kaplan Solutions, focused on operational excellence, data systems, and delivering projects that make plant performance visible and actionable.References mentionedHow to tackle the AI skills gap, Boston Consulting Group https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-tackle-ai-skills-gap-boston-consulting-group-ufzgeWhat's Next for AI in 2026, MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/01/05/1130662/whats-next-for-ai-in-2026/Getting Naked, Patrick Lencioni https://www.tablegroup.com/product/getting-naked/

In this classic episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome Joe Davis to the show, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and author of "The Generous Leader." Listen in as Davis shares insights from his extensive career, emphasizing the importance of feedback, vulnerability, and inclusivity in leadership. He recounts his experiences at Proctor and Gamble, BCG, and his role in bringing the 50th Super Bowl to San Francisco with a focus on community impact. Davis also discusses his book, which outlines seven traits of generous leadership, advocating for a leadership style that fosters growth and potential in others. Tune in to learn more about the value of listening, authenticity, and small acts of recognition in effective leadership.Additional Links & Resources:Check out The Generous Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Generous-Leader-Ways-Yourself-Everyones/dp/1523006617Learn more about Boston Consulting Group: https://www.bcg.com/Connect with Joe: www.linkedin.com/in/joedavis131Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listenThis episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter and produced by Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/generous-leadership-action-insights-feedback-vulnerability-inclusivity-lwp113

En este episodio hablamos con Juliana Sguerra, Managing director y Senior Partner en Boston Consulting Group, una de las líderes mas importantes que conforman la oficina de BCG en Bogotá. Hablamos sobre su trayectoria académica, profesional, y el impacto que Juliana ha generado a lo largo de más de 20 años de carrera en el mundo de la consultoría. Es un episodio lleno de enseñanzas y consejos para las personas que les interese hacer parte de una firma de consultoría tan grande como lo es BCG.

Have you ever reached a point in your work or life where everything looks successful on the outside… but something inside is quietly craving deeper connection, authenticity, and meaning? This episode is a powerful reminder that real growth - personal or professional - doesn't come from strategy alone. It comes from connection. In this episode of It's a Mindset, I'm joined by Vinisha Rathod - strategist, author, and commercial growth partner - for a rich, honest conversation about leadership, gender, embodiment, and what it truly takes to grow without losing yourself. Vinisha brings over a decade of experience across political campaigns, seven years consulting at Ernst & Young and Boston Consulting Group, and leadership work across tech, culture and scale-up organisations in the Middle East. Today, she partners with leaders navigating major inflection points - from 15 to 50, 250 and 500+ people - where strategy alone simply isn't enough. She's also the author of The Briefcase Effect, a philosophy that reframes personal branding as clarity, resilience and integrity from the inside out — not performance or polish. Vinisha is such a charismatic soul, and I absolutely loved this conversation - especially our discussion about the importance of connection. It echoed so much of my own work as a coach, where I see again and again that sustainable growth only happens when we're connected to our bodies, our values, and each other. This episode felt honest, grounded and deeply human. If you've ever felt the tension between ambition and wellbeing, or growth and self-abandonment, this conversation will really land. Key Episode Takeaways: Why connection matters more than strategy when it comes to sustainable growth How gender constructs quietly shape leadership, power and opportunity Why advocating for safety, equity and addressing domestic violence belongs in leadership conversations The value of a friendship audit and choosing relationships that support your evolution About the Guest: Vinisha Rathod is a strategist, author and commercial growth partner who works with leaders and organisations navigating complex growth and transformation. With over a decade of experience spanning political campaigns, seven years consulting with Ernst & Young and Boston Consulting Group, and senior leadership roles across tech and culture engagements in the Middle East, Vinisha brings real-world grit and systems thinking to scaling people, culture and structure - not just strategy. She is known for partnering with organisations at critical inflection points - from 15 to 50, 250 to 500+ people, and during major transitions such as mergers, funding and expansion - helping leaders reset focus, build sustainable cultures, strengthen decision-making, and grow without burnout. Vinisha is also the author of The Briefcase Effect, a philosophy and action plan that reframes personal branding as clarity, resilience and authenticity built from the inside out - not polished facades. Her work centres on helping individuals and organisations grow with integrity, connection and long-term sustainability. Show Resources: Follow Vinisha on Instagram - HERE Check Out Vinisha's Website - HERE Learn More About The Briefcase Effect - HERE Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE Learn More About 1:1 Coaching with Emma - HERE Book a FREE Discovery Call with Emma - HERE If you loved the episode, make sure you share it on your Instagram stories and tag us: @emmalagerlow and @avinii_shar. Yours in Connection, Emma. X.

In this special year-end episode of BCG on Compliance, host Hanjo Seibert is joined by co-host Katharina Hefter, Global Lead for Compliance and Crisis Management at BCG, to reflect on the themes and conversations that shaped the podcast this year.They revisit key topics including the rise of AI-enabled fraud and deepfakes, the growing tension between profit and compliance within organizations, and the importance of culture, incentives, and leadership in ethical decision-making.Drawing on insights from previous guests on the podcast we explore how financial crime is evolving, and what compliance teams must focus on as they look ahead to 2026.About the Show:BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today's most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It's emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we'll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at bcgoncompliance@bcg.comNew episodes are released monthly. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.Show Links:Hanjo Seibert LinkedInKatharina Hefter LinkedInBCG LinkedInBCG website

Which means of various green transportation can decarbonise the most? Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport. From October 2026, travellers departing Singapore will contribute to the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). But is this levy enough to tackle aviation’s carbon problem? Hosted by ST senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe, the panel - comprising Mr Andrey Berdichevskiy, partner and associate director of Boston Consulting Group and Professor S. Viswanathan from Nanyang Business School - discusses the hard-to-abate aviation sector, the true cost of green flying, and whether we should rethink that long-haul trip to visit the northern lights. Back on the ground, the conversation shifts to the return of the Robo-taxi. Are autonomous vehicles the solution to our “last mile” woes in estates like Punggol? Plus, the experts share practical advice on the “Avoid, Shift, Improve” framework, from taking the train to KL, to swapping a steak for a salad in helping commuters to keep it “wheel and green”. This episode was recorded and filmed on Dec 2 at SPH Media’s revamped auditorium, in front of a live audience of 60 ST readers. It was the sixth and final ST Podcast Live! Session for 2025, capping a special series celebrating The Straits Times’ 180th anniversary. Highlights (click/tap above): 01:43 The cost of greening skies in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and for flights out of SG 04:45 Why increasing ticket prices doesn’t dampen travelling 12:09 A practical framework for greener mobility choices, from Zoom calls to high-speed rail 19:47 The return of autonomous vehicles like the Robo-taxi 31:38 From giving up the car to adopting a "flexitarian" diet - what else can individuals? Read Lee Nian Tjoe's articles: https://str.sg/wt8G Follow Lee Nian Tjoe on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/iqkJ Read more COE articles: https://str.sg/iGKC Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg) Produced & edited by: Eden Soh Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong Follow Wheel Insights Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/iTtE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/iqW2 Spotify: https://str.sg/iqgB Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #wheelinsightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan bring a packed agenda to the table. The duo kicks things off with fresh updates from their ongoing Strixhaven D&D campaign, sharing the latest twists, character antics, and how the story is evolving. Looking ahead, they set their New Games Resolutions for 2026, laying out the titles they're determined to play, backlog goals, and what they hope to accomplish as gamers in the new year. The conversation then shifts to the 2025 Game Awards, where John and Ryan break down the highlights of the show, their favorite (and least favorite) trailers, and whether the event lived up to the hype. Adding a more analytical angle, the hosts dive into a new Boston Consulting Group report on gamer purchasing habits, exploring what the data says about how players are spending, and what it could mean for the industry moving forward. Finally, they wrap things up with a retro spotlight: a review of Batman Returns for the SNES, revisiting the beat 'em up classic to see if it still holds up today.   00:00 Introduction to the Game Deflators Podcast 01:17 Recent Game Pickups and D&D Updates 03:36 D&D Campaign Adventures and Challenges 10:58 Future Campaign Plans and Game Mechanics 19:39 Current Gaming Experiences and New Game Resolutions 27:48 Nostalgia in Collectibles and Blind Boxes 28:21 Exploring Metal Gear Solid: A Legendary Experience 34:19 New Game Resolutions and Game Picks 38:08 Game Awards Highlights and Reactions 49:17 Exciting Game Trailers and Anticipations 56:43 The Changing Landscape of Gaming Purchases 01:01:03 Backlogs and Gaming Habits 01:04:31 Inflation vs. Deflation: Game Pricing Discussion   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

Episode 122: This week, Kyle Van Pelt talks with Eden Ovadia, Co-Founder of FINNY. Before FINNY, Eden worked on the private equity team at Boston Consulting Group, where she advised on major M&A deals across the wealth management space. Driven by her background in AI and engineering, and inspired by the wealthtech industry's shifting dynamics, Eden co-founded FINNY to help advisors build predictable, personalized, and tech-enabled organic growth engines.  Eden discusses why the wealth management industry is ripe for innovation and disruption. She also shares why referrals are no longer enough to drive organic growth, and how FINNY rewrites the marketing playbook using machine learning to create hyper-personalized, high-propensity matches between advisors and prospects. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (02:18) - Eden's money moment (04:12) - Innovation in wealth management (07:28) - Why referrals are no longer enough to grow organically (09:25) - How FINNEY rewrites the traditional marketing playbook (16:16) - The power of niching and segmentation in organic growth (18:14) - Introducing the F-score: FINNY's proprietary machine learning algorithm (22:56) - What it takes to build an advisor-first tech stack (24:18) - FINNY's future goals (25:39) - FINNY's outlook on the future of the wealth management industry (28:51) - Eden's Milemarker Minute Key Takeaways Referrals are great. But they're no longer enough to grow organically. Referrals are a linear expansion tied to an advisor's personal time and energy. True scalability requires building an engine that works in the background for you. Consumer behavior has changed. Your growth strategy should, too. The next generation of clients shops for everything digitally, including financial guidance. They expect personalized, tech-enabled experiences.  Niche and segment. The firms breaking out from the pack are the ones that define exactly who they serve. Not "retirees," but "retirees selling a dental practice." Not "business owners," but "HVAC operators with succession on their minds." Precision builds trust, and trust accelerates conversion. Organic growth must become intentional and operationalized. The fastest-growing firms don't stumble into growth. They measure it, build systems for it, and treat it with the same seriousness as investing or planning. Growth becomes predictable when it becomes part of your operating rhythm. Quotes "Referrals will always be king. The problem with referrals is that they grow with every advisor's time, energy, and resources. It doesn't scale exponentially. It scales with your time and money" ~ Eden Ovadia "If you're an advisor who wants to build a generational business, you need to start building and investing effort in creating a growth engine, because referrals will decline year over year." ~ Eden Ovadia "If you believe that there's going to be a lack of a hundred thousand advisors in the near future, we view FINNY as the tool that can serve as the optimization layer between the supply of financial advisors and the demand for financial advice." ~ Eden Ovadia Links  Eden Ovadia on LinkedIn FINNY Brian Chesky Y Combinator Boston Consulting Group JUMP AI Zocks Outliers Never Split the Differences Connect with our hosts Milemarker.co Kyle on LinkedIn Jud on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Produce game-changing content with Turncast Turncast helps your company grow by producing top-quality content and fostering transformative conversations. We specialize in content generation, podcasting, digital strategy, and audience growth for fintech and financial services companies. Learn more at Turncast.com.

With a background spanning Boston Consulting Group, Novartis and Silicon Valley, Michelle Wu is a leader at the forefront of AI in MedTech. Today, she's the co-founder and CEO of NyquistAI and recognised as one of the top 100 women in AI globally.Michelle believes that successful AI adoption has far less to do with the technology, and far more to do with people. Mindset, culture and clarity matter more than tools - and the companies who get this right will move fastest.With a career shaped by data, strategy and innovation, Michelle offers an honest look at what AI can (and can't) do for regulatory affairs, and how leaders can turn ambition into real impact.Tune in for:Why 86% of leaders are struggling with AIThe three factors every company needs for real adoptionHow to avoid AI fatigue and overloadWhat AI will really change in regulatory careersWhy mindset, structure and data matter more than hypeAnd much more!Want to build real GenAI capability in RA? Apply for elemed's AI Accelerator 2026: a focused programme where RA leaders pilot one workflow inside real work and measure the impact. Request access

McKay examines the modern epidemic that is silently reshaping our brains - "Switching and Scrolling" - drawing a powerful parallel between the rise of physical obesity and the growing crisis of fractured attention. He argues that our addiction to the shallows of digital consumption is not just a productivity loss, but a thief of our peace, creativity, and deep connection.Navigating the science of attention, McKay cites Johann Hari's Stolen Focus and a Hewlett-Packard study revealing that digital distraction drops IQ twice as much as cannabis use. He shares the "phantom vibrations" felt by campers at a device-free retreat and the success of San Mateo High School's magnetic phone pouches to illustrate how environment dictates focus. The episode concludes with practical strategies - from "unplugged nights" to the Boston Consulting Group's "predictable time off" - encouraging listeners to reclaim their minds from the attention economy.Main Themes:"Switch and Scroll" is a cumulative epidemic, mirroring the long-term costs of obesity.Multitasking forces the brain into superficial processing, blocking deep learning.The three costs of switching: slower speed, increased errors, and drained creativity.Constant micro-interruptions trigger physiological stress and background anxiety."Attention Theft" uses behavioral psychology to hijack focus without consent.Focus is an environmental condition that must be intentionally designed and protected.Top 10 Quotes:"When we multitask, we operate in the shallow end of the pool, thinking and processing at a very superficial level.""Where do new thoughts and innovation come from? They come from your brain shaping new connections out of what you've seen and heard and learned.""I didn't realize how flat my attention had become until it expanded again.""Attention now has economic value... The more attention they get, the more money they make.""Switching destabilizes identity, it fragments memory, it disrupts coherence, and over time, it can reshape who we think we are.""Focus is not just an individual skill; it's an environmental condition that can be designed and protected.""Most people learn focus by doing something that's either very important or very interesting to them.""You may not be able to change the trends of obesity in our society, but you can change them in your own life and home."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

In this week's episode I sat down with Hillary Wool. Hillary is a disabled business strategist, model, and advocate reshaping how we think about ambition, style, and wellness for chronically ill and disabled women. As a partner at Boston Consulting Group, she led global research on the disabled workforce experience, which was covered in outlets including The New York Times and Forbes. She has also modeled in national campaigns with Target and Marshalls. Online, she shares her disability journey living with ankylosing spondylitis and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, including intentional style and adaptive fitness. We discuss being a disabled woman at the intersection of style and advocacy, good girl grief, navigating between what's right with our bodies and what's right for our careers and much, much more.All proceeds from purchasing this episode on my Patreon will be split between City Harvest and Food Bank For NYC. Join The Patreon: ⁠HERE⁠Follow Hillary: Instagram: @hilla_rose TikTok: @hilla_roseFollow Me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jill_ilana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alwayslookingup.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jillian_ilana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jillianilana.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alwayslookingup227@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read With Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodreads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The StoryGraph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All episodes are edited and produced by Ben Curwin.Support Those Impacted By The Cutting Of SNAP Benefits:Feeding America: ⁠⁠https://www.feedingamerica.org⁠⁠World Central Kitchen: ⁠⁠https://wck.org⁠⁠No Kid Hungry: ⁠⁠https://www.nokidhungry.org⁠⁠List Of NYC Food Pantries: ⁠⁠https://www.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/food_pantries.page⁠⁠Support Immigrant Communities (all links came from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chnge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠):The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chirla_org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chirla.org/donatenow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Immigrant Defenders Law Center (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@immdef_lawcenter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.immdef.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inland Coalition 4 Imm Justice (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ic4ij⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jornaleros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Relief For Disabled People Impacted By The Los Angeles Fires:Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/rd-relief-fund/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠United Spinal Disaster Relief Grant: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedspinal.org/disaster-relief-grant/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf⁠

Are you struggling to retain top sales talent because your team members can't find meaning in their work? The secret isn't just about hitting revenue targets—it's about building a purpose-driven organization that attracts exceptional people and creates lasting value.      In this episode, I sit down with Enrique Alvarez, co-founder and managing director of Vector Global Logistics, to explore how purpose and profit can coexist in high-performance sales organizations. Enrique shares his unique approach to building a global sales team that operates on three core pillars, including their groundbreaking Results-Only Work Environment and complete transparency policy. From Transactional to Transformational Vector Global Logistics has cracked the code on shifting from short-term transactional relationships to long-term transformational partnerships. Enrique reveals their comprehensive hiring process, including how they identify candidates who can build authentic relationships rather than just close deals quickly. You'll discover their unconventional approach to transparency, including sharing everyone's salaries, company financials, and decision-making processes with the entire team. This radical openness creates trust and empowers sales professionals to make better decisions for both customers and the company. AI Integration with Human Connection We explore how Vector Global Logistics leverages AI tools while maintaining the human touch that drives real relationships. Enrique shares practical examples of using AI for customs entries, tracking shipments, and market analysis—all while ensuring their sales team focuses on what AI can't do: building genuine personal connections. The conversation covers the critical balance between automation and personalization, and why rushing to implement AI without human oversight can damage the very relationships that drive long-term success. Building Global Sales Teams With team members across China, Vietnam, India, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Ukraine, and beyond, Enrique provides insights into managing a truly global sales organization. He shares their panel interview process, the importance of cultural fit, and why they prioritize entrepreneurs over traditional salespeople. Here's what you can expect to gain from this episode: •    A framework for attracting top talent through purpose-driven company culture •    Strategies for building transformational client relationships instead of transactional ones   •    Practical approaches to integrating AI while maintaining authentic human connections •    Methods for creating transparency that builds trust and improves performance •    Insights into managing and scaling global sales teams effectively Whether you're a sales leader looking to reduce turnover, a business owner wanting to build a more meaningful organization, or a sales professional seeking to create deeper client relationships, this conversation provides actionable strategies for long-term success. Key Moments of This Episode 00:00:49 - Introduction to Purpose-Driven Sales Leadership Mario introduces Enrique Alvarez, Managing Director of Vector Global Logistics, to discuss how purpose and profit can coexist in high-performance sales organizations and the importance of building meaningful sales cultures. 00:02:00 - Vector Global Logistics: A Purpose-Driven Company Overview Enrique shares his background as co-founder of Vector Global Logistics, explaining their unique resource-based logistics model built on three pillars and their global presence across multiple countries. 00:05:29 - Personal Insights: Soccer Dreams and Professional Journey Enrique reveals his passion for soccer and dream of making a national team, providing personal context about his drive and competitive nature that translates into business leadership. 00:15:27 - Hiring Excellence: Finding and Retaining Great Sales Talent Discussion on comprehensive recruiting processes, cultural fit assessment, and the importance of transparency in hiring decisions. Emphasis on word-of-mouth referrals and quick decision-making for underperformers. 00:24:12 - Virtual Hiring Strategies and Results-Only Work Environment Enrique describes Vector's Results-Only Work Environment culture, focusing on performance over presence, and their approach to hiring self-driven entrepreneurs for global sales roles. 00:28:34 - From Transactional to Transformational Client Relationships Exploration of shifting sales approaches from short-term transactions to long-term strategic partnerships, emphasizing the importance of leadership alignment and transparency in building trust. 00:30:58 - Radical Transparency: Open Book Management Philosophy Enrique explains Vector's 100% open policy where all employees know everyone's salaries, company finances, and business metrics, fostering trust and better decision-making across the organization. 00:34:03 - AI Integration While Maintaining Human Connection Discussion on leveraging AI tools for logistics operations while preserving authentic relationships. Emphasis on AI as a tool for efficiency without replacing human relationship-building capabilities. 00:39:44 - Human-Assisted AI: The Future of Sales Technology Mario and Enrique explore the concept of "human in the loop" AI implementation, ensuring technology enhances rather than replaces human judgment and relationship development. 00:42:18 - Beyond Process and Playbooks: Adaptive Sales Strategies Conversation about moving from rigid standardized processes to flexible, personalized approaches that adapt to individual client needs while maintaining core principles and long-term thinking. 00:45:40 - Long-Term Value Creation and Relationship Building Discussion on the importance of patience in sales, focusing on 5-20 year strategic planning rather than short-term gains, using real-world examples of relationship investment. 00:49:57 - B Corporation Certification: Balancing Stakeholder Value Enrique explains Vector's B Corp certification, emphasizing how purpose-driven companies maximize stakeholder value over shareholder value, creating sustainable competitive advantages in modern markets. About Enrique Alvarez Enrique Alvarez believes everyone has a personal responsibility to change the world. He has consciously chosen a hardworking, relationship-minded, and proactive approach to do his part.  Enrique is a Managing Director at Vector Global Logistics, which is dedicated to changing the world through supply chain operations. He is proud to attribute Vector's success and growing social impact to its results-based culture, passionate teams, and its desire to develop real partnerships with clients. Before co-founding Vector, Enrique focused on re-imaging and optimizing operations, sales, and supply chain processes with the Boston Consulting Group. Prior to joining BCG, he led various sales, logistics, and supply chain functions for Grupo Vitro, a global glass manufacturer headquartered in Mexico. Enrique holds an MBA from The Wharton School of Business and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Monterrey Tech (Instituto Technólogico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey) in Mexico. Enrique's passions are soccer and the ocean. He also enjoys traveling, getting to know new people, and spending time with his wife and two kids, Emma and Enrique. Additionally, Enrique sits on the board of Coaniquem, a non-profit that provides free and specialized treatment for children throughout Latin America who have suffered severe burns. 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In this special episode, BCG on Compliance is sharing a conversation originally recorded on the AML Conversations podcast, hosted by John Byrne of AML RightSource.Our host Hanjo Seibert joins John for a deep dive into the evolving role of technology in financial crime compliance—and what the future may hold.They discuss how the perception of compliance has shifted over the past 20 years, why human judgment is still essential even as AI and automation grow, and how collaboration and information sharing are becoming critical tools in the fight against financial crime.About AML ConversationsAML Conversations is dedicated to informing professionals and those interested in anti-money laundering about conversations happening in the government, private sector, and internationally. Throughout the series John Byrne, AML RightSource Vice Chairman, will interview industry experts or participate in live programming or panel discussions related to the industry.About BCG on ComplianceBCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today's most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It's emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we'll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at bcgoncompliance@bcg.comNew episodes are released monthly.AML Conversations (John Byrne) Hanjo Seibert LinkedInBCG WebsiteBCG LinkedInAML Rightsource

(0:00) Intro(1:25) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:12) Start of interview(3:01) Karen's origin story(3:44) Early Career and Transition to Technology(5:40) The Dot-Com Era and her time at Brobeck and later at Orrick.(8:50) Her transition to Prosper Marketplace (Chris Larsen's company) (9:40) Her time at Box, Inc. and Apple *Reference to E179 with Jack Lazar(13:14) Her journey to Venture Capital.(14:16) Joining B Capital (in 2019) and the firm's investment focus(16:16) The nature of B Capital's partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) (19:32) Governance in Early Stage Companies(20:42) Her role as a board partner of her firm. *Reference to VCBA program(23:22) Building Trust in Governance "It starts on day one. And that trust is just, is literally earned through every conversation, every interaction, and certainly every board meeting."(25:41) Founder-Friendly Terms and Market Changes(28:43) The Importance of Governance During Crisis(31:52) CEO Succession and Leadership Transition(37:45) Advisory Boards vs. Fiduciary Boards(40:06) On board observers(44:08) Board Committees and Their Evolution(48:10) The Debate: Stay Private or Go Public(51:37) Books that have greatly influenced her life:Annie Duke's Thinking in Bets (2018)Ray Dalio's Principles (2017)Shoe Dog by Phil Night (2016)(52:00) Her mentors: David Geyer (Brobeck), Aaron Levie (Box), Howard Morgan (B Capital)(52:48) Quotes that she thinks of often or lives her life by: "never cut what you can untie". And the other is "never confuse motion with progress."(53:03) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves. (53:25) The people she most admires(55:50) Diversity on Boards in Venture CapitalKaren Page is a General Partner and Board Partner at B Capital. As a Board Partner, she collaborates with portfolio company leadership, B Capital's investment team and the firm's network of advisors to provide best-in-class strategic guidance You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

No episódio de hoje do Podcast Canaltech, Guilherme Haas, estrategista de conteúdo do Canaltech conversa com Arthur Borges, Head de Negócios para Mid-Market no Google, sobre o impacto da inteligência artificial no marketing e no comportamento do consumidor. A partir do estudo “Mapa da Influência”, desenvolvido pelo Google em parceria com a Boston Consulting Group, Arthur explica como o antigo funil de marketing deu lugar a uma jornada muito mais fluida, marcada por quatro hábitos principais: buscar, rolar, assistir e comprar. Ele também fala sobre maturidade digital, o papel da IA na personalização com responsabilidade e as habilidades que os profissionais de tecnologia e marketing precisam desenvolver para acompanhar essa transformação. Você também vai conferir: OpenAI planeja entrar no mercado com valor recorde; Brasil está no topo do ranking mundial de vítimas de fraudes digitais; Robô humanóide que faz tarefas domésticas por você; Chefe da Take-Two afirma que IA não poderia fazer um novo GTA; Jogos da PS Plus de novembro. Este podcast foi roteirizado por Fernada Santos e apresentado por Marcelo Fischer, e contou com reportagens de Marcelo Fischer, Jaqueline Sousa, Wendel Martins e Gabriel Cavalheiro, sob coordenação de Anaísa Catucci. A trilha sonora é de Guilherme Zomer, a edição de Jully Cruz e a arte da capa é de Erick Teixeira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deutschland ohne Stahl? Kaum vorstellbar; weder beim Häuser- oder Brückenbau noch in der Automobilindustrie. Doch die deutsche Stahlindustrie steckt in der Krise. Auch, weil die Umrüstung auf grünen Stahl offenbar nicht so funktioniert, wie von der Politik seit Jahren geplant. NDR-Journalistin Stella Peters beschäftigt sich seit Jahren mit der deutschen Stahlindustrie und ist in ihrer Recherche auf erhitzte Gemüter gestoßen – in den Konzernen und in der Politik. Sie erzählt uns in dieser 11KM-Folge von großen Plänen, jeder Menge Geld und einer trotzdem ungewissen Zukunft – Deutschland und der Stahl, passt das in Zukunft noch zusammen? Hier findet ihr den NDR-Dokumentarfilm “Herr Braun und der grüne Stahl” von Stella Peters, Anna Klühspies und Katharina Schiele: https://www.ndr.de/fernsehen/programm/epg/herr-braun-und-der-gruene-stahl,sendung-23456.html Den Film von Stella Peters, Anna Klühspies, Katharina Schiele und Isabel Schneider für das ARD Politik-Magazin Panorama findet ihr hier: https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/panorama/klimaziele-platzt-der-traum-vom-gruenen-stahl/das-erste/Y3JpZDovL25kci5kZS82MzQyMzc0Yi02YmY4LTRkZDYtYmEyNi1mODBkMzE4ZWExMmQ Hier geht's zu “Zehn Minuten Wirtschaft” von NDR Info, unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/10_Minuten_Wirtschaft Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in der ARD Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/12200383/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Julius Bretzel Mitarbeit: Lisa Hentschel und Lukas Waschbüsch Host: Elena Kuch Produktion: Christiane Gerheuser-Kamp, Christine Frey, Hanna Brünjes Planung: Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Fumiko Lipp und Nicole Dienemann 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.

What if the biggest barrier to AI adoption isn't the technology itself, but our ability to learn, adapt, and reskill? That question sits at the heart of my conversation with Sagar Goel, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, who leads the firm's global work on digital workforce development and reskilling. Speaking from Singapore, Sagar brings a rare combination of data, strategy, and humanity to the discussion on how AI is reshaping the global workforce—and why the frontline is struggling to keep up. Drawing on BCG's latest "AI at Work" research, Sagar reveals a surprising trend: frontline AI usage has stalled at around 50 percent for the first time. He explains why many companies are still approaching AI as a tool rollout rather than a behavioral and cultural shift. According to him, employees often don't know where or how to use AI effectively, leadership support is lacking, and training programs are too shallow to spark genuine adoption. The result is a productivity paradox—AI potential without real impact. Sagar also unpacks another counterintuitive finding: leaders are more worried than their teams about losing their jobs to automation. He attributes this to leaders' heightened awareness of structural disruption and their own vulnerability in adapting mid-career. Meanwhile, countries across the Global South are outpacing the US in AI adoption, driven by youthful populations, economic necessity, and a hunger for differentiation in tight job markets. Throughout the discussion, Sagar draws a clear line between upskilling and reskilling—two terms often used interchangeably but representing distinct needs. Upskilling, he explains, should embed AI fluency into daily workflows from the CEO down, while reskilling must redeploy people into new, higher-value roles as automation accelerates. He cites IKEA's decision to retrain 8,000 call center staff into design consultants as a model example of turning disruption into opportunity. We close with a candid reflection on leadership responsibility in the age of AI. For Sagar, the message is simple but profound: if skills don't show up on your balance sheet, they won't show up in your business performance. As the half-life of skills shrinks to five years, he urges CEOs to integrate workforce readiness directly into strategy, or risk being outpaced by those who do. This episode is a grounded, data-driven look at what it truly takes to prepare people—not just machines—for an AI-driven world.

I am thrilled to welcome Lisa Gralnek, a go-to resource on values driven leadership to discuss the importance of being present of our current state, while always planning for and thinking about tomorrow. Lisa's expertise also brings a unique perspective to our conversation about future-forward initiatives around brand and design.  Lisa is a driving force in strategy and brand building, Lisa is an influential business leader with a career spanning senior roles at adidas, Chobani, moo.com, The Boston Consulting Group, and Walmart. Currently the US Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability & Impact at iF Design — the prestigious international design institution and host of the annual cross-disciplinary  iF DESIGN AWARD since 1953. Her independent consultancy LVG & Co. has pioneered future-forward growth initiatives since 2017, and is a corporate member of 1% for the Planet. Prior to pivoting into business innovation and transformation, she spent nearly a decade as a Photo Editor and Talent Agent in the global world of high fashion. A sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader on values-driven leadership, Lisa's work has graced publications like The New York Times, Fast Company and Fortune, while her insightful contributions have been featured at global conferences, corporate workshops, and media summits on five continents. Her award-winning interview series FUTURE OF XYZ, now in its 7th season, is presented by iF Design and is a proud member of Sandow's SURROUND Podcast Network. Lisa holds a BA in Political Science and French from Bates College and an MBA in International Business from INSEAD.(2:13) We start off learning about who Lisa Gralnek is in the world.(3:05) Lisa shares how she sees nature and how it has impacted her life and career.(4:56) How does Lisa reflect on her past experiences and how do they influence decisions today?(8:51) Lisa delves into how she feels that “values drive a brand”.(10:48) We learn more about one of Lisa's strength  “Today + Tomorrow”(13:10) How does “design” fit into everything?(16:02) What are the patterns and thinking that Lisa is seeing in her work?(20:20) How do we start having conversations to become more “human centered”?(22:30) Who does Lisa follow, and where does she find her inspiration?(25:30) What message does Lisa want to share with the Warrior Community?(28:10) Over the next 5 years, what does Lisa see about the impact she has had?Connect with Lisa Gralnekhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagralnek/https://ifdesign.com/en/ Subscribe: Warriors At Work Podcasts Website: https://jeaniecoomber.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

A CMO Confidential Interview with Dwight Hutchins, Senior Managing Director of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and a Northwestern Adjunct Professor, previously Managing Director at Accenture focused on Consumer Products, Health Care and Public Service. Dwight shares his thinking on why marketers should be prepared to reduce expenses and shift resources into a re-imagined future versus incrementally evolving spend and structure. Key topics include: his belief that the complexity of marketing has resulted in many instances of wasted spending; the importance of "unaided first brand response;" why it's important to be "ahead of the expense reduction game;" and how to focus on working versus non-working dollars. Tune in to hear how about reducing $1B in spend to fund new initiatives and a "wild west" story about a battery on-pack promotion.The Fine Art of Reducing Marketing Expense in an AI WorldThis week on CMO Confidential, Mike Linton sits down with Dwight Hutchins—Senior Partner & Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group and adjunct professor at Northwestern—to tackle the question every CMO hears from the CFO: “Keep the top line growing… and cut your budget.”Dwight explains how to find waste without hurting performance, where AI actually improves efficiency (and where it doesn't), how to test into cuts with confidence, and why many brands still miss “sufficiency” by spreading spend like peanut butter. We dig into frequency capping, working vs. non-working ratios, zero-based budgeting (used sanely), org design, insource vs. outsource, and a real-world case where a company freed up billions and redeployed it to growth channels. Stay for his “Wild West” in-store marketing story—complete with batteries taped to milk.Sponsored by Typeface — the AI-native, agentic marketing platform that turns one idea into thousands of on-brand assets across channels, safely integrated with your MarTech stack. See how leaders like ASICS and Microsoft scale personalized content with Typeface.⸻⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro & guest: Dwight Hutchins (BCG)02:05 – The market reality: uncertainty, shifting buyer values06:10 – CFO pressure: “grow and cut” in the same breath09:20 – AI spend vs. payoff: recalibrating expectations12:25 – Media fragmentation & the “peanut butter” budget problem15:55 – Where AI helps most: measurement, targeting, creative ops19:10 – Forensic cuts case study: freeing up massive dollars23:10 – Finding waste: frequency caps, ad length, quality controls27:05 – “First Fast Response”: demand spaces & brand power30:20 – Sufficiency & focus: stop starving campaigns33:05 – Working vs. non-working: ratios that actually move results35:20 – Zero-based budgeting (in moderation, with data)37:10 – Org & ops: redesigning execution, in/outsourcing lines38:55 – Fun story: the “batteries-on-milk” promo & promo ROI40:00 – Final takeaways & sponsor⸻CMO Confidential, Mike Linton, Dwight Hutchins, Boston Consulting Group, BCG, marketing efficiency, reduce marketing spend, AI in marketing, marketing analytics, media mix optimization, frequency capping, working vs non-working, zero-based budgeting, ZBB, demand spaces, brand strategy, executive leadership, CFO CMO alignment, budget cuts, marketing operations, insource vs outsource, creative operations, measurement and attribution, marketing governance, content at scale, Typeface, Typeface AI, generative AI for marketing, agentic AI, MarTech integration, CMOs, marketing leadership, board expectations, growth and efficiency, case study, social media shift, campaign sufficiencySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 Loretta Soffe is a seasoned retail executive, board director, and strategic advisor with more than 25 years of experience driving growth and innovation in the global retail space. As the former executive vice president and general merchandising manager of Women's Apparel at Nordstrom, she led the company's largest division, growing revenue by 33% to over $2 billion and doubling e-commerce sales to $275 million. Loretta was also a key player in shaping Nordstrom's early omnichannel strategy and building the foundation for the company's e-commerce success. After Nordstrom, she launched a successful consulting practice and served as a senior advisor at Boston Consulting Group, working with global fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands. As a recognized thought leader in retail strategy and women's leadership, Loretta is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences and contribute to thought-leadership forums. She is passionate about mentoring, emerging leaders, and empowering the next generation of women executives. Loretta just finished her first book called Balance is Bullshit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Devotional address with President Alvin F. and Sister Jennifer E. Meredith was delivered on Tuesday, September 16th at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Alvin F. Meredith III became the 18th president of Brigham Young University-Idaho on August 1, 2023. He was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021, and continues to serve in that role today. Prior to his call as a General Authority, President Meredith served as president of the Utah Salt Lake City South Mission. He also served as an Area Seventy in the North America Southeast and Asia Areas, and in a number of other Church callings including as a full-time missionary in the Utah Salt Lake City Mission. In his professional career, President Meredith worked as a senior executive of Asurion in Tennessee, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He also worked for The Boston Consulting Group and GE Capital. President Meredith earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and a Master of Business Administration in finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Jennifer E. Meredith received a bachelor's degree in communications from Brigham Young University. She worked in Human Resources for Franklin Covey. Sister Meredith served as a mission leader with her husband in the Utah Salt Lake City South Mission. She has served as a presidency member in multiple church organizations and as a full-time missionary in the Argentina Salta Mission. President and Sister Meredith were married on June 6, 1998, in the Salt Lake Temple, and they are the parents of six children.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the world faces a severe labour shortage – 50 million workers by the end of the decade. The boss of the world's most valuable company thinks humanoid robots will be needed to fill the gap.But is this prediction based on solid evidence?Tim Harford looks at the calculations behind the claim with Rajiv Gupta, a technology expert at Boston Consulting Group, who is the likely source of the 50 million figure.If you've seen a number in the news you think we should look at, email the team: moreorless@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Tim Harford Producer: Nicholas Barrett Series producer: Tom Colls Sound mix: Hal Haines Editor: Richard Vadon

"The core difference is, instead of, once you've paid your employees and your expenses, what's left, instead of it just enriching the investors, it's given away to good causes." —Alex Amouyel   What if doing good didn't mean giving up your paycheck or your dreams? Maybe you're tired of hearing that business and kindness can't mix, or you wonder if your small actions really matter. Here's a fresh look at how purpose and profit can work together—and why your impact might be bigger than you think. Alex Amouyel has spent her career making a difference, from global nonprofits to leading Newman's Own Foundation. Her journey proves you don't have to choose between success and giving back. She brings bold, practical ideas for anyone who wants to build a business—or a life—that does real good. Hit play to get inspired and get real. You'll hear about profit-for-purpose models, honest truths about salaries and growth, the power of small actions, and how anyone can join the movement to make business a force for good.   Meet Alex:  Alex Amouyel is the President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, a private grantmaking foundation whose mission is to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. She leads the Foundation's efforts to utilize 100% of the profits and royalties from the sale of Newman's Own products in service of this mission. Under Alex's leadership, Newman's Own Foundation co-founded the 100% for Purpose Club, a community of impact-driven business leaders and companies working to support and inspire the next generation of organizations to donate 100% of their profits for purpose. Her recent TED Talk, Can Salad Dressing Transform Capitalism?, explores the “100% for Purpose” movement and what it can teach us about doing business, philanthropy, and capitalism differently. Prior to her role at Newman's Own Foundation, Alex led MIT Solve as its Founding Executive Director with a mission to drive innovation to solve world challenges. She steered MIT Solve's growth to support over 268 Solver teams and Indigenous Communities Fellows, catalyzed over $60 million in commitments, and brokered more than 600 transformational partnerships. She also navigated the organization's response to the global pandemic, launched a Health Security & Pandemics Challenge, and expanded Solve's work on racial equity in the United States, including launching Solve's Indigenous Communities Fellowship and the Black & Brown Innovators Program. Over the course of her career, Alex has also served as the Director of Program for the Clinton Global Initiative and held roles at Save the Children International and the Boston Consulting Group. Alex earned a dual master's degree in International Affairs from Sciences Po, Paris, and the London School of Economics, along with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Natural Sciences from Trinity College, Cambridge, UK. Alex is the author of The Answer Is You: A Guidebook to Creating a Life Full of Impact. Website LinkedIn YouTube   Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Episode Highlights: 02:07 How Giving Back Became a Business Model 07:37 Can You Really Do Good and Pay the Bills? 10:21 Profit, Growth, and Giving— The Real Balancing Act 17:11 Myths About Purpose-Driven Business 22:17 The Consumer's Role: Choices and Challenges 28:51 How to Join the 100% for Purpose Movement 31:02 Finding Your Own Way to Make a Difference   Resources Organizations Join the  100% for Purpose Club