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Unlock the power of Alteryx for tax professionals in this insightful episode of Alter Everything! Join us in an interview with Adrian Steller, Director of Tax Technology at Ryan, to explore how Alteryx revolutionizes tax processes, automates data workflows, and enhances efficiency for tax teams. Discover real-world Alteryx use cases in VAT compliance, transfer pricing, and automation, and learn practical tips for transitioning from Excel to Alteryx. Whether you're a tax analyst, data professional, or business leader, this episode provides actionable insights on leveraging Alteryx for tax data transformation, reporting, and analytics.Panelists: Adrian Steller, Director @ International Tax Technology - LinkedInMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: Ryan (Company)Ryan Tax Lab (Podcast)Alteryx Community BlogsAlteryx Help Docs Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.

In dieser Episode des Performance Manager Podcasts spricht Peter Bluhm mit Matthias Walkner, dem österreichischen Motocross-Fahrer und Rallye-Dakar-Sieger von 2018.  Das Gespräch wurde live auf dem 49. Congress der Controller in München aufgezeichnet, wo Matthias Walkner den Schlussvortrag hielt mit dem Titel "Spitzenleistung auf der Überholspur - der schmale Grat zwischen Erfolg und Risiko".  Der Ausnahmeathlet, der seit seinem Dakar-Sieg regelmäßig auf den vordersten Plätzen dieses legendären Wettbewerbs stand, gibt Einblicke in seine Erfahrungen mit Entscheidungsfindung unter extremem Druck. Er erklärt, wie er zwischen kalkulierbaren und unkalkulierbaren Risiken unterscheidet und welche mentalen Techniken ihm in Hochdrucksituationen helfen. Besonders bewegend ist seine Schilderung des schweren Unfalls Ende 2023 und der anschließenden Reise der Genesung, die seine Perspektive auf das Verhältnis zwischen Risiko und Erfolg grundlegend verändert hat. Das Interview zeigt faszinierende Parallelen zwischen Risikomanagement im Extremsport und der Entscheidungsfindung in Unternehmen auf.

“Data quality was the number one obstacle to AI success […]. It's like Groundhog Day: the biggest problem in data warehousing was data quality […] and now in AI it's still data quality.”

Alexander Fleming sah 1928 eine vergammelte Petrischale und dachte: "Das ist interessant." Andere hätten sie weggeworfen. Aus seiner Beobachtung entstand das Penicillin. In der BI-Beratung erleben wir oft ähnliche Situationen: Unternehmen stehen vor chaotischen Datenlandschaften und sehen nur Probleme. SAP-Daten, CRM-Systeme, Excel-Auswertungen - alles isoliert voneinander. Die typische Situation: • CFO wartet eine Woche auf Monatsberichte • Controller sammeln manuell Daten aus verschiedenen Systemen • IT bekommt täglich neue Sonderwünsche Der Unterschied liegt im Expertenblick: Wo andere Resignation sehen, erkennen erfahrene BI-Berater das Potenzial für integrierte Lösungen. Es geht nicht um neue Tools, sondern um die richtige Architektur. Systematische Analyse vor Tool-Auswahl. Integration statt Insellösungen. Ihre Erfahrungen? Wie gehen Sie mit fragmentierten Datenlandschaften um?

In dieser spannenden Episode spreche ich direkt auf dem Congress der Controller 2025 in München mit Tim Harrenkamp von BENTELER International AG über die globalen Herausforderungen in der Automobilbranche und wie sich das Controlling darauf einstellt. Tim Harrenkamp gewährt uns Einblicke in die Welt eines der führenden Tier-1-Automobilzulieferer weltweit. BENTELER steht vor komplexen globalen Herausforderungen, die vom Wandel zur Elektromobilität über volatile Rohstoffmärkte bis hin zu geopolitischen Unsicherheiten reichen. Besonders interessant sind seine Ausführungen darüber, wie sich die Rolle des Corporate Controllings in den letzten Jahren fundamental gewandelt hat. Das Controlling bei BENTELER ist längst nicht mehr nur Zahlenlieferant, sondern strategischer Business Partner, der aktiv bei Investitionsentscheidungen in neue Technologien und Märkte mitwirkt. Tim Harrenkamp teilt konkrete Beispiele, wie spezielle Controlling-Instrumente und -Methoden bei der Bewältigung der extremen Marktvolatilität in der Automobilbranche helfen. Dabei wird deutlich, wie wichtig eine enge Verzahnung zwischen strategischer Planung und operativem Controlling geworden ist.

How mystical insight and sharp business acumen can create real‑world change. Marcia Schafer: MBA, intuitive strategist, animal communicator, lifelong ET experiencer. That constellation of credentials and consciousness tends to stop people in their tracks... and then pull them in. If you sense you're here to catalyze something bigger, but conventional templates feel too narrow, this conversation is an invitation to claim a role in the planet's unfolding evolution with clarity, courage, and integrative vision.  Marcia outlines a practical alchemy: blending existential tools (expanded perception, intuitive patterning, interspecies empathy, cosmic perspective) with sharp business strategy (positioning, execution, value creation) to unlock fuller potential. The goal isn't escapism, it's to locate where you fit on the evolving chessboard of global change and move with grounded purpose. Amazon Review of Spirconomics: "A must read if you are interested in understanding the bridge between spirituality and economics and how to get engaged in the new global dynamics described in Spirconomics! It is always delightful to read Marcia's disclosures as they are well phrased, well presented and well explained! A true gem! Well done!" Personal consultation available. Website: https://beyondzebra.com/ 

Chris Yelland, leading energy analyst and Managing Director at EE Business Intelligence, joins John Maytham on the PM drive show. With decades of experience tracking energy developments in the country, Yelland helps us assess whether Eskom’s proposed tech investments are realistic — or simply delaying the inevitable. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In dieser Episode sprechen wir über die neuesten Visualisierungsoptionen in Microsoft Power BI. Visualisierungen reduzieren die Zeit zur Dateninterpretation um bis zu 70% und schaffen wichtige "Aha-Momente" für datengetriebene Entscheidungen. Viele leistungsstarke Power BI-Features wie kombinierte Visualisierungen, dynamische Interaktivität und automatische Mustererkennung werden oft übersehen. Microsoft hat in Power BI mit neuen Formatierungsoptionen, Fehlerbalken, Feldparametern und verbesserten Treemaps wichtige Lücken geschlossen. Diese Features bieten konkrete Vorteile für unterschiedliche Einsatzbereiche. Darüber hinaus beleuchten wir häufige Stolpersteine und betonen, warum eine solide Datenmodellierung als Grundlage für erfolgreiche Power BI-Projekte besonders wichtig ist. ATVISIO unterstützt Sie bei der Power BI-Implementierung - von der Datenmodellierung bis zur Visualisierung.

The meeting covered introductions and updates from various participants. Jim Farris discussed his real estate focus, while Clark Hoover highlighted his work on private credit. Stephen Burke presented a bullish outlook on the US economy, citing strong GDP growth, consumer net worth, and corporate profits. He also addressed concerns about tariffs, trade uncertainty, and geopolitical risks. The discussion transitioned to AI's role in business intelligence and decision intelligence, with examples from Radek Biszkont and Jukka Heikka. AI applications in finance, including portfolio optimization and data analysis, were highlighted, emphasizing AI's potential to streamline processes and improve decision-making. The meeting discussed various applications and implications of AI. Hana Hussein highlighted AI's role in identifying profitable sales channels and increasing company valuations. Jukka Heikka emphasized AI's scalability benefits. Clement Utuk noted AI's potential in customer service and manufacturing. Lucia Ordonez-Gamero raised cybersecurity concerns. Belinda Kǒkóèkà Ephraim stressed the importance of proprietary data in AI's effectiveness. Lubna Dajani warned about AI's potential misinformation. J.P. Keating discussed data quality and security. Christine Nady proposed using AI to enhance human-to-human connections and decision-making. Anita Vadavatha highlighted the shift towards synthetic data. The session concluded with a focus on AI's practical uses and ethical considerations.You can subscribe to various 361 events and content at https://361firm.com/subs. For reference:  - Web: www.361firm.com/home - Onboard as Investor: https://361.pub/shortdiag - Onboard Deals 361: www.361firm.com/onb - Onboard as Banker: www.361firm.com/bankers - Events: www.361firm.com/events - Content: www.youtube.com/361firm - Weekly Digests: www.361firm.com/digest

What if we told you that Michael Dell—yes, the tech billionaire—still worries about cash flow? In this eye-opening episode, Elizabeth Gore, co-founder of Hello Alice, shatters conventional wisdom while revealing why 1.5 million entrepreneurs trust her platform. Gore exposes uncomfortable truths: growth can actually kill your business, traditional credit scores are broken, and every business needs six months of operating expenses banked—not the typical three most advisors recommend. From veterans with "terrible credit but perfect business planning" to Main Street entrepreneurs drowning in unusable data, Gore's radical solution involves AI-driven intelligence, open banking, and $60M in grant distribution that's reshaping how we fund small businesses. This isn't just another funding conversation—it's a masterclass in recognizing that your biggest opportunities often masquerade as your greatest threats.

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Dr. Jochen Kurtz, Vice President Group Performance Management & Sustainability Reporting bei BASF SE, über die marktorientierte Steuerung der Nachhaltigkeitstransformation. Das Interview führte ich direkt nach seinem Vortrag auf dem Congress der Controller 2025 in München. Jochen Kurtz erklärt, welche Kernbotschaft er mit seinem Vortrag "Enable our Customers' Green Transformation" vermitteln wollte und welche zentralen Herausforderungen Unternehmen bei der marktorientierten Steuerung ihrer Nachhaltigkeitstransformation meistern müssen. Wir diskutieren ausführlich die veränderte Rolle des Controllers als „Enabler“ und welche neuen Kompetenzen in diesem Kontext heute gefragt sind. Ein wichtiger Schwerpunkt des Gesprächs liegt auf den konkreten Kennzahlen und KPIs, die sich bei BASF als besonders aussagekräftig für die Steuerung der grünen Transformation erwiesen haben. Jochen Kurtz teilt praktische Beispiele, wie es gelingt, ökologische Ziele mit wirtschaftlichen Zielen in Einklang zu bringen und zeigt auf, welche digitalen Lösungen bei BASF zur Unterstützung neuer, grüner Geschäftsmodelle eingesetzt werden.

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In dieser Folge diskutiert Peter Bluhm mit Prof. Dr. Nicole Jekel über den Wandel im Controlling: Warum Geschwindigkeit heute genauso wichtig ist wie Genauigkeit. Nicole Jekel, Autorin der beliebten Kolumne "Controlling rockt!" im Controller Magazin, zeigt auf, welche drei Schlüsselwege Controller zu "Speedy Birds" machen: Automatisierung von Routineprozessen, die Arbeit mit Echtzeit-Daten und agile Arbeitsweisen. Dabei erläutert sie auch das AGIL-Schema des Soziologen Talcott Parsons und dessen vier Erfolgsfaktoren für Unternehmen.  Zusätzlich gibt Nicole Jekel wertvolle Einblicke, wie Controller Veränderungswiderstände überwinden und gleichzeitig höchste Qualitätsstandards aufrechterhalten können.

Wie gelingt der Wandel von manuellem Reporting zur echten Datendemokratie? Wie sieht ein moderner BI-Rollenmix in einem großen Handelsunternehmen aus? Und was passiert, wenn ein einziger Use Case plötzlich alle begeistern will? Darum geht es in dieser Folge von MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURS mit Host Jonas Rashedi und Philip Rutkowski, Senior Business Consultant bei Tchibo. Philip gibt tiefe Einblicke in die Arbeit eines BI-Generalisten in einem Unternehmen, das seit Jahren auf ein zentrales, hochmodernes Data Mesh setzt – und dessen Datenabteilung mittlerweile über 60 Personen umfasst. Wir erfahren, wie zentrale Dashboards entstehen, welche Rolle GenAI in der Produktsuche spielt und warum ein Machine Learning Use Case direkt im Proof of Concept live gehen musste – weil der Hebel einfach zu groß war, um zu warten. Besonders eindrücklich ist ein Projekt mit dem Non-Food-Fachbereich: Hier wurde aus verstreuten Excel-Tabellen eine konsolidierte, datengestützte Sicht auf Sortimente, Kundenfeedback und Verkaufsperformance. Philip erzählt, wie aus Ideen konkrete Tools werden – und warum Datendemokratisierung nicht mit Technik beginnt, sondern mit Neugier. Zum Schluss geht es auch um Philip selbst: Wie er vom Java-Entwickler zum Datenarchitekten wurde, warum er sich als Enabler versteht – und warum gute Datenarbeit vor allem eines braucht: Menschen, die Brücken bauen können. MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURS ist ein Projekt von BETTER THAN YOURS, der Marke für richtig gute Podcasts. Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Philip: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-rutkowski-a81386226/ Zur Webseite von Tchibo: https://www.tchibo.de/ Zu allen wichtigen Links rund um Jonas und den Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jonas.rashedi 00:00: Begrüßung 01:51: Vorstellung Philip Rutkowski 02:38: Tchibo als Datenorganisation: Größe, Struktur, Aufgaben 06:40: Aufbau der Datenorganisation: Teamgröße, Aufgaben und Ziele 11:12: Philip als Enabler: Brücken zwischen Fachbereich und IT 16:41: Strukturen der Datenorganisation 19:20: Von verstreuten Excel-Listen zur Datendemokratie 22:08: Technologische Basis: Google BigQuery 23:56: Logistik-Taskforce: Live-Analyse zur Stauauflösung 31:15: Zukunftsaussicht AI: Integration in Legacy-Systeme, Self-Service und AI-Assistenten. 37:19 Philips private Datennutzung

Most dashboards and reports get ignored despite all the technical expertise that goes into creating them. The reason isn't technical limitations or poor data quality - it's that they fail to deliver value to the people who are supposed to use them.In this Value Boost episode, Nicholas Kelly joins Dr. Genevieve Hayes to reveal proven strategies for increasing dashboard adoption and showcasing your value as a data professional.In this episode, you'll discover:The number one reason why dashboards fail [01:15]The three-bucket framework that transforms dashboard development [04:06]How to salvage an already-built dashboard [07:12]The simple wireframing technique that opens doors to meaningful user conversations [10:08]Guest BioNicholas Kelly is the founder of Delivering Data Analytics, a consultancy focused on helping organisations enable their teams to make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions through data and AI. He is also the author of Delivering Data Analytics and the recently released How to Interpret Data.LinksNicholas's WebsiteConnect with Nicholas on LinkedInConnect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE

In dieser Folge des Performance Manager Podcast sprechen wir mit Thilo Rieser von Henkell Freixenet über die Herausforderungen und Chancen des strategiekonformen Controllings. Als erfahrener Head of Finance and Controlling gibt er wertvolle Einblicke in die Praxis der modernen Unternehmenssteuerung.  Das Gespräch basiert auf seinem Vortrag beim Congress der Controller 2025 in München und zeigt auf, wie Unternehmen ihre Controlling-Prozesse strategisch ausrichten können. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Theorie, sondern vor allem um praktische Ansätze und bewährte Methoden aus der täglichen Arbeit.  Thilo Rieser erläutert, warum eine klare Steuerungsphilosophie der Grundstein für erfolgreiches Controlling ist. Er zeigt konkrete Wege auf, wie Controlling-Teams ihre Arbeit enger mit der Unternehmensstrategie verzahnen können. Besonders wertvoll sind seine Erfahrungen bei der Transformation bestehender Controlling-Strukturen.  Die Diskussion behandelt auch die typischen Stolpersteine, die Unternehmen auf dem Weg zu einem strategiekonformen Controlling begegnen. Thilo Rieser teilt praktische Lösungsansätze und gibt Tipps, wie diese Herausforderungen erfolgreich gemeistert werden können.

Power BI wird oft als Universallösung für BI-Anforderungen gesehen, stößt aber bei der Unternehmensplanung schnell an Grenzen. Das Interview erklärt die fundamentalen Unterschiede zwischen Reporting-Tools und echten Planungslösungen wie Jedox. Es geht um typische Fehleinschätzungen, die Wirksamkeit von Planungs-Add-ons und die praktische Koexistenz verschiedener Tools in Unternehmen.

Nach 2013 und 2019 haben wir es wieder geschafft - ATVISIO wurde erneut als TOP CONSULTANT 2025 ausgezeichnet. Die Bewertung erfolgte durch eine unabhängige Kundenbefragung durch Prof. Dr. Dietmar Fink. In dieser besonderen Folge teilt Peter Bluhm seine Freude über diese Auszeichnung und erklärt, was sie für das Team und die Kunden von ATVISIO bedeutet.

In this solo episode, Cynozure CEO Jason Foster explores what it really means to create value with data and AI and why it can't be treated as a nice-to-have outcome at the end of a project. Jason breaks down a practical, repeatable approach to designing value in from the start, with clear intent, strong foundations, and input-focused delivery. He shares real-world examples and analogies to show how organisations can shift from vague goals to measurable, meaningful impact. This episode is packed with actionable insights for data and business leaders who want to move from theory to practice and ensure their data work truly makes a difference. -------------------------------- Cynozure is a leading data, analytics and AI company that helps organisations to reach their data potential. It works with clients on data and AI strategy, data management, data architecture and engineering, analytics and AI, data culture and literacy, and data leadership. The company was named one of The Sunday Times' fastest-growing private companies in both 2022 and 2023 and recognised as The Best Place to Work in Data by DataIQ in 2023 and 2024. Cynozure is a certified B Corporation. 

Warum landen erfolgreiche BI-Projekte und gescheiterte Automobilunternehmer in derselben Geschichte? August Horch stand 1909 vor den Trümmern seiner Firma – ausgesperrt nach einem erbitterten Streit. Doch aus dieser Niederlage entwickelte er ein Prinzip, das heute jedes Business Intelligence-Projekt zum Erfolg führen kann: echtes Zuhören statt hohler Versprechungen. Während Standard-Beratungen mit Buzzwords jonglieren, entstehen wertvolle BI-Lösungen nur durch konsequentes Verstehen der Bedürfnisse. Zu viele Unternehmen investieren Millionen in Dashboards – nur um festzustellen, dass Teams weiterhin mit Excel arbeiten. In dieser Folge erfahren Sie, woran Sie echte BI-Beratung erkennen und wie das "Audi-Prinzip" Ihre Datenstrategie revolutioniert.

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Yu-Kyung Rasche (Head of Data & Analytics), Björn Ortelbach (Corporate Director Group Financial Planning & Analysis) und Kevin Rome (Head of BI & Digital Transformation) von Henkel über ihre digitale Transformationsreise. Die Henkel-Manager erläutern ihre Transformations-Roadmap mit wichtigsten Meilensteinen und aktuellem Stand. Sie stellen konkrete Data Analytics-Anwendungsfälle mit messbarem Mehrwert vor und teilen ihre praktischen Erfahrungen mit generativer KI im Financial Controlling. Abschließend geben sie eigene Erfahrungen weiter, die für andere Unternehmen am Anfang ihrer digitalen Controlling-Transformation wertvoll sein können.

Imagine turning down $100 million salaries. That's apparently what's happening at OpenAI. And that's just the tip of the newsworthy AI iceberg for the week. ↳ Meta reportedly failed to acquire Perplexity. Could Apple try next? ↳ Why is Microsoft cutting so many jobs? ↳ Why are AI systems blackmailing at will? ↳ Will too much AI use lead to brain rot?Let's talk AI news shorties. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:$100M AI Salaries Being DeclinedMeta's AI Talent War EffortsMeta's Unsuccessful Acquisitions OverviewBrain Rot Concerns with AI UseOpenAI's $200M DoD ContractGoogle's Voice AI Search RolloutGoogle Gemini 2.5 in ProductionSoftBank's $1T Robotics InvestmentAnthropic's AI Model Risks ExposedMicrosoft and Amazon AI Job CutsTimestamps:00:00 Weekly AI News and Insights04:17 Meta's Major AI Acquisitions08:50 AI Impact on Student Writing Skills12:53 OpenAI Expands Government AI Program15:31 Google Launches Voice AI Search19:32 Google AI Models' Stability Feature22:55 "Project Crystal Land Initiative"27:17 AI Acquisition Talks Intensify29:43 "Apple Eyes Perplexity Acquisition"31:54 Apple's Potential Market Decline36:57 AI Ethics and Safety Concerns40:44 Amazon Warns of AI-Driven Layoffs42:44 AI's Impact on Job Market45:24 "Canvas Tips for Business Intelligence"Keywords:$100 million salaries, AI talent war, Meta, OpenAI, AI signing bonuses, Andrew Bosworth, Scale AI acquisition, Alexander Wang, Safe Superintelligence, Daniel Gross, Nat Friedman, Perplexity AI, Brain rot from AI, chat GBT and brain, MIT study on AI, SAT style essays using AI, AI neural activity, AI and cognitive effort, AI in government, $200 million contract with Department of Defense, OpenAI in security, ChatGPTgov, Federal AI initiatives, Google Gemini 2.5, AI mission-critical business, Gemini 2.5 flashlight, AI model stability, SoftBank $1 trillion investment, Project Crystal Land, Arizona robotics hub, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Embodied AI, AI job cuts, Microsoft layoffs, Amazon AI workforce, Anthropic study on AI ethics, AI blackmail, Google voice-based AI search, AI search live, New AI apps, Apple acquisition interest in Perplexity, AI-powered search engine, Siri integration, AI-driven efficiencies, GenSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Try Google Veo 3 today! Sign up at gemini.google to get started. Try Google Veo 3 today! Sign up at gemini.google to get started.

Günther Zumsande, Nachhaltigkeitsspezialist bei HUK-Coburg, berichtet über die praktischen Herausforderungen bei der Umsetzung der CSRD-Berichtspflichten. Das Interview wurde live auf dem Congress der Controller 2025 in München aufgezeichnet. Die wichtigsten Themen: Günther Zumsande erklärt die zentralen Umsetzungsherausforderungen der CSRD und wie sich diese von bisherigen Berichtsstandards unterscheiden. Er gibt detaillierte Einblicke in die doppelte Wesentlichkeitsanalyse und deren methodische Umsetzung bei HUK-Coburg. Der Experte erläutert den strukturierten Datenerhebungsprozess und die notwendige Zusammenarbeit zwischen verschiedenen Abteilungen. Dabei stellt er konkrete IT-Tools vor, die sich bei der CSRD-Umsetzung bewährt haben. Ein wichtiger Punkt ist die neue externe Prüfungspflicht für Nachhaltigkeitsberichte und welche Vorbereitungen dafür notwendig waren. Abschließend gibt Günther Zumsande praktische Ratschläge für Unternehmen, die künftig berichtspflichtig werden.

Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.  This episode is about Influence and Technology. Talent Acquisition leaders are navigating a uniquely challenging period, juggling rapid advancements in AI with ongoing operational demands. The opportunity to automate routine tasks is clear, but the real challenge is determining where AI ends and human intervention begins.  With AI technologies rapidly reshaping the recruitment landscape, how can employers ensure they deploy AI strategically rather than superficially?  My guest this week is Chris Riche-Webber, VP Business Intelligence and Analytics at SmartRecruiters. Chris shares valuable insights into defining clear outcomes for AI deployment, experimenting effectively, and building genuine trust with technology vendors. In the interview, we discuss:  Current TA market realities Implementing AI to its full potential Defining the split between automation, augmentation, and obsolescence Why trust is critical for AI success Radical shifts in recruiter roles Hiring Manager self-service and why human backstops aren't the solution What will TA teams do when AI gives them increased capacity? How to build a business case What does the future look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

In dieser Folge sprechen Prof. Dr. Klaus Möller (Universität St. Gallen) und Prof. Dr. Gerhard Speckbacher (WU Wien) über die Ergebnisse der aktuellen Future Directions in Finance 2024-Studie. Über 500 Finanzexperten wurden zum Stand der KI-Nutzung in Finanzabteilungen befragt. Wo liegen die Chancen? Welche Potenziale bleiben ungenutzt? Und welche Rolle spielt die Verbindung von Mensch und KI? Die vollständige Studie gibt es hier: https://bit.ly/4e5dbKN Wer an der aktuellen Studie für 2025 selbst teilnehmen möchte, findet hier alle Infos: https://bit.ly/4kHJxxw

Prof. Dr. Björn Baltzer ist Professor für Controlling und Rechnungswesen an der Technischen Hochschule Würzburg Schweinfurt und seit 2025 in der neu geschaffenen Position als Executive Advisor Hochschulen beim ICV tätig. Mit seiner langjährigen Erfahrung in kaufmännischen Leitungsfunktionen eines internationalen Konzerns bringt er sowohl praktische als auch wissenschaftliche Expertise mit. In dieser Podcast-Episode erläutert Björn Baltzer, was zur Einrichtung seiner neuen Position als Executive Advisor Hochschulen geführt hat und welche konkreten Aufgaben er dabei übernommen hat. Er identifiziert die aktuellen Lücken in der Hochschulausbildung von Controllern und erklärt, welche Kompetenzen seiner Meinung nach zu wenig vermittelt werden. Als besonders wichtige Schlüsselkompetenzen für Controller hebt er wirtschaftliches Verständnis und Offenheit für Neues hervor. Er erklärt, was sich konkret hinter diesen Eigenschaften verbirgt und wie Hochschulen diese gezielter fördern könnten. Prof. Dr. Baltzer diskutiert die typischen Hürden in der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Wissenschaft und Praxis im Controlling-Bereich und zeigt auf, wie der ICV dabei helfen kann, diese zu überwinden. Er stellt konkrete Möglichkeiten vor, wie Studierende und junge Absolventen vom ICV-Netzwerk profitieren können und teilt mit, was er sich selbst als Student gewünscht hätte. 

Mark Ericksen, creator of the Elixir LangChain framework, joins the Elixir Wizards to talk about LLM integration in Elixir apps. He explains how LangChain abstracts away the quirks of different AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic's Claude, Google's Gemini) so you can work with any LLM in one more consistent API. We dig into core features like conversation chaining, tool execution, automatic retries, and production-grade fallback strategies. Mark shares his experiences maintaining LangChain in a fast-moving AI world: how it shields developers from API drift, manages token budgets, and handles rate limits and outages. He also reveals testing tactics for non-deterministic AI outputs, configuration tips for custom authentication, and the highlights of the new v0.4 release, including “content parts” support for thinking-style models. Key topics discussed in this episode: • Abstracting LLM APIs behind a unified Elixir interface • Building and managing conversation chains across multiple models • Exposing application functionality to LLMs through tool integrations • Automatic retries and fallback chains for production resilience • Supporting a variety of LLM providers • Tracking and optimizing token usage for cost control • Configuring API keys, authentication, and provider-specific settings • Handling rate limits and service outages with degradation • Processing multimodal inputs (text, images) in Langchain workflows • Extracting structured data from unstructured LLM responses • Leveraging “content parts” in v0.4 for advanced thinking-model support • Debugging LLM interactions using verbose logging and telemetry • Kickstarting experiments in LiveBook notebooks and demos • Comparing Elixir LangChain to the original Python implementation • Crafting human-in-the-loop workflows for interactive AI features • Integrating Langchain with the Ash framework for chat-driven interfaces • Contributing to open-source LLM adapters and staying ahead of API changes • Building fallback chains (e.g., OpenAI → Azure) for seamless continuity • Embedding business logic decisions directly into AI-powered tools • Summarization techniques for token efficiency in ongoing conversations • Batch processing tactics to leverage lower-cost API rate tiers • Real-world lessons on maintaining uptime amid LLM service disruptions Links mentioned: https://rubyonrails.org/ https://fly.io/ https://zionnationalpark.com/ https://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/ https://github.com/brainlid/langchain https://openai.com/ https://claude.ai/ https://gemini.google.com/ https://www.anthropic.com/ Vertex AI Studio https://cloud.google.com/generative-ai-studio https://www.perplexity.ai/ https://azure.microsoft.com/ https://hexdocs.pm/ecto/Ecto.html https://oban.pro/ Chris McCord's ElixirConf EU 2025 Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojL_VHc4gLk Getting started: https://hexdocs.pm/langchain/gettingstarted.html https://ash-hq.org/ https://hex.pm/packages/langchain https://hexdocs.pm/igniter/readme.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM9iQlQSFg @brainlid on Twitter and BlueSky Special Guest: Mark Ericksen.

Dots Oyebolu and Cory Henke, Founder and CEO of Variable Media, discuss modern paid media intelligence. Cory shares insights from his journey via major agencies and platforms to build a data-first paid media agency. He unpacks the challenges and philosophies around attribution and campaign measurement and explains how business intelligence tools like Power BI help brands unlock deeper visibility into what really drives performance. Key Takeaways:(01:20) Cory's marketing journey.(04:36) Marketers who rely solely on in-platform data miss the bigger picture — merging CRM, web analytics and ad platforms reveals deeper insights.(07:51) Cory believes that attribution is unsolvable because great outcomes stem from many variables.(09:50) In a dynamic ad landscape, Cory emphasizes having a conservative projection and a flexible testing strategy.(11:16) For new brands, organic growth should precede paid media — proving demand without ad spend is key to long-term success.(13:03) Attribution models are biased by platform incentives; YouTube, for instance, creates halo effects that platforms often credit to search.(16:28) Cory's team customizes attribution by extracting campaign data from multiple platforms, merging it via Power BI for clearer performance storytelling.(21:31) CPM is Cory's favorite marketing metric — unlike other KPIs, it reveals raw costs and helps evaluate the efficiency of reach, regardless of engagement.(27:42) Staying top of mind and testing new formats is key as digital advertising continues to evolve beyond traditional performance metrics.Resources Mentioned:Cory Henkehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coryhenke/Variable Media | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/variable-media/Variable Media | Websitehttps://variable.media/Power BIhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-biCory Henke on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/CoryHenkeInsightful Links:https://online.mason.wm.edu/blog/data-analytics-in-digital-marketinghttps://www.akkio.com/post/business-intelligence-in-marketinghttps://www.netsuite.com/portal/resource/articles/erp/business-intelligence-strategy.shtmlThanks for listening to the “Marketing Leadership” podcast, brought to you by Listen Network. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.We appreciate the enthusiasm and support from our community. Currently, we are not accepting new guest interview requests as we focus on our existing lineup. We will announce when we reopen for new submissions. In the meantime, feel free to explore our past episodes and stay tuned for updates on future opportunities.#PodcastMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #BrandMarketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingIntelligence #GTM #B2BMarketing #D2CMarketing #PodcastAds

Organizations across the financial sector are investing more time and energy into data strategy, but many still struggle to move from planning to execution. In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Jeff Fink returns for Part 4 of our Data Strategy series, sharing tactical guidance on how to operationalize a data strategy and deliver real business value. Whether you're a chief data officer at a regional bank or an operations leader at a credit union or community bank, this episode offers a practical roadmap for putting your strategy into motion.Follow us to stay in the know!

Die Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) stellt Unternehmen vor neue Herausforderungen im Controlling. In diesem Interview sprechen wir mit Prof. Dr. Werner Gleißner über die praktischen Auswirkungen der EU-Richtlinie auf das Nachhaltigkeitscontrolling und diskutieren bewährte Lösungsstrategien für die erfolgreiche Umsetzung. Das erwartet Sie in dieser Folge CSRD verstehen: Was bedeutet die Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive konkret für Ihr Unternehmen und das Controlling? Organisatorische Veränderungen: Wie verändert sich die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Controlling und anderen Unternehmensbereichen? Praktische Herausforderungen: Integration von Nachhaltigkeitskennzahlen in bestehende Controlling-Systeme Bewährte Lösungsansätze: Die wichtigsten Strategien für eine effiziente CSRD-Umsetzung Zukunft des Controllings: Welche neuen Kompetenzen Controller entwickeln sollten. Über unseren Gast Prof. Dr. Werner Gleißner ist Vorstand der FutureValue Group AG und Experte für Risikomanagement und wertorientierte Unternehmensführung. Als Speaker beim Congress der Controller 2025 in München teilte er seine Expertise zu den Herausforderungen und Chancen des Nachhaltigkeitscontrollings. Aufgezeichnet am Congress der Controller 2025, München

In our continuing effort to increase our awareness of the tech scene in Africa, we chat with Caribbean Data Scientist, Kevan Rajaram, who did a short stint working as the Head of Business Intelligence for a company in West Africa, specifically Côte d'Ivoire (the Ivory Coast). During our conversation, Kevan shared with us, among other things:   *  how he ended up in Côte d'Ivoire;   *  his first impressions of the tech ecosystem and daily life;    *  what stood out for him regarding how data regulation and digital sovereignty are handled; and   *  lessons he learnt and has brought back with him to the Caribbean.   The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)       Enjoyed the episode?  Do rate the show and leave us a review!       Also, connect with us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTPulse/   Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/ictpulse/   Twitter –  https://twitter.com/ICTPulse   LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/company/3745954/admin/   Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/qnUtj    Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support:  Mayra Bonilla Lopez   ---------------

Craig Dunham is the CEO of Voltron Data, a company specializing in GPU-accelerated data infrastructure for large-scale analytics, AI, and machine learning workloads. Before joining Voltron Data, he served as CEO of Lumar, a SaaS technical SEO platform, and held executive roles at Guild Education and Seismic, where he led the integration of Seismic's acquisition of The Savo Group and drove go-to-market strategies in the financial services sector. Craig began his career in investment banking with Citi and Lehman Brothers before transitioning into technology leadership roles. He holds a MBA from Northwestern University and a BS from Hampton University. In this episode… In a world where efficiency and speed are paramount, how can companies quickly process massive amounts of data without breaking the bank on infrastructure and energy costs? With the rise of AI and increasing data volumes from everyday activities, organizations face a daunting challenge: achieving fast and cost-effective data processing. Is there a solution that can transform how businesses handle data and unlock new possibilities? Craig Dunham, a B2B SaaS leader with expertise in go-to-market strategy and enterprise data systems, tackles these challenges head-on by leveraging GPU-accelerated computing. Unlike traditional CPU-based systems, Voltron Data's technology uses GPUs to greatly enhance data processing speed and efficiency. Craig shares how their solution helps enterprises reduce processing times from hours to minutes, enabling organizations to run complex analytics faster and more cost-effectively. He emphasizes that Voltron Data's approach doesn't require a complete overhaul of existing systems, making it a more accessible option for businesses seeking to enhance their computing capabilities. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Craig Dunham, CEO at Voltron Data, about building high-performance data systems. Craig delves into the challenges and solutions in today's data-driven business landscape, how Voltron Data's innovative solutions are revolutionizing data analytics, and the advantages of using GPU over CPU for data processing. He also shares valuable lessons on leading high-performing teams and adapting to market demands.

Dive into the future of data engineering with Sumit Gupta, Lead BI Engineer at Notion, as he shares insights with the bros on navigating the AI revolution in modern data stacks. From leveraging tools like Snowflake and dbt to automating content creation with AI, discover how traditional technical skills are evolving alongside the rise of AI. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or just starting your journey, learn why embracing AI isn't optional and how to balance technical expertise with crucial soft skills in this rapidly changing landscape. Get an insider's perspective on working at tech giants like Notion, Snowflake, and Dropbox, while exploring practical applications of AI in both professional and personal contexts.

In der neusten Folge unserer Serie „Expertise Unlocked“ im Performance Manager Podcast dreht sich alles um den Power BI Co-Pilot – eine KI-gestützte Assistenz für moderne Datenanalysen. Gemeinsam mit einem unserer Senior Consultants von ATVISIO sprechen wir über praktische Anwendungsfälle, konkrete Entlastungen im Arbeitsalltag und darüber, wie Controller und BI-Teams sinnvoll von dieser neuen Technologie profitieren können. Hier finden Sie Unterstützung bei der Umsetzung: https://www.atvisio.de/#footer-kontakt

A 23 anni, Fabiano Sileo si ritrova padre, con tre lavori e un sogno: costruire una carriera nel mondo dei dati. In questo episodio di Office of Cards, scopri come ha trasformato notti insonni e turni infiniti in una scalata professionale che lo ha portato a fondare Dati365 e diventare un punto di riferimento nell'analisi dei dati. Cosa imparerai: Come iniziare da zero e costruire una carriera solida L'importanza di avere una direzione chiara, oltre alla sola fatica Trasformare le difficoltà in leve di crescita Il valore dell'apprendimento continuo Bilanciare ambizione e vita personale senza perdere l'equilibrio Fabiano non offre teorie astratte: condivide esperienze vissute, esami dati all'alba e righe di codice scritte di notte. Un'intervista autentica e ricca di spunti per chi parte svantaggiato ma non vuole restarci.

Data Vault gilt als revolutionärer Ansatz in der Datenmodellierung – eine moderne Alternative zu traditionellen Methoden, die Unternehmen dabei hilft, flexibler, skalierbarer und anpassungsfähiger mit ihren Daten umzugehen. Petr Beles, Co-Founder und CEO der Datavault Builder AG, dem führenden Anbieter von Software-Lösungen für Data Vault-Implementierungen, spricht im Performance Manager Podcast über die Vorteile dieses innovativen Datenmodellierungsansatzes und wie er die Brücke zwischen Fachbereichen und IT schlägt. Im Podcast besprochen werden unter anderem: Was Data Vault als moderne Datenmodellierungsmethode auszeichnet Konkrete Geschäftsvorteile und messbare Ergebnisse für CFOs Die Verbesserung von Qualität und Geschwindigkeit bei Management-Entscheidungen Automatisierungsfunktionen des DataVault Builder Tools Weitere Informationen zum Datavault Builder finden Sie unter: https://www.atvisio.de/produkte/datavault-builder/ Hier geht's direkt zur Website: https://datavault-builder.com 

Data Vault gilt als revolutionärer Ansatz in der Datenmodellierung – eine moderne Alternative zu traditionellen Methoden, die Unternehmen dabei hilft, flexibler, skalierbarer und anpassungsfähiger mit ihren Daten umzugehen. Petr Beles, Co-Founder und CEO der Datavault Builder AG, dem führenden Anbieter von Software-Lösungen für Data Vault-Implementierungen, spricht im Performance Manager Podcast über die Vorteile dieses innovativen Datenmodellierungsansatzes und wie er die Brücke zwischen Fachbereichen und IT schlägt. Im Podcast besprochen werden unter anderem: Was Data Vault als moderne Datenmodellierungsmethode auszeichnet Konkrete Geschäftsvorteile und messbare Ergebnisse für CFOs Die Verbesserung von Qualität und Geschwindigkeit bei Management-Entscheidungen Automatisierungsfunktionen des DataVault Builder Tools Weitere Informationen zum Datavault Builder finden Sie unter: https://www.atvisio.de/produkte/datavault-builder/ Hier geht's direkt zur Website: https://datavault-builder.com 

Ed Vincent, host of the Risk Intel Podcast, welcomed Jeff Fink back to the show for part three of their Data Strategy Series. This week's insightful conversation dives deep into the distinction between data strategy VS reporting, which is a critical yet often misunderstood area for community financial institutions aiming to become truly data-driven. Listen to the full episode, or if you missed Part 1 and Part 2, click the links below to catch up.Part 1: How to Start a Data Strategy From Nothing: Make the Mind Shift From Stuck to StartPart 2: Defining a Data Strategy: What a Data Strategy Is - And Isn'tFollow us to stay in the know!

Wie können Unternehmen durch Werte, Überzeugungen und Verhaltensmuster gesteuert werden, wenn traditionelle zahlenbasierte Steuerungsinstrumente an ihre Grenzen stoßen? Welche Fallstricke gilt es bei der kulturellen Steuerung zu vermeiden und wie lassen sich Organisation, Kultur und finanzielle Steuerungssysteme optimal aufeinander abstimmen? Diese und weitere spannende Fragen diskutieren wir im Podcast anhand konkreter Praxisbeispiele – von BENTELER International AG bis hin zu empirischen Studien über Risikokultur-Frameworks. Prof. Dr. Burkhard Pedell, Mit-Herausgeber der Fachzeitschrift Controlling, beleuchtet in dieser Podcast-Folge die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse der aktuellen Ausgabe der Fachzeitschrift Controlling.

In dieser Folge sprechen wir über: Die Entstehung und Vision des neu gegründeten ICV Frauennetzwerks Konkrete Angebote: Mentoring, Coaching, Workshops und Netzwerktreffen Spezifische Herausforderungen und Chancen für Frauen im Controllingbereich Die Rolle der Inklusivität - warum auch Männer willkommen sind Zukunftspläne und Erfolgsmessung des Netzwerks Praktische Informationen zur Teilnahme und Mitgliedschaft Über den Gast: Sonja Westphal leitet das neu gegründete ICV Frauennetzwerk und engagiert sich für die Stärkung von Frauen in der Controlling-Branche.  Kontakt: E-Mail: s.westphal@icv-controlling.com Anmeldung über das ICV Mitgliederportal unter "Meine Arbeitskreise" Aufgenommen auf dem Congress der Controller 2025 in München.  Weitere Informationen: ICV - Internationaler Controller Verein: https://icv-controlling.com/frauennetzwerk/

Behavioural data is fast becoming a cornerstone of modern business strategy. Not just for media measurement or advertising optimisation, but across product, pricing, logistics, and platform development. It tells us what people actually do, not just what they say they do. As traditional market research struggles with low engagement and recall bias, brands are turning to digital behavioural data to make sharper, faster decisions. Whether it's tracking consumer journeys in the app economy or identifying early adoption trends (like the impact of AI tools on category disruption), the value lies in real, observable behaviour at scale. But, that shift raises new questions around data ownership, consent, and fairness. And, the rise of AI is only accelerating both the opportunity and the complexity. In the latest episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO & Founder of Cynozure, speaks to Chris Havemann, CEO of RealityMine, and discusses everything from: The transition from survey-based research to behavioural data analysis The impact of AI on interpreting digital interactions Ethical considerations surrounding data consent and transparency Building trust through clear data collection and usage practices Learn from Chris's 25+ years in data and insight, and explore how behavioural signals are reshaping everything from media to market intelligence. **********    Cynozure is a leading data, analytics and AI company that helps organisations to reach their data potential. It works with clients on data and AI strategy, data management, data architecture and engineering, analytics and AI, data culture and literacy, and data leadership. The company was named one of The Sunday Times' fastest-growing private companies in both 2022 and 2023 and recognised as The Best Place to Work in Data by DataIQ in 2023 and 2024. Cynozure is a certified B Corporation. 

In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent welcomes back Watchtower's Chief Product Officer, Jeff Fink, to kick off a multipart series on creating a data strategy. A hot topic for many community banks and credit unions wanting to modernize their internal processes on how they handle data, collect it and how do they leverage data to achieve their collective goals. Listen to the full episode here.Follow us to stay in the know!

During the last few episodes, we’ve been discussing the benefits of a good hiring team in developing job specs as a foundation for recruiting, evaluating, and selecting successful managers and executives. I was recently asked to do an executive assessment for a media company that (in part) provides information to businesses to help them protect assets and people’s lives, minimize costs, and maximize sales opportunities. It’s been a successful segment that needs acceleration, The position is Senior Vice President. Business Intelligence, a B to B program development and execution role. In prior years, Business Intelligence had its own sales, marketing, technical, and operations groups reporting to a profit center GM. Now these groups are under separate functional leaders in a new matrix environment. So, the only people directly managed by the SVP are project managers and an inside service and sales support team. The job specs focused on the SVP’s needs to be a great collaborator in both program development and implementation. Initially, I’m thinking that collaborative team play is a key element along with strong program analytic, development, organization, and coordination skills. However, the hiring team’s job description used words like “spearhead and drive the business” which sounded more like direct business leadership. The CEO helped me get clearer the organization structure change and the matrix emphasis. The candidate’s background emphasized organizational and executive support but not direct business driving positions. That said, there was noteworthy success in business analytics related to mergers and acquisitions and playing a support role in orchestrating these organizational growth deals. In the most recent job, he had some influence in getting his company to create a separate business division of a previously integrated enterprise. He was appointed to a Chief Commercial job where he supported the Sales VP in shaping and negotiating sales contracts at the executive level. The candidate also had nice experience in SaaS companies, a similar to my client. Watch https://youtu.be/gOnzkSmSUMg

During the last few episodes, we’ve been discussing the benefits of a good hiring team in developing job specs as a foundation for recruiting, evaluating, and selecting successful managers and executives. I was recently asked to do an executive assessment for a media company that (in part) provides information to businesses to help them protect assets and people’s lives, minimize costs, and maximize sales opportunities. It’s been a successful segment that needs acceleration, The position is Senior Vice President. Business Intelligence, a B to B program development and execution role. In prior years, Business Intelligence had its own sales, marketing, technical, and operations groups reporting to a profit center GM. Now these groups are under separate functional leaders in a new matrix environment. So, the only people directly managed by the SVP are project managers and an inside service and sales support team. The job specs focused on the SVP’s needs to be a great collaborator in both program development and implementation. Initially, I’m thinking that collaborative team play is a key element along with strong program analytic, development, organization, and coordination skills. However, the hiring team’s job description used words like “spearhead and drive the business” which sounded more like direct business leadership. The CEO helped me get clearer the organization structure change and the matrix emphasis. The candidate’s background emphasized organizational and executive support but not direct business driving positions. That said, there was noteworthy success in business analytics related to mergers and acquisitions and playing a support role in orchestrating these organizational growth deals. In the most recent job, he had some influence in getting his company to create a separate business division of a previously integrated enterprise. He was appointed to a Chief Commercial job where he supported the Sales VP in shaping and negotiating sales contracts at the executive level. The candidate also had nice experience in SaaS companies, a similar to my client. Watch https://youtu.be/gOnzkSmSUMg

Today's guest is Traci Mabrey, General Manager, Factiva at Dow Jones. Factiva is a business information and research tool owned by Dow Jones & Company. It aggregates content from both licensed and free sources, providing organizations with search, alerting, dissemination, and other information management capabilities. Traci joins us on today's show to discuss how Factiva is combining artificial intelligence with editorial oversight to deliver localized, relevant, and timely business intelligence. She explains how this human-plus-AI approach helps decision-makers navigate today's complex global markets with greater speed and precision. Traci also highlights the importance of ethical content licensing, transparency in AI outputs, and evolving regulatory considerations as more enterprises embed generative AI into their workflows. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/e2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on Emerj's flagship ‘AI in Business' podcast! If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Repair shop owners today face a new kind of complexity: how to keep up with rapidly advancing vehicle technology without falling behind in training, tools, or talent.As modern vehicles become “computers on wheels,” the pressure to repair them properly is growing. Systems like ADAS and interconnected sensors demand up-to-date knowledge and precise calibration—raising the stakes for every technician in the bay.Join Matt Di Francesco and Pam Oakes, SME Auto technical app engineering consultant $ business intelligence, as they explore what it takes to stay ahead in a high-tech repair world—and why elevating the industry's image starts with investing in continuous learning.Matt and Pam also talk about:(02:23) The risks body shops face when repair protocols aren't followed(03:05) Why body shops should commit to training(05:24) The worst thing that a technician can ever experience(07:58) Why ASE Certification matters more than a recommendation(14:44) Why we won't see a fully autonomous car in the next 5 years(23:34) Why today's technicians are comparable to rocket scientists(24:12) How younger technicians bring fresh ideas to the shop(25:10) How can independent shops thrive in the future(27:46) An important reminder when searching for training onlineConnect With Pam OakesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamoakesase-eet/Website: https://www.autoINENG.ioEmail: autoINENG@gmail.comConnect With Matt DiFrancesco:matt@highliftfin.com(814)201-5855LinkedIn: Matt DiFrancescoLinkedIn: High Lift FinancialFacebook: High Lift Financial Instagram: @high_lift_financialYoutube: @highliftfinancialAbout the guest:Pam Oakes is a Subject Matter Expert Consultant in Automotive App Engineering and Business Intelligence at autoINENG.io, where she helps drive innovation across the automotive industry. With decades of hands-on experience, Pam specializes in ADAS and HVAC systems and serves on the National Science Foundation's NCAT advisory committee as well as the SAE International Task Force.In addition to her consulting work, Pam is a developer designer at Automotive Aids, where she and her team hold two pending patents for OEM sensors and have created a nationally recognized invention that is now available in major retail outlets like Ace Hardware. Pam is passionate about equipping the automotive industry with cutting-edge solutions and sharing her expertise to elevate standards and practices across the field.Disclaimer:All information is obtained from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. No tax or legal advice is given nor intended. Content provided herein or on our website should not be construed as an offer for investment advice or for securities, insurance, or other investment products. Investments involve the risk of loss and are not guaranteed. Consult a qualified legal, tax, accounting, or financial professional before implementing any investments or strategy discussed here.High Lift Financial is a DBA for DiFrancesco Financial Concierge, LLC.  Investment advisory services are provided through Cornerstone Planning Group, LLC, an independent advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Our conversation explores the implementation of AI agents in retail, focusing on how these technologies can enhance customer experiences by providing personalized recommendations and conversational product discovery, akin to the interaction with a skilled salesperson in a physical store.TakeawaysWe currently have three AI agents for retailers.One AI product provides conversational product discovery.The goal is to recreate the in-store experience online.Personalized recommendations can lead to higher conversions.AI technology can enhance customer experiences.Retailers can drive sales using AI agents.The technology aims to mimic amazing salespeople.Online shopping can be more engaging with AI.AI can transform the way customers interact with products.The future of retail may heavily rely on AI solutions.Chapters00:00Democratizing AI in E-Commerce16:55Building an AI Layer for E-Commerce21:00Innovating the Future of Shopping22:24Leveraging LLMs for Enhanced Performance

Our recent SAM Huddle, Thinking Clearly in Uncertain Times, was recorded on April 21, 2025. The conversation brought ski industry leaders and policy experts together to unpack how current political dynamics—particularly U.S.–Canada relations and trade tensions—are affecting travel, tourism, and mountain resort operations across North America. This is episode one of our two-part series covering this conversation. Shifting global sentiment, a steep drop in international bookings, and growing uncertainty at border-area resorts are reshaping travel behavior and forcing North American ski destinations to adapt quickly with localized marketing, flexible policies, and a greater reliance on domestic travelers. On the other side of the business, industry suppliers are bracing for potential tariffs. While some are expediting production and shipping, others are leveraging domestic manufacturing to avoid price increases. Industry-wide, concerns are growing about tariffs as high as 160% on products tied to Chinese supply chains. Speakers: Daren Cole, President & CEO, Leitner Poma of America Tom Foley, SVP, Business Intelligence, Inntopia MJ Legault, Partner/Managing Director, MMGY Origin Charles Santry, President, HKD Snowmakers Chris Steinkamp, Head of Advocacy, SIA Steve Wright, President, Jay Peak Resort, Vt. View MJ Legault's slideshow here and Tom Foley's slideshow here. Listen to part 2 of the conversation here.

In this episode, you'll discover:The Rule of 72: How compressing the conversion process compounds long-term successTime Kills All Deals Stick rate: What it really means and why it's crucial to your businessYou can't manage what is not measuredThe definition of True Conversion: The people who start care, stay under careThe key conversion and retention metrics that matter most—and how to improve themEpisode Highlights00:53 – Learn how the three-stage framework—operationalize, professionalize, optimize—leads to productivity, durability, and profitability.03:33 – Discover how conversion is both emotional and urgent, and why delays can derail a patient's decision to begin care.06:36 – Understand the "Rule of 72," a time-based system that compresses patient onboarding to reduce attrition and increase conversions.09:28 – Learn the step-by-step breakdown of what should happen within each 72-hour window from initial contact to family referrals.12:14 – Explore the role of urgency and conviction in the report of findings and how they directly impact conversion outcomes.16:34 – Hear why training on systems like the Rule of 72 is essential for improving proficiency and clinic-wide consistency.19:34 – See how time gaps between steps (Day 1, Day 2, workshop) create “heat loss” in conversion, impacting volume and income.22:58 – Discover how each conversion step can be measured as a KPI to track and improve business performance.25:45 – Learn how to define and apply "stick rate" metrics to understand patient retention across care phases.29:42 – Understand how chiropractic is a lifestyle strategy and why retention reflects true impact and long-term care success.32:53 - Dr. Eric DiMartino welcomes Dr. Andrew White from Success Partner, Align & Co to discuss an innovative approach to corporate wellness. Inspired by personal experiences, Dr. White shares how his company integrates chiropractic care into businesses using tax advantages. Learn how chiropractors can secure corporate contracts and leverage tax incentives at no extra cost. With a vision for nationwide expansion, this model offers businesses an effective way to support employee health. Don't miss this game-changing insight into the future of chiropractic care. Resources MentionedDownload your copy of the Remarkable Standards here: www.theremarkablepractice.com/podcast-ep301-standardsTo learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit:  http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceoFor more information about Align & Co please visit: https://www.alignco.lifeSchedule a Brainstorming call with Dr. PeteFollow Dr Stephen on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/l/riDHVjqt  Follow Dr Pete on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/I1nC7Hgg  Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1To listen to more episodes visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast/  or follow on your favorite podcast app.

“If you don't think in 15 years that we're going to value decarbonisation, or if you're worried about the 45Q, it's pretty tough to write that multi-billion dollar cheque,” says Peter Findlay, Director of CCUS Economics at Wood Mackenzie. In this week's Interchange Recharged, Peter sits down again with host Sylvia Leyva Martinez to look at the challenges for new CCUS projects. It's tough, as Peter says, because of the regulatory frameworks, financial mechanisms and incentives that currently exist in the US. To look at these and go deep on the legal barriers for CCUS deployment, Peter and Sylvia are also joined by Liz McGinley, partner at Bracewell Law Firm. Liz leads the firm's tax practice and the energy transition team, and is renowned for her expertise in carbon capture and IRA tax credits. Liz discusses the intricate details of tax credits and regulatory updates while Peter reflects on the financial challenges of decarbonisation projects. In this episode:What will future legislative shifts mean for the industry's growth? How might regulatory shifts under the Trump administration impact clean energy and CCUS projects, including potential changes to clean hydrogen, fuels, and power regulations?How do the costs and complexities of pre-combustion and post-combustion CCUS projects differ, and how are financial incentives structured for each?For more detailed analyis, check out the Lens reports from Wood Mac. Lens is a data analytics platform with sector-specific insights to help you power your Business Intelligence tools. Find it at woodmac.com/lensSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.