Podcasts about Disruption

This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka  aka The People's Pickle aka The Jewish Brad Pitt aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mayor Rapaport 2029 and he is here to discuss: Summer coming to the end Being inconsistent in podcasting but for good reason Winning The Money League Fantasy Football Draft Two Quarterback Solution Stern Showtime Fantasy Football League Is Done 25 Years since 9/11 Tragedy in Times Square NYC Leadership wanting more counterterrorism funding USA vs Iran's Regime & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! Free 30 Days at CaptainPicks: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1313951477974193021?pid=1313951477986775936&c=KICKOFF30 (https://www.winible.com/checkout/1313951477974193021?pid=1313951477986775936&c=BRUNSON) Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaport.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Miles Davis & Jordan Winter

Jim Filter is only the fifth CEO in Schneider National's 90-plus-year history, stepping into the role as regulatory changes reshape trucking and logistics capacity. He goes Inside the ICE House to unpack how Schneider is using AI, autonomous vehicles, and a rebalanced fleet strategy to stay ahead of the shift. Filter discusses growth opportunities in Mexico, a disciplined approach to M&A, and why telling a cyclical dip from a real trend is core to long-term decision-making.

Everyone wants innovation. But what exactly are we asking for?In this Post-Pod, Marc and Vassilis unpack their conversation with Fiona Stevenson, co-author of Built for Breakthrough, and start with one of the simplest problems: organizations frequently use the word “innovation” without agreeing on what it actually means.Breakthrough? Disruption? A game changer? Incremental growth? A new tactic?That distinction matters because, as Fiona argued, an idea doesn't become innovation until it is implemented and creates value.From there, the conversation turns to the organizational conditions that innovation requires. Marc and V discuss why teams rush to solutions before properly understanding the problem, why genuine innovation creates fear, and how the pursuit of certainty can push organizations toward safer incremental improvements.They also revisit Fiona's Six I's framework:Identify → Insights → Inspiration → Ideation → Iteration → ImplementationRather than treating those stages as a checklist, Vassilis argues they should be viewed as multipliers. Skip one and you risk weakening the entire system.The conversation closes with two bigger questions.First, if innovation requires focused thinking, why do we expect it to happen between back-to-back meetings?And second, if AI is giving us unprecedented productivity gains, will we use that extra capacity to explore new possibilities — or simply fill it with more of the same work?A Post-Pod about innovation, uncertainty, AI, marketing and why being busy isn't the same thing as building the future.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Post-Pod00:21 Why “Innovation” Means Different Things to Everyone01:43 What Kind of Innovation Are We Actually Asking For?02:24 Defining Innovation Before Starting the Work02:53 An Idea Isn't Innovation Until It Creates Value04:04 Are We Solving Before Understanding the Problem?04:47 The Optimization Trap06:42 Why Fear Kills Innovation08:39 Why Incremental Innovation Feels Safer10:04 Fear Creates Overanalysis10:21 “How Might We?” vs. “We Should”11:10 Fiona's Six I's of Innovation11:40 Innovation as a Multiplicative System12:53 Is Intuition the Seventh I?13:20 How Marketing and Innovation Overlap14:28 Should Marketing Be an Innovation Function?17:39 Innovation Doesn't Happen Between Meetings18:32 Are We Using AI for Efficiency or Growth?19:48 Why AI Should Create Possibility20:08 AI Increases the Need for Discernment20:55 Final Thoughts

This week, we speak with Gianfranco Imperato, CEO of Trasteel, and Jamie Karson, Vice Chairman of Sizzle Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ:SZZL). The two announced a $1.3 billion business combination in April. It has been an interesting year for steel as it has been the target of trade restrictions and supply chain snares. In the center of that all has been steel producing and trading platform Trasteel. Gianfranco explains how the company has been an active consolidator in the industry that has managed to avoid certain operational risks despite an ever-changing steel pricing situation. He also gets into how the company has been able to leverage its global platform to be opportunistic when trade disruptions shake up the market. Jamie tells us why Sizzle II admired Trasteel's financial discipline and why it sees the company's business as being upstream of some of the world's biggest investment trends of the moment.  

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[REBROADCAST FROM July 28, 2026] The new play "Disruption" follows a Silicon Valley engineer who presents his three best friends with a new AI algorithm that he claims can make all of their life decisions for them. But at what cost? Playwright Andrew Stein discusses the play, alongside actors John David Washington and Conrad Ricamora. "Disruption" is running at Pershing Square Signature Center through Sept. 27th. Photo by Emilio Madrid: Irene Sofia Lucio, John David Washington, and Jason Ralph in the 2026 production of DISRUPTION Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is a particular morning people describe to me, and they describe it almost identically no matter what happened to them. You wake up. For about four seconds everything is ordinary. And then you remember. Nothing in the room has changed. Not one object, not one person, not one fact about your history. You could take an inventory of your entire life and find everything exactly where you left it. And you would still not be sure you are the same person. That experience gets dismissed constantly, including by the people having it. It is not an overreaction. Something real is happening, it has a shape, and once you can see the shape you can do something about it. In this episode Bradley works through identity disruption: what actually gets hit when one fact changes, why your past can stay identical while its meaning shifts completely, and why the same photograph can be a warm memory in March and unbearable in April. He also takes on the sentence almost everyone hears. You are still the same person. Nothing has really changed. The people saying it mean well, and on the level of facts they are not wrong, but they are answering a question you did not ask. That is why it isolates instead of comforting. And there is a warning against the thing instinct pushes you toward. When identity comes apart, the pull is to resolve it immediately, to swap one fixed answer for another. The people who move fastest to a new answer often end up doing the work twice. In this episode: What identity disruption actually is, and why the term comes from trauma, adoption, and grief work rather than from anywhere new Why so much of what you call yourself started as information somebody else handed you The difference between the facts of your life and the meaning you assigned to them How a meaning becomes a habit, a habit becomes a trait, and a trait starts feeling like your nature Why grief with no death attached to it is still grief Why "nothing has really changed" lands the way it does Six questions that are actually answerable, when "who am I now" is not Next episode: Belonging. Why the need for it runs deeper than we credit, what happens to someone who never quite feels it anywhere, and why it is not a personality problem. New episodes one to two times per week. Runtime: 27:36 The Bradley Hall Show explores identity disruption and reconstruction. Across this season, Bradley works through what happens when the story you built your life around stops being true, whether that came from a DNA surprise, a divorce, a job loss, a move between cultures, or any other loss of the self you knew. Each episode ends the same way. Experience shapes perception. Awareness creates choice.

In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Stacie Shifflett, founder of Modern Consciousness, to explore what it takes to move from anger and betrayal into clarity, intention, and joy. After her 28 year marriage imploded, Stacie refused to simply drift like a leaf bumping along the current. Instead she threw herself into over a decade of personal development, working with figures like Tony Robbins and Joe Dispenza, before surrendering to an idea she'd resisted for two years: building a company around everything she'd learned about the human condition.  Stacie shares the moment she realized she didn't want to become the woman she met in a grief support group, someone who hadn't left her house in five years after losing a child, and how that realization became a turning point in her own healing. She and Dr. Debi dig into the real difference between insight and rumination, why intuition sounds different from your inner critic, and why intentionality, not a single big leap, is what actually moves people forward.  Whether you're navigating divorce, betrayal, grief, or simply a season of disruption, this conversation offers a grounded, practical roadmap for reclaiming your peace of mind and choosing who you want to be next.  In This Episode:  Why Stacie describes her post-divorce self as 'a leaf going down the stream, bumping into rocks,' and the moment she decided to stop  How two years of resistance turned into the founding of Modern Consciousness  The real difference between insight and staying stuck in analysis  A story from a grief support group that reframed how Stacie thinks about staying stuck versus moving forward  Why 'sometimes the right thing to do is the hardest' became a phrase she coined for herself  The difference between the voice of intuition and the voice of the ego, and how to tell them apart  Why intentionality, not a single big decision, is what actually creates change  How the Four Agreements shaped her early healing, especially the practice of not making assumptions  Why she believes peace of mind is our greatest personal asset  The one question she keeps coming back to: do you want to stay where you are?  Resources Mentioned:  Treasure Map to Joy — Stacie Shifflett (book, a parable of one woman's journey from disruption to joy)  The Four Agreements — Don Miguel Ruiz  The Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery — ThePBTInstitute.com  Connect with Stacie Shifflett:  Website: modernconsciousness.com  Connect with Dr. Debi  The PBT Institute: https://ThePBTInstitute.com 

When life throws you a curveball, what's your first instinct?Defend yourself?Shut down?Get angry?According to leadership expert Lois Barth (www.loisbarth.com), there's a better option: Get curious.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4kUmYfmi5goIn this episode, Lois shares how curiosity, compassion, connection, and courage can completely transform the way we live, work and interact with others.From overcoming a life-changing eating disorder to helping organizations build healthier workplace cultures, Lois offers practical tools for replacing judgment with curiosity and "being nice" with something far more powerful: genuine kindness.If you've ever struggled with difficult conversations, imposter syndrome, change, conflict, or your own relentless inner critic, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can start using immediately.In this episode:• The difference between being nice and being kind• How to have difficult conversations without damaging relationships• Why disruption can become your greatest teacher• Replacing your inner critic with curiosity and compassion• How healthy workplace cultures are actually builtChapters00:00  Introduction to Disruption as a Mindset01:45 Lois Barth's Journey and Philosophy07:17 The Four C's: Curiosity, Compassion, Connection, and Courage11:26 Curiosity's Role in Disruption14:30 Implementing the Four C's in the Workplace20:34 Creating a Culture of Beautiful Honesty27:59 The Structure Behind Honest ConversationsWant more from Lois?www.loisbarth.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/loisbarth/ Lois works with heart-centered go-getters who crave greater meaning, fulfillment, and impact in their lives by helping them clarify their goals, foster well-being, and be more effective leaders. A term she refers to as Behavioral Wellness Meets professional development. She has been the makeover life coach for SELF Magazine; Fitness Magazine and Fit Blog (Sears) which to date 3 million people registered for. Lois has been quoted and published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and SELF Magazine. Her speaking clients include Capital One Bank, L'Oreal, Women in Banking & Invesco to name a few.Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.

Hello, friend. In This Encouraging Word, Max Lucado takes us to Elijah's showdown on Mount Carmel, where God reveals His power and reminds His people that He alone is Lord. Through Elijah's story, we're reminded that spiritual battles are real, worship matters, and faith calls us to stand firm in God's truth. This episode also points us toward the ultimate victory of Christ and encourages us to trust God's power in every battle we face.

Indonesia is facing "super El Nino" conditions, with West Kalimantan on Borneo Island the hardest-hit by wildfires. Michael Neilson, a New Zealand journalist based in Jakarta, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the impact of the fires.

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Keeping us down is impossible because we're UNSTOPPABLE with the gospel. Unstoppable Volume 5 is part 5 in a study through the book of Acts where we are getting a front row seat on how to spread the gospel like the early church.   In this message, Pastor Andy will teach about GOSPEL DISRUPTIONS as seen in Acts 19:20-41 where the powerful spread of the word of God in Ephesus triggered a massive public riot led by local silversmiths who feared that their idol-making trade would go out of business because of the mass amounts of people starting to follow the gospel and reject idols.

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In dieser Samstagsfolge von „Alles auf Aktien“ reden wir mit einem Revolutionär. Unser Gast hat seit dieser Woche mit seinem Neobroker gleich zwei historische Umbrüche in der Geldanlage eingeleitet. Und genau darum soll es heute gehen. Um die vollkommen neuen Möglichkeiten, die die KI euch als Sparer, Anleger und Investoren bringt. Plötzlich können ChatGPT, Claude & Co. das Portfolio analysieren, Anlagefehler aufdecken und sogar Trades anstoßen. Wie geht das? Will man das? Und wo liegt das Risiko? Dann geht es um die zweite große Disruption: das neue Altersvorsorge-Depot. Hier legt unser Gast als erster Akteur seine Konditionen offen und verrät uns, wie er damit trotzdem verdienen will. Außerdem klärt er auf: über den BaFin-Irrtum, seinen Nvidia-Fehler und die Helm-oder-Frisur-Regel. Ein Gespräch mit Erik Podzuweit. Am 2. Oktober findet unser „Alles auf Aktien“-Summit in Berlin statt. Ihr wollt dabei sein? Wir verlosen Tickets: Schreibt uns eine Mail an AAA@WELT.de und begründet, warum ihr unbedingt gewinnen solltet. Falls ihr euer Glück nicht dem Zufall überlassen wollt, bekommt ihr mit dem Code „AAAFRIENDS“ satte 50 Prozent Rabatt aufs Ticket – aber nur über diesen Link: https://veranstaltung.businessinsider.de/event/financesummit26/summary?rp=c6dc55d6-6f4f-4fb4-b75f-3f3501d84859 Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und – ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Anzeige: Eight Sleep: Der Pod 5 reguliert die Temperatur im Bett automatisch, trackt Schlaf- und Gesundheitswerte ohne Wearable und kann so zu besserem Schlaf beitragen. Mit dem Code ALLESAUFAKTIEN erhaltet ihr auf https://www.eightsleep.com/allesaufaktien bis zu 350 Euro Rabatt. Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

As tech giants pour more and more money into artificial intelligence infrastructure, the workforce faces a massive shift that reaches beyond office desks. Simpro Group Chairman and CEO Fred Voccola joins FBN's Jackie DeAngelis to discuss how AI is revolutionizing skilled trades, while sparking an employment disruption in white-collar sectors. They explore why this technological surge differs from previous breakthroughs, as well as the growing cybersecurity threats posed by adversary nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Software is rebounding, is the Saaspocolyse over? 2) Salesforce delivers solid earnings and jumps 22% 3) Why was Dario sitting with Benioff? 4) All software stocks are rising 5) Disruption could still happen, but on a longer timeline 6) Meta's bungled AI layoff strategy 7) How much of AI failures today are cultural? 8) Meta pays billions in landmark addiction settlement 9) South Korean stock market volatility 10) The clash of AI belief and reality --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As tech giants pour more and more money into artificial intelligence infrastructure, the workforce faces a massive shift that reaches beyond office desks. Simpro Group Chairman and CEO Fred Voccola joins FBN's Jackie DeAngelis to discuss how AI is revolutionizing skilled trades, while sparking an employment disruption in white-collar sectors. They explore why this technological surge differs from previous breakthroughs, as well as the growing cybersecurity threats posed by adversary nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial Intelligence is already shifting how many of us live and work, if the tech titans of our era have their way. We've been hearing from experts all week about how America's system of taxation may need an overhaul if AI takes over an increasing number of human jobs. If AI shrinks the workforce and tax base, a sovereign wealth fund could help make up the difference. But critics warn of unintended risks. We dig in. Then, what to look for in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks in Jackson Hole this week.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:Before chasing quick fixes for the AI tax problem, look at Chicago's parking meters

Artificial Intelligence is already shifting how many of us live and work. If the tech titans of our era have their way, we're just getting started on a path of massive economic transition. We've been hearing from experts all week about how America's system of taxation may need an overhaul if AI takes over an increasing number of human jobs. If AI shrinks the workforce and tax base, a sovereign wealth fund could help make up the difference. But critics warn of unintended risks. We dig in. Then, what to look for in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks in Jackson Hole this week.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:Before chasing quick fixes for the AI tax problem, look at Chicago's parking meters

How do you lead well in a world transformed by AI? This week, Do Good to Lead Well tackles this question head-on, as I speak with Mike Sullivan, co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of OneDigital, and the co-author of the timely and insightful book, Workforce Intelligence. Throughout our conversation, Mike breaks through both the hype and the fear surrounding AI in today's workforce. As a champion of people-centered AI, he offers an inspiring roadmap for activating, not replacing, the human workforce.Listeners are invited into the story of “Ben,” a digital coworker, and how Mike and his team treat AI onboarding like hiring a real employee: with transparency, development, and high expectations. The result? A culture where humans and digital agents collaborate, learn, and continuously improve together. We also discuss how workforce intelligence is being redefined and how high-performing teams are built not on software alone, but on empathy, transparency, and courage.For leaders and organizations seeking practical strategies, this episode brims with actionable advice, from measuring workforce intelligence to ensuring HR has a seat at the AI table. It's a compelling argument for seeing the faces behind the headcount, and for cultivating trust as the cornerstone of 21st-century leadership.What You'll Learn- Start with honesty, not hype when it comes to AI.- Don't treat AI as ‘software': Treat it like a coworker.- Transparent roles & faces build trust.- What is your Workforce Intelligence (WI) score? The success metric.- Activation moments matter.- Top-down Is the only way forward.- People Always Come First.- It's not either/or. It's Human Intelligence (HI) + Artificial Intelligence (AI). Podcast Timestamps(00:00) – Personal Fear and the Human Side of AI(06:02) – No Code? No Problem – Mike's Personal AI Journey(10:05) – The Human Side of AI Deployment(12:29) – Hiring AI Coworkers: Internship to Full-Time(16:33) – Managing a Blended Human-AI Workforce(21:54) – HR's Role and Navigating Workforce Change(26:29) – Defining Workforce Intelligence and the WI Score(30:58) – Overcoming Employee Fears and Building Trust(37:43) – Leadership Activation and Empathy in the Age of AI(53:00) – Final Reflections and The Humanity TestKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Transformation, Workplace Intelligence, People-First Leadership, Human-Centric Organizations, AI Adoption, Digital Coworkers, Organizational Change, Employment Disruption, Job Automation, Human Resources (HR), Talent Management, Growth Mindset, Trust in Leadership, Empathy in Business, AI Onboarding, Blended Workforce, WI score, Transparency in AI, Disruption, Future of Work, Human-AI Collaboration, Managing AI Anxiety, CEO Success

It takes "b_ll$"to go after industry giants. And it doesn't mean toppling an industry giant, it just means getting a slice of the pie. I have witnessed numerous attempts at this in a variety of sectors, and most fail...and for many reasons..but this idea is working. David Kong might have traded the high-octane pace of New York hedge funds for the delicate clink of hand-blown glass, but don't think for a moment he's lost his edge. In this episode, you'll hear how an outsider to the wine glass industry spotted a wide-open niche, challenged global heavyweights, and built a thriving company—all by obsessing over quality, price, and experience. Paul Kalemkiarian sits down with David Kong to trace the unlikely journey from financial analysis to the sensory world of wine glass design, unearthing what really happens when you try to disrupt a tradition-bound market. You'll learn how, through sharp intuition and a knack for timing, David Kong built a direct-to-consumer glassware company that quietly caught fire through word-of-mouth—not flashy ads or influencers. He reveals what makes a hand-blown glass so irresistible to both diners and restaurateurs, and why elevating the vessel is about a lot more than aesthetics: it's about economics, market trends, and the way people experience wine. The conversation spans the practical—such as breakage rates and budgets—to the philosophical, with a deep dive into how glassware touches the very heart of hospitality. Curious how glass thickness, the weight of a vessel, or even the glass company's business model can change the way you enjoy a bottle? Wonder why the trend toward lighter, featherweight glasses has taken the fine-dining world by storm, or how the rise of non-alcoholic "wines" and ready-to-drinks is shaking up both producers and purveyors? This is your chance to hear it straight from the founder who's shifting expectations in some of America's best restaurants. Here's what you'll learn, one wine glass at a time:

Episode 310 opens with Steve Dennis reporting back from an invitation-only Amazon analyst day in Seattle, two days focused on Prime and grocery. Steve unpacks the breadth of the Prime flywheel, Amazon's push into sub-one-day delivery, the drone facility he toured just before the company announced an expansion to roughly 500 markets, and why Amazon's rise to the number two grocer in North America should have rivals looking over their shoulders. Then, the numbers. US retail sales grew about 5% excluding fuel. Walmart delivered a lackluster 2.6% US comp, its weakest in six years, offset by a 46% jump in global advertising and nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds the company says it will reinvest in price. Target posted a nearly 4% comp with traffic up 3.6%; real progress, though Steve cautions the invitation can be better than the party. In off-price, TJX comped 4% while Ross Stores turned in a second straight double-digit quarter. And Simon Property Group made the case that great physical retail is alive and well. The interview, recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, features Scott Friend, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, and Indy Guha, General Partner at VMG Partners. Scott co-founded price optimization pioneer ProfitLogic before joining BCV twenty years ago; Indy co-leads VMG's commerce infrastructure fund after scaling Signifyd. Together they tackle a hard question: when AI makes everything easier to build, how do you tell a real company from a pitch formula? Their answer centers on founder clarity and earned domain expertise, because a couple of quarters' head start has never mattered more. The conversation ranges across whether personalization and merchandising optimization are now table stakes, the surveillance pricing debate, AI-driven homogeneity versus the promise of the "N of one" customer journey, and Indy's memorable "Claude-proof" test for anyone building in commerce. Both push back on agentic commerce hype, arguing agents will own low-interest replenishment missions while people keep the treasure hunt. Scott points to the revenue ramp of AI-native companies as evidence this cycle is real, not overhyped. Both land in the same place: brand, community, and authenticity are the last durable moats, and retail teams must become architects rather than assembly-line workers. Back in studio, on the radar: Steve tracks the bond market, with 30-year Treasuries at a 19-year high and the 10-year at 4.75%, squeezing discretionary income and retailer expansion plans alike. Michael watches Canadian icon Roots, newly sold to New York's Marquee Brands with Joe Mimran advising on merchandising, and asks whether the brand can reclaim its former glory. Registration is open for a special webinar featuring Steve in conversation with Placer AI's Head of Analytical Research RJ Hottovy. From changing shopping patterns to emerging market opportunities, shifting consumer demand continues to reshape the industry. So don't miss this data-driven session unpacking the most important trends defining today's marketplace and the strategies leading brands are using to win retail's future. It's all brought to you by Placer.AI and It all happens on Tuesday September 29 at 1pm ET..Register here today:https://www.placer.ai/discover-events/discover-shifting-consumer-demand About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2026 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

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Live from ASAE Indianapolis 2026, The Association Podcast sits down with Ginger Ausloos, PMP®, AAiP, Vice President of Information Technology, at AACSB. Ginger shares a leadership approach centered on empowerment, open dialogue, mutual respect, and aligning team ideas to mission, vision, and values through strategic planning with a “member first” lens. She discusses the evolution of viewing members as both family and customers, why associations need a sales mindset and stronger cross-sell across departments, and how CRMs and processes are often underused without proper training. Ginger recaps her “AMS Exodus” session on shrinking all-in-one AMS reliance over a 10-year journey, emphasizing data portability, a central data warehouse, and modern integrations. She also highlights building a high-trust culture focused on continuous professional development, communication, business analysis, and project management practices like lessons learned and standups. 00:00 Live at ASAE 202600:46 Meet Ginger Osloos01:12 Leadership Through Trust02:26 Aligning Ideas to Strategy03:58 Members Versus Customers05:52 Everyone Is in Sales08:22 Cross-Sell for Value10:55 CRM Training Gap12:16 AMS Exodus Debate14:08 Warehouse First Architecture16:15 The Warehouse Battle16:50 Affordable Data Integrations17:26 Growth Mindset Culture19:24 Hiring for Hunger21:15 Celebrating Team Wins23:11 Training People Up25:17 Skills for Modern IT26:49 Project Management Habits28:59 Documentation and Change29:53 Process Improvement Mindset30:56 Conference Wrap Up

Ron Robinson, author of his new book, Practices of Resilient Companies: Overcome Disruption with Compassion, Collaboration and Knowledge, that provides a business model for companies … Read more The post What strategies companies must put in place for anticipated disruptions appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka  aka The People's Pickle aka The Jewish Brad Pitt aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mayor Rapaport 2029 and he is here to discuss: Not being able to see The Odyssey Betting on Baseball Fantasy Football ring ceremony WNBA can't get out of its own way Mark Ruffalo has Jewish Derrangement Syndrome John Hinkley Jr. let out of prison University of Michigan not giving freshman grades & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! Free 30 Days at CaptainPicks: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1313951477974193021?pid=1313951477986775936&c=KICKOFF30 Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaport.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com

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What if finding your way isn't just about figuring out where you're going—but discovering where you fit in what God is already doing?This Sunday, we're continuing Finding Our Way Together by talking about what it means to move OUT—to look around, notice where God is at work, and find our place in it.And we're not just going to talk about it.

Jeremy Zakis, Part One: Zakis discusses the unprecedented 4°C Pacific anomaly—ocean warming not seen in 150 years—its disruption of global trade at the Panama Canal, and the unseasonal heavy rains hitting Sydney rather than a baking heat dome. He explains the science of a wet El Niño: how moisture from the Indian Ocean dipole is driving these downpours, and the meteorological trend showing Australian El Niños shifting wetter over the last century, potentially linked to climate change. Zakis then turns to the looming fire threat—how these heavy rains trigger rapid undergrowth that soon dries out into highly flammable bushfire fuel—and Sydney's strategy of preparing containment lines and fire breaks around inhabited areas. (1)

Stop Prepping for Disasters. Start Prepping for Disruption What if we've been thinking about preparedness the wrong way? Preppers spend a lot of time trying to predict the next disaster—EMP, hurricanes, cyberattacks, economic collapse, pandemics, war, grid failure, or civil unrest. But the truth is, we don't know what's coming next. And maybe we don't need to. In this episode of The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, we explore a different approach to preparedness: stop preparing for individual disasters and start preparing for the disruptions they create. Most emergencies eventually create the same handful of problems: loss of electricity, water, food, transportation, communication, income, banking, fuel, or access to essential services. Instead of trying to predict the next crisis, what if we built our lives so those disruptions were simply harder to hurt us? We discuss: • Why scenario-based prepping can create blind spots • Preparing for consequences instead of specific disasters • The danger of single points of failure • Why redundancy isn't paranoia—it's good system design • The difference between stockpiling supplies and building sustainable systems • Why skills, finances, relationships, and community belong in preparedness • How modern convenience creates hidden dependencies • Why your most likely “disaster” may be something completely personal • Building preparedness systems that provide value even when nothing goes wrong The goal isn't to predict the apocalypse. The goal is to build a life that's hard to disrupt. Whether you're interested in emergency preparedness, self-reliance, homesteading, off-grid living, survival, financial resilience, or simply becoming less dependent on fragile systems, this episode challenges you to rethink what being prepared actually means.

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August 20th, 2026; 4pm: Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, on state officials and election administrators in active conversation with local law enforcement, state attorneys general and legal advisers about how to respond if federal agents attempt to raid a polling site and seize ballots or machines -- breaking the chain of custody for ballots and potentially throwing an election's results into doubt. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com This episode is brought to you by our friends at Dalia. Who's ready for a cold hard fact? Indeed's pricing model -- and all programmatic job advertising -- is based on driving volume. Not outcomes. Job boards get paid on clicks and applies, not hires. Their incentive is to send you more volume. That's what happens with volume-based pricing models. And all that volume creates exactly what you'd expect: mass inefficiency, mountains of unqualified applications, and wasted spend.  Meanwhile, TA teams know their career site is already their best source of quality applicants who get hired. TA teams invest in their career sites and employer brand, but the outdated technology makes it too hard for people to connect and apply.  Dalia fixes that. Millions of job seekers use Dalia every month to seamlessly connect to employer career sites and apply to jobs using their universal candidate profile. No re-entering information over and over. It's like the ShopPay button, but for jobs. It's secure, it integrates directly into your ATS, and it works instantly on any career site.  Employers using Dalia can double their conversion of career site visitors into qualified applicants and hires. Double the hires from traffic you already have. That's how you start cutting your dependence on Indeed. To learn more, please visit: https://www.dalia.co/audit?utm_source=pos   Key Topics: - AI as a leadership challenge, not just a technology - The importance of mindset shift for AI adoption - Reimagining workflows and organizational structures - The role of human-AI collaboration in future work - Strategies for leaders to become AI-forward - The danger of a finite mindset in AI implementation - The concept of shifting from org charts to work charts - The importance of outcome-driven AI strategies - The role of leadership in fostering innovation with AI - Practical steps for organizations to start their AI journey Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Disruption and Leadership 02:18 Career Reflections and Lessons Learned 05:03 The Genesis of the Book on AI Leadership 08:18 AI as a Leadership Challenge 12:44 The Finite vs. Infinite Mindset in Organizations 15:40 Identifying Warning Signs of a Finite Mindset 17:52 The Balance of Speed and Strategy in AI Implementation 20:18 Rewriting the Playbook for AI 23:17 The Evolving Role of Human Capital in an AI World 25:43 AI for Humanity: IKEA's Success Story 26:20 Human-Machine Collaboration: The Future of Work 28:02 Evolving Leadership in the Age of AI 30:41 Practical Steps for AI-Forward Organizations 32:18 Understanding AI's Impact on Jobs and Tasks 34:51 Future-Proofing Organizations: Lessons from the Past 39:02 The Uncomfortable Questions for CEOs 43:03 Optimism in AI: Augmentation and New Possibilities      

Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) CEO Dinesh Patel discusses the company's peptide technology platform and its development of orally delivered alternatives to injectable therapies. He highlights partnerships with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Takeda (TAK), while outlining opportunities in obesity, autoimmune diseases and rare blood disorders.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Jeffrey Cole is one of the world's leading voices on media, technology, and the digital future. He founded the World Internet Project, the longest-running global study of online behavior, and has spent more than three decades studying how major technological shifts reshape society and business. He also directs the Center for the Digital Future at the USC Annenberg School and has taught more than 35,000 students. In this episode, Jeffrey shares his perspective on why AI could be the most disruptive technology in history, where new opportunities are emerging, and how entrepreneurs and workers can thrive in a rapidly changing economy. On this episode we talk about: Why the internet, COVID, and AI represent an unprecedented period of disruption—and how AI could be the most disruptive technology yet The difference between innovation and true disruption, and how disruption can completely reshape or eliminate entire industries How AI may transform the job market and why careers centered around human connection, creativity, caregiving, and hands-on skills could become increasingly valuable Why the trades and apprenticeship models may be better positioned for the future than traditional four-year college pathways How technology has leveled the playing field for entrepreneurs, making it possible to build businesses and creative projects with dramatically lower costs and overhead Top 3 Takeaways Look for opportunity in disruption. When industries are being transformed, entire new niches and business models emerge. Instead of resisting change, entrepreneurs can look for the opportunities created by it. Develop skills that are difficult to automate. Human connection, caregiving, creativity, and hands-on skills may become increasingly valuable as AI and automation replace more routine jobs. Keep overhead low and surround yourself with smart people. Technology has dramatically reduced the cost of starting businesses and creating products, giving individuals and small teams opportunities that once required massive amounts of capital. Notable Quotes "All of this chaos creates incredible opportunities to find new niches, to really build new businesses." "AI has the potential to be the most disruptive technology of all time." "The best single thing you can do is be around smart people with low overhead." Connect with Jeffrey Cole: Book: Disrupters at the Gate A Word from Our Sponsors: - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through August 23, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What if Microsoft Defender not only detected attackers - but also fought back? Richard talks to Liz Tesch about Microsoft Defender Automatic Attack Disruption and Predictive Shielding. Liz talks about how attacks are often detected before the payload executes, but by the time humans can respond, far more damage has been done. Automatic Attack Disruption acts immediately on detection to limit the attacker by locking accounts, restricting access on a compromised server, and more. Predictive Shielding goes a step further by limiting attackers' ability to respond to the disruption by turning off GPO changes, disabling safe mode, and otherwise interfering with the typical actions that attackers take once they know they have been detected. Add AI to the mix, and everything gets more complicated. The black hats are using AI to attack, and Microsoft Defender XDR is using it to defend - the race is on! Links Microsoft Defender XDR Automatic Attack Disruption Predictive Shielding Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for Identity Automatic Attack Disruption EBook Web Scale Graph Mining for Cyber Threat Intelligence Research Paper Local AI Agent Discovery with MDE Threat Hunting in Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for XDR Preview New Features for MDE Recorded June 29, 2026

In this episode Dominique Beech is joined by Dr Rebecca Collie who shares the findings from a new study that captured annual snapshots of teachers' wellbeing over 6 years since COVID-19. She also reflects on some of her prior research into teacher wellbeing and shares practical tips for school leaders supporting teachers through future education disruptions. Host: Dominique Beech Guest: Dr Rebecca Collie

Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS emax Zirconia, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how IPS emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one. Join us at the Race For the Future 12 to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laborary Technology. September 27th in Valley View, Texas! https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Shawn Nowak from Nowak Dental Supplies joins Elvis and Barb to talk all things NOLA LabFest October 15-17th, including the welcome addition to the speaker lineup: martial arts instructor and business coach Jude Grayson. After Jude's keynote at last year's LabFest, the response was strong enough to bring him back for another keynote and a breakout session. The conversation starts with the obvious question: what the heck does a karate instructor know about the dental laboratory industry? As Jude explains, quite a bit. Having practiced martial arts since he was five years old and built a career around teaching, competition, entrepreneurship, and business coaching, Jude draws a surprising number of parallels between martial arts and business. He talks about discipline, competition, confidence, risk, and his “five-year-old board break moment”—the idea that sometimes the ability to succeed is already inside us, and the right coach simply helps unlock it. He also explains how those lessons translate into working with business owners and helping them recognize opportunities they may not see themselves. The conversation then turns toward one of the biggest challenges facing dental laboratories today: knowing when it's time to pivot. With technology, AI, 3D printing, changing doctor workflows, and the evolving DSO landscape continuing to reshape the industry, Jude's NOLA LabFest keynote will focus on how business owners can recognize when change is necessary, decide when to act, and understand the risks that come with being an early adopter. He also shares some great perspective on failure, competition, and why making a bad business decision doesn't necessarily mean you've lost—the real loss comes when you stop competing altogether. Shawn also gives us a look at what else is happening at NOLA LabFest, including education on AI, social media marketing, employee culture, DSOs, and other topics affecting dental laboratories right now. And, of course, there's plenty of the NOLA LabFest fun mixed in, from the masquerade party and distillery tour to the return of Family Feud. It's a conversation about business, leadership, taking risks, and finding ways to keep dental laboratories moving forward—and it all starts with a karate instructor walking into a dental show.Special Guests: Jude Grayson and Shawn Nowak.

Tokenized gold just crossed 300,000 holders with transfer volume up 57% in a month — and now silver has arrived on Solana right as silver prices rip. Precious metals veteran Andy Schectman joins us to break down what's driving the on-chain metals boom, whether Tether's gold position makes it one of the most important buyers in the market, and what tokenized metals actually mean for people who've spent decades saying "if you don't hold it, you don't own it." We also get into Aave's dominance in gold lending, Ondo using gold and silver as perp collateral, the yen carry trade moving on-chain, and China's liquidity pump.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Andy Schectman | President & Owner of Miles Franklin Miles Franklin website ➜ https://milesfranklin.com/00:00 intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem01:30 Massive Holder Spike03:00 Tether Strategy = U.S. Government10:00 $USAT legitimacy13:45 Treasury is closing the door soon16:50 Paxos Strategy: aims for Gen-Z20:20  “Volatility Income Vaults” are coming21:00 Aave controls all Gold Lending21:25 Silver enters on Solana24:00 Ondo Gold & Silver as Perps Collateral24:50 Hayden: How Uniswap will disrupt the gold market29:30 $CXMT Chart: China “pump team” unleashes30:30 Tether vs Bitcoin30:45 Genius act handout to gold?31:00 USAT vs USD131:15 Disruption incoming?31:40 China state controlled vs DeFi32:10 Tokenized Silver vs Tokenized Gold33:10 Gold boomers lost?33:30 HYPE vs COMEX34:25 Silver vs Gold yields34:50 Silver vs Gold ATH#Gold #Crypto #Solana~Gold & Silver POUR Into Crypto!

Brent crude remains in the high $80s as hopes fade for a US–Iran agreement and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stays severely disrupted. Longer-dated crude prices suggest continued uncertainty, while gasoil futures point to sustained pressure on UK diesel and jet fuel costs. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute a personal recommendation and is not investment advice. Investec

DoubleZero Edge is partnering with Kalshi to deliver Wall Street-grade market data to the world's largest CFTC-regulated prediction market. Co-Founder Austin Federa joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack why professional infrastructure took so long to reach crypto, what the 10/10 flash crash revealed about new finance's weaknesses, and why faster data could level the playing field for every trader, not just the big firms. Plus, in today's Brand New Rails, we meet the ship captain working to bring the $2 trillion commercial shipping industry on-chain. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Austin Federa Joins Markets Outlook 00:43 - DoubleZero x Kalshi: Inside the Announcement 02:30 - Why Wall Street Infrastructure Took So Long to Reach Crypto 04:36 - Brand New Rails: Tokenizing the $2 Trillion Shipping Industry 07:13 - Does Faster Data Hurt Retail Traders? 08:16 - Prediction Markets: More Than a Narrative 10:31 - Access, Disruption, and Federa's 2017 Thesis 12:13 - The Catalyst to Watch 13:11 - New Finance's Biggest Challenge - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi joins Squawk on the Street with new financials after closing a $5 billion funding round at a $190 billion valuation, discussing growth and a possible IPO timeline. Plus, Bullish CEO Tom Farley weighs in on the beaten-down crypto market after the exchange's latest results. And two of the world's largest container shipping companies detail how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global trade and supply chains. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DoubleZero Edge is partnering with Kalshi to deliver Wall Street-grade market data to the world's largest CFTC-regulated prediction market. Co-Founder Austin Federa joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack why professional infrastructure took so long to reach crypto, what the 10/10 flash crash revealed about new finance's weaknesses, and why faster data could level the playing field for every trader, not just the big firms. Plus, in today's Brand New Rails, we meet the ship captain working to bring the $2 trillion commercial shipping industry on-chain. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Austin Federa Joins Markets Outlook 00:43 - DoubleZero x Kalshi: Inside the Announcement 02:30 - Why Wall Street Infrastructure Took So Long to Reach Crypto 04:36 - Brand New Rails: Tokenizing the $2 Trillion Shipping Industry 07:13 - Does Faster Data Hurt Retail Traders? 08:16 - Prediction Markets: More Than a Narrative 10:31 - Access, Disruption, and Federa's 2017 Thesis 12:13 - The Catalyst to Watch 13:11 - New Finance's Biggest Challenge - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

There's a lot to unpack about the risk of a historic global oil supply shock amid the U.S. war with Iran. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and other regions continues to drive fuel hoarding, panic buying and a marked rise in costs. Meanwhile, significant hurdles continue to impede efforts to transition to more green energy. Antonia Juhasz is an investigative journalist specializing in energy, author and politics reporter for Rolling Stone. She joins WITHpod to discuss the impact the war in Iran is having on oil, why she says fossil fuels are being used as weapons of war and more. Note that this episode was originally released on 4/7/26.  Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amazon keeps raising the bar. Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc open with the retailer's blockbuster quarter: massive gains in AWS and advertising, staggering AI capex, and retail revenue up 16% year over year, up from 12% last year. Third-party sellers now drive more than 60% of the business, and Citi pegs underlying GMV growth near 10%, roughly double the industry average. Amazon's B2B division alone now tops $60 billion, bigger than all but eleven U.S. retailers. Then the hosts dig into the agentic commerce numbers Amazon disclosed as Rufus folds into Alexa shopping, why sample bias demands caution here, and how grocery momentum is turning Amazon into a mega market-share threat.  Then: Shopify's revenue up 32%, and the tale-of-two-cities reality that a handful of giants now drive nearly all e-commerce growth. A mid-year check on Steve's Prediction #8 — luxury's future won't be evenly distributed. LVMH, Kering, and Capri lag on China softness and war induced Gulf weakness, while Hermès, Ralph Lauren, Richemont, and Zegna keep delivering outsized results. Live from the CommerceNext Growth Show: Kartik Hosanagar. He's Wharton's John C. Hower Professor of Technology and Digital Business, author of A Human's Guide to Machine Intelligence, and co-founder of Bliss Labs. His argument: the biggest shift in retail isn't a new technology or channel. It's a new customer. Treating AI as another distribution channel is the same mistake movie studios made with Netflix. There's no marketing science for AI yet. $9.99 pricing, scarcity, social proof — a model may not respond to any of it. Kartik walks through the Ridge wallet case: invisible in ChatGPT's "gifts for men" results, then the default recommendation within three weeks, complete with a hallucinated promotion. Every retailer faces the same fork: efficiency or meaning. The middle is the most dangerous place to stand. Kartik also details the simulation sandboxes that let brands test counterfactuals in a day instead of eight weeks, why you can't just ask an LLM why it picked a brand, and the three attitudes retailers need now: curious, experimental, collaborative Back in studio: Wayfair's encouraging quarter and Steve's change of heart, Warby Parker's mixed report as store count passes 400, tariff rebates ($100 billion of $160 billion already repaid, more tariffs looming), and whether live selling has hit its tipping point with QVC out of bankruptcy and Whatnot valued at $20 billion. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2026 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

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This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka  aka The People's Pickle aka The Jewish Brad Pitt aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mayor Rapaport 2029 and he is here to discuss: The inconsistency of the podcast Being halfway through 2026 Fantasy Football top pick choices Fake Paul says he can play in the NFL Philadelphia 76ers cohesion Sophie Cunningham needs Michelle Rapaport Zohran Mamdani not welcome at NYC 9/11 ceremonies & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! CaptainPicks To Win In Sports Betting: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1357777109057032537?store_url=/captainpicks&c=kickoff Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport