Podcasts about Wex

Wex and AC return on Wednesday to break down a dominant win over the A's for Houston, the Rockets NEW top trade partner, Pete Prisco's poor ranking of Texans rankings, a new favorite defensive back in the AFC and more! 

A standout season has arrived in Houston for Astros reliever Bennett Sousa. With a 1.82 ERA and 32 strikeouts, a resurgent year has come for the longtime reliever. What's changed since the offseason? Sousa joins The A-Team with Wex and AC to dicuss his return to the mound and dominance in 2025 as Houston looks to repsond on Tuesday night against the A's!

Wex and AC react to the news that Lance McCullers Jr. going on the IL with a foot injury. Where does the rotation go? What does Houston need to do going into a six games series? Who steps up in place behind Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown?

Wex and AC  return from Father's Day to give their thoughts on the Astros' sweep, KD rumors and more! Plus, Best of X, The Good The Bad, The Ugly and a pitching performance of a lifetime.

It's another Friday Draft here on The A-Team as Wex, AC and Cole look to own the summer with their consistent picks. Today, in honor of Metallica coming to town, the boys pick the best Heavy Metal songs of all-time. Who walks away a winner this week? Listen and vote below!https://x.com/SportsTalk790/status/1933651575748378947

As Friday comes, Wex and AC hit you with a preview of the Astros' series against the Twins, trade rumors on Kevin Durant, Father's Day appreciation and AC's plan to meet Lars Ulrich on Saturday night!

Wex and AC believe Jose Altuve's run for the All-Star Game could come to an end....if he were listed as an outfielder. Too bad he's on the ballot at second base. Does this mean Houston might have a secondary starter in the All-Star Game down in Atlanta next month? The A-Team discusses!

Astros starting pitcher Brandon Walter joins Wex and AC to talk about his journey to Houston, life in Deleware, his approach following injury and reliving the homer from Yordan in 2024 to clinch a World Series title!

Wex and AC come to you on a hump day to break down everything you missed on Tuesday, including a White Sox win, a Texans' practice, life in the NBA for Kevin Durant and the Knicks' inability to be wise, careless banter about nothing and more. Plus, starter Bradon Walter joins The A-Team in Hour 1

Wex and AC break down Nick Chubb's arrival in Houston, the Astros' succesful road trip, life in a crappy finals and more!

Wex and AC are at it again, getting you prepared for a jamed packed week. C.J. Stroud was back at practice and the Houston Texans welcomed Nick Chubb. The Astros are back with Lance McCullers on the mound against the White Sox for the start of a three game series. Oh and AC can't help but mention Cheez-Its, Big Donny, Las Vegas and the Baldwin Bros to kickstart Hour 3!

Nick Chubb is officially set to join the Houston Texans on a one-year deal following a success four Pro Bowl campgain and seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Despite the injuries, the Texans know Chubb can be a difference maker in a limited role, but can he exceed the expecations? Wex and AC break down the signing of Chubb and what he'll bring to Houston's offense in 2025. 

With Wex in line to for annual civic duty, AC and Cole hold down the fort and recap everything from Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Astros' victory over the Pirates at 1:30 in the morning, what new product could be off the shelves at Daikin Park and more. Plus when Wex joins the show, his hatred for James Taylor and Sabrina Carpenter reaches new heights. Hour 3 begins with a visit from our good friend Chandler Rome of The Athletic. 

Wex and AC discuss if a new format for the NBA All-Star Game weekend will ignite a spark for fans to once again find interest in the sport after five years of mediocrity and Mac McClung's two Slam Dunk titles

With AC out, Wex keeps you entertained with recapping Tuesday terrific outing from Lance McCullers Jr. Plus, what's up with C.J. Stroud and his shoulder? Texans reporter Aaron Wilson lets you know!

On today's epsiode of The A-Team, Wex and AC break down the Yordan Alvarez update, Texans news and more!

Wex and AC break down the recent news of C.J. Stroud's lingering injury, Lance McCullers' next road start, life facing off against Paul Skenes, a trade package worth taking and more!

Wex, AC and Cole return this Friday to get to prepared for the most important meal of the day with the breakfast of champions draft. This is a draft that's required to enjoy the day. Who walks away with a win? Wex and the McGriddles? AC and the Frenchies? Cole and the Buffalo Bills Heisman running back known for that and NOTHING ELSE!?!? VOTE Here! YOU decide!https://x.com/SportsTalk790/status/1926037686197887426

Wex and AC discuss Houston's win over the A's, plus why people who use the green bubble are the single worst entties in life!

In a short edition of The A-Team, Wex and AC break down the dominant outing from Lance McCullers in the series sweep over the A's, plus what the Texans looked like at the first day of OTAs. LIVE from Karbach Brewing, we get you caught up and sweep up the news following the sweep. 

We want to hear from you! Email us at BCGInHerEllement@bcg.com with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode!***What happens when you bring startup lessons into the C-suite?This episode kicks off our mini series called Builders, where we talk with founders, product managers, and digital leaders about what drives their passion for building.In this episode, we speak with Karen Stroup, Chief Digital Officer at WEX. Karen leads the digital strategy behind WEX's payment solutions, which support sectors like fleet management, healthcare, and travel. She opens up about her leadership style, why she's optimistic about Gen Z's approach to work, and how a formative startup experience shaped her career path.[01:41] AI Solutions to Longstanding Challenges[5:30] 99 out of 100 Hours to Define a Problem[9:47] Finding Your Leadership Style[12:37] “The Coach Wants to Win a State Championship”[13:37] Pivoting to A Startup[17:05] Motherhood, then a Promotion[18:47] The Gen Z Approach[21:33] ReflectionsLinks:Karen Stroup on LinkedInKamila Rakhimova on LinkedInSuchi Srinivasan on LinkedInAbril Villarreal Garcia on LinkedInAbout In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn't just arrived—you were truly in your element?About The Hosts:Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders.Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030.Abril Villarreal Garcia is a first-year associate at BCG where she has done projects in Private Equity, Climate & Sustainability and Social Impact. She grew up in Monterrey, Mexico and lived for a few years in the Houston area. She studied International Politics at Georgetown University with a focus on culture. She is passionate about pursuing a career that gives her financial independence and stability while also making an impact.Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.

Wex, AC and Cole return this Friday to get to prepared for Memorial Day Weekend with their 'Four Pack' essential that's required to enjoy the day. Who walks away with a win? Wex at the beach? AC at the pool? Cole at the lake? VOTE Here and YOU decide!https://x.com/SportsTalk790/status/1926037686197887426

Wex, AC and Cole bring back the A-Team Summer Draft and kickstart first round with Wing Flavors! Who is the winner? Which person sucked at selecting? Make your picks after listen here!https://x.com/SportsTalk790/status/1923509330843775406

A jam packed A-Team brings you chatter from Texans' rookie minicamp, the future of Draymond and why Wex and AC can't get enough of 90s movies. Plus, The Athletic's Chandler Rome stops by to talk Astros-Reds!

The A-Team reacts to Monday's loss against the Warriors in the Bay, the Astros repsonse at home against the Tigers, where the Texans stand on the offensive line after the draft and how AC & Cole can't keep letting Wex get away with some mularky takes. Plus, Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena joins the show ahead of Tuesday's showdown against Detroit. 

Adam Clanton is back from vacation and he shares his thoughts with Wex on the Rockets going down 0-1 in their playoff series vs the Warrriors. Astros OF Jake Meyers joins the show to talk about the team's season so far. Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling joins to talk all things NFL Draft. The guys discuss what the Texans could do with their first-round pick.

AC and Wex get you prepared as the Rockets look to improve from their 0-1 record in their playoff series vs the Warrriors. USA Today's Jeff Risdon joins the show to talk all things NFL Draft. The guys discuss what the Texans could do with their first-round pick. Who does Cole have on "With the No. 25 pick" on the penultimate date of the series? Can the Astros get their first sweep of regular season and close out the homestand with a 5-1 record? Wex thinks so!

On The A-Team without one half of the Adams, Wex and Cole break down the Rockets' 10-point loss in Game 1 to the Warriors, what worked for the Astros vs. the best in baseball, the Texans' draft plans at No. 25 and more! Plus, Fantasy Pro Sports Russell Brown joins the show to break down Houston's game plan for the draft at No. 25. 

On a one-half version of "The A-Team," Wex breaks down his final thoughts on the series set to begin Sunday night, plus where the Texans could draft at No. 25. Plus. Chancellor Johnson joins the show, along with The Athletic's Chandler Rome and NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill!

In this episode I will be taking you through some of the top techno tunes I have been listening to recently. Here below is a link to the Instagram page for my night, as mentioned in the show: https://www.instagram.com/spinnin_on_the_spectrum/ ⚡️Like the Show? Click the [Repost] ↻ button so more people can hear it!

In this episode, we dive into the real-world experimentation of Generative AI (Gen AI) with Naveed Asem. Naveed shares his hands-on experience in identifying, testing, and scaling AI-driven solutions. We discuss how organizations should approach experimentation, set success metrics, manage stakeholders, and navigate governance challenges.If your company is exploring Gen AI or struggling with moving AI pilots to production, this episode is packed with insights to help you move forward.Key Takeaways

Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler makes his return to talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on March 3rd 2025.Cam Smith is unreal!Altuve in LF for the 2nd straight game. Rockets lay an egg against the Kings. FVV hurt again...Basically the entire Rockets team is hurt in OKC. We debut Mock Draft Madness, with Wex's musical talent to go along with the segment! Jimmy Johnson calls it a career at Fox. 

Well you heard AC's possible Doom and Gloom for the Astros in 2025. But... Wex to the rescue! Adam Wexler provides context as to why 2025 could still be a really good year for the Stros! 

The Philadelphia Eagles put together a nearly flawless game plan to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in last night's Super Bowl. Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler both wonder if the Texans can do the same in future seasons. Wex believes the way to do it, comes from factors that are outside of the players and coaches control. 

In this conversation, Karen Stroup, Chief Digital Officer at Wex, discusses her experiences with building an AI strategy at WEX,  highlighting the importance of board alignment, experimentation, and employee engagement. She shares insights on setting bold goals, creating a culture of innovation, and the necessity of a robust AI governance framework, particularly in the financial services sector. Featured Links: Follow Karen on LinkedIn | WEX | 'The decisive role of AI-powered analytics in your product strategy' feature at Mind The Product Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Live from the Experience Stage at TYR Wodapalooza in Miami. Wex hosted a panel with Brent Fikowski of the PFAA (Professional Fitness Athletes Association), Ed Blanch from the AFJ (Association of Fitness Judges) and Joshua Hicks the Safety Advisor for the PFAA and Safety Director for TYR Wodapalooza.They talked about the governance and professionalism in the sport. We also discussed the roles of the PFAA and AFJ and how they work together with safety to insure fair play and safety. In this conversation we also talked Brent Fikowski into getting back onto the competition floor as a Judge.

Friend of the Show Fee Saghafi stops by the TYR Wodapalooza Experience Stage to chat with Wex about he upcoming competitive season as well as how you can "Train with Fee" in one of her workshops. Guest Host Stella Wexler joins the show as well to ask questions of one of her favorite CrossFit athletes.

Jack Easterby is just a man who will not go away. The former Texans executive vice president was recently part of a piece in the Sports Business Journal, "The Complicated Saga of Jack Easterby." Wex is especially annoyed with the premiss of this article. He takes us through the painful history of when Easterby had his hand in important decisions being made over on Kirby. 

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws speaks with WEX leaders Melanie Tinto and Karen Stroup about the transformative impact of AI on employee benefits. Melanie shares strategies for simplifying open enrollment and building employee confidence through accessible education, while Karen highlights WEX's innovative AI tools, including the Benefits Admin AI Assistant and personalized advice features. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping benefits navigation, empowering employees, and driving a more efficient and engaging workplace experience.   TAKEAWAYS AI-powered tools, like WEX's Benefits Admin AI Assistant, simplify benefits navigation and provide real-time support for employees. Personalized advice from AI helps employees optimize decisions, such as leveraging HSAs and other benefit options. Simplifying complex processes and removing jargon empowers employees to feel confident in their benefits choices. AI innovations enhance employee experiences while aligning business goals, reducing costs, and driving workplace performance. Shared organizational goals create alignment and foster collaboration across leadership teams.   A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 

The Rockets are not playing their best basketball right now. Wex seriously makes a spreadsheet for everything. Plus, somehow we got to Top Gun.

Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on December 6th 2024.Ime Udoka not happy with the Rockets.More on the Bregman situation.The Best of X- Dan Campbell and Chicago sports.Wex's spreadsheets and Top Gun. Joe Espada believes the Astros can bring back Bregman. Stone Cold Locks

TMZ came out with a report, that OJ Simpson's former bodyguard claimed to be in possession of a thumb drive that contained a murder confession by "The Juice." However, Wex just had to be the "wet blanket" and bring facts to the conversation. Yet, it didn't stop AC from being himself, when it comes to OJ Simpson. 

LISTEN: Every weekday afternoon at 2:30 on #TheATeam, Wex & AC deliver the Best of X. Social media at it's best and worst or funniest or cringe-worthy each day!Today, it's a radio host (who is large) going after an NFL player who is large. Wade Phillips makes an appearance. Plus, the Coogs are on our very first edition of The Best of X. 

Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on November 14th 2024.Chandler Rome in for Wex.Tons of Astros talk in hour 1.Texans back on the practice field for the Cowboys. There's no way the Texans can lose this game in Arlington. NFL Network's Isaiah Stanback joins the show. What's Up With That... Mike Tyson is a gem. 

A wild cybersecurity story that our very own Steve Wexler was involved in. While operating another radio station, they were hacked and had all their files frozen and without access. However, the hackers offered their customer service line – which was even more bizarre. After communication on the Dark Web, Wex had to negotiate with the hackers. A first-hand look in on handling a hack that can cripple your entire operation.

Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on November 7th 2024.Texans still banged up.Likely no Nico or Will Anderson Jr. this week. DeMeco backs up Nick Caserio on trades. Jon Heyman annoys Wex. What's Up With That- Colts Fan getting run for Fan of the Year and another Tiger at LSU. Somehow Sebastien Janikowski makes it into the show. Detroit Football Network's Justin Rogers joins the show. 

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the election year's impact on employee benefits. As political campaigns ramp up, proposed policy changes can directly affect everything from healthcare coverage to retirement plans. What does this mean for employers and HR professionals? How can you prepare for potential shifts in regulations and employee expectations? Chris Byrd, senior vice president, health executive and, more broadly, head of Government Affairs at WEX, joins us as we break down the key issues, explore past election trends, and discuss what might be coming next for employee benefits.

Join Mark for an in-depth episode of the Chief Executive Summit featuring Melissa D. Smith, CEO of WEX. Over her decade of leadership, Melissa has transformed WEX into a powerhouse in the fintech space, driving innovation and growth while navigating major milestones like the company's IPO and the challenges of the global pandemic. In this compelling conversation, Melissa delves into: Creating a Culture of Inclusivity: Melissa explains how fostering an environment where employees can be their authentic selves has helped WEX build diverse, high-performing teams. The Power of Strategic Risk-Taking: From large acquisitions to leveraging AI and data, she shares her approach to taking informed risks that propel the company forward. Developing Future Leaders: Melissa emphasizes the importance of clarity in talent development, outlining how WEX builds a strong leadership pipeline by focusing on both experience and behavior. Melissa's candid insights on resilience, innovation, and the future of fintech make this episode a must-watch for executives looking to lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

In this episode, we explore the world of benefits selection, offering practical advice for those choosing their employee benefits for the first time. Adam Dellaneva, customer service business partner here at WEX, joins us to share his tips on how to make informed decisions that align with your needs and future goals.

In this episode, we'll discuss tips for switching benefit administration providers. From evaluating new vendors to ensuring a smooth transition for employees, Lisa Bauer, director of implementation here at WEX, joins us as we cover practical tips and expert insights to make the changeover as seamless as possible.