Best Analytical Grammar Podcasts (2025)

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Twilio CPO on Integrating AI into Product Strategy to Grow Revenue | Inbal Shani | E272 41:42

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In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Inbal Shani, Chief Product Officer at Twilio, the $18B customer engagement powerhouse trusted by over 320,000 businesses worldwide. Inbal is a trailblazer in AI-first product development. Before joining Twilio, she led the launch of GitHub Copilot—one of the most transformative AI tools f…

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Building a high functioning partnership between BI & FP&A 43:07

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Wasabi Technologies (a Boston-based cloud storage company with over $530M in funding, a decade of hypergrowth, 450+ team members, and multiple exabytes of storage deployed) sets high standards for its finance and analytics teams. Both teams are under pressure to deliver fast, accurate, and actionable insights. Marcos Bento, Director Business Intell…

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Unlocking Adventure: Stories Boys Will Love 36:25

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We had a wonderful discussion with Jan Bloom, where we explored how to encourage our boys to find and embrace the themes they cherish. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/stories-boys-will-love-showBy Demme Learning

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Grammarly CPO on Product Expansion through Acquisitions | Noam Lovinsky | E271 44:08

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In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Noam Lovinsky, Chief Product Officer at Grammarly, the AI-native productivity platform with over 40 million daily active users and $700 million in annual revenue. Grammarly began as a trusted writing assistant, but it’s now redefining productivity at scale. With the recent acquisitions of…

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Navigating AI in Homeschooling [Show] 47:23

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We had an insightful conversation with Francie Black about the rise of artificial intelligence and its potential applications for our students’ learning and development. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/ai-homeschooling-showBy Demme Learning

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A "Systems Thinking" Mindset for FP&A Success - Daniel Gardner 51:51

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Daniel Gardner is operational finance business partner at FirstGroup Plc, a leading UK-based provider of public transport. Daniel brings a unique perspective shaped by a diverse finance career across iconic consumer brands like L’Oreal, the Body Shop and Hunter Boots, where he led major forecasting overhauls and drove commercial transformation. Now…

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Minding the Gaps: Why Foundational Math Skills Matter to Student Success [Show] 1:03:28

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Foundational math skills are essential for student success. When a student faces difficulties, the root cause often lies in weak and disconnected basic knowledge rather than the current lesson. We had an insightful discussion of the reasons behind these struggles and how remediation may only require a temporary pause rather than a permanent setback…

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[Bonus] From Keyboard to Trail: ChatGPT's Unique Role in Preparing Me for the Continental Divide 38:35

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Hear a compelling real-life example of AI's positive impact. Listen as Duncan Roe explains how he leveraged AI to prepare for his long-distance hike on the Continental Divide Trail. This is a follow-up to our 10/27/23 episode on hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We recommend listening to that episode and reading the show notes first: https://dem…

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Life on the Edge: Joy Ng’s Inspiring Journey 35:30

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We had an engaging conversation with Joy Ng, the wife of a Coast Guard rescue helicopter pilot in remote Alaska. Her compelling book Even There recounts her exciting journey, including unexpected ventures into commercial fishing, business entrepreneurship, homeschooling, and authorship—all interwoven with a profound thread of faith. 🗒️ Show Notes h…

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“I am done pretending" - my honest take on finance and FP&A” – Sarah Schlott 55:33

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Sarah Schlott, Senior Director of Finance at Tray, a leading point of sale system in entertainment, joins Glenn Hopper to tear down the sacred rituals of corporate finance. Rising from billing temp to strategic finance leader, Schlott who has been in corporate finance for 18 years, delivers brutal honesty about what’s broken in FP&A and how to fix …

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From Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? to Energy Transformation: Connagh Hopkins 49:17

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Connagh Hopkins is Head of Business Planning and Reporting at Western Power, one of Australia’s largest electricity network operators. Connagh shares her fascinating and unconventional journey from working on the global licensing for “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? to navigating Australia’s energy transformation. In this episode: Who Wants To be a …

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From Bedside to Byte: Navigating the Nursing to Informatics Transition 20:04

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We had a fascinating conversation with Duncan Lawrence, a homeschool graduate and experienced registered nurse. Duncan will share insights into how his passions have evolved, the skills he's gained along the way, and his current career goals within the rapidly growing field of informatics. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/nursing-inform…

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CFO Grammarly – behind their $1 billion in non-dilutive financing and how we do FP&A 56:16

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Matt Hudson became CFO of Grammarly – the popular writing assistant tool – after the company acquired Coda (a productivity tool)- of which he was a founding member. Now as CFO at Grammarly he is overseeing rapid change at the company which has over 40 million daily active users and $700m in revenue (and a 50 person finance team). Finance is helping…

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Gamma Co-Founder on Building Profitable AI-First Products at Scale I 270 38:23

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Join us for an insightful episode of The Product Podcast with Jon Noronha, Co-founder of Gamma, an AI-first platform revolutionizing how people create presentations, documents, and websites. Starting in 2020 during the height of shelter-in-place, Gamma has achieved remarkable growth, reaching over 50 million users with a lean team of just 30 people…

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Why Financial models are essential even at early stages of a company – Lauren Pearl 1:01:37

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Lauren Pearl is a Business Strategist and CFO Advisor who helps startup teams build data-driven businesses. The 3x founder with over 13 years of startup leadership experience now serves as CFO, advisor, and instructor for over 300 growing companies. She also runs the podcast “Growth Minded CFO” and offers a free course on financial modeling. In thi…

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Homeschooling with Unique Learners: An Encouraging Conversation with Dr. Patti Stoudt 32:26

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While our conversation will focus on educating students at home with unique learning needs and how parents can provide positive, encouraging support, Dr. Stoudt will also provide insight into a deeper understanding of when standardized testing is helpful and how much weight it should have in a parent’s homeschool world. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmel…

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The Mathematics of a Career in Biological Research [Show] 43:42

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Discover how Shelby Roe transformed her love of animals into a career at the forefront of biological research. Experience the excitement of scientific discoveries as Shelby candidly shares her path into the molecular biology field, navigating the challenges of the often-intimidating landscape of STEM. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/bi…

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What Keeps Excel as the heart of business: Chandoo 1:02:31

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Today’s guest barely needs an introduction. Purna Duggirala (aka, “Chandoo”) is a celebrity in Excel circles. Since 2004, Chandoo has been regularly sharing everything he learns working with Excel training hundreds of finance teams, and had roles including as Data Lead, Remuneration Modeling & Analytics for the New Zealand government. The 16-time M…

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Cultivating Attentiveness and Contemplation 1:01:45

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As we increasingly depend on external stimulation for diversion, our ability to reflect, remember, compare, and contemplate seems to wane. This discussion addresses this need as well as practical ways we can help our students develop these essential thinking skills. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/cultivating-attentiveness-contemplatio…

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Shopify VP of Product on How to Build AI-First Products | Glen Coates | E269 56:48

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In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Glen Coates, Vice President of Product at Shopify. Shopify is one of the world’s leading commerce platforms, powering millions of businesses and helping entrepreneurs sell online and offline with ease. Since launching in 2006, it has become a global e-commerce giant and the second-largest…

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Top 10 Burning Questions in FP&A 53:07

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In this special episode Glenn is joined by Nate Saperia to answer the 10 most burning questions in FP&A. Nate brings nearly 20 years of finance experience including at Accordion, Spruce Finance, Hess Corporation and GE. At Saperia Consulting Nate specializes in real-time dashboards, financial planning, and interim CFO/FP&A leadership. The questions…

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How Even Supermoms Find the Encouragement They Need 27:09

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Through gentle encouragement, humor, and passion, Mary empowers homeschooling moms to achieve greater balance and find more joy in their journeys. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/supermoms-find-encouragement-showBy Demme Learning

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FP&A "Wow" Moments at $10m companies 49:42

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Australian-born Luke Mulcahy started in FP&A at larger businesses including Coates Group (internet leader in Sydney) and manufacturing company Sherwin-Williams. But for nearly 4 years he has loved having “wow” moments of finance insights with smaller companies. closer to the $5-10million range, where powerful insights are taken straight from financ…

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The Art of Choosing Wisely: Learn Why You Cannot Have it All 42:44

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Kelly Noah explores with us how to guide young adults in prioritizing and focusing on choices that align with their goals and values. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/choosing-wisely-showBy Demme Learning

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Data Analytics and AI for FP&A Teams 1:00:31

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This special episode formed part of FP&A Con 2025 which saw a record-breaking 1500 registrants. The guests: Nathan Bell, Managing Partner, VAi Consulting, is among the most in-demand experts. Bell has unique experience– having started in computer science, before leading finance teams at Native American Bank, Digital Media Trends and Gartner– where …

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Packed insights for Excel in FP&A: Jeff Gudim 50:47

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This episode is 53 minutes packed with practical Excel insights for an FP&A practitioner and Excel advocate at the top of his game. Jeff Gudim is a senior financial analyst, Excel evangelist and hardcore financial model architect at Strategic Education, listed on the NASDAQ and which owns for-profit, online Capella University and Strayer University…

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Strange But True: Kids Learn More When We're Not With Them 26:32

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Lenore Skenazy joins us for a discussion on fostering youth resilience and independence. We explore how unstructured time and autonomy can better equip young people to handle frustration and develop problem-solving skills. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/lenore-skenazy-showBy Demme Learning

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Warner Music President on Transforming Tech from Cost Center to Revenue Generator | Ariel Bardin | E268 26:02

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In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia sits down with Ariel Ban, President of Technology at Warner Music Group, live from the ProductCon stage. Warner Music Group, home to some of the world’s most iconic artists, is undergoing a bold transformation under Ariel’s leadership. A former Google and YouTube executive, Ariel brings a startup mi…

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How a Physics Grad Became an Engineering Innovator [Show] 23:46

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We explore the dynamic relationship among physics, engineering, and mathematics through Jack Carty's experiences. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/physics-grad-showBy Demme Learning

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Data Science masterclass with Shifra Isaacs 54:12

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In this masterclass Shifra Isaacs, developer Relations Advocate at Ascend.io, delves into her experience as data scientist, technical writer, and support lead providing fresh insights for FP&A and finance professionals. In this episode: Data science vs business analytics Pulling data not yet able to be modeled Python for Excel The right models for …

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The Growing World of Homeschooling in the Hispanic Community 35:19

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As the fastest-growing demographic in homeschooling, this conversation is essential for understanding the dynamic expansion and reach of this educational approach. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschooling-hispanic-communityBy Demme Learning

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Curiosity, Ambition, Service: FP&A at Dashlane 53:48

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Taylor Otstot, Vice President Finance, Dashlane joined GoDaddy (now a $30billion valued) domain registry, domain registrar and web hosting company before their IP. In 8 years he climbed to senior Director of Finance running an FP&A team of 14. From this experience and as VP Finance at DashLane he says he hires for 3 things: curiosity, ambition, and…

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Elevate Your Learning: Explore Spelling You See’s Latest Innovations 58:43

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We discuss how our customers helped shape this new edition and explore how Spelling You See simplifies the spelling journey. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/spelling-you-see-latestBy Demme Learning

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Roblox CPO on 10 Counterintuitive Principles for Building Software Products | Manuel Bronstein | E267 55:35

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In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Manuel Bronstein, Chief Product Officer at Roblox. Roblox is not just a video game—it's a platform that enables people to play, create, and build businesses in immersive virtual worlds. With over 85 million daily active users growing at 20% year-over-year, Roblox has paid out more than $9…

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Dave Sackett: How FP&A Can Stay Relevant In The AI Age 32:30

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Dave Sackett is Co-Founder and CFO of ecommerce company, AIOne, and former CFO of semiconductor company, ULVAC Technologies. He is a vocal advocate for blockchain and AI and finance, bringing a blend of tech savvy, operational rigor, and a focus on “servant leadership" - that is putting the needs of the employees first and helping people develop an…

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Unleash Creativity: Transform Your Child's Education with the Arts! 37:44

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Music history, arts, and culture should be a part of your homeschool curriculum and Dr. Carol makes a compelling case for including them in your homeschool journey. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/creativity-arts-showBy Demme Learning

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Cycling in tariff territory – FP&A at top e-bike brand 48:05

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Derek Paulson is Director of Finance and Performing Marketing at Rad Power Bikes, a Seattle-based e-bike company changing transportation. In this episode he talks about his approach to navigating tariffs (“There no, no word in the English language more scary to a finance professional than the word uncertainty” says Paulson as he discusses required …

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Big shifts in FP&A – Bryan Lapidus 48:59

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“The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is a non-for-profit with a really simple mission, which makes it really easy for me to wake up and know what I’m doing every day,” says Bryan Lapidus, Director, FP&A Practice at the Association for Financial Professionals. “We exist for the success of the corporate finance and treasury professional…

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Unlocking NCAA Rules for Homeschoolers: What You Need to Know 38:06

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We will delve into the specific academic standards, course requirements, and documentation processes that homeschoolers must meet to participate in collegiate sports. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/ncaa-rules-homeschoolers-showBy Demme Learning

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Samsara CPO on Building a $20B Tech Giant by Digitizing Non-Tech Industries | Kiren Sekar | E266 35:07

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In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Kiren Sekar, Chief Product Officer at Samsara, a $20+ billion company revolutionizing physical operations technology. Since its founding about 10 years ago, Samsara has become a leader in IoT and AI solutions for industries like transportation, manufacturing, and construction. As CPO, Kir…

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Converting Computer Fascination Into a Career as a Systems Engineer 32:32

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We'll explore how his high school internship opportunity repairing computers at a local company transformed his interest into a career and how this experience opened doors to his professional life beyond college. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/systems-engineer-showBy Demme Learning

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Etsy CPO on Scaling a Profitable Marketplace with AI While Keeping Commerce Human | Nicholas Daniel | E265 34:16

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In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Nicholas Daniel, Chief Product Officer at Etsy — the world's largest marketplace for unique and handmade items. Founded in 2005, Etsy has grown into a global platform connecting over 6 million sellers with 90 million buyers worldwide, featuring more than 130 million unique items. Nicholas…