Best Material Retail Team Podcasts (2025)

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Lessons from Project Warp Speed in How High-Velocity Partners Are Scaling AI in Manufacturing - with Emily Nguyen of Palantir Technologies 24:05

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Today’s guest is Emily Nguyen, Head of Industrials at Palantir Technologies. Emily joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how Project Warp Speed is helping manufacturing leaders scale AI rapidly and effectively. She breaks down the key values driving successful AI adoption — including mission focus, first-principles thinking, and…

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What Key Characteristics Make an Effective Fundraiser or IR Associate? 1:02

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Key Characteristics of Successful Fundraisers and IR Associates In the ever-changing market landscape, being an effective fundraiser or IR associate boils down to a few key traits. 🌟 According to insights shared by industry expert Brian McKelvey, here are the top three characteristics that can set you apart: Persistence: Navigate market fluctuation…

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How Can Event Driven Data Enhance Investor Relations? 1:01

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The Critical Role of Event Driven Data in Investor Relations In this insightful discussion with Nick, we dive into the importance of event driven data in the world of investor relations. From IPOs and M&As to bankruptcies and activist engagements, these events significantly shape investor sentiment and market positioning. Learn how monitoring these…

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Unlocking Enterprise Efficiency Through AI Orchestration - Kevin Kiley of Airia 20:59

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Today’s guest is Kevin Kiley, President of Airia. With extensive experience helping large enterprises implement secure and scalable AI systems, Kevin joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how agentic AI is reshaping enterprise workflows across industries like financial services. He explains how these systems differ from traditio…

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What are Some Resume Red Flags? 1:00

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Navigating Job Turnover and Presenting a Strong Resume This episode addresses the importance of understanding and evaluating recent job turnover. It highlights the need for hiring managers to consider candidates' long-term tenure at past positions and advises candidates on how to explain frequent job changes. The video also underscores the signific…

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Why Human-Centered Service Still Matters in the Age of AI - Charles Pointer at Commerce Bank 30:40

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Today’s guest is Charles Pointer, Vice President of Bank Operations at Commerce Bank — a community bank with 160 years of history providing personalized financial solutions to individuals and businesses. Commerce Bank combines a people-first approach with a growing appetite for modernizing customer service through technology. With over 20 years of …

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Balancing Founder Passion and Reason 2:58

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Finding and Sustaining Motivation as a Founder This episode delves into the challenges of maintaining motivation as a startup founder. The discussion emphasizes the importance of choosing a project that aligns with personal beliefs and industry experience. It explores strategies for sustaining motivation through attainable milestones and ensuring f…

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AI in Healthcare Devices and the Challenge of Data Privacy - with Dr. Ankur Sharma at Bayer 19:06

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Today’s guest is Dr. Ankur Sharma, Head of Medical Affairs for Medical Devices and Digital Radiology at Bayer. Dr. Sharma joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore the complex intersection of AI, medical devices, and data governance in healthcare. Dr. Sharma outlines the key challenges that healthcare institutions face in adopting A…

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Understanding Buy Side vs. Sell Side 0:39

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Understanding Buy Side vs. Sell Side This episode explains the distinction between the buy side and sell side in the financial industry. It covers the roles of investment banks, brokerage firms, and analysts on the sell side, whose goal is to sell stocks. On the buy side, it includes institutional investors like Fidelity, Wellington, and hedge fund…

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Key Learning Experiences for an IR Professional 1:26

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Navigating Investor Relations: Key Learning Experiences In this episode, we explore the crucial learning experiences of an Investor Relations (IR) professional working with mid to large-cap companies. The discussion delves into the importance of understanding financial statements, communicating effectively with different investors, and the necessit…

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Lessons from Walmart in Building AI at Scale - with David Glick of Walmart 28:40

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Today’s guest is David Glick, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Services at Walmart. Walmart is one of the world’s largest retailers, serving millions of customers through thousands of physical stores and online platforms. David joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to share practical lessons from Walmart’s experience building A…

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Aligning Investment Strategies with Institution's Objectives 0:58

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Key Considerations for Working With Institutional Investment Strategies This episode discusses crucial factors investors need to keep in mind when making long-term investment decisions. It emphasizes the importance of aligning the investment strategy with the long-term objectives of the investment pool, such as ensuring liquidity for corporate pens…

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Building AI Systems That Think Like Scientists in Life Sciences - Annabel Romero of Deloitte 31:01

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Today’s guest is Annabel Romero, Specialist Leader focusing on AI for Drug Discovery at Deloitte and a structural biologist by training. Deloitte is a global consulting firm known for its work in digital transformation, data strategy, and AI adoption across regulated industries. Annabel joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how …

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Challenges Slowing AI Adoption in Life Sciences Manufacturing - with Yunke Xiang of Sanofi 20:11

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Today’s guest is Yunke Xiang, Global Head of Data Science for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality at Sanofi. Yunke joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the challenges that slow AI adoption in life sciences manufacturing, highlighting how fragmented data systems and legacy infrastructure create hurdles for AI initiatives. I…

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What Smart Manufacturing Leaders Consider Before Adopting AI - with Tim Burge of Aquant 28:47

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Today’s guest is Tim Burge, Director at Aquant. Aquant is an AI platform built for service teams that maintain and repair complex equipment. It gives clear, accurate answers to service questions — from basic fixes to deep diagnostics — so field techs, call centers, managers, and customers can get to solutions faster. Used by top manufacturers like …

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Shaping the Future of Healthcare with AI - with Lyndi Wu of NVIDIA and Will Guyman of Microsoft 39:40

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Principal Group Product Manager Will Guyman of Microsoft and Senior Director Lyndi Wu of NVIDIA explore how healthcare providers are deploying AI at scale to drive clinical and operational transformation. With host Matthew DeMello, they discuss the combined power of NVIDIA’s GPU acceleration and Micr…

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The AI Minded Path to Scalable and Responsible Innovation Across the Enterprise - with James Raybould of Turing Intelligence 31:18

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Enterprise leaders are no longer asking if they should adopt AI — the question is how to do it effectively. In this episode, Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello speaks with James Raybould, SVP and GM of Turing Intelligence at Turing, about what distinguishes successful enterprise AI deployments from stalled pilots. Turing is one of the world’s…

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Driving AI in Fraud and AML Compliance for Financial Services - with Nick Lewis of Standard Chartered Bank 20:58

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In this second of a two-part series, Nick Lewis, Managing Director for the High Risk Client Unit at Standard Chartered Bank, returns to the AI in Business podcast to unpack the ongoing transformation of anti-financial crime efforts in an increasingly digitized world. In this episode, Nick and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello examine the per…

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Evolving Expectations in Fraud and Risk Response from Dispute to Detection - with Naveen Kumar of Walmart 16:14

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Fraud in retail is evolving fast — from return scams to first-party misuse that blurs the line between customer error and criminal intent. In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Naveen Kumar, Director of Financial Crimes at Walmart and former PwC fraud specialist, joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI, automatio…

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A Leader’s Character in the Eyes of Investors 1:17

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The Key Traits of Effective Leadership in Investor Relations Join us in this insightful video where we discuss the crucial importance of leadership in the Investor Relations (IR) community with a former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven. Drawing from his extensive experience and his book 'Education is Freedom,' we delve into the essential soft skills…

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Building Better PCB Layouts with AI Driven Optimization - with Alain-Sam Cohen of InstaDeep 23:18

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Today’s guest is Alain-Sam Cohen, Head of Product at InstaDeep—an AI firm using reinforcement learning and other advanced techniques to solve complex design and optimization problems across industries. It may not make headlines like generative AI, but for manufacturers and engineers, PCB design remains one of the most time-intensive steps in buildi…

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Leveraging Data to Scale Drug Development Globally - with Damion Nero of Takeda 29:26

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Today’s guest is Damion Nero, Head of Data Science at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. With over 15 years of experience applying AI, machine learning, and real-world data to drug development and precision medicine, Damion joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore the evolving role of AI in drug development and supply chain management. He breaks…

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Rethinking Customer Experiences with AI-Driven Conversations - with Alan Ranger of Cognigy 29:05

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With customer expectations at an all-time high, even one broken interaction can result in permanent brand damage. In this episode of ‘AI in Business,’ Cognigy Chief Marketing Officer Alan Ranger joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how conversational, generative, and agentic AI are reshaping contact center strategy across telec…

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What Are the Common Mistakes in Pitch Decks? 1:27

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Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Pitch Decks: Insights from Open VC In this episode, the speaker shares their extensive experience reviewing over 25,000 pitch decks annually on Open VC. They highlight a frequent mistake made by founders: creating overly lengthy and text-heavy pitch decks. The key advice offered is to keep the pitch deck concise and enga…

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The Evolving Role of AI in Modernizing Clinical Trials - with Xiong Liu of Novartis 28:29

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Today’s guest is Xiong Liu, Director of Data Science and AI at Novartis. Xiong returns to the platform in a special episode brought to you by Medable to explore the evolving role of AI in modernizing clinical trials. Their conversation covers how life sciences teams are leveraging AI to streamline data workflows, accelerate study readiness, and mai…

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Driving Data Security in Unstructured and Structured Data for Customer Analytics - with Jiaxi Zhu of Google 26:21

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Today’s guest is Jiaxi Zhu, Head of Analytics & Insights at Google. Jiaxi joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how enterprises can strengthen data security and governance as customer analytics increasingly relies on both structured and unstructured data. As organizations expand their use of sources like call transcripts, social…

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Avoiding Short Term Traps in Investor Relations 0:47

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Avoiding Short-Term Thinking in Institutional Investor Relationships This episode discusses the critical mistakes companies often make when building relationships with institutional investors. The primary focus is on the detrimental impact of being too transaction-oriented for quick sales rather than fostering long-term connections. Rip emphasizes …

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Laying the Groundwork for Enterprise AI in Banking and Finance - with Chris Tapley of EPAM 42:49

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Today’s guest is Chris Tapley, Vice President and Head of Financial Services Consulting for North America at EPAM Systems. EPAM is a global digital engineering company that provides software development and consulting services across industries, including financial services, healthcare, and media. With deep experience guiding AI adoption in regulat…

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How Great Leaders Lead Investor Calls 1:01

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How do great leaders conduct investor calls? They focus on three key elements: embracing change, exuding confidence, and fostering clarity. 🌟 Join Jim Keyes as he shares valuable insights on leading with impact and effectively engaging the investment community. Whether you're in the boardroom or on the stage, mastering these principles can help dri…

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Scaling Drug Manufacturing from Clinical Trials to Commercial Production - with Shreyas Becker of Sanofi 24:25

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Today’s guest is Shreyas Becker, Head of AI & Data Products, Manufacturing & Supply at Sanofi. Shreyas joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss the practical application of AI in life sciences, focusing on tools that are already improving supply chain resilience and manufacturing efficiency. He explains how AI helps navigate geopoliti…

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How Can IR Professionals Effectively Track M&A Activity 1:16

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Elevate Your M&A Insights with Advanced Tools! In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions, staying informed is crucial. IR professionals, wouldn't it be beneficial to have all the industry updates consolidated in one place? 🤔 Our latest discussion with industry experts Josh Wilson and Nick Gershenhorn reveals how cutting-edge tools are rev…

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AI Data Strategies for Life Sciences Agriculture and Materials Science - with Daniel Ferrante of Deloitte 40:04

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Today’s guest is Daniel Ferrante, AI Leader in R&D and Data Strategy at Deloitte. Daniel joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella on today’s show to delve into the intersection of AI, data strategy, and research and development across industries such as agriculture, life sciences, and materials science. Ferrante breaks down the core cha…

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Unlocking Operational Efficiency with AI in Accounting Departments - with Greg Cucino of RoundTable 24:17

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Today’s guest is Greg Cucino, Managing Director at RoundTable Strategy Advisors. RoundTable is a leading firm specializing in CFO and NetSuite services that help businesses boost financial management and operational efficiency. Greg joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the podcast to share his perspective on how AI is redefining the CF…

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How is Success Measured for Investor Relations Professionals? 1:17

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Measuring Success in Investor Relations: Quantitative vs. Qualitative Metrics In this episode, Ben discusses the two-fold approach to measuring success in his dynamic job. He emphasizes the importance of both quantitative metrics, such as stock performance and new investor acquisition, and qualitative measures, like the strength and quality of rela…

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How AI is Reshaping Commercial Insurance and Risk Assessment - with Sidharth Ojha of AXA XL 26:39

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Today’s guest is Sidharth Ojha, Head of Process Optimization in Data and AI at AXA XL, a global commercial insurance and reinsurance company and subsidiary of AXA. Sidharth joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is being applied across commercial insurance workflows with real, measurable impact. He explains how machine learni…

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The Evolving Role of Investor Relations Across Market Caps 1:04

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Navigating the Evolution of Investor Relations Across Market Caps Investor relations (IR) is an integral component of any public company. It serves as the bridge between the company and its investors, ensuring clear communication regarding financial health and business strategy. However, the role of IR professionals can vary significantly depending…

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How Integrated Systems Are Reshaping Global Risk Oversight - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:16

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As the financial industry moves deeper into the generative AI era, compliance teams are navigating the tension between modernization and risk oversight. In this episode, Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer at Citi, returns to the ‘AI in Business’ podcast to discuss the real-world challenges of balancing legacy tech stacks wit…

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Breaking Complexity in Banking Risk Operations With AI - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 19:16

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Nathaniel Bell, Data Management Director at Wells Fargo, returns to discuss the evolving role of AI in risk management, compliance, and enterprise automation in banking. Host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello and Nathaniel explore how financial institutions can balance innovation with caut…

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Reducing Sanctions Compliance Pressure with Smarter Tools - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:57

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Today’s guest is Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer for International Investigations and Emerging Sanctions in Advisory Controls and Executions at Citi. Kanide joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how compliance leaders are navigating today’s rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. With global sanctions e…

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Why Does the Spray and Pray Method Fail in Capital Raising? 2:12

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Why the 'Spray and Pray' Method Fails in Capital Raising The video discusses the ineffectiveness of the 'spray and pray' method used by founders when reaching out to investors on platforms like LinkedIn. It highlights that the approach fails due to high volume and poor targeting, leading investors to become desensitized to such messages. The video …

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How Institutional Investors Identify Opportunities 1:17

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How Institutional Investors Identify Prime Opportunities This episode explores how institutional investors find suitable investment opportunities, highlighting the impact of team size on access to valuable information and resources. It also discusses the importance of creating communities and networking through events to expedite the process of fin…

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Driving AI Adoption in Wealth and Asset Management - with Deep Srivastav of Franklin Templeton 32:08

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Deep Srivastav, Chief AI Officer at Franklin Templeton, shares a candid view into the evolving role of AI in wealth and asset management — and how enterprises can move beyond isolated use cases to reshape core business capabilities. Deep unpacks the unique challenges financial firms face when impleme…

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Can Experience Outshine Credentials in IR? 1:13

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Enhancing Your Investor Relations Career: Credentials and Experience This episode discusses the importance of financial acumen and varying career backgrounds in the field of investor relations. It provides insights on whether certifications like CFA or MBA are necessary depending on your prior experience. The video offers advice for those transitio…

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Building Agile R&D Strategies Through Predictive Analytics - with Scott Bradley of Novartis 19:26

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Scott Bradley, VP of AI and Innovation at Novartis, returns to discuss how AI is reshaping decision-making at the earliest stages of drug development—and what that means for the future of pharma investment strategy. Host Matthew DeMello and Scott explore how the pharmaceutical industry is transitioni…

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From NFL Chief of Staff to Head of IR 1:04

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From NFL Chief of Staff to Head of Investor Relations: The Overlapping Skills In this episode, Ben discusses his career transition from being the Chief of Staff to NFL head coach Pete Carroll to becoming the Head of Investor Relations (IR) for a publicly traded company. Despite the apparent differences, Ben highlights the similarities between the r…

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How AI Is Transforming Clinical Trials and Data Access - with Mathew Paruthickal of Sanofi 20:25

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In this episode, Mathew Paruthickal — Global Head of Data Architecture, Utilization, and AI Engineering at Sanofi — joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how AI is reshaping clinical trial operations at scale. He shares how Sanofi is leveraging advanced data strategies to address longstanding bottlenecks in trial design, safety …

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Preparing for Earnings Calls 1:03

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🚀 Preparing for Earnings Calls: Turning Data into Insightful Strategies! 📊 Navigating the intricate landscape of earnings calls isn't just about numbers—it's about insights driven by event data. As highlighted by Josh Wilson and Nick Gershenhorn in our discussion, staying ahead means being informed about competitor IPOs, market trends, and restruct…

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Neurobiological and Cybernetic AI for Manufacturing, Part 2 - with Oleg Savin of Unilever 29:07

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Today’s guest is Oleg Savin, Enterprise Architect and MES Expert at Unilever. Oleg is a frequent guest speaker at manufacturing conferences worldwide, including this year’s Smart Manufacturing Excellence Summit in Munich. He returns to the program today to discuss use cases in why neurobiological and cybernetic AI capabilities for manufacturers and…

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How Do You Successfully Approach Institutional Investors? 1:23

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Navigating the world of institutional investors can seem daunting, but it's not always about having the "right" connections. In my latest discussion with Brian McKelvey, we explore the misconceptions of working with big investors and share insights on building authentic relationships. Sometimes, it’s about direct outreach and persistence. Listen to…

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Scaling AI with Storage Efficiency - with Shawn Rosemarin of Pure Storage 33:44

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Today’s guest is Shawn Rosemarin, Vice-President of R&D in Customer Engineering at Pure Storage, a leader in cloud-based infrastructure and storage-as-a-service solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Shawn joins the podcast to explore the critical role of storage efficiency in scaling AI. As businesses accelerate A…