Best The Retail Relates Team Podcasts (2025)

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From the Boardroom to the Pitch: Michael Smith on Building Teams, Tech, and Community 49:51

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From NIKE to The Estée Lauder Companies — and now the football fields of Northern Ireland — Michael Smith has built a career around people, purpose, and progress. As the former CIO of Estée Lauder, a 22-year NIKE executive, and a C-suite leader across multiple Fortune 500 companies in sports, fashion, beauty, and pharma, Michael shares how leadersh…

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#9 Superdry Co-Founder & CEO, Julian Dunkerton: Restructuring, Renegotiating, Rebranding 37:12

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Julian Dunkerton co-founded Superdry and took it to a £2billion market cap at its height in 2010 - within years the company was fighting for survival, and in 2018 he walked away. A decision he says he regrets. But with Superdry now valued at just £8million and looking like it might fail, he returned just one year later and wrestled back control of …

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The Discipline of Leadership: Ken Hicks on Service, Strategy, and Success 48:30

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Strategy gets headlines; execution wins seasons. From West Point to the helm of PetSmart, Ken Hicks has built a leadership legacy defined by discipline, empathy, and execution. Before leading billion-dollar turnarounds at Foot Locker and Academy Sports + Outdoors, his first retail job was far simpler — filling bags of dirt at a local nursery, where…

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E-Bikes: Rules of the Road 25:24

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Are e-bikes allowed on the road? What about e-scooters? Are helmets required? Are there different rules for different types of e-bikes? How can we make the roads safer for both riders and drivers? In this episode we break down all the rules and regulations for e-bikes, e-scooters and e-motos. We’ll also tell you what you need to know to stay safe o…

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#8 VUE International Founder & CEO, Tim Richards: Streaming Giants Aren't Our Rivals 37:30

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Tim Richards is the CEO and Founder of Vue International—one of Europe’s largest cinema groups. He joins Will Bain for the Big Boss Interview to share his remarkable journey from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lawyer to major Hollywood player, all sparked by a chance ad in the Financial Times. The anonymous job listing turned out to be for a role a…

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#7 British Retail Consortium Chair, Jo Whitfield: Delivery Drivers Need Greater Protection 35:48

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Jo Whitfield, in her first chat since becoming Chair of the British Retail Consortium, tells Sean Farrington how she ended up hat the organisation after a career spanning some of the High Street's biggest businesses. She shares why it’s such an important time for retail, and talks about how the sector’s changing—thanks to online shopping, social me…

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Designing for Connection: Elisa Servais on the Future of Experiential Retail 52:28

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What makes a store truly memorable - and why do some spaces feel alive while others feel transactional? In this episode of Retail Relates, we have a conversation with Elisa Servais, a retail design expert, researcher, and consultant whose journey has taken her from Shanghai, London, and Brussels. Elisa’s work bridges academia and practice, explorin…

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#6 Booking.com CEO/President, Glenn Fogel: The Trump Slump & Water Pistols at Dawn 26:05

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Glenn Fogel, CEO and President of the world's largest online travel platform, Booking.com joins Will Bain to discuss whether the USA is witnessing a downturn in foreign visits due to the policies of the Trump administration. He also outlines his thoughts on issues that affect many Brits on their summer holidays: over-tourism. You’ll also hear how h…

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#5 Merlin Entertainments CEO, Fiona Eastwood: Our Biggest Competition? Kids On Screens 38:16

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Fiona Eastwood, CEO of Merlin Entertainments tells Sean Farrington what it is like running one of the world’s leading entertainment companies. Merlin runs over a hundred theme parks and attractions around the world from Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures, to Sea Life and Madame Tussauds. She explains how the main competition to her bus…

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Stopping Retail Theft to Save You Money 21:36

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You might think of shoplifting as a minor crime, but it can have major impacts. Retail theft causes stores to raise prices for law-abiding citizens. And many times suspects who shoplift go on to commit more serious crimes. In this episode, two members of Retail Theft Unit discuss their efforts to prevent these crimes, how they track down thieves, a…

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#4 Greene King CEO, Nick Mackenzie: No More Budget Surprises, Chancellor 38:41

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Nick Mackenzie, CEO of Greene King, has issued a direct appeal to the Chancellor ahead of the autumn budget, urging immediate tax relief for Britain’s pubs. He told Felicity Hannah in this week's Big Boss Interview that unlike the last Budget, he hopes there are no surprises this time aound. The hospitality sector has absorbed over £300 million in …

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Data, Decisions & Discovery: Katherine Black on Turning Insight into Impact 57:55

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What happens when data becomes more than a tool and starts to shape how we lead, learn, and listen? In this episode of Retail Relates, Rich Honiball and Guy Courtin sit down with Katherine Black, Partner at Kearney and one of RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Experts for 2025. Katherine’s career has taken her from Capital One to dunnhumby, KPMG, and now …

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#3 JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: The AI Bubble Will Burst 37:53

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Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan, is the biggest name in global banking. He has a hotline to world leaders, and what he says matters. In a wide-ranging Big Boss Interview with BBC Business Editor Simon Jack, he shares his concerns about a frothy market fuelled by money boarding the AI hype train. He also admits that the USA has become a le…

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Discipline, Drive, and Doing Good: Robert Irvine on Building Purpose-Driven Brands 47:54

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What happens when a chef becomes a changemaker? For Robert Irvine, transformation starts with discipline, purpose, and service. From the Royal Navy to Restaurant: Impossible, Robert has built a career helping others overcome the impossible—whether turning around struggling restaurants or creating mission-driven brands like FitCrunch, Robert Irvine …

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Securing the Courtroom: The Role of Bailiffs 18:11

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From Steakhouses to Smart Cities: Kevin Kelley on Rethinking Space and Human Behavior 57:30

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What makes a place unforgettable? For Kevin Kelley, it’s not about style or awards—it’s about how spaces shape human behavior and bring people together. Kevin Ervin Kelley, AIA, is a behavioral design architect, co-founder of Shook Kelley, and author of Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places That Bring People Together. For more than thre…

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#2 BAT's Asli Ertonguc: Vaping industry needs more regulation 30:35

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If you want to sell vapes you should be forced to have a licence - that's according to Asli Ertonguc - the UK and Ireland Managing Director of British American Tobacco, or B.A.T as it's called. They're one of the world's largest tobacco manufacturers and sell the likes of Lucky Strike cigarettes, or Dunhill, and Rothmans. Asli says this approach wi…

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Where Grit Meets Growth: Jeremy & Lila Stewart on the Hari Mari Journey 51:16

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What does it take to turn a flip flop into a lifestyle brand? For Jeremy and Lila Stewart, it meant grit, resilience, and a belief that comfort, color, and community could reshape an industry. Inspired by their time in Indonesia and frustrated by stagnant footwear options, the Stewarts launched Hari Mari in 2012. What started with crayon drawings a…

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#1 AO CEO John Roberts: Taking the Tough Decisions 37:28

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AO Chief Executive and Founder, John Roberts is celebrating 25 years at the helm of of one of the UK's biggest electrical retailers - he speaks to Sean Farrington in the first episode of Big Boss Interview.John says he believes the UK is entering a recession and calls on the Government to do more to allow businesses like his aid growth. Instead he …

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Hurricane Readiness: Lessons Learned from Irma and Ian 19:04

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This is the height of hurricane season. More hurricanes have hit Florida in September than in any other month. That includes two of the biggest storm to ever strike Southwest Florida – Irma in 2017, and Ian in 2022. In this episode we look back at Irma and Ian, and discuss what lessons we can learn from them going forward. We'll tell you how to be …

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COMING SOON: Big Boss Interview 1:23

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Influencing Fashion and Culture: Erin Hawker on Building PR Platforms and Engagement 46:33

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How do you build PR platforms that move culture? For Erin Hawker, it meant starting with grit, finding the white spaces in fashion, and turning visibility into value. As the founder of Agentry PR, Erin has shaped campaigns across fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment since 2010. She’s also the creator of New York Men’s Day, a showcase built to spot…

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The final Business Matters 49:25

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For the very final time, Business Matters on the BBC World Service, Rahul Tandon is joined by many of our regular guests, from India, Pakistan, Singapore, Canada and the United States. They discuss some of the biggest themes we covered, including, the COVID-19 pandemic, a cost of living crisis driven by a pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, …

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Former president of Brazil sentenced to 27 years in prison 49:26

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Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has been sentenced to more than twenty-seven years in prison after the Supreme Court found him guilty of attempting a coup when he lost the 2022 election. More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid in the Hyundai plant in Georgia have now been released from detention and flown to their count…

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Where Culture Meets Commerce: Alan Miller on Building Brands Fans Love 53:13

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What happens when sports, music, and food collide? For Alan Miller, it’s where culture transforms into connection. As founder of COLLiDE Agency, co-owner of the Portland Pickles, and CEO of Official League, Alan has built his career at the intersection of passion and possibility. From campaigns for Converse and Dr. Martens to collaborations with ba…

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What Happens When Someone Goes Missing? 19:12

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When people go missing, the deputies of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office follow every trail and investigate every lead possible to try to find them. Even if those leads go cold, a missing person case is never closed. Sheriff Kevin Rambosk and his deputies are always searching. But what does that search look like? How do our detectives investigat…

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Nostalgia, Grit, and the Open Road: Stephanie Stuckey on Reviving an American Iconic Brand 51:10

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What does it take to revive an American icon? For Stephanie Stuckey, it meant reacquiring her family’s struggling roadside brand, embracing grit, and turning nostalgia into momentum. Founded in 1937 by her grandfather, Stuckey’s became synonymous with pecan log rolls and quirky highway charm. At its peak, the company had over 350 stores, but decade…

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Biotech & Life Sciences Investor Relations 1:24

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In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, Michael Loftus, Biotech Growth Architect and Family Office Strategist, shares his perspective on what makes investor relations effective in the fast-moving world of life sciences. Drawing from his experience at the intersection of biotech investing, clinical trials, and family office strategy, Mich…

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Trump tariffs ruled illegal by US appeals court 51:57

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They’ve been a key pillar of President Trump’s second term, but now a US appeals court has ruled that most of his sweeping trade tariffs are illegal. Trump says their removal would be a ‘disaster,’ but the final decision will rest with the Supreme Court. So what next for Trump’s signature policy? Our correspondent in the US explains more. Meanwhile…

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From the Marine Corps to the C-Suite: Tony Wells on Leadership, Brand, and Marketing Transformation 43:41

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What does it take to evolve from Marine Corps infantry officer to CMO and board leader? In this episode of Retail Relates, Tony Wells shares the lessons that carried him from the Marine Corps to the C-suite. Tony’s career spans senior roles at Nissan, Visa, Schneider Electric, ADT, 24 Hour Fitness, USAA, and Verizon, where he most recently served a…

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US central bank governor to sue Trump 49:27

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Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook will file a lawsuit challenging her removal by President Donald Trump, marking a major escalation in the president's battle with the US central bank. So does President Trump have the power to fire the governor? Roger Hearing hears from a legal expert and former Cleveland Federal reserve President, to Loretta Meste…

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South Korean President and Trump meet at the White House 49:25

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US President, Donald Trump welcomes the South Korean leader to the White House to discuss trade. He believes a deal can be done. The South African government has warned young women against taking up unverified foreign job offers promoted on social media campaigns. And make a big noise – why movie theatre audiences now seem to love singalong shows. …

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Brazil offers $5 billion for companies hit by tariffs 49:23

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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says more than $5 billion in credit will go to companies which face 50 per cent tariffs to export goods to the US. The US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, says a controversial deal that the White House struck with chipmakers Nvidia and AMD, handing over 15% of their Chinese sales in return for export l…

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US inflation holds steady in July despite import tariffs 49:26

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US inflation held steady in July despite import tariffs, bolstering bets that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates next month. After the partial dollarisation of the economy in Cuba, the country’s peso is trading at an all-time low of 400 to 1 dollar on the informal market. And horror films are at a record high in shares of the US box office.…

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Trump extends China tariff deadline 49:26

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending tariffs on China for another 90 days. Chip giants Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of Chinese revenues as part of an "unprecedented" deal to secure export licences to China. And remember that distinctive sound of dialling in via the internet in the early days of c…

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Building Lifelong Investor Relationships with Family Offices 0:57

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What’s the secret to building long-term capital partnerships with family offices? In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, host Joshua Wilson is joined by Dr. Thomas J Powell, Founder of The Founder’s Office™, to explore the mindset and practices that foster lifelong investor trust. Dr. Powell explains why the first investment is just the…

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What Licenses Does a Family Office CIO Need? 1:15

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In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, host Joshua Bruce Wilson asks Brian Adams what kind of licenses — if any — a Chief Investment Officer needs to operate within a family office. Brian explains that many family offices operate under the family office exemption, meaning they are not required to register as an RIA or broker-dealer. As …

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What 30+ Years of Capital Raising Taught This Family Office Leader 0:55

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In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, Joshua Bruce Wilson sits down with Dr. Thomas J. Powell, founder of The Founder’s Office™, to explore what it really takes to manage investor relationships across decades, deals, and global markets. With over $3.2 billion in capital structured throughout his career, Dr. Powell shares his perspectiv…

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Biotech Turnaround Strategies 0:56

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Unlocking Success in Biotech: Turnaround Strategies with Allan Shaw 🔍 In the ever-evolving world of biotech and life sciences, sometimes doing less can mean achieving more. In my recent conversation with Allan Shaw, renowned as the "biotech turnaround guy," we delved into the art of focus and specialization. Allan shares how understanding and honin…

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Essential First Steps to Pursue a Role in Investor Relations 1:22

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Building Relationships in Investor Relations: Key Advice for Aspiring Professionals This episode explores essential advice for those looking to enter the world of Investor Relations (IR) and work with publicly traded companies. Highlighting the dynamic and exciting nature of the role, the speaker emphasizes the importance of building relationships …

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What Aspiring CIOs Should Know About Family Office Careers 2:17

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In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, Josh Wilson and Brian Adams explore what it takes to become a future Chief Investment Officer (CIO) in the world of family offices. Whether you're aiming for a single-family office, multi-family office, or institutional hybrid structure, the path to CIO is both competitive and nuanced. Brian explai…

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Earnings Calls: Insights and Importance 1:41

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Understanding the Importance of Quarterly Earnings Calls In this insightful episode, we delve into the significance of earnings calls for businesses, particularly focusing on quarterly earnings calls for U.S. companies. We discuss the pivotal role these calls play in not only reporting past performance but also in addressing current challenges and …

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Wall Street ends another week at record highs 49:27

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It's been a busy few weeks on Wall Street's financial market, as stock valuations are close to record levels. The S&P 500 index has hit a string of all-time peaks this month, while US corporate borrowing costs are nearing their lowest level in decades, and Nvidia became the first company worth $4 trillion. The United States Treasury has lifted sanc…

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Tracking the Full Cycle of Early Stage Companies to IPO or M&A 1:54

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Navigating the IPO & M&A Landscape: Why Tracking Matters 🌟 Why is it crucial to keep a close eye on early-stage companies as they journey towards IPO or M&A activities? Insights shared by industry Nick Gershenhorn reveal how staying informed about these strategic milestones can arm you with valuable information to benchmark against competitors. Dis…

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Trump clashes with US central bank chair over building renovation 49:26

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President Donald Trump claims further renovation budget overruns, adding pressure on US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Roger Hearing hears a reaction from Loretta Mester, the former Cleveland Fed President. World’s largest fan convention, Comicon 2025 is kicking off in San Diego, which brings over $180 million into the…

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The 4-Point Investor Match Test For Capital Raising 3:09

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Mastering Investor Qualification: Tips for Founders In this episode, we dive deep into the essential criteria for pre-qualifying investors. The discussion highlights four key aspects: geography, check size, investment stage, and industry verticals. By understanding these elements, founders can better identify suitable investors and improve their ch…

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Key Expectations for Board Members in a Biopharmaceutical IPO 1:08

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Exciting insights on the essential expectations for board members at biopharmaceutical companies preparing for an IPO. 🎯 Join us as Josh Wilson and Allan Shaw discuss the importance of having independent board members with financial expertise, clinical experience, and commercial acumen. Discover how these key roles help drive milestones and monetiz…

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Why Are RIAs Attractive for Fund Managers Seeking Capital? 1:24

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Discover why RIAs are becoming the go-to choice for fund managers seeking flexible capital! From understanding the entrepreneurial mindset to navigating substantial liquidity events, RIAs, private wealth managers, and family offices offer unique advantages in the investment landscape. Join Brian McKelvey as he delves into the benefits of targeting …

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What is the Role of a Family Office CIO? 0:54

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In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, Josh Wilson speaks with Brian Adams about the evolving investment strategy of single family offices—particularly the shifting role of the Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Brian outlines a growing trend: moving away from traditional active management and toward more direct, collaborative investment a…

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What Makes a Great Fortune 500 CEO? 1:01

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Ever wondered what sets a great Fortune 500 CEO apart? 🌟 In a recent conversation with Jim Keyes, we delve into the essence of leadership at the top levels of major organizations. Jim's powerful advice? Forget the countless books on management—you must embrace learning continuously. As he puts it, "The only certainty in life is change, and change e…