Best Analytics Hub Podcasts (2025)

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Business Intelligence in an AI world 39:49

4d ago39:49

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In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster speaks with Colin Zima, CEO and Co-founder of Omni, a modern business intelligence platform that combines the best of governance and usability. With a background spanning roles at Looker and Google, and two decades as both a data user and builder, Colin brings a unique perspective on the evolution of BI…

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Automation Unleashed: IBM’s Sarah McAndrew, VP & Vikram Murali, VP Chart the Future 26:27

1h ago26:27

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Send us a text Buckle up—automation is shifting into high gear! In Part 1 of our Automation mini-series, host Al Martin VP WW Technical Sales sits down with IBM insiders Sarah McAndrew (VP WW Automation, Technical Sales) and Vikram Murali (VP App Mod & IT Automation, Development) to decode the now and next of enterprise automation. 🔑 What’s inside …

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Raizing The Celtics This Offseason // Maye Sophomore Leap or Slump? // 5 Questions - 5/17 (Hour 3) 42:44

6d ago42:44

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(0:00) Gasper & Murray begin the final hour of the show describing how they would blow up the Celtics roster, with the expectation that next year the team's roster will look different. (13:26) With the Patriots schedule being released earlier this week, Gasper & Murray break down how the Patriots can improve their win total from 4 wins to double-di…

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Celtics Fall to The Knicks // Who’s To Blame? // Flagg to the Celtics? - 5/17 (Hour 1) 41:47

2d ago41:47

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(0:00) Chris Gasper and Jim Murray start off the show by reacting to the Celtics falling to the Knicks in their playoff series. (12:54) Questioning where the Celtics failed the most in the playoffs. (22:03) Reacting to Cooper Flagg meeting with the Celtics at the trade deadline. (36:06) Discussing another Red Sox loss where the team played poorly l…

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Unlock Mega Thinking: The CEO Mindset for Smarter, Faster Leadership Decisions with Dave Martin—CEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs 40:17

5d ago40:17

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Send us a text In this powerhouse episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Dave Martin—CEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs, and bestselling author of Mega Thinking: A Simple, Powerful Process to Think Smarter and Make Better Leadership Decisions. From Silicon Valley to boardrooms worldwide, Dave breaks down how top leaders think d…

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Celtics/Knicks // Jordon Hudson // 5 Questions 44:47

9d ago44:47

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(0:00) The guys preview Game 3 (25:35) Is Jordon Hudson the worst person ever and who is a proper comparison (39:47) 5 questions for Chris that have nothing to do with sportsBy Beasley Media Group

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Devers Says No 1st // Red Sox Management // Breslow - (Hour 1) 46:45

9d ago46:45

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(0:00) Gasper and Murray start the show with Rafael Devers telling Red Sox managment that he will not be moving over to play 1st base (12:45) The disconnect between Devers and management (23:39) Craig Breslow's role in this mess between Devers and management (38:34) Callers and moreBy Beasley Media Group

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Inside IBM’s TechXchange: The AI-Fueled Conference Techies Can’t Afford to Miss, with Amy Tennison, VP of IBM TechXchange and Client Advocacy and Graeme Noseworthy, TechXchange Content & Experiences 38:09

13d ago38:09

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Send us a text What makes IBM TechXchange different — and why is it a must-attend for techies? In this episode, we’re joined by two powerhouses behind the scenes: Amy Tennison, VP of IBM TechXchange & Client Advocacy, and Graeme Noseworthy, TechXchange Content & Experiences. We explore the ethos of TechXchange, how it's curated for technologists of…

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Bruins coach opening // Red Sox 1B options // Five Questions with Gasper (Hour 3) 37:09

17d ago37:09

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(0:00) Bruins offseason thoughts including coaching options (8:40) Who will Red Sox turn to at 1B with Casas out? (21:25) More Pats and Red Sox thoughts (31:24) Five Questions with GasperBy Beasley Media Group

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Triston Casas Injury // Reviewing the Patriots Draft Class // Bill Belichick CBS interview fallout (Hour 1) 45:31

17d ago45:31

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(0:00) Chris Gasper and Jim Murray react to Triston Casas’ injury and discuss how it affects the Red Sox. (10:46) Discussing first base replacements for the Red Sox (26:39) Reviewing the Patriots draft class. (36:39) Bill Belichick/Jordon Hudson CBS interview falloutBy Beasley Media Group

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Why decision making is hard and how leaders can do it better 24:23

19d ago24:23

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In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO of Cynozure, goes solo and explores one of the most critical yet under-discussed business skills...decision making. Drawing on real-world examples, research, and personal experience, Jason unpacks why so many organisations struggle to make effective decisions, despite it being core to leadership, i…

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€1.3B Raised, 1 Fintech Crashes: April 2025 DACH Startup News Breakdown 41:52

19d ago41:52

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In April 2025, DACH startups raised over €1.3 billion—while one of Europe’s top fintechs spiraled into crisis. This isn’t just another news roundup. This is your investor-grade, startup-founder-relevant, executive-level briefing from the DACH region’s leading podcast. 🚀 This episode is brought to you by Vanta. Automate your SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GD…

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🧠 Dr. Ruchir Puri on the Next Frontier: Open Models, Smarter AI, and Human-Level Reasoning (Part 2) 27:14

20d ago27:14

27:14

Send us a text 👤 About the Guest Dr. Ruchir Puri is IBM Fellow and Chief Scientist at IBM Research. He’s a master inventor with 70+ patents and decades of leadership in scalable AI, chip innovation, and open-source contributions. From Watson to watsonx, he’s been shaping the AI landscape for decades — and he’s not slowing down. Inside This Episode …

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Alex Barth joins the show // Bruins press conference reaction // 5 Questions with Gasper (Hour 3) 44:38

24d ago44:38

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(0:00) Alex Barth on NFL Draft (19.39) More Pats draft reaction (27:26) A testy Bruins press conference (37:02) 5 Questions with GasperBy Beasley Media Group

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Pats draft pick reaction // Assessing Will Campbell at No. 4 // Shedeur Sanders freefall (Hour 1) 42:24

24d ago42:24

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(0:00) Pats draft reaction from first 2 days of picks (10:53) Assessing Will Campbell draft pick (23:40) Pats front office decision making (31:37) Shedeur Sanders slideBy Beasley Media Group

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A Masterclass on AI with Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist IBM: From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI (Part 1) 29:40

30d ago29:40

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Send us a text 🎙️ Ruchir Puri (Part 1): From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI Guest: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist at IBM Research 📍 Website: ibm.com/watsonx 🎧 Host: Al Martin, Worldwide VP, Technical Sales, IBM 📨 Want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected] 👤 About the Guest Dr. Ruchir Puri is IBM Fellow, Chief Scientist of IBM Resea…

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Historical Reenactments // Patriots Draft Moves // Abdul Carter at 4 (Hour 1) 46:26

1M ago46:26

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(0:00) Big Jim starts the show solo giving a rant on the historical reenactments that have been going on in Lexington (13:34) Gasper joins in for Patriots draft talk (33:23) Is Abdul Carter a real shot at #4 for the PatriotsBy Beasley Media Group

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How PensionBee uses data & AI for better customer experience and business growth 40:35

1M ago40:35

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In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO of Cynozure, chats with Luis Mejia, VP Data, Platforms & AI at PensionBee, about how the company is transforming the pension industry through smart use of data and AI. Luis shares how a digital-first mindset is helping PensionBee enhance customer experience, manage data effectively, and fuel busine…

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🧐 Beyond the Buzz: AI, Ethics & the Future of Organizational Intelligence with Phanish Puranam (Part 2) 21:32

1M ago21:32

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Send us a text Part 2 of 2 We’re back with Part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD. In this episode, we explore the next frontier: how intelligent algorithms don’t just support organizations—they shape them. From AI ethics and algorithmic bureaucracy to the future of hum…

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What Will Patriots Do At #4? // Pushing Back Against MLB Analytics // 5 Questions With Gasper - 4/12 (Hour 3 + Extended Coverage) 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

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(0:00) Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe and Jim Murray begin the third hour of the show speculating on what the Patriots will do at the #4 spot. Latest on Abdul Carter's draft stock falling, Will Campbell and more. (13:01) Gasper & Murray continue to discuss Patriots offseason after reacting to Mike Vrabel's speech that was scrubbed by Patriots soc…

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Red Sox Drop Opener To Lowly White Sox // Jim Rice on Red Sox Hitting Approach // Triston Casas Struggling - 4/12 (Hour 1) 45:28

1M ago45:28

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(0:00) Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe and Jim Murray open up the show with a breakdown of the Red Sox 11-1 loss at the hands of the lowly Chicago White Sox. (13:43) Gasper & Murray re-hash comments made by Jim Rice on the Red Sox hitting approach, as the Red Sox hitting struggles continue. (23:01) Gasper & Murray break down Triston Casas' horribl…

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🧠 Designing Smarter Organizations: AI, Algorithms & the Future of Work with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD 32:02

1M ago32:02

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Send us a text Part 1 of 2 How do we make organizations not just run — but run intelligently? In this episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organizational Design at INSEAD, to explore the intersection of AI, organizational science, and intelligent design. From tools and teammates to blockchain and the …

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Red Sox start // NFL Draft Talk // Five Questions with Barth (Hour 3) 40:04

2M ago40:04

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(0:00) Reaction to the Red Sox start to season (10:35) Shot in the Barth draft game with Alex Barth (20:30) More NFL Draft talk (34:37) 5 Questions with BarthBy Beasley Media Group

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Joe Milton trade reaction // Josh McDaniels working with Drake Maye // Will Campbell thoughts (Hour 1) 41:48

2M ago41:48

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(0:00) Joe Milton trade analysis (11:17) How will Drake Maye integrate with Josh McDaniels (20:40) Is Will Campbell right option for Pats at 4? (36:06) more Pats draft thoughtsBy Beasley Media Group

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Building a digital-first, female-centric insurance business 48:13

2M ago48:13

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In this episode of Hub & Spoken, host Jason Foster welcomes Sam White, the multi-award-winning Founder of Freedom Services Group and Global Founder of Stella Insurance Australia. Sam shares her journey of building Stella Insurance, the challenges and opportunities of creating a digital-first insurance company, the importance of customer experience,…

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🎙️ Marketing to the Human Brain: Scarcity, Psychology & Taylor Swift Tickets with Dr. Mindy Weinstein {Replay} 28:31

2M ago28:31

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Send us a text ✨ Updated April 1, 2025 What do Tickle Me Elmo, bourbon, and Taylor Swift tickets have in common? Scarcity. And in the world of marketing, it's one of the most powerful forces you can harness. This week, we’re throwing it back to one of our most insightful interviews — a conversation with Dr. Mindy Weinstein, Founder and CEO of Marke…

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Stefon Diggs signing // Pats draft outlook // 5 Questions with Gasper (Hour 3) 41:19

2M ago41:19

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(0:00) Stefon Diggs signing (9:16) More Diggs thoughts (20:14) Pats draft outlook (34:21) Five Questions with GasperBy Beasley Media Group

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Rafael Devers struggles // Red Sox start to season // Mookie Betts regrets (Hour 1) 46:39

2M ago46:39

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(0:00) Rafael Devers is having a rough start (15:30) How have Red Sox looked to start the year? (26:02) Reflecting on Mookie Betts trade amid his terrific start (37:18) more Sox thoughtsBy Beasley Media Group

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🤖 This week, I'm the guest! Flipping the Script: Al Martin, VP WW Technical Sales IBM Talks Tech, Trust & Transformation, this time as a guest, with Ian Smith 50:04

2M ago50:04

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Send us a text 🎙️ From Host to Hot Seat! This week on Making Data Simple, Al Martin flips the mic and becomes the guest as Ian Smith, co-founder of Lighthouse Technology, steps in to host a fast-paced, thought-provoking episode of the Baseline Podcast. It’s a casual convo with some serious zingers—think startup energy, AI honesty, automation truths…

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Pats interest in Stefon Diggs // Red Sox spring training thoughts // 5 Questions with Joe Murray (Hour 3) 44:16

2M ago44:16

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(0:00) Stefon Diggs visit to Foxboro thoughts (12:13) Red Sox spring training takeaways (24:00) More Pats and Celtics thoughts (36:00) 5 Questions with Joe MurrayBy Beasley Media Group

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NCAA Tournament thoughts // Celtics sale // George Foreman passes away (Hour 1) 44:50

2M ago44:50

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(0:00) NCAA Tournament thoughts including the Calipari/Pitino rivalry (13:56) Favorite food at Kelly's Roast Beef (25:39) Celtics vs. Cavs and ownership sale thoughts (36:23) Thoughts on George Foreman's life after he passed away FridayBy Beasley Media Group

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Insights from Data Means Business, Second Edition 32:41

2M ago32:41

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Jason's co-author, Barry Green, joins this next episode as they discuss the release of the second edition of "Data Means Business" on 25th March. Returning for his third conversation on the podcast, Barry shares updates on the evolving landscape of data and AI, the impact of generative AI, and the importance of business capabilities. They delve int…

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🎙️ The GRIN Factor: Ryan Debenham on Scaling Influencer Marketing with AI 40:44

2M ago40:44

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Send us a text 🚀 What’s the secret to building a world-class influencer marketing program? Ryan Debenham, CEO of GRIN, joins Making Data Simple to break down the future of creator-driven marketing, AI’s role in the space, and how GRIN is reshaping brand-influencer partnerships. 💡 From Red Bull’s marketing playbook to a key conversation about the “S…

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Patriots Free Agency Moves // Pats Press Conference // Pats New Interest Kings // Callers and More (Hour 1) 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Chris Gasper and Jim Murray start the program discussing the Patriots free agent signings this past week The Patriots held a press conference this past Thursday to pat themselves on the back for their free agent signing Reports are coming out that the Pats were willing to spend up to 30 million for WR Chris Godwin Callers give their opinions on the…

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Wall Street, AI, and Data Science: The Future of Financial Innovation with Kristen McGarry IBM Technical Sales Leader {Replay} 42:16

2M ago42:16

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Send us a text Innovating on Wall Street: Kristen McGarry on Data, AI, and Technical Sales 🎧 Tune in for an insider’s look at the technical strategies shaping the future of finance. Kristen McGarry, Principal Account Technical Lead for IBM’s Financial Services Market, returns to Making Data Simple to dive deeper into the intersection of technology …

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More on Marchand trade // Patriots quiet so far this offseason // Five Questions (Hour 2) 46:09

3M ago46:09

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Big Jim and Alex Barth, filling in for Gasper, start the second hour with more information on the Bruins trading Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers Why arent the Patriots not more involved with some of the moves going on around the league 5 Questions for Alex Barth that have nothing to do with sports…

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Bruins Trade Marchand // Sweeney Staying as GM // Patriots Free Agency (Hour 1) 45:06

3M ago45:06

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Big Jim and Alex Barth, filling in for Gasper, give their reactions to the Bruins trading captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers Should Don Sweeney be the one to rebuild the franchise? NFL free agency starts up this week and is DK Metcalf on his way to New England? Callers and moreBy Beasley Media Group

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Gender Diversity in Data & AI with Lou Hutchins, Director of Data Culture and Literacy at Cynozure and Rose Attridge, Strategy Advisor at Cynozure 40:13

3M ago40:13

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This episode is a special edition in honour of International Women's Day on 8th March. Host Jason Foster is joined by Lou Hutchins, Director of Data Culture & Literacy at Cynozure, and Rose Attridge, Strategy Advisor at Cynozure. Together, they explore gender diversity in data and AI, the importance of sponsorship and allies, and challenges in male…

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🚀 The Coaching Discussion Reprise with Katie McLuckie and a special guest! The Value of a Business Coach 34:16

3M ago34:16

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Send us a text 🚀 The Coaching Discussion Reprise with Katie McLuckie and a special guest! In this episode, we dive into the value of coaching—what it takes to find the right coach, the ups and downs of the journey, and what to watch out for. If you're considering a business coach, this one's for you! 🎧 Episode Breakdown: ⏱️ 01:33 – Meet Katie McLuc…

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More Celtics thoughts // Alex Barth calls in // Pats offseason (Hour 3) 37:41

3M ago37:41

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(0:00) More Celtics thoughts with Brian Robb of MassLive (9:30) Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub talks NFL combine (25:00) Pats offseason thoughtsBy Beasley Media Group

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NFL Combine reaction // Elliot Wolf's role // Bill Belichick on Hard Knocks (Hour 1) 50:34

3M ago50:34

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(0:00) NFL combine reaction (15:00) Pats front office input (30:00) Who should Pats take at No. 4? (43:00) Bill Belichick and UNC on Hard KnocksBy Beasley Media Group

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DACH Startup Scene Explodes! 🔥 Finn's €1B Raise, Lilium's Fall, & More! 24:31

3M ago24:31

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🚀 Big news from the DACH startup world! Finn raises €1B for car subscriptions, Cherry Ventures launches a €500M AI fund, but Lilium faces insolvency. 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio 🤯 Finn raises €1 BILLION for car subscriptions! But is it all good news? Lilium c…

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🎙️ Mastering Data Literacy with Matt Cowell, CEO of QuantHub, now with InRule {Replay} 🎧 46:10

3M ago46:10

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Send us a text In this special replay episode of Making Data Simple, Al Martin sits down with Matt Cowell, CEO of QuantHub, to dive deep into data literacy, upskilling, and solving learning challenges. Matt shares his expertise on defining data fluency, the best ways to learn, and how organizations can close the data skill gap. From client use case…

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Red Sox drama after Bregman signing // Chris Forsberg calls in // 5 Questions with Gasper (Hour 3) 42:27

3M ago42:27

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(0:00) Red Sox drama after Alex Bregman signing (12:07) Chris Forsberg calls in on Celtics City premiere (28:03) More Red Sox and Pats thoughts (36:30) 5 Questions with GasperBy Beasley Media Group

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