Best Experimental Designs Consulting Llc Podcasts (2025)

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Sanja Bećirović, Centric Software: Pricing dynamics for luxury brands 29:00

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In this episode, Bryce speaks with Sanja Bećirović, Regional Sales Manager EMEA & APAC at Centric Software, a leading market intelligence & pricing firm. Against the backdrop of President Trump’s ’reciprocal’ tariff plan & the threat of an imminent global trade war, pricing dynamics have taken on a renewed importance for consumer & luxury brands. D…

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Chiara Marconi, Former CEO: Balancing creativity with business acumen 34:21

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In this episode, Bryce speaks with Chiara Marconi, founder of the B Corp-Certified Italian lingerie brand Chitè Milano. Chiara was inspired to co-launch her brand to provide sustainable lingerie to women who had experienced insecurities & help them embrace their bodies. Chiara shares with Bryce how Italy’s enduring reputation for craftsmanship & lu…

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Michaela Leitz-Aslaksen, Confidence & Style: Fostering size inclusivity in the fashion industry 37:16

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In this episode, Jessica hears from Michaela Leitz-Aslaksen who founded her consultancy, Confidence & Style, to drive change in the fashion industry by helping brands embrace size inclusivity, authenticity & diversity. Having struggled to find directional, on-trend plus-size clothing, Michaela began documenting her experience on Instagram to highli…

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Tom Marchant, Black Tomato: Using storytelling to sell emotive experiences 40:17

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In this episode, Jessica is joined by Tom Marchant, Co-Founder of Black Tomato, a leading luxury travel company creating bespoke experiences for its discerning clients. Influenced by an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, Tom set out with his co-founders to build truly unique travel experiences that deeply inspire & delight travellers across t…

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Heidi Svane Pederson, Lifestyle & Design Cluster: Reducing environmental harm by leveraging technology 36:01

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In this episode, Jessica hears from Heidi Svane Pederson, Head of Digital at Lifestyle & Design Cluster, Denmark’s leading organisation for promoting sustainability & innovation in the fashion, interior & lifestyle sectors. With the global fashion industry responsible for nearly 10% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, it’s clear that innovative …

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Marco Ruffa, Pinko: Leveraging AI & data in luxury fashion marketing 38:44

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In this episode, Jessica speaks with Marco Ruffa, former Chief Marketing Officer at PINKO, the Italian womenswear brand, who shares his lessons and insights into luxury fashion marketing. With Statista reporting the global value of AI usage in marketing is set to reach $36 billion by the end of 2024, it’s crucial for luxury sector marketers to unde…

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Philipp Labkovskiy, ECCO, Preparing for an omnichannel e-commerce future 40:28

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In this episode, Jessica hears from Philipp Labkovskiy, Global E-Commerce Director at ECCO, the Danish footwear & accessories brand. With responsibility for the omnichannel transformation of ECCO customer journeys, Philipp has a wealth of fashion e-commerce knowledge to share. Since the pandemic, customers have come to expect more from e-commerce b…

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Michael Spicher, PhD, Aesthetics Research Lab: How aesthetics can shape luxury brand storytelling 49:56

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In this episode, Jessica speaks with Michael Spicher, PhD, an independent consultant & speaker who co-founded Aesthetics Research Lab in 2016 to explore the impact of aesthetics. Michael’s work explores how aesthetics influence our everyday lives & how moments of beauty impact identity & societal well-being. Michael shares with Jessica his insights…

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FSW Conversations season two trailer 0:46

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Hello, and welcome to FSW Conversations, brought to you by Fashion Strategy Weekly, hosted by me, Jessica Quillin. And me, Bryce Quillin, co founders of FSW, as well as It's a Working Title, the luxury strategy agency. FSW Conversations brings together fashion and luxury leaders, creatives, and bankers to discuss practical, strategic, and research …

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FSW Conversations 11: Richard Kuchinsky of The Directive Collective 18:30

1y ago18:30

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In this edition of FSW Conversations, we chat with Richard Kuchinsky, Principal and Owner of The Directive Collective, a full-service design footwear design consultancy. With over 20 years of experience in the footwear industry, he has driven the creative design and development process for a range of clients focused on design DNA and strategy. Rich…

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FSW Conversations 10: Caroline Priebe of Driftless Goods 26:25

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In this edition of FSW Conversations, our co-publisher Jessica Quillin speaks with Caroline Priebe, founder of Driftless Goods and the Center for the Advancement of Garment Making. A longtime sustainability advisor, consultant, and designer with deep experience in the fashion industry, Caroline has spent her career using systems thinking to design …

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FSW Conversations 9: Kate Pankoke of Elaya Vaughn 28:15

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In Episode 9 of FSW Conversations, Jessica Quillin speaks with Kate Pankoke, the designer and owner of luxury bridal, evening wear, and accessories line Elaya Vaughn. A Project Runway All-Star and award-winning designer, Kate’s designs for Elaya Vaughn are frequently worn by major celebrities and featured at red-carpet events and galas, including t…

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FSW Conversations 8: Vera Giusti of AGL 19:05

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In this eighth installment of FSW Conversations, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin speaks with Vera Giusti, who is co-creative director of Italian heritage shoe brand Attilio Giusti Leombruni, better known as AGL, along with her sisters Sara and Marianna. Founded in 1958 by Vera’s grandfather, Piero Giusti, AGL is part of a small coterie of Italian-…

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FSW Conversations 7: Gill Linton of Byronesque 38:17

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In this seventh installment of FSW Conversations, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin talks with Gill Linton, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Byronesque, an editorial-based e-commerce brand that specializes in contemporary-vintage clothes and subculture. Originally from London, Gill divides her time between Paris and New York, collaborating with bra…

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FSW Conversations 6: Kate Sheldon of The Fashioneering Lab 15:25

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This sixth episode of FSW conversations features fashion guru Kate Sheldon, CEO of The Fashioneering Lab, in conversation with FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin. Kate is a luxury fashion industry veteran with a career spanning over three decades. She has influenced an array of iconic brands, including Chanel, Dior, Prada, Moschino, La Perla, and man…

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FSW Conversations 5: Sasha Charnin Morrison 36:30

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In this fifth installment of FSW Conversations, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin chats with Sasha Charnin Morrison, former Style Director of CBS Style Watch Magazine and author of "Secrets of Stylists: An Insider’s Guide to Styling the Stars." During the episode, Sasha reflects on her long career and talks candidly about how fashion editorial has c…

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FSW Conversations 4: Alison Lowe, MBE 21:25

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In this episode, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin talks with fashion PR and branding guru, Alison Lowe, MBE. As a serial entrepreneur and business mentor, she is well known as the founder of Felicities, a fashion branding and PR agency that supports, educates, and nurtures young creative talent. Alison is the author of the book “How to Start Your O…

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FSW Conversations 3: Aliza Licht of Leave Your Mark 26:04

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In this episode, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin sits down with Aliza Licht, award-winning marketer, two-time author, personal branding expert, podcaster, and founder of Leave Your Mark. She was the original social media influencer as DKNY PR Girl. Throughout the conversation, Aliza speaks about how her experiences in fashion and luxury marketing …

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FSW Conversations 2: Clare Tattersall of Digital Fashion Week 21:44

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In this episode, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin talks with Clare Tattersall, the founder of Digital Fashion Week, about the future of fashion and technology. The conversation covers all the events happening at the upcoming Digital Fashion Week events in New York, Paris, and Milan in February. Clare also dives deep into the value of digital fashio…

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FSW Conversations 1: Mira Musank of Fafafoom Studio 25:27

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We are proud to announce the launch of the new Fashion Strategy Weekly podcast, “FSW: Conversations.” In this podcast, members of the FSW team chat with decision-makers, makers, doers, and thinkers about on how strategy, economics, tech, and sustainability impact fashion, luxury, and the experience economy. Our inaugural episode, which was recorded…

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Ep.19 Using EQ as a Performative Tool, With Special Guest Dr. Sarah Andres 44:49

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On this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with prolific research scientist, Dr. Sarah Andres. Dr. Andres shares her origin story and points out key take aways from her journey. She then highlights how EQ is a key ingredient in that journey, as well as in team management, recruitment, and how it acts as a catalyst for problem solving in scie…

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Ep.18 Work Interviews: Define Your Culture, Define Your Value 28:20

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Interviews can be stressful, there is a lot at stake - your future, your career, your happiness. But with a little reframing, you begin to think of an interview, as more of a recruitement. Are THEY the right fit? Join us as Nick & Damien discuss some tips & tricks for navigating your next venture and empowering yourself to find the right work align…

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Ep.17 - A Q&A With Our Hosts and EDC Founders, Nick & Damien. 41:00

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Join us as our producer Pablo Signori digs deep with EDC Founders/hosts Nick & Damien on their origin story. In this episode they discuss the paths that led to starting their biotech lab management company, Experimental Designs Consulting, and what skills were key in forging their successful business.…

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Ep.16 - Volatile Markets? Don't Be Reactive, Be Proactive 30:13

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Forget the noise; find the signal. Biotech entrepreneurs and academic researchers often encounter situations that were never addressed in their technical training. These knowledge gaps can create anxiety in response to challenges such as media predictions of funding scarcity, but it’s never too late to learn new ways of thinking that will help you …

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Ep.15 - Journaling: Data Research of Your Mind 32:15

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Don’t be a bad influence on yourself. The most important influencer in your life is… you. But you might also be your own worst critic. If you don’t have a strong sense of what your recurring thought patterns are and where they come from, they can sometimes hold you back from making positive changes in your life. Learning how to archive your thought…

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Ep.14 - Optimizing Your Planned Future 22:25

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You need to know your destination before you can plan your route. Where do you see yourself in ten years? You’re most likely to have heard this question in a job interview, a situation in which other people will use your response to help them shape their initial opinion of you. As a young leader, learning how to ask yourself the same question will …

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Ep.13 - Time Off: Setting The Standard 31:27

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Downtime is not lost time. When you love your work and are passionate about your long-term goals, time off can seem like a loss of momentum. However, just as athletes can’t improve their performance without giving their bodies time to recuperate, researchers and entrepreneurs can sometimes make faster progress by hitting the pause button.…

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Ep. 12 - Energy Management: Do More, Work Less 30:39

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Don’t just go through it—grow through it. When we think about concepts such as productivity, bandwidth, and return on investment, we often revert to traditional metrics based on time and money. However, learning to reframe these concepts around energy will help you make better decisions about how you invest your time and effort.…

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Ep.11 - Capitalizing On Your Origin Story 31:19

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Don’t put limitations on your dreams. Growing a company or research program can be a stressful and risky endeavor. Anchoring your long-term scientific vision with a positive emotion will keep you motivated as you work towards your goals, and will help you craft a compelling story that will inspire others to support you on your journey.…

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Ep.10 - The Great Resignation or A Great Situation? 31:38

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In this episode, Damien and Nick discuss recruiting through what has been deemed "The Great Resignation."By Nick Guay-Ross

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Ep.9 - What Does It Mean To Be Strategic? 28:47

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"Strategy" is often times an amorphic word. To start season 2, we explore how "strategy" can take on different meanings, and how through thoughtful action, we can use those meanings to create a real plan for success.By Nick Guay-Ross & Damien Wilpitz

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EQ IQ Podcast with Nick & Damien Highlights 6:38

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EQ IQ Podcast with Nick & Damien Experimental Designs Consulting is launching a new Podcast exploring the ins-and-outs of starting a new lab. Join Nick and Damien as they share over 30 years of experience on everything there is to know about putting together a new lab, leading the development of your team, and bringing your scientific vision to rea…

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Ep. 8 - Bad Lab Employees 27:33

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You need square pegs for square holes. Mismatches between people and the jobs they’re hired to do can cost your team money, morale, and momentum. Putting in some groundwork before you post your next job ad will help ensure that your next hire is the right fit for your team’s needs. 00:34 Introduction In this episode, your hosts Nick and Damien from…

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Ep.7 - True Value: How to Put a Science Budget Together 25:36

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Your science is unique. Your budget should be, too. Developing your first long-term research budget can seem like a daunting task. However, if you start from the familiar ground of your own research hypotheses, the numbers—and, more importantly, the rationale behind them—will quickly follow. 00:35 Introduction The previous episode introduced the id…

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Ep. 6 - Working in Scarcity or Abundance, Which Mindset is Better? 25:53

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It took more than money to land us on the moon. Innovation consumes resources in the form of money, time, materials, and energy. How you think about the resources you have available to you right now can affect your progress towards your research vision. 00:32 Introduction Things don’t always go according to plan in research. Nick and Damien from Ex…

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Ep.5 - Why You Want to Kiss Your Science - Keep It Super Simple 25:45

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Embrace what works. Does your new team really need complicated software to manage your research, or would a simpler solution be more efficient? Experimental Design Consulting’s process is based on the principle of building a prototype around what’s already working for you and then iterating on it as your needs evolve. 00:33 Introduction Your hosts …

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Ep.4 - Creating Lab Culture, with Special Guest Dr. Jonathan Thon 45:19

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Don’t reinvent the wheel. First-time PIs and entrepreneurs face a lot of pressure to succeed quickly. There’s a steep learning curve, and a lot of the necessary skills can only be learned on the job. The private sector has invested heavily in developing models and processes to help new ventures and their CEOs succeed; tapping into these proven reso…

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Ep.3 - Outsourcing: Where You Can Save Time and Money 29:40

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Sometimes the cheapest way to pay for something is with money. If you’ve ever tried to take on a complicated household repair project yourself, you probably know that it’s always faster and often cheaper to just call in a plumber or electrician. The same principle applies to your research, too: learning how to make strategic use of outsourcing and …

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Ep.2 - How to Win a Negotiation in Science 22:42

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It’s about allies, not adversaries. Negotiation doesn’t have to be a competitive, zero-sum game with a winner and a loser. If you center the process around your passion for your scientific vision, negotiation can become a collaboration towards the shared goal of making that vision a reality. 00:34 Introduction At Experimental Designs Consulting we …

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Ep. 1 - Science for Passion or Science for Profits? 27:33

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What can modern scientists learn from the Wright brothers? Whether you’re an academic researcher or an entrepreneur, you’ll often need to balance the financial and creative sides of science. With the right approach to managing your research, you can learn to harness your scientific passion to drive innovative discovery—and when that research takes …

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Welcome to the EQ IQ Podcast with Nick & Damien 1:07

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You are invited to listen to the first episodes dropping on 5th of july! Experimental Designs Consulting is launching a new Podcast exploring the ins-and-outs of starting a new lab. Join Nick and Damien as they share over 30 years of experience on everything there is to know about putting together a new lab, leading the development of your team, an…