Best M D Innovation Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 497: Athene CEO Grant Kvalheim on Addressing America's Growing Retirement Crisis 26:18

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Athene is redefining retirement security through innovation, scale, and long-term vision. CEO Grant Kvalheim joins Inside the ICE House to discuss how the company’s five-year growth plan is expanding its market leadership and helping millions of Americans build more confident retirements. He shares how Athene’s partnership with Apollo Global Manage…

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Episode 496: CRH CEO Jim Mintern on Building the Future of the Building Materials Industry 35:16

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CRH is reshaping the future of building materials through innovation, scale, and strategic growth. CEO Jim Mintern joins Inside the ICE House to discuss how the company’s record performance and U.S. focus are driving infrastructure renewal and sustainable development. He shares how CRH’s connected portfolio, entrepreneurial culture, and recent acqu…

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Market Storylines: Government Shutdown Ends, Crypto Falls + AI Euphoria Fades 9:04

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Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week marked by the end of a record 43-day government shutdown and fading AI euphoria. Markets wrestled with delayed data and Fed caution on rate cuts as volatility ticked higher. AI stocks cooled after bubble warnings and bearish bets, while investors rotated toward quality and large …

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The AI Agents That Give Craftsmen Their Weekends Back | PlanCraft's €38M Story 38:52

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What if AI could give craftsmen their time back? In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn Menninger sits down with Julian Wiedenhaus, CEO and Co-Founder of PlanCraft, to explore how AI agents and voice interfaces are reshaping Europe’s construction sector. From a family carpentry shop to a €38 M Series B, PlanCraft built an AI-first SaaS that he…

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ETF Central: Portfolio Manager, Active Emerging Markets Debt at VanEck Eric Fine 37:24

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Eric Fine, Portfolio Manager, Emerging Market Debt at VanEck, joins Bilal Little to discuss how emerging markets are redefining opportunity within global fixed income. He explains how stronger fiscal discipline, independent central banks, and attractive yields are positioning EM bonds as resilient and rewarding investments. Fine shares how his inte…

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November Markets in Focus: Labor Market Slowdown, AI Boom vs Dot Com Bubble, Market Opportunities 14:21

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Phil Rosen of Opening Bell Daily joins Inside the ICE House to unpack the forces driving the U.S. labor market slowdown. He explains how Fed rate hikes, the post-pandemic hiring reversal, and AI adoption are reshaping employment trends. While AI often gets the blame, Phil notes it’s just one piece of a larger economic shift. He also shares why toda…

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Episode 495: Bausch + Lomb CEO Brent Saunders on Comeback, R&D Innovation, and the Evolution of Eye Care 33:23

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Bausch + Lomb is redefining eye health through innovation, culture, and patient-centered care. Chairman and CEO Brent Saunders joins Inside the ICE House to share how his return is fueling a transformation focused on talent, agility, and breakthrough science. He discusses how the company’s renewed culture of grit and ownership, combined with an inn…

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Market Storylines: M&A Activity, Crypto Slide + Supreme Court To Decide on Tariffs 8:53

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Eric Criscuolo, Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week where markets pulled back as Tech lost steam and defensive sectors gained ground. The Fed cut rates as expected, but Chair Powell’s hawkish tone cooled hopes for further easing. Political headlines added uncertainty, with Democrats outperforming on Election Day and the Supreme Court quest…

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How Edurino Built Europe’s Hybrid Learning Revolution for Kids 40:23

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Can “screen time” actually make kids smarter? That’s the question Irene Klemm, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Edurino, set out to answer — and in doing so, built one of Europe’s fastest-growing edtech startups. From lockdown chaos to scaling across the DACH region and the UK, Irene shares how Edurino redefined hybrid learning for kids by combining physic…

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October 2025 Rewind: "Best of" Inside the ICE House 19:32

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In October, Inside the ICE House aired eight new episodes, six traditionalepisodes, Markets in focus with Opening Bell Daily’s Phil Rosen and Inside the ICE House breakfast on the balcony with Fetch CEO Wes Schroll.Episode 488: KKR's Pete Stavros on Ownership, Opportunity, and the Future of WorkEpisode 489: Charlotte Hornets' Shelly Cayette-Weston …

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Building Brands, Leading Change, and Thinking Forward with 3C Ventures' Michael Kassan 34:46

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Marketing is undergoing a seismic shift as technology, consumer behavior, and leadership styles evolve. Michael Kassan, a trailblazer at the intersection of media, marketing, and innovation, has helped shape that transformation. He joins Inside the ICE House to share how modern leaders must adapt their thinking to stay ahead, build resilient brands…

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October 2025 Deep Dive – AI Startups, Venture Capital & Fintech in DACH 25:56

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🏁 The Deep Dive is here. Germany, Austria and Switzerland enter a new startup cycle where the headline isn’t “Who raised the biggest check?” but “Who’s building the most defensible foundation?” Hosts Jörn ‘Joe’ Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down October 2025’s most important stories in AI, fintech, venture capital, and climate tech. 🔎 What Y…

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Episode 494: Chemours CFO Shane Hostetter on Driving Growth Through Strategy & Innovation 28:48

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Chemours is reshaping leadership in the chemical industry through innovation, sustainability, and responsible growth. CFO Shane Hostetter joins Inside the ICE House to discuss how the company’s Pathway to Thrive strategy is driving operational excellence and long-term value. He shares how Chemours is investing in next-gen technologies—from liquid c…

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Market Storylines: Fed Cut, China Trade Truce + Halloween Week Earnings 7:59

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Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week where markets hit record highs amid shifting dynamics. A softer CPI print confirmed a Fed rate cut, while tech led gains on surging AI optimism and Nvidia crossing $5T in market cap. Earnings remained strong, driven by massive AI infrastructure investments from hyperscalers. Trad…

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Europe’s AI Supercluster: How DACH Startups Are Outpacing Silicon Valley 26:35

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What if Europe — not Silicon Valley — defined the future of AI? In this October 2025 episode of Startuprad.io Startup News, hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down the latest stories shaping Europe’s AI Supercluster, led by DeepL, Black Forest Labs, and N8N. From record climate tech funding to biotech breakthroughs and industrial…

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ETF Central: Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Merchant Investment Management Bryan Staff 38:52

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Bryan Staff, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Merchant Investment Management, joins Bilal Little to discuss how the firm is empowering advisors through independence, innovation, and scale. He explains how Merchant’s model enables wealth managers to create and manage their own ETFs, blending institutional capabilities with entrepreneurial flexibil…

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CORSIA Episode 9 - Flight Plan to Decarbonization: The Airline Perspective 1:08:35

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Michael Evans, Group Sustainability Insights Manager at International Airlines Group (IAG) and ICE’s Adelfio Ronci discuss how airlines are preparing for the first phase of CORSIA.By Intercontinental Exchange

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CORSIA Episode 8 - Stories from the CORSIA TAB Process 47:10

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Juan Carlos Arredondo, Director of Knowledge, Policy and Advocacy at Abatable and Member of Technical Advisory Body (TAB) for ICAO’s Council, joins ICE’s Adelfio Ronci to discuss the TAB process behind CEEUs.By Intercontinental Exchange

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CORSIA Episode 7 - Come SARPs With Me 35:17

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Victoria Volossov, Policy Officer at the European Commission, and ICE’s Adelfio Ronci discuss what the EU is doing to lead the way in addressing rising carbon emissions in aviation.By Intercontinental Exchange

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CORSIA Episode 6 - Series C is for Compliance and CORSIA 52:00

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BeZero Carbon’s Tommy Ricketts joins ICE’s Gordon Bennett to discuss how ratings offer a tool for airlines and operators to understand the spectrum of quality and build it into their decision making to make for a better market.By Intercontinental Exchange

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CORSIA Episode 5 - Cleared for Coverage, Insurance's Role in CORSIA 59:22

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Natalia Dorfman, CEO and Co-Founder of Kita and ICE’s Gordon Bennett discuss increasingly seeing insurance coming into the carbon market as mandatory.By Intercontinental Exchange

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CORSIA Episode 4 - The Price is Right 30:27

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Guy Turner, Managing Director of Carbon Markets at MSCI and ICE’s Gordon Bennett discuss the pricing dynamics around CORSIA-eligible credits for Phase 1 and look ahead to pricing by 2035.By Intercontinental Exchange

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CORSIA Episode 3 - The Chicken and the Egg 29:54

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Lev Gantly, Partner at Philip Lee, sits down with ICE’s Adelfio Ronci. Following Article 6 rules + ICAO’s decision to confirm eligibility for phase 1, some countries are looking to regulate their standards - thus, supply and demand begin scaling.By Intercontinental Exchange

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CORSIA Episode 2 - The Sage of Carbon 45:29

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Andurand Capital’s Mark Lewis joins ICE’s Gordon Bennett on ICE’s CORSIA podcast. Aviation is the fastest growing source of emissions globally, underscoring an urgent need for the sector to offset its emissions. CORSIA addresses that concern.By Intercontinental Exchange

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CORSIA Episode 1 - CORSIA at its core 24:28

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ICE’s Gordon Bennett and Adelfio Ronci explore why CORSIA - a global initiative that requires airlines to take financial responsibility for their emissions - could represent the sweet spot for international carbon pricing.By Intercontinental Exchange

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Explaining CORSIA - Carbon Offsetting And Reduction Scheme for International Aviation 1:48

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A podcast series brought to you by ICE and hosted by Gordon Bennett, Global Head of Environmental Markets at ICE, with a great lineup of guests, to take off into CORSIA - the first global sector-based carbon pricing program.By Intercontinental Exchange

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Episode 493: Snowflake's Christian Kleinerman on Innovation, Evolution and the Art of Collaboration 27:17

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Snowflake is transforming how enterprises harness the power of data and AI through innovation, security, and collaboration. Christian Kleinerman, Executive Vice President of Product, joins Inside the ICE House to share how the company’s launch of Cortex AI for Financial Services is unlocking new levels of efficiency and insight for customers. He di…

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Market Storylines: Momentum Meltdown, Earnings Strength + Fed Watch 6:07

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Eric Criscuolo, Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week defined by a sharp momentum meltdown across high-beta and speculative assets. Meme stocks, crypto miners, and quantum computing names saw steep declines before rebounding on news of potential government investment. Precious metals like gold and silver also dropped from recent highs amid o…

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How Xaver Lehmann Recovered from Burnout After a $60 M Startup Exit 58:52

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He sold his AI startup for $60 million — and fell apart. In this raw and powerful conversation, Xaver Lehmann, co-founder and former CEO of e-bot7, opens up about burnout, loss, and recovery after one of Europe’s biggest AI exits. What happens when you achieve everything you ever wanted — and it breaks you? 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: – Ho…

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Episode 492: ATM Media CEO Robert Wheeler on Brand Building and Turning Moments into Content 31:08

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ATM Media is redefining storytelling across advertising, technology, and media through authenticity and connection. Founder and CEO Robert Wheeler joins Inside the ICE House to share how ATM’s people-first approach gives brands a trusted platform to celebrate their culture and vision. He discusses how the company’s focus on high-quality, human-cent…

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Episode 491: Author Jon Levy on "Team Intelligence" and the Power of Trust, Collaboration and Group Potential 32:00

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Behavioral Scientist and Author Jon Levy explores how trust, connection, and collaboration fuel high-performing teams in his new book Team Intelligence. He goes Inside the ICE House to share how organizations can unlock their collective potential by focusing on the dynamics that drive group success and how leaders can foster environments where inno…

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Episode 490: Workiva's Mike Rost & Mandi McReynolds on Data, Decisions, & Driving Growth Through Synergy 23:16

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Workiva is reshaping how companies approach sustainability and financial transparency through innovation, integration, and trust. Mike Rost and Mandi McReynolds go Inside the ICE House to share how the company’s unified platform is empowering organizations to deliver investor-grade disclosures with confidence. They discuss Workiva’s transformation …

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Market Storylines: Tariff Tensions, Volatility Spike + Earnings Kickoff 11:18

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Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a volatile week as China’s new export controls and President Trump’s tariff threats triggered the biggest U.S. selloff since April. Markets and crypto plunged before rebounding on softer rhetoric from Washington and strong bank earnings kicking off the season. Fed Chair Powell’s signal …

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Building, Rewarding, and Redefining Loyalty with Fetch CEO Wes Schroll 41:40

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Consumer rewards are entering a new era as technology transforms how people connect with the brands they love. Fetch Founder and CEO Wes Schroll has led that evolution, turning everyday receipts into meaningful rewards for millions of users. He joins Inside the ICE House to share how Fetch is using AI to deepen brand relationships, personalize expe…

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ETF Central: NYSE Director of Exchange Traded Products Maital Legum 39:27

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Maital Legum, Director of Exchange Traded Products at the New York Stock Exchange, joins Bilal Little to share insights from her 14-year career overseeing thousands of ETF launches. She discusses how the NYSE partners with issuers as both regulator and advisor, helping them navigate the complex operational and compliance landscape. Legum highlights…

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October Markets in Focus: Shutdowns, AI Optimism, and Bitcoin's 'Uptober' Rally 16:10

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Phil Rosen of Opening Bell Daily returns to Inside the ICE House to explain why markets remain resilient amid the government shutdown. With economic data on pause, he says investors are fueling an “everything rally” driven by strong earnings, AI optimism, and expectations of more Fed rate cuts. Despite bubble fears, Phil notes that record tech prof…

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Flow State Rituals for Founders: Deep Work, Distraction Hacks & AI Focus 47:44

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In this episode, Steven Puri, CEO of The Sukha Company and former Hollywood VFX executive (Independence Day, Godzilla, Transformers Prime), shares the rituals, behavioral frameworks, and AI-powered systems he uses to help founders reach deep work in distraction-heavy environments. Steven’s journey from blockbuster sets to startup leadership reveals…

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Episode 489: Charlotte Hornets' Shelly Cayette-Weston on Business, Buzz, & Partnering with Judi Health 21:32

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The Charlotte Hornets are redefining what it means to be a modern NBA franchise through innovation and fan-first strategy. Shelly Cayette-Weston, President of the Hornets, goes Inside the ICE House to share how the team’s jersey patch partnership with Judi Health reflects a deeper commitment to performance and innovation. She discusses how a strong…

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Market Storylines: AI Deals, Sector Winners + Shutdown Watch 5:48

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Eric Criscuolo, Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week of record-breaking gains across stocks and gold, driven by strong momentum and AI-fueled optimism. AMD led the charge after announcing a major partnership with OpenAI, while xAI’s reported $20B raise kept Nvidia in focus. Utilities and Tech outperformed, with Real Estate and Materials tra…

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Flow State for Startup Founders: Deep Work That Actually Ships 51:12

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Steven Puri, co-founder/CEO of Sukha, shares the flow state for startup founders playbook: body doubling, the coffee-shop effect, chronotype time-blocking, demo-first standups, and outcome-based leadership. You’ll learn how to beat the 22-minute context switching tax, design deep-work rituals for remote teams, and build a best-idea-wins culture tha…

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Episode 488: KKR's Pete Stavros on Ownership, Opportunity, and the Future of Work 38:38

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September 2025 Rewind: "Best of" Inside the ICE House 18:21

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In September, Inside the ICE House aired ten new episodes, four traditional episodes, the new Biotech series, Markets in focus with Opening Bell Daily’s Phil Rosen and Inside the ICE House breakfast on the balcony. Biotech Series Episode 1: Alto Neuroscience CEO Dr. Amit Etkin on the Next Chapter in Mental Health Biotech Series Episode 2: Eli Lilly…

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German Startup News Sept 2025: Deep Tech, VC Surge, Fintech & Big Fundings 21:32

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In this September 2025 wrap-up, hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down the signals that actually matter for B2B operators: where capital is flowing, how deep tech is commercializing, and what shifting regulatory winds mean for product, go-to-market, and hiring. Expect fast, factual coverage of German startups, Swiss and Austrian…