Gaurav Dhillon, Chairman and CEO of SnapLogic, says that nailing product-market fit comes down to great listening skills and “a tolerance for pain.”…Read More
Nailing Product-Market Fit and Scalability to Make Better Decisions
Podcasts
From Legacy Newsrooms to Digital Media Startups, Lessons in Adaptability
Jim Brady, CEO & Founder of Spirited Media, shares his experiences and lessons from The Washington Post and the startup media landscape.…Read More
How Spotify’s Data Shapes Strategy for Connecting Brands and ‘Savvy Consumers’
Khartoon Weiss, Spotify’s global head of verticals, shares how user behavior on the streaming platform informs the way brand partners target listeners.…Read More
Etsy Focuses on Search Algorithms to Increase Sales
Etsy CFO Rachel Glaser tells how, with nearly 60 million items to browse, the e-commerce company is aiming to show shoppers the results that best match them.…Read More
Inside the Open-Source Software Company That IBM Bought for $34B
Matt Hicks, senior vice president of engineering at Red Hat, talks about the acquisition deal, the worldwide impact of free software, and more.…Read More
Entrepreneur David Kidder Says Loving Your Idea Is the Wrong Business Obsession
The CEO and co-founder of Bionic and author of “New to Big” and “The Startup Playbook” explained his model for enterprise growth.…Read More
How to Nurture ‘Loonshots:’ Change a Firm’s Culture by Addressing Its Structure
Safi Bahcall, author of the new book “Loonshots,” explains how structural factors like incentives around risk-taking are the key to fostering a culture of innovation throughout a firm.…Read More
The Evolution of Machine Intelligence: How Algorithms Are Shaping Our Lives
Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar, author of “A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence,” walks through the evolution of artificial intelligence and points to the developments that lie ahead.…Read More
For Stroke Patients, New Video Game May Help Restore More Function, Faster
John Krakauer, co-founder of Neuro Motor Innovations, describes how his company is testing specially designed video games to help stroke patients recover more fully.…Read More
How BBVA’s Open Banking Strategies Deepened Customer Relationships
Robert Sears, former CEO of a BBVA subsidiary, discussed how banks can streamline organizational functions and become more customer-centric.…Read More
This Nonprofit Is Using AI to Power 24/7 Counseling at a Moment’s Notice
Nancy Lublin, Founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line, discusses the use of artificial intelligence to help triage millions of texts, the platform’s integration into popular chat services, and their extensive team of devoted volunteers across the country.…Read More
For People Facing Renovations, This Company Tries to Sweeten the Deal
Bridget Best, COO of Sweeten, discusses how the service works to connect general contractors with clients and oversee a smooth renovation experience for both parties.…Read More
Doctor: Virtual Reality Training Leads to Big Performance Boost for Surgeons
Dr. Justin Barad, of Osso VR, explained how doctors can use the platform to learn and practice procedures amid the health care innovation boom.…Read More
How Chobani Incubator Chooses 8 Food Entrepreneurs Out of 600 Applicants
Director Zoe Feldman explained how the equity-free program has guided 37 companies to an enterprise value of around $250 million to $300 million.…Read More
What Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff Teach Us About ‘Innovation Capital’
Curtis Lefrandt and Nathan Furr shared lessons from their book, Innovation Capital: How To Compete—and Win—Like the World’s Most Innovative Leaders.…Read More
Technology and Pea Protein Are Key Ingredients in This Dairy Alternative
Adam Lowry, co-founder of Ripple Foods, explained why he thinks his company’s plant-based protein is appealing to consumers.…Read More
Expanding the Menu of Growth Opportunities in the Food Industry
Sally Grimes of Tyson Foods discussed how the company innovates to reduce waste in the supply chain and offer consumers greater choice.…Read More
Reinventing Advertising in the Age of Influencers
Greg Isaacs of Branded Entertainment Network shared how his advertising company is using data analytics to revive the practice of product placement.…Read More
How Companies Can Optimize With Quantum Computing
Mandy Birch, head of engineering strategy at Rigetti Computing, talks about how businesses can use the power of quantum computing to gain competitive advantages.…Read More
E-commerce Company Vroom Works to Disrupt the Used Car Market
CTO Mitch Berg talks about how the online marketplace for buying and selling used cars is tapping into a space long owned by mom-and-pop retailers.…Read More