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Episodes
Why Your AI Shouldn’t Be a Chatbot: Jeff Seibert on Building AI-Native Companies That Actually Work
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Why do I have to tell your chatbot to do something? Just do it.”In this episode, Jeff Seibert – founder of Digits (AI-native accounting platfor...
We Couldn’t Rebuild Our Own Success Today: HP Fellow Will Allen on Why Big Companies Kill Innovation, Research vs Development, and Bringing AI to the True Edge
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“We couldn’t start inkjet again if we had it in our hands because we’re not meeting the rules.” That stark admission from former HP Fellow Wil...
Navigating Uncertainty: Learning, Leadership, and AI's Real Role with Jeffrey Rogers
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the leadership frameworks we’ve relied on for decades are fundamentally broken for today’s world? In this thought-provoking conversation, ...
The Future of HR: Insights from Gero Hesse on AI's Impact, Authentic Leadership, and Human-Centric Culture
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Gero Hesse, a distinguished “Top HR Influencer” and CEO of EMBRACE, a Bertelsmann Investments company at the for...
The Human Side of Digital Transformation: Insights from John Fallon on Why Incumbents Succeed, The Pace of Organizational Change, and Integrating AI in Education
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by John Fallon, former CEO of Pearson PLC, who led its transformation from a 175-year-old publisher to a global digital learning compan...
Fixing the System, Not the Women: Insights from Stefanie Klein on The Business Case for Diversity, Attracting Female Talent, and Driving Cultural Change
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Stefanie Klein, who leads the international initiative Women4Metals at Aurubis AG. With years of experience in the male-do...
Authentic Leadership in the Age of Uncertainty: Insights from Brian Brault on Vulnerability, AI, and Human-Centered Management
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pascal sits down with Brian Brault, a leadership development expert who runs programs at MIT with the Entrepreneurs Organization, to ...
Embracing Rapid Change: Insights from Scott Wingo on AI, E-commerce, and Innovation
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pascal is joined by Scott Wingo, a pioneer in the e-commerce space, to discuss the concept of 'liminal space' and the rapid c...
Middle Management's Vital Role: Insights from Johnathan and Melissa Nightingale, Raw Signal Group
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the first of Season 2, Pascal welcomes Johnathan and Melissa, founders of the Raw Signal Group, to discuss the evolving landscape of ...
The Future of Spatial Computing (or: Whatever happened to AR and VR?)
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pascal Finette in our dynamic bimonthly live event series to dive into the heart of innovation. Pascal engages in candid conversations with em...
A Conversation with Kacee Johnson (VP Strategy & Innovation at CPA.com)
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kacee Johnson, as the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at CPA.com, stands out in the realm of accounting technology. Grounded in global FinTe...
A Conversation with David Beatty (Chair: The Sharon & David Johnston Centre for Governance Innovation, Professor of Strategy Rotman School of Management)
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our discussion, David shares insights from years on the boards of major corporations. He urges CEOs to engage board members for strategic guidance,...
A Conversation with Brant Cooper (Author of “Disruption Proof”)
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brant Cooper is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Lean Entrepreneur” and “Disruption Proof,” and the innovative mind behind Move...
A Conversation with Dr. Frederik Pferdt (Adjunct Professor @ Stanford University and Google's First and Former Chief Innovation Evangelist)
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frederik is a renowned global thought leader and former Chief Innovation Evangelist at Google, where he led the growth of the company's innovation...
A Conversation with Christina Nesheva (CEO @ Officinae Bio)
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christina is the CEO of biotech startup Officinae Bio, and the former cofounder of the Innovation Lab of ViiV Healthcare, a joint venture between GSK,...
A Conversation with Mary Grove (Managing Partner @ Bread and Butter Ventures)
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary is Managing Partner of Bread and Butter Ventures. She began her career working on the Google IPO, and went on to lead new business development pa...
A Conversation with Josep Castellet (Group Head of Innovation @ Oberalp Group and General Manager @ POMOCA)
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josep heads up Innovation at Swiss-based Oberalp Group, a world leader in mountain sports equipment. Further, he is General Manager at POMOCA, the mar...
A Conversation with Raphael Gielgen (Trendscout Future of Work Life & Learn @ Vitra)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raphael Gielgen has spent most of his professional life working on improving the office environment. Raphael is Trendscout Future of Work Life & Learn...
A Conversation with Barak Berkowitz (Former Director Operations and Strategy Director @ MIT Media Lab)
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barak is the founder of MarketCentrix, a consumer strategy consultancy for tech companies. Barak consults to start-ups, VCs, and large companies and s...
A Conversation with Natasha Gedge (COO @ Signol / Former MOD Innovation Leader)
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha is the Chief Operating Officer of Signol. Natasha has a Masters of Sience in Global Crime, Justice, and Security from the University of Edinbu...
A Conversation with Marques Anderson (Cyborg Anthropologist)
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marques is a cyborg anthropologist, innovator, and world builder. Seeking to be globally impactful, he created the World Education Foundation in 2009 ...
A Conversation with Hemali Vyas (Project Development Leadership @ NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hemali is an industry-agnostic Multipotentialite with 30+ years of experience with in-depth technical and business acumen across different organizatio...
A Conversation with Grant Wood (Founder @ Knotion Labs)
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant is the founder of Knotion Labs where he works with leaders to invent breakthough products and get them into the hands of customers. In our co...
A Conversation with David Bell (Founder @ Ideafarm Ventures)
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David is the founder of Idea Farm Ventures where he invests into and helps build mission-driven companies for the modern consumer. He started and desi...
A Conversation with David Siegel (CEO @ Meetup)
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building local community. He has over 20 years of experience as a technology a...
A Conversation with Bruce Smith (Founder & CEO @ Hydrow)
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Smith is the founder and CEO of hydrow, the fitness company which created the leading connected rowing machine. A former Head of the Charles win...
A Conversation with Riaz Shah (Global Learning Leader @ EY)
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Riaz Shah is EY's Global Learning Leader and a long-term partner in the firm. Throughout his career he has had senior leadership and client roles at E...
A Conversation with Cecilia Tham (Cofounder @ Futurity Systems)
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cecilia “Cece” Tham is the cofounder, principle and future synthesist at Futurity Systems, where she and her team are hard at work creating the fu...
A Conversation with Samantha Snabes (Cofounder @ re:3D)
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha is the cofounder and catalyst at re:3D, where she and her team pioneered large-scale 3D printers, as well as using recycled materials as fila...
A Conversation with Dave Friedman (CEO @ AutonomyWorks)
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is the CEO of AutonomyWorks, a company which employs a team of people with autism to deliver exceptional business services, while building indepe...
A Conversation with Dr. David Bray (Principal @ LeadDoAdapt Ventures, Distinguished Fellow @ Atlantic Council and Stimson Center)
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David is a Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council and the Stimson Center, and a principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures. He has served in a variety of...
A Conversation with Hannah Tucker (Founder @ Balance Point Ventures and Disruption Dinner)
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah does independent research into the disruptive developments transforming the economy. She presents this content to business and investor audienc...
A Conversation with Philipp Pieper (Cofounder & CEO @ Swarm Network)
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Philipp is cofounder of Swarm Markets as well as the Swarm Network, an open source project and DAO. Philipp also co-founded Proximic (acquired by comS...
A Conversation with Bill Pasmore (Professor of Practice of Social Organizational Psychology @ Teachers College, Columbia University)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bill is a Professor of Practice of Social Organizational Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, and an Executive Team member at the Cent...
A Conversation with Rob Evans (Managing Partner @ Imaginal Labs)
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob is the Managing Partner at Imaginal Labs, where he helps courageous leaders dream big and mobilize others to achieve those dreams. Prior to this h...
A Conversation with Chris Clearfield (Author and Consultant)
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris helps leaders solve impossible problems. As a coach and consultant, he guides his clients to a deep understanding of their unique and complex ch...
A Conversation with Dave Goldblatt (General Partner @ Vibe Capital)
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is a General Partner at Vibe Capital; formerly an early and long-time Facebook employee and startup founder. Join us for an exploration of the...
A Conversation with Marshall Kirkpatrick (VP Marketing @ Sprinklr)
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marshall is the VP Marketing at Sprinklr, the world’s leading customer experience management platform. Prior to this, he was a news-breaking journal...
A conversation with Rick Smith (Founder and CEO @ Axon Enterprise)
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rick is the founder and CEO of Axon Enterprise, a NASDAQ-listed global market leader in conducted energy weapon, body-worn cameras and software — pr...
A conversation with Lars Hyland (Chief Learning Officer @ Totara Learning)
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lars is the Chief Learning Officer at Totara Learning, a leading learning and performance management system’s company. Dig deep into why the Futu...
A Conversation with Massimo Portincaso (Chairman @ Hello Tommorow)
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Massimo is the Chairman of Hello Tomorrow, a globally leading organization focused on Deep Tech. Formerly, he led Boston Consulting Group’s Deep Tec...
A Conversation with Gustav Strömfelt (Former Lead for the Blockchain Portfolio & Innovation Accelerator, World Food Program)
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gustav is the former Lead for the Blockchain Portfolio & Innovation Accelerator at the World Food Program, a design and strategy consultant with previ...
A Conversation with Amy Radin (Strategist, Growth Hacker and Problem Solver and Fortune 100 Executive)
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Radin is a strategist, growth hacker and problem solver who brings 25 years of experience as a Fortune 100 marketing, digital and innovation opera...
A Conversation with Alice Casiraghi (Co-founder and Design Strategist, Future Urban Living | FUL)
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alice is the co-founder and Design Strategist at Future Urban Living (FUL) where she and her colleagues work on making the future circular. A UX and S...
A Conversation with Rodolfo Rosini (Founder, Stealth Startup and Lead Tech Coach, Conception X)
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rodolfo is an AI expert and practitioner, currently working on a stealth startup in the semiconductor space, as well as being the lead technology coac...
A Conversation with Gianni Giacomelli (Head of Innovation Design @ MIT Collective Intelligence Design Lab)
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gianni is Genpact’s Chief Innovation Officer where he drives and sponsors strategic initiatives aimed at sustaining clients’ transformation as dig...
A Conversation with Ulrich Schmitz (MD @ Axel Springer Digital Ventures and Founding Partner @ FreeTech)
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ulrich (“Uli”) is the Managing Director of Axel Springer Digital Ventures, a founding director of FreeTech, the Axel Springer Academy of Journalis...
A Conversation with Vanessa Liu (VP @ SAP.io Foundries North America)
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa is a business builder, digital media entrepreneur and technology innovator. She has been building, launching and re-launching six businesses o...
A Conversation with Gisbert Rühl (Former CEO, Kloeckner & Co SE)
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gisbert Rühl is the former CEO of Klöckner & Co, a steel manufacturer and one of the ten largest companies in Germany. At Klöckner he led a hugely ...
A Conversation with Alvaro Delgado Aparicio (Co-Founder, CEO & Chief Innovation Officer at BREIN – BRECA´s Innovation Hub)
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alvaro is the co-founder, CEO and Chief Innovation Officer at BREIN, Grupo BRECA’s innovation hub. Grupo BRECA is one of the largest companies in Pe...
A Conversation with Christina Nesheva (ViiV Healthcare)
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christina is the former cofounder of the Innovation Lab of ViiV Healthcare, a joint venture between GSK, Pfizer and Shionogi and focused entirely on H...
A Conversation with Kyle Nel (Singularity Labs / Lowe's)
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Nel is the President of Singularity Labs and formerly headed up innovation at DIY retail giant Lowe’s. Under his leadership, Lowe’s launched ...
A Conversation With Maurice Conti (Former Head of Moonshots at Telefonica Alpha)
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maurice is the CEO of Applied Intelligence and formerly led Telefonica’s moonshot factory Alpha as their Head of New Moonshots. Alpha has been descr...
A Conversation With George Constantinescu (Chief Transformation Officer at ATCO)
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George is the Chief Transformation Officer at ATCO, a large Canadian manufacturing and utility company. He is looking back onto a long, illustrious ca...
A Conversation With Wing Pepper (Former COO Factory & Plan44 Labs)
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wing is the former COO at Factory and Pilot44 Labs, two of the most innovative innovation labs in Silicon Valley, where he worked with Fortune 500 com...
A Conversation With Ryan Merkley (Chief of Staff at Wikimedia Foundation)
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is the Chief of Staff at the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit organization behind Wikipedia. Before this he held leadership positions at Creat...
A Conversation With Andy Billings (Head of Profitable Creativity at Electronic Arts)
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy currently serves as Head of Profitable Creativity at Electronic Arts, having helped the company thrive through two massively disruptive transform...
A Conversation With John O’Duinn (Distributed Work Expert, Author and Law Maker)
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John has written code and led systems engineering teams in four person startups, non-profits, multinationals, and the US Government. He is the author ...
A Conversation With Lisa Kay Solomon (Designer In Residence at Stanford’s d. School)
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa is a Designer in Residence at the Stanford d. school, where she focuses on bridging the disciplines of futures and design thinking, creating expe...
A Conversation With Bestselling Author Chris Yeh (Blitzscaling)
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is the co-author of the bestselling book ”Blitzscaling: The Lighting-fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies“, which he wrote alo...