The Real Chemistry Podcast
Episodes
Celebrating the Past Year and Looking Ahead – Thanks for Listening!
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Strout, CMO of W2O and host of this podcast, reflects on the past year and highlights some of his favorite episodes. He also hints at some new e...
David Ewing Duncan, Author, NPR Correspondent, The Daily Beast Columnist & CEO of ARC Fusion: Uniting the Potential of Life Sciences, Health & Tech
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The life sciences field is exciting and rapidly evolving. This week Author of When I’m 164, Chief Correspondent at NPR , Columnist at The Daily Beas...
Cong Ding, Investor, Comcast Ventures: Forging a Path in Early Stage Tech & Venture Capitalism
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Comcast Ventures Investor Cong Ding understands what it takes to carve out space in early technology and venture capitalism industries. She shares her...
Michael Marinello, SVP of Strategic Communications, Turner: Adapting Content for Current Consumer Habits
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Marinello, SVP of Strategic Communications at Turner shares the challenges that traditional media platforms face as streaming habits have chan...
Dawoon Kang, Co-Founder, COO & Head of Marketing of Coffee Meets Bagel: Building Authentic Connections Through Technology
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Host Aaron Strout chats with Co-Founder, COO & Head of Marketing of Coffee Meets Bagel, Dawoon Kang. The two discuss how the dating app enables users ...
Shawn Goodman, Head of Global Oncology, Corporate Communications | Impacting the Future of Cancer Research: Takeda Pharmaceuticals International Co.
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Goodman, Head of Global Oncology Corporate Communications discusses his career journey and touches on a very important topic - the future of c...
Ann Handley, Author, Chief Content Officer of Marketing Profs: Creating Content That Matters to Your Audience:
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Handley, Author and Chief Content Officer of Marketing Profs chats about the privilege of marketing, how to create value for your audience, and th...
Janica Alvarez, CEO & Co-Founder, Naya Health: Improving Nutritional Health Through Health Tech Data
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
CEO & Co-Founder of Naya Health, Janica Alvarez, discusses how her company is improving nutrition through their health tech products (breast pumps & s...
Whurley (William Hurley), Chairman, Author, Blogger: Explaining Quantum Computing to Babies
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do quantum computing & building organizations have in common? This week's quest is well-versed in both! Whurley shares his expertise with host Aa...
Chris Noessel, Author & Global Design Practice Lead of IBM: Understanding Agentive Tech’s Impact on the World | Ep 34
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author & Global Design Practice Lead of IBM, Travel & Transportation, Chris Noessel & host Aaron Strout geek out over design, AI & agentive technolo...
Sahil Jain, CEO & Co-Founder of AdStage: Understanding the Future of Advertising | Ep. 33
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
CEO & Co-Founder of AdStage, Sahil Jain, understands the pulse of digital advertising. On this week’s episode he discusses where digital has been, t...
Recap and a Look to What’s Ahead – Thanks for Listening!
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Host Aaron Strout looks back at the last 32 episodes and highlights some of the most notable speakers and topics, and hints at what’s to come. Plea...
Erik Murnighan, President, The International Culinary Center: Infusing Social Media & Technology into Culinary Experiences
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Leveraging social media and technology has proven to be highly impactful for the culinary industry. Erik Murnighan, President of The International Cul...
Kim L. Hunter, Founder & CEO of The LAGRANT Foundation: Elevating Diversity to Strengthen Business
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kim L. Hunter (Founder & Managing Partner of KLH & Associates + President & CEO of LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS) noticed a major issue in our industry and...
Jeremiah Owyang, Founder of Crowd Companies: Operationalizing Corporate Innovation | Ep. 30
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Digital has forced every industry to adapt, change and innovate. From automotive to music, corporations are being pushed to be creative like never bef...
Combating Cancer With Data, Tech & Life Sciences with John Hinshaw, EVP & Chief Customer Officer, HPE & John Orwin, Board Member, Retrophin, Seattle Genetics & Array BioPharma| Ep. 29
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The use of data, technology and life sciences have proven to essential to the fight against cancer. This week Aaron Strout chats with John Hinshaw, Bo...
Jessica Mega, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Medical Officer, Verily (Google's Life Sciences arm): Shaping the Future of Medicine
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Medical Officer of Verily (Google's Life Sciences arm), Jessica Mega, M.D., M.P.H., chats with Aaron Strout on what it will take for the healthc...
Navigating Crisis Comms With Karen Boyd (City of Oakland), Karen Terrill (Media Survival Group), Michelle Guido (Orlando Police Dept.), Sgt. Wanda Miglio (Orlando Police Dept) | Ep 27
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Boyd (Communications Director, City of Oakland), Karen Terrill (President, Media Survival Group), Michelle Guido (PIO, Orlando Police Dept.), an...
Adam Klein, Winner of Survivor: Championing for Good and Pursuing Your Dreams | Ep 26
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Klein, winner of Survivor, has always believed in the power of championing for good while pursuing your dreams. From managing a homeless shelter ...
ZZ Ward, Musician: Reaching Your Audience Authentically Through Social Media | Ep 25
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Musician, ZZ Ward, has used social media (particularly Instagram) to connect with her audience. From sharing her lack of love of early mornings to wh...
Mark Stouse, CEO, Proof: Running Large-Scale Cause and Effect Analysis to Support Businesses | Ep. 24
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stouse, CEO of Proof recognizes the power of data and its necessity to any organization. On this week’s episode he discusses how to accurately ...
Jonathan H. Corr, President & CEO, Ellie Mae: Mastering the Balancing Act of High Tech & High Touch Customer Experiences | Ep. 23
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan H. Corr, President & CEO of Ellie Mae, has seen the evolution of the mortgage business. Even though technology has changed the way the mortga...
Joanne Pasternack, VP Community Relations & Exec. Director, Warriors Community Foundation Shares: Growing Corporate Social Responsibility at Scale | Ep 22
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Joanne Pasternack, VP Community Relations, Exec. Director, Warriors Community Foundation has dedicated her career to helping businesses and organiza...
Stephanie Cathcart, Global Head of External Affairs, GE Oil & Gas: Understanding How to be an Effective B2B Communicator with Aaron Strout | Ep. 21
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Cathcart, Global Head of External Affairs, GE Oil & Gas, sits down Aaron Strout to discuss the multiple facets of B2B marketing. From crisis...
Colonel William Reeder Jr. Identifies Key Traits of Effective Leadership and Recaps His Journey as a POW with Aaron Strout| Ep. 20
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Colonel William Reeder Jr. chats with Aaron Strout about how to effectively lead and what makes an exceptional leader. Through his time in the militar...
Tracy DiNunzio, Founder & CEO of Tradesy Creating a Collaborative Economy for Women in the World of Tech with Aaron Strout
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy DiNunzio, Founder & CEO of Tradesy, chats with host Aaron Strout about navigating the venture capitalism space. Tracy dives into the advantages ...
John Battelle, Author, CEO & Co-Founder, NewCo: Rethinking our Relationship With Data, Information and Technology
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John Battelle, author, CEO & Co-Founder of NewCo chats with Aaron Strout about how we marketers, communicators, and consumers should responsibly navig...
Joseph Jaffe, Entrepreneur and Author|Exploring Best Practices to Innovate and Disrupt in the Digital Age Ep 16
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Jaffe, CEO/Co-founder of Evol8tion (startupsforbrands.com) and author, sits down with Bob Pearson, Chief Innovation Officer of W2O Group, to di...
Jennifer Farmer, MD of Communications, PICO National Networking: Exploring how the Power of Language Can Impact Communications | Ep 15
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Farmer, MD of Communications for PICO National Networking, public speaker and book author, chats with Aaron Strout on she how she uses the po...
Mark McKinnon, Exec Producer of Showtime’s: Crafting Successful Political Campaigns and TV shows Through Storytelling | Ep 14
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mckinnon, political advisor, communications strategist, and exec producer of Showtime’s, The Circus, sits down with Aaron Strout to discuss how...
Jim Weiss, CEO & Founder, W2O Group: Understanding the 7 Traits of Effective Entrepreneurial Employees | Ep 13
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Weiss, CEO of W2O Group, chats with Aaron Strout about his journey since starting and growing the firm, what inspires him, and what characteristic...
Marta Newhart, VP of Global Communications, Johnson Controls: Managing Communications, Growth and Corporate Reputation for Customers, Shareholders and Employees Globally| Ep 12
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Marta Newhart, VP of Global Communications at Johnson Controls, chats with Aaron Strout about managing communication across a large, global organizati...
Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer, SXSW Interactive Festival: Curating Content, Thought Leaders, Creativity and Emerging Trends through the SXSW Interactive Festival | Ep 11
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer of the SXSW Interactive Festival, chats with Aaron Strout about his 28 year tenure with the organization, it’...
Jesse Draper, Founder, Halogen Ventures & Host: Investing in Female Entrepreneurs, Platforms for Thought Leadership and the Power of Curiosity | Ep 10
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Draper, Founder of Halogen Ventures and Creator/Host of Emmy-nominated series, “The Valley Girl Series” sits down with W2O CMO, Aaron Strout...
Jory Des Jardins, Entrepreneur: The Importance of Great Content, Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and the Power of Networking | Ep 09
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jory Des Jardins, entrepreneur, and W2O Group CMO, Aaron Strout, sit down to discuss how she successfully built a network to empower female leaders an...
Max Ventilla, Founder and CEO, AltSchool: Applying Technology to Build Businesses and Scalability
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Max Ventilla, Founder and CEO of AltSchool sits down with W2O Group CMO, Aaron Strout, to discuss how he leverages technology to build businesses, his...
Chris Redlitz, venture capitalist, Founder, Transmedia Capital: Forging a Path to Entrepreneurship Through Passion, Investment and Perseverance | Ep. 07
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Redlitz, venture capitalist and founder of Transmedia Capital, sits down with Aaron Strout to discuss how he followed his passions and persevere...
Brian Monahan, Head of Vertical Strategy, Pinterest: Cultivating Platforms for Knowledge Sharing, Idea Curation, and Marketing Strategies| Ep. 06
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Monahan, Head of Vertical Strategy at Pinterest, chats with Aaron Strout about his reason for co-founding NewCo with John Battelle, the power of...
Haroon K. Ullah, Author, Scholar, Member of U.S. Department of State: Exploring Five Global Trends Impacting Business | Ep. 05
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Haroon K. Ullah, author, scholar and a member of the Secretary of State’s Policy Planning staff, sits down with W2O Group Vice Chairman, Bob Pearson...
Ryan Leslie, Singer & CEO, Smartphone: Creating Deeper Relationships with Your Fans Through SuperPhone
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy- nominated singer & CEO of Superphone, Ryan Leslie, sits down with W2O Group CMO, Aaron Strout, to discuss how he gained deeper intelligence ab...
Deborah Hopkins, Former CEO, Citi Ventures: Driving Change in Your Organization
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former Chief Innovation Officer and CEO of Citi Ventures, Deborah Hopkins, sits down with Aaron Strout, CMO of W2O Group, to talk about how to success...
Chris Satchell, Exec VP & Chief Product Officer, Comcast: Geeking Out Over Digital Devices, AI and More| Ep 02
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer of Comcast, Chris Satchell chats with Aaron Strout, CMO of W2O Group, to discuss his role at both C...
Tyler Florence, Celebrity Chef: Cooking Up Amazing Content and Audience Engagement | Ep. 01
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity chef, Tyler Florence, sits down with Aaron Strout, CMO of W2O Group, to discuss his content creation process, upcoming cook books, and his s...