Podcast: Season 03

Episode 19: Digital transformation predictions for 2023 | Vince Padua and Brian Otten

For the series finale of Transform It Forward, Paul takes a moment to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to what we can expect to see in the new year. The past year has been full of progress, innovation, and fascinating new developments in tech. To discuss some of the key highlights from…

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Episode 18: Evolving the healthcare insurance space through tech | Neetu Rajpal

We all know the healthcare space has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, and this episode is all about exploring the industry’s rapid evolution and technological advancements. In this episode, Paul sits down with Neetu Rajpal, the Chief Technology Officer at Oscar. As the first health insurance company built around a full-stack technology platform, Oscar…

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Episode 17: Dousing the flames: reducing wildfire risk | John Clarke Mills

Most entrepreneurs will agree that the best ideas are born out of a genuine need to solve a problem. Necessity is the mother of invention, and if you’re facing a challenge, there’s a good chance there are others who have encountered the same issue. For John Clarke Mills, CEO and Co-Founder of Watch Duty, it…

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Episode 16: The future of hospitality in a post-pandemic world | Jason Fudin

We all know the pandemic has drastically changed the real estate market, but more changes are yet to come. The urban landscape is transforming, and companies like Placemakr are here to usher in the new era. Placemakr is a tech-enabled hospitality platform and operator that’s seeking to revolutionize the way we think of urban real…

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Episode 15: Revolutionizing the customer experience | Lara Compton

With an ever-evolving tech landscape, stiff competition and an undeniably changing world, marketers seem to have more to contend with today than ever before. Looking at the landscape through a critical lens is essential for brands hoping to stay ahead of the competition and optimize their outcomes. In this episode, Paul sits down with someone…

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Episode 14: Refining Workforce Needs and Wants

In the third and final installment of this special Transform It Forward mini-series, Paul reviews some of the highlights from interviews focusing on an area that affects all industries: the war for talent and refining workforce needs. To inform the discussion, he takes a look back at past episodes featuring Evan Sohn, Chairman and CEO…

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Episode 13: Digital Disruptions in Retail

In the second installment of this special Transform It Forward mini-series, Paul reviews some of the highlights from interviews with Mike Starkey, Chief Information Officer at Christy Sports, Robert Gerwig, Senior Vice President of Distribution at Sweetwater, and Aviva Fink, the Vice President of Growth and Partnerships at Reonomy to take a status check of…

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Episode 12: Transportation’s Tech Adoption

Throughout the Transform It Forward podcast series, Paul has chatted with experts from a wide variety of industries including events, technology and real estate. Now, it’s time to take a step back and connect the dots. For the next few episodes in the series, Paul will be taking a look back at some key clips…

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Episode 8: Shifting gears in the used cars industry | Toby Russel

The most effective industry disruptions are born from an unmet consumer need. Without a firm grasp on the needs, desires and problems of their customer, companies will fail to innovate in their industry. In this episode, Paul sits down with a guest who has an intimate awareness of this because he’s witnessed it throughout his…

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Episode 6: Bridging the Tech Gap in the Recreational and Outdoor Power Equipment Markets | Jason Guss

As we continue to witness major transformations happening across industries, many smart investors are keeping an eye on previously untapped industries such as powersports. This ultimately opened up new opportunities for companies to step up and modernize a niche of their own, benefitting the entire ecosystem in the process. In the most recent episode of…

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