Best Art of Procurement Podcasts (2025)

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BTW EP 17: Check Yourself Before You Wreck Your P&L: Validating Procurement's Efforts with Kristine Morton 30:12

2d ago30:12

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When Kristine Morton's was first introduced to the flawed incentive structures plaguing much of corporate procurement, she said, “That all sounds stupid." Her blunt reaction reveals something profound: it is possible to build a procurement career without ever encountering the dysfunctional systems that dominate so many large organizations. In this …

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Can Apple Reshore the iPhone? 18:37

18h ago18:37

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“We’re committed to supporting U.S. suppliers involved in every key stage of the chip-making process — from the earliest stages of research and development, to final fabrication and packaging.” - Sabih Khan, COO at Apple In April, President Trump said that he wants the Apple iPhone to be manufactured in the United States. The iPhone’s 2,700 compone…

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What If Your Factory Could Think for Itself? Featuring Devin Bhushan of Squint 26:40

2d ago26:40

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During this episode, Santosh is joined by Devin Bhushan, Founder and CEO of Squint. Devin shares how his company is revolutionizing manufacturing by using AI to capture and scale the tribal knowledge of frontline workers. The discussion covers the challenges of labor shortages, the importance of empowering operators, and the need to digitize best p…

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830: Inside AOP's Acquisition of the ProcureTech100: Objectivity, Community, Impact 25:36

4d ago25:36

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“ProcureTech100 is the voice of the user. It's the voice of the customer. We want the perspective of those who are using these solutions every day, who have done proof of concepts, and who have seen the ROI.” - Philip Ideson, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Art of Procurement Today’s procurement leaders are surrounded by tech innovation and dis…

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EP 58: AI for Interior and Architectural Photography with Brian Berkowitz 32:56

5d ago32:56

32:56

In episode 58 of the AI for Interior Designers *Podcast, Jenna Gaidusek sits down with renowned photographer Brian Berkowitz to explore the intersection of AI, photography, and interior design. Brian, a second-generation photographer with 30 years of experience, shares stories from his career working with luxury brands like Gucci, Rolex, Louis Vuit…

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Shipments Under Siege: The Growing Problem of Cargo Theft 19:14

8d ago19:14

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The supply chain faces a lot of challenges right now: geopolitical unpredictability, tariff uncertainty, the end of de minimis exemptions, and constantly changing regulations worldwide. It doesn’t need one more problem - but it has one anyway. And that’s cargo theft. According to Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb), since 2021, there has been a 1,500% incr…

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Designing and Building a Dental Office 57:02

9d ago57:02

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In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, Art Wiederman, CPA, sits down with Mike Pennisi, owner and founder of the Rinnovo Group. Mike shares his knowledge of what dentists should know when designing and building a dental office. With over 18 years of experience and over 250 offices built, Mike shares valuable insights for pract…

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Re-Air: Trucking Revolution: Navigating the Road Ahead with AI and Innovation with TJ England of C.R. England 48:49

9d ago48:49

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From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, guest host Madelyn O'Farrell is joined by TJ England, Chief Legal Officer at C.R. England, a pioneer in the transportation services industry providing asset-based Dedicated, Truckload, and Intermodal solutions to solve a wide…

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829: From Good to Great: How Business Partnering Transforms Procurement Teams 29:16

11d ago29:16

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"Business partnering is what sets apart good procurement teams from great procurement teams, especially in indirect procurement... Those who are good at partnering with the business, they actually are able to excel." - Sasha Sergeev, Director of Technical & Corporate Procurement, Nova Chemicals Procurement must evolve beyond traditional cost-focuse…

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How China's Monopoly on Rare Earths Trumps America's Tariff Power 31:55

11d ago31:55

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The global balance of power isn't just about military might or economic sanctions—it's increasingly about who controls the critical materials that power our modern world. China has masterfully positioned itself as the dominant force in rare earth elements, controlling 70% of mining and 90% of refining for these 17 elements essential to everything f…

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EP:57 Tech-Forward Design Partnerships with Howard Elliott 36:40

14d ago36:40

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Episode 57: Tech-Forward Design Partnerships with Howard Elliott In this episode of AI for Interior Designers, Jenna sits down with Bree Cassidy from Howard Elliott to talk about how one manufacturer is changing the game for designers with smarter, more efficient tools. Howard Elliott has been a designer favorite since their early mirror collection…

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Lost at Sea: Can the U.S. regain maritime dominance? 16:09

15d ago16:09

16:09

“Today, the U.S. ranks 19th in the world in commercial shipbuilding, and we build less than 5 ships each year, while the PRC is building more than 1,700 ships. In 1975, the United States ranked number one, and we were building more than 70 ships a year.” - Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative (2021-2025) The Trump Administration is on a mission…

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Unlocking Billions: The Procurement Playbook for the Future 30:22

16d ago30:22

30:22

During this episode, Santosh is joined by Conrad Snover, CEO of ProcureAbility. Conrad explores the evolving role of procurement in the utility sector. He also discusses the importance of sustainable procurement—focusing on both security of supply and responsible practices—alongside the challenges and opportunities brought by electrification, renew…

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BTW EP 16: Lightbulb Moments: Shedding Light on Purposeful & Productive Procurement 43:32

16d ago43:32

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“Savings is completely self-invented and pointless because it's separated from the real P&L." This assessment from Bayer Chief Procurement Officer Thomas Udesen captures the essence of what may be procurement's most radical transformation in decades. In this episode of “Buy: The Way...To Purposeful Procurement,” Thomas joins Philip Ideson and Rich …

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828: How to Turn Market Chaos Into Procurement’s Strategic Advantage W/ Adam Collins 54:03

18d ago54:03

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"I believe if you can define it, you can source it. And if you can source it, you can auction it." - Adam Collins, Head of Sales, Esker Procurement teams are navigating unprecedented global disruptions, from tariffs and geopolitical tensions to supply chain instabilities that refuse to settle. What if these chaotic conditions actually present procu…

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Does This Mean for Dentists? 1:19:13

22d ago1:19:13

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On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which contained many tax changes that will affect dentists. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, Art visits with Don Watson, Partner and Director of Dental Practices at Eide Bailly, to discuss the provisions of this new legislation. Art and Don discuss…

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From Billable Hours to Measurable Impact: The GSA’s Push for Outcome-Based Contracts 21:18

22d ago21:18

21:18

“If you’re as good as you say you are, you should be able to keep your cost structure down, deliver the mission and the outcome, and still make a margin.” - Josh Gruenbaum, Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at the GSA The General Services Administration (GSA), responsible for Federal contracting, has been making DOGE-style headlines o…

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Robotics, AI, and the Human Touch in Modern Warehousing with Mark Becker of G10 Fullfillment 30:09

23d ago30:09

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Highlights from their conversation include: The G10 Fulfillment Founding Story (1:04) Mark Becker’s Career Background (3:19) Early E-commerce and Amazon Insights (6:31) Evolving Customer Demands & Service Model (7:59) Warehouse Network Strategy (8:45) Network Optimization & Data-Driven Decisions (11:01) Automation in B2C vs. B2B Fulfillment (15:56)…

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How Trump's Trade Wars Are Crippling Global Markets 24:02

23d ago24:02

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Global markets are reeling from what can only be described as an economic tsunami, triggered by President Trump's chaotic approach to trade tariffs. The ripple effects are now washing ashore everywhere from the United Kingdom to Japan, leaving financial destruction in their wake. The UK economy faces a staggering £41.2 billion deficit—significantly…

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EP 56: AI & Product Procurement with Daniel House Club Founders 39:00

24d ago39:00

39:00

Welcome to the AI for Interior Designers podcast- Episode 56! In this episode, I’m joined by brothers Peter and Alexander Spalding, co-founders of Daniel House Club, a platform built to take the headaches out of procurement so designers can focus on what they actually love: designing. We first met in May 2024 at a design immersion retreat in Scotts…

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827: Lessons in Resilience From a Procurement Change Journey W/ Tanya Roach 28:29

25d ago28:29

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There is no template for transformation. You have to build transformation for the organization that you're in. Go and learn as much as you can about the organization and then pivot where you need to.” - Tanya Roach, Director of Procurement, Federated Co-operatives Limited Building procurement from scratch is never easy… let alone within a 90-year-o…

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Coming Unchained to Embrace Global Supply Networks W/ Tim Richardson 35:42

29d ago35:42

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“We've had this whole period of trying to manage supply chains for lowest cost, whereas I think now we're managing for resilience at a managed cost and at an acceptable cost.” - Tim Richardson, Founder and CEO, Iter Consulting Supply chains aren't really chains anymore. They're complex, interconnected networks. Supply networks are anything but pred…

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BTW EP 15: The Phil-Ins: Expanding the Value Menu 34:11

30d ago34:11

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Halfway through their journey toward purposeful procurement, the co-hosts confront a fundamental question: if procurement drives value in so many ways beyond cost savings, why do incentive structures ignore virtually everything else? In this episode of "Buy: The Way...To Purposeful Procurement," Philip Ideson, Rich Ham, and Kelly Barner discuss ins…

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Empowering the Connected Workforce: AI, ERP, and the Future of Manufacturing with Stephen Dombroski of QAD 31:52

30d ago31:52

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During this episode, Santosh is joined by Stephen Dombroski, Director, CPG & Food and Beverage at QAD. Stephen joins the show to discuss the future of manufacturing and supply chain innovation. Topics include the evolution of ERP systems, the shift from reactive to proactive planning, the impact of AI and real-time data on demand forecasting, and t…

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Trump's Tariff Tsunami: How Global Trade Is Changing Forever 21:32

1M ago21:32

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Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "Liberation Day" has unleashed a seismic shift in global trade, with new tariffs affecting 92 countries and reshaping economic relationships worldwide. What initially threatened as a uniform policy has evolved into a complex web of personalized trade barriers, with rates ranging from 10% for the UK to a punishing 50% …

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826: Deglobalization Hype and Reality for Supply Chain Leaders W/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner 30:13

1M ago30:13

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“Deglobalization is a nice soundbite, but the reality is, we need more focus on risk management and mitigation.” – Philip Ideson, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Art of Procurement Deglobalization is a hot topic right now, but behind the big headlines and boardroom buzzwords, real change is proving to be slow, complicated, and deeply influenced b…

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825: Procurement 6 | August 1st, 2025 10:22

1M ago10:22

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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EP 55: Measuring Success with Canvas I.O. and Sarah Bird 35:01

1M ago35:01

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EP 55: Measuring Success with Canvas I.O. and Sarah Bird In this episode of the AI for Interior Designers podcast, host Jenna Gaidusek sits down with Sarah Bird, CEO of Canvas I.O. They dive into how Canvas I.O. is revolutionizing the design workflow by offering a tool for accurate field measurements without a tape measure. Sarah shares her intrigu…

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What Restaurants Can Teach Us About Procurement & Supply Chain 27:17

1M ago27:17

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“The way you do one thing is the way you do everything, and we found, over and over, that precision in the smallest of details translated to precision in the bigger ones.” - Will Guidara, Unreasonable Hospitality There are a lot of opportunities for crossover learning between running a restaurant and working in procurement or supply chain. Both fie…

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Re-Air: Navigating the Complexities of Global Trade and Logistics: A Deep Dive into Supply Chain Management with Dr. Tom Goldsby of the University of Tennessee 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, Santosh is joined by Dr. Tom Goldsby, Chair of Logistics at the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee. Santosh and Tom discuss the complexities of supply chain management and other important topics. Tom sh…

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Trump's Tariff Storm 20:37

1M ago20:37

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Trump's tariffs have unleashed chaos across global supply chains, forcing companies to make radical shifts in their production strategies almost overnight. Initially, tariffs were set at a staggering 145% on Chinese imports, these tariffs threatened to push iPhone prices to $3,000, add $5,000 to electric vehicle costs, and disrupt countless industr…

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824: Why Technology Complexity Kills User Adoption W/ Jason Kim 33:03

1M ago33:03

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"I think we have hit a tipping point where procurement has become a pretty complicated practice. There's so many options and choices and optimizations with concepts that are just so alien to the typical user." - Jason Kim, Senior Director of Product Management, Coupa The procurement technology landscape demands solutions that work for both power us…

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EP 54: Authenticity in the Age of AI - Real Talk with Laurie Laizure from Interior Design Community 52:13

1M ago52:13

52:13

In episode 54, Jenna and Laurie dive deep into the current state of AI in the design world, especially how it’s showing up (for better or worse) on social media. Laurie gives a brutally honest take on how many designers are either all-in with AI or still sitting on the sidelines waiting to see if it’s worth the hype. Spoiler: it is, but not the way…

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How to Empower Your Dental Assistants 47:43

1M ago47:43

47:43

Whenever you talk to a dentist about what they can do to improve their practice, you always hear things like drive more growth by adding new patients, improve your overall departments, etc. But you rarely ever hear a dentist talk about empowering their dental assistants. On this episode of “The Art of Dental Finance and Management with Art Wiederma…

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823: Procurement 6 | July 25th, 2025 9:46

1M ago9:46

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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Making the Pivot to AI-enabled Global Sourcing W/ Anthony Sardain 32:52

1M ago32:52

32:52

“There is a world where we can have a much more dynamic supply chain. Certainly, the current set of brands that are experiencing the squeeze from the tariffs would definitely benefit from being able to pivot their supply chain pretty quickly.” - Anthony Sardain, Founder and CEO of Cavela For all of the enthusiasm about AI, global sourcing is one of…

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BTW EP 14: Targeted Social Impact: Exploring Often Overlooked Value with Paul Polizzotto 36:31

1M ago36:31

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“Businesses are wasting more money than they're making.” This stark assessment from serial entrepreneur Paul Polizzotto frames a provocative question: what if procurement's greatest untapped opportunity lies not in negotiating better prices, but in redirecting the millions corporations already squander on ineffective sales and marketing spend? In t…

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Re-Air: Strategies for Talent Success in the Supply Chain Industry with Radu Palamariu of Alcott Global 35:44

1M ago35:44

35:44

From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, Santosh is joined by Radu Palamariu, the Managing Director for Europe and Asia Pacific at Alcott Global, a company that provides executive search solutions for the world's top companies in eCommerce, supply chain, logistics, …

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The Art and Science of Effective Decision Making 24:13

1M ago24:13

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What guides your toughest decisions? Are you relying on gut instinct, careful analysis, or something in between? Decision making shapes everything from our breakfast choices to business strategies that impact millions. In this thought-provoking exploration, we examine the frameworks governing how we make choices that determine our paths. Beyond sim…

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822: Active Communication as a Procurement Game Changer W/ Jack Skerry 25:46

2M ago25:46

25:46

“You really have to intimately understand what the organization needs out of you, and that happens through good discourse, good conversation, good communication.” - Jack Skerry, Vice President of Supply Chain, Moosehead Breweries Transforming procurement performance demands more than technical expertise. Senior leaders know that without strong comm…

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Supply Chain Disruption in the Age of Uncertainty 25:12

2M ago25:12

25:12

The global economic landscape is transforming before our eyes as protectionist policies gain momentum worldwide. This episode of Chain Reaction examines how these shifts are creating both challenges and opportunities for supply chain leaders navigating increasingly complex waters. We dive deep into the impending August 1st tariffs from the Trump ad…

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Ep 53: Connecting the Dots Through AI Community Conversations with Julia Reinert 44:30

2M ago44:30

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Episode 53: Connecting the Dots Through AI Community Conversations with Julia Reinert In a must-listen episode, Jenna Gaidusek, host of AI for Interior Designers, welcomes her Marketing Director, Julia Reinert, also the creative force behind The Lifestyle Historian. This candid conversation explores Julia's fascinating journey from a "non-tech pers…

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821: Procurement 6 | July 18th, 2025 11:15

2M ago11:15

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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode has 6 short segments that summarize the week in procurement. Segments range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of…

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Remembering Fred Smith: FedEx Founder & Supply Chain Visionary 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

“Life is short and it ends, the clock is ticking. Don’t get all wrapped up in your personal self, that’s a very unhealthy thing to do.” - Fred Smith, Founder of FedEx (1944 - 2025) On June 21, 2025, the business world - more specifically the supply chain world - lost a giant. FedEx Founder Fred Smith passed away at the age of 80. Frederick Wallace …

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The Human-AI Balance Between Corporate Innovation and Venture Capital with Joe Darcy of Volvo Group VC 21:40

2M ago21:40

21:40

During this episode, Santosh is joined by Joe Darcy, Investment Director at Volvo Group VC, as they explore the intersection of corporate venture capital, industrial innovation, and technology. Joe shares insights into Volvo's strategic venture approach, emphasizing their 28-year history of investing in startups that can benefit both the company an…

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Navigating Trade Wars: America's Uncertain Economic Future 26:55

2M ago26:55

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The global trade landscape is entering a period of unprecedented turbulence as President Trump announces massive new tariffs set to take effect August 1st. With tariff rates ranging from 25% to 50% hitting major US trading partners including the EU, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil, we're witnessing what could be the largest series of US tari…

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820: Managing Risk and Relationships in Semiconductor Sourcing W/ Graham Scott 34:04

2M ago34:04

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“It’s not going to take much to push us back into a shortage market where demand would exceed supply.” - Graham Scott, Vice President, Global Procurement at Jabil Semiconductor volatility is grabbing headlines again, but what’s really happening beneath the surface for organizations buying and managing critical components? Graham Scott, Vice Preside…

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