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This Week in Innovation
Hosted by Jeff Roster · EN
Jeff Roster (Gartner & IHL retail sector analyst) and Brian Sathianathan (the VC) explore the retail sector startup community on This Week in Innovation podcast. We discuss the trends driving the retail industry and examine the emerging technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, machine learning, low code, cloud computing, SaaS, data, robots, augmented reality, virtual reality, livestreaming, personalization, recommendations and QR codes being built to take advantage of them.
We interview founders, VC’s, entrepreneurs, retail executives and CIO’s to better understand the digital transformation and innovation happening in the retail sector.
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First Thoughts on OpenAI’s Weekend
Nov 21, 202300:32:28Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode we share our First Thoughts on OpenAI's Weekend. The host, Jeff Roster, deep dives into the major shifts and changes in the AI industry, specifically revolving around OpenAI's recent events. He is joined by guests Brian Sathianathan and Gautham Vadakkepatt, who are industry experts. They discuss the rise of Artificial General Intelligence ( #AGI ), OpenAI's achievements, its changes in leadership, and its corporate structure. They also delve into how Microsoft's involvement might shape the future of AGI and discuss how businesses can strategically leverage AI technology moving forward. Give it a listen and let us know what you think? Podcast Hosts Jeff Roster Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffPR LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-roster-bb51b8/ Website https://thisweekininnovation.com Brian Sathianathan Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianVision Website https://www.iterate.ai Podcast Website https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-f8asf-af2782 https://thisweekininnovation.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-innovation/id1562068014 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDqTUnt6jebdRHbRzSTJN Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/3bau5xpz Substack https://jeffroster.substack.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRwY8GoqzSxj45G6hOBGWOQ Listen Notes https://lnns.co/2QPSfnizE5K #thisweekininnovation, #TRI, #5ForcesOfInnovation, #podcast, #retailpodcast, #emergingtechnologies, #Retailers, #retail, #retailindustry, #retailtechnology, #retailtech, #futureofretail, #innovation, #innovationstrategy, #retailinnovation, #retailtrends, #retailinsights, #retailnews, #retailtech, #DigitalTransformation, #VentureCapital, #VC, #Founders, #Entrepreneurs, #startupstrategies, #startupfunding, #startupstories, #startupsuccess, #startupfounders, #retailstartups, #founderstories, #founderlife, #Gartner, #IHL, #ArtificialIntelligence , #AI, #cloud, #data , #deeplearning, #naturallanguageprocessing , #sentimentanalysis , #conversationalai, #InternetOfThings, #IoT, #machinelearning, #Blockchain, #virtualreality, #augmentedreality, #personalization, #datamining, #SaaS, #Recommendations, #QRcodes, #Robots, #vr, #3d, #ar, #xr, #NFTs, #unifiedcommerce, #socialcommerce, #mobile,
Transcribe →A Conversation About AI in Retail
Nov 10, 202300:47:59Tap to summarizeJeff Roster and Brian Sathianathan discuss the impact of AI in various industries including #retail. They discuss Brian's recent trip to the United Nations, where he spoke about the effects of AI on environmental sustainability. They also talk about the growing use of generative AI in different sectors and the potential winners in the AI industry. Jeff asks about the budget and staffing implications of AI implementation, and they discuss the role of IT services in this space. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the current trends and future possibilities of AI technology. JPR’s note: This summary was created by AI. Pretty good! Give it a listen and let us know what you think? Podcast Hosts Jeff Roster Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffPR LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-roster-bb51b8/ Website https://thisweekininnovation.com Brian Sathianathan Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianVision Website https://www.iterate.ai Podcast Website https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-f8asf-af2782 https://thisweekininnovation.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-innovation/id1562068014 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDqTUnt6jebdRHbRzSTJN Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/3bau5xpz Substack https://jeffroster.substack.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRwY8GoqzSxj45G6hOBGWOQ Listen Notes https://lnns.co/2QPSfnizE5K #thisweekininnovation, #TRI22, #5ForcesOfInnovation, #podcast, #retailpodcast, #emergingtechnologies, #Retailers, #retail, #retailindustry, #retailtechnology, #retailtech, #futureofretail, #innovation, #innovationstrategy, #retailinnovation, #Startup, #Startups, #retailtrends, #retailinsights, #retailnews, #retailtech, #DigitalTransformation, #VentureCapital, #VC, #Founders, #Entrepreneurs, #startupstrategies, #startupfunding, #startupstories, #startupsuccess, #startupfounders, #retailstartups, #founderstories, #founderlife, #Gartner, #IHL, #ArtificialIntelligence , #AI, #cloud, #data , #deeplearning, #naturallanguageprocessing , #sentimentanalysis , #conversationalai, #InternetOfThings, #IoT, #machinelearning, #Blockchain, #virtualreality, #augmentedreality, #personalization, #datamining, #SaaS, #Recommendations, #QRcodes, #Robots, #vr, #3d, #ar, #xr, #NFTs, #unifiedcommerce, #socialcommerce, #mobile
Transcribe →Neil Redding of Auki Labs on the Era of Spatial Computing and its Impact on Retail
Oct 18, 202300:45:15Tap to summarizeNeil Redding is a keynote speaker, author, Innovation Architect and Near Futurist. Neil is Founder and CEO of Redding Futures, a boutique consultancy that enables brands and businesses to engage powerfully with the Near Future. Prior to founding Redding Futures, Neil held leadership roles at Mediacom, Proximity/BBDO, Gensler, ThoughtWorks and Lab49. He has delivered for clients including Visa, Nike, Cadillac, Macy’s, NBA, Verizon, TED, The Economist, MoMA, Converse, Morgan Stanley, Apple, Oracle, Financial Times, and Fidelity Investments. He has spoken at numerous conferences including AWEXR, Immerse Global Summit, infoComm, Tech2025, CreateTech, SEGD XLab, A.R.E. Shoptalk, Creative Technology Week, Design+AI and VRevolution. Neil is also editor of Near Future of Retail, author of the forthcoming book The Ecosystem Paradigm, creator and co-host of the weekly Web3/Metaverse gathering meta-web3-verses and advises multiple startups at the leading edge of the digital-physical convergenc Links for the show notes: Convergent product suite video overview Convergent product landing page — reach out here to learn more Article: Retail is Ground Zero for the Era of Spatial Computing Give it a listen and let us know what you think? Podcast Guest Neil Redding Head of Product, Auki Labs https://www.linkedin.com/in/reddingneil/ Podcast Hosts Jeff Roster Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffPR LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-roster-bb51b8/ Website https://thisweekininnovation.com Brian Sathianathan Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianVision Website https://www.iterate.ai Podcast Website https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-f8asf-af2782 https://thisweekininnovation.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-innovation/id1562068014 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDqTUnt6jebdRHbRzSTJN Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/3bau5xpz Substack https://jeffroster.substack.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRwY8GoqzSxj45G6hOBGWOQ Listen Notes https://lnns.co/2QPSfnizE5K Hashtags – Highlight the hashtags you want included on the landing page. I automatically include all the hashtags in the Required section. #thisweekininnovation, #TRI22, #5ForcesOfInnovation, #podcast, #retailpodcast, #emergingtechnologies, #Retailers, #retail, #retailindustry, #retailtechnology, #retailtech, #futureofretail, #innovation, #innovationstrategy, #retailinnovation, #Startup, #Startups, #retailtrends, #retailinsights, #retailnews, #retailtech, #DigitalTransformation, #VentureCapital, #VC, #Founders, #Entrepreneurs, #startupstrategies, #startupfunding, #startupstories, #startupsuccess, #startupfounders, #retailstartups, #founderstories, #founderlife, #Gartner, #IHL,
Transcribe →Vicki Cantrell on the VIP Awards
Sep 15, 202300:42:20Tap to summarize#VIPAwards #VendorsinPartnership #vendorawards #partnership On today’s pod I catch up with Vicki Cantrell, Chief Executive Officer Vendors in Partnership LLC. The Vendors in Partnership (VIP) Awards are an industry celebration for the solution providers that power the retail ecosystem, and the new ways that partnerships were formed and challenges were overcome. They want to acknowledge service to this industry, and will recognize and celebrate a willingness to transform from within, create deep and perceptive partnerships, and great solutions. Give it a listen and let us know what you think? Podcast Guest Vicki Cantrell Chief Executive Officer Vendors in Partnership LLC Podcast Hosts Jeff Roster Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffPR Website https://thisweekininnovation.com Brian Sathianathan Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianVision Website https://www.iterate.ai Podcast Website https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-f8asf-af2782 https://thisweekininnovation.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-innovation/id1562068014 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDqTUnt6jebdRHbRzSTJN Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/3bau5xpz Substack https://jeffroster.substack.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRwY8GoqzSxj45G6hOBGWOQ Listen Notes https://lnns.co/2QPSfnizE5K #thisweekininnovation, #TRI22, #5ForcesOfInnovation, #podcast, #retailpodcast, #emergingtechnologies, #Retailers, #retail, #retailindustry, #retailtechnology, #retailtech, #futureofretail,
Transcribe →ROI Super Saturday 2024 – What You Need to Know
Aug 29, 202300:25:25Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode of This Week in Innovation I had a fantastic discussion with my old friend Greg Buzek of IHL Services. Greg has two full time jobs. One is running IHL Services and the other is Retail Orphan Initiative. Greg shared some of the history of @RetailROI and the theme for Retail Orphan Initiative Super Saturday 2024. Ricardo Belmar, cohost of Retail Razor joined me to help me discuss how a vendor can use Retail Orphan Initiative Super Saturday to make a big impact on @NRF 2024 weeks before the start of the show. Give it a listen and let us know what you think? Podcast Guest Greg Buzek President/Chief AI Officer - IHL Group / President/Treasurer – Retail Orphan Initiative Twitter https://twitter.com/GregBuzek LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbuzek/ Email greg@ihlservices.com Website https://ihlservices.com https://www.retailroi.org Podcast Hosts Jeff Roster Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffPR LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-roster-bb51b8/ Website https://thisweekininnovation.com Brian Sathianathan Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianVision Website https://www.iterate.ai Podcast Website https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-f8asf-af2782 https://thisweekininnovation.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-innovation/id1562068014 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDqTUnt6jebdRHbRzSTJN Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/3bau5xpz Substack https://jeffroster.substack.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRwY8GoqzSxj45G6hOBGWOQ Listen Notes https://lnns.co/2QPSfnizE5K
Transcribe →Retail Razor & This Week in Innovation: An #NRF Conversation
Feb 5, 202301:06:55Tap to summarizeRicardo Belmar, of Retail Razor, and I had a crazy idea of dragging our microphones around #nrf2023 and interviewing very interesting people. We weren't sure what to expect or even how to prepare. Turns out it was an amazing experience. This is the first of 4 separate episodes. Give it a listen and let us know what you think? Podcast Hosts Jeff Roster Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffPR LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-roster-bb51b8/ Website https://thisweekininnovation.com Brian Sathianathan Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianVision Website https://www.iterate.ai Podcast Website https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-f8asf-af2782 https://thisweekininnovation.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-innovation/id1562068014 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDqTUnt6jebdRHbRzSTJN Listen Notes https://lnns.co/2QPSfnizE5K #thisweekininnovation, #TRI22, #5ForcesOfInnovation, #podcast, #retailpodcast, #emergingtechnologies, #Retailers, #retail, #retailindustry, #retailtechnology, #retailtech, #futureofretail, #innovation, #innovationstrategy, #retailinnovation, #Startup, #Startups, #retailtrends, #retailinsights, #retailnews, #retailtech, #Gartner, #IHL, #ArtificialIntelligence , #AI, #cloud, #data , #deeplearning, #naturallanguageprocessing , #sentimentanalysis , #conversationalai, #InternetOfThings, #IoT, #machinelearning, #Blockchain, #virtualreality, #augmentedreality,
Transcribe →Post CES & NRF Analysis with the Iterate.ai Team
Feb 4, 202300:42:11Tap to summarizeBrian and I caught up with the Iterate.ai team to hear what they found at both CES and NRF. Give it a listen and let us know what you think? Podcast Hosts Jeff Roster Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffPR LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-roster-bb51b8/ Website https://thisweekininnovation.com Brian Sathianathan Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianVision Website https://www.iterate.ai Podcast Website https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-f8asf-af2782 https://thisweekininnovation.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-innovation/id1562068014 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDqTUnt6jebdRHbRzSTJN LaunchPadOne https://www.launchpaddm.com/pd/This-Week-in-Innovation?showAllEpisodes=true Listen Notes https://lnns.co/2QPSfnizE5K #thisweekininnovation, #TRI22, #5ForcesOfInnovation, #podcast, #retailpodcast, #emergingtechnologies, #Retailers, #retail, #retailindustry, #retailtechnology, #retailtech, #futureofretail, #innovation, #innovationstrategy, #retailinnovation, #Startup, #Startups, #retailtrends, #retailinsights, #retailnews, #retailtech, #DigitalTransformation, #VentureCapital, #VC, #Founders, #Entrepreneurs, #startupstrategies, #startupfunding, #startupstories, #startupsuccess, #startupfounders, #retailstartups, #founderstories, #founderlife, #Gartner, #ArtificialIntelligence , #AI , #conversationalai, #InternetOfThings, #IoT, #machinelearning, #Blockchain, #virtualreality, #augmentedreality, #vr, #3d, #ar, #xr, #NFTs, #unifiedcommerce, #socialcommerce, #mobile, #metaverse, #unifiedcommerce, #socialcommerce, #lowcode,
Transcribe →My appearance on the Creating The Greatest Show Podcast
Jan 25, 202300:43:32Tap to summarizeThis episode is my appearance on Casey Cheshire's Creating The Greatest Show podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation. Casey Cheshire is a marketer, serial entrepreneur, and adventurer. He has been in EO for close to 10 years and counts his relationships as a key reason for his continued success. Casey’s passion for podcasting led to him founding Ringmaster Conversational Marketing. Ringmaster helps B2B businesses launch podcasts that drive growth and revenue. Previously, Casey founded and ran Cheshire Impact for 10 years. It became the top Salesforce Pardot marketing automation solutions partner in the world before a successful exit in 2021. He is also a US Marine Corps Veteran where he served in the Infantry and deployed to some very hot climates. In his free time, Casey likes to skydive, climb mountains, and pretend to be a hungry bear for his two kids. Give it a listen and let us know what you think? Podcast Hosts Jeff Roster Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffPR LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-roster-bb51b8/ Website https://thisweekininnovation.com Brian Sathianathan Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianVision Website https://www.iterate.ai Podcast Website https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-f8asf-af2782 https://thisweekininnovation.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-innovation/id1562068014 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDqTUnt6jebdRHbRzSTJN LaunchPadOne https://www.launchpaddm.com/pd/This-Week-in-Innovation?showAllEpisodes=true Listen Notes https://lnns.co/2QPSfnizE5K #thisweekininnovation, #TRI22, #5ForcesOfInnovation, #podcast, #retailpodcast, #emergingtechnologies, #Retailers, #retail, #retailindustry, #retailtechnology, #retailtech, #futureofretail,
Transcribe →#RunUpToNRF23: How Startups Can Work With The Media
Jan 11, 202300:30:06Tap to summarizeGabriella Bock and Natalie Arana of RETHINK Retail drop by the pod to give advice to startups on how to more effectively engage with the press at conferences and day to day operations. Give it a listen and let us know what you think? Podcast Guest Gabriella Bock Head of Content & Production RETHINK Retail Natalie Arana Director of Brand Marketing & Communities RETHINK Retail Podcast Hosts Jeff Roster Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffPR LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-roster-bb51b8/ Website https://thisweekininnovation.com Brian Sathianathan Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianVision Website https://www.iterate.ai Podcast Website https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-f8asf-af2782 https://thisweekininnovation.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-innovation/id1562068014 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDqTUnt6jebdRHbRzSTJN LaunchPadOne https://www.launchpaddm.com/pd/This-Week-in-Innovation?showAllEpisodes=true Listen Notes https://lnns.co/2QPSfnizE5K #thisweekininnovation, #TRI22, #5ForcesOfInnovation, #podcast, #retailpodcast, #emergingtechnologies, #Retailers, #retail, #retailindustry, #retailtechnology, #retailtech, #futureofretail,
Transcribe →#RunUpToNRF23: Jeff Ketner, CEO, Ketner Group: Advice for Founders about Public Relations
Jan 10, 202300:30:52Tap to summarizeJeff Ketner, CEO of Ketner Group stopped by to discuss public relations strategies for startups. Give it a listen and let us know what you think? Podcast Guest Jeff Ketner Chief Executive Officer Ketner Group Communications Email jeff@ketnergroup.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ketner-7b297a/ Website https://ketnergroup.com Podcast Hosts Jeff Roster Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffPR LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-roster-bb51b8/ Website https://thisweekininnovation.com Brian Sathianathan Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianVision Website https://www.iterate.ai Podcast Website https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-f8asf-af2782 https://thisweekininnovation.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-innovation/id1562068014 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDqTUnt6jebdRHbRzSTJN LaunchPadOne https://www.launchpaddm.com/pd/This-Week-in-Innovation?showAllEpisodes=true Listen Notes https://lnns.co/2QPSfnizE5K #thisweekininnovation, #TRI22, #5ForcesOfInnovation, #podcast, #retailpodcast, #emergingtechnologies, #Retailers, #retail, #retailindustry, #retailtechnology, #retailtech, #futureofretail,
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