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Pawsit

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Welcome to Pawsit, a podcast production of myBalto! Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert once a week as they discuss everything from commonly asked questions about your pets, share viewpoints on controversial topics regarding pet care in the modern age, and introduce you to fun and unique products in the veterinary industry that can help improve the life of your pet! Pawsit is unique in that Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert share their experiences from both general practice and emergency medicine, respectively ...
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The CVC Unplugged podcast is a weekly show that brings you fascinating and wide-ranging conversations with leading corporate venture capital investors, subject matter experts, startup founders, journalists and other market participants to keep you informed of the most important trends affecting early-stage investing.
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Visionaries are defined as having extraordinary foresight and imagination. Those who can see what isn't there. They can imagine the unimaginable and they have the grit to make it happen. Business Visionaries are the change-agents embracing new opportunities to drive outsized results. From the C-Suite to the up-and-coming disruptors, they are blazing new paths, discovering inventive solutions and powering the future. Join us each week as we speak with these Visionaries: the entrepreneurs, inv ...
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The Spawdcast is a podcast created for pet owners and pet industry professionals. Our mission is to open pet-owner’s eyes to the questions they may not even know to ask, to shine light on the many myths that have been part of pet care for decades and to offer whole solutions for their pets. As well as introduce more options of care for those thinking of working in the pet care industry or those that have an existing career. Hosts Carrie Hyde (owner of The Spaw in Tustin, Ca) is a certified p ...
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Retail Remix

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The rules of retail are constantly changing. Today, we're in an exciting new era where brands can differentiate through experience and use technology to connect with customers in new and exciting ways. Retail Remix is a new podcast series brought to you by Retail TouchPoints, the industry's leading source for news, insights and research for all things customer experience. Every week, we sit down with someone who is helping put a new spin on the retail experience. Hear from the top practition ...
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Time for Crazy

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Time for Crazy podcast is all about getting the Crazy out. Whether it’s due to idiotic individuals around you, other peoples actions or just because you wanna get nuts, Time for Crazy podcast is where it happens. I’ll talk about all the Crazy stuff that I come across in my daily life and see if I can get my audience to relate. Lot’s of comedy, little of anger either way It’s gonna be a great time.
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If you have a pet, you will no doubt have come across one of Mars Petcare’s brands – Pedigree, Whiskas, Iams, Royal Canin, and many others – it is the biggest company in a global petcare market which, depending on what figures you look at, stood at around $250bn last year and is en-route to nearly half a trillion over the next decade. The post Petc…
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“Further, Faster.” Rachel Shepphard, Director of Ventures for Mars Pet Care, shares how the Leap Venture Studio & Academy ignites impactful growth for pet care startups.7 out of 10 US households have a pet, with 97% considering the pet a part of the family - which explains the $320+ billion global pet care market (predicted to get to $500bn by 2030…
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are re-releasing this episodefeaturing Maria Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Valiente Fund, a collaborativefocused on increasing philanthropic investment in Latine leaders, organizations,and communities. Maria shares insights on the importance of innovation in criticalmoments, scaling bold solutions, and…
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If you want to create store experiences that are not only engaging, but truly immersive, storytelling should be your central design strategy. American Girl is one brand that has taken storytelling to the next level, creating realms where imaginations flourish and brand narratives are celebrated. For this episode of Retail Remix, we’re replaying a s…
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On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam gets the chance to sit down with one of her wonderful veterinarian receptionists to discuss what it takes to do this crucial, and sometimes very challenging, job. Erica Forkner has worked with Dr. Sam as a veterinary receptionist for the last 2 years and she graciously joins us to share her insights and experience…
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Former NFL star (one of the top 50 wide receivers in NFL historyand the New Orleans Saints’ all-time leader in every major statistical category for hisposition) and entrepreneur Marques Colston joins us to discuss the future of sportsand the new value chain in sports. As the Founder of Champion Venture Partners,Marques has created a new investment …
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Rachel Frederick oversees various aspects of Sur La Table’s digital business, from digital marketing to the brand’s direct-to-consumer ecommerce site, fraud prevention and even fulfillment offerings. To ensure Sur La Table creates experiences that meet and exceed customer expectations, Rachel and her team rely heavily on customer data. During this …
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Today I’m talking to my colleague Angela Logan, news and production editor at GCV. Angela recently had a very interesting interview with Nichola Bates, head of global accelerators and innovation programmes at Boeing (which you can read here) in which Bates spoke about what it’s been like to be a woman in the corporate VC industry, how in the past t…
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On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam’s husband Paul joins her to fill in for Dr. Robert while he is on a well deserved vacation. This is Paul’s second time on the podcast, and since we just love having him on the show, we thought we would do it again! Come take a listen as Dr. Sam and Paul discuss some of the differences between owning a pet before a…
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're re-releasing this insightful episode with Natalia Rodriguez-Hilt, Senior Director at Raza Development Fund (RDF). Natalia discusses how RDF unlocks the $2.1 trillion revenue potential of Latino-owned businesses through creative financing solutions, including equity-like revenue-based loans. She also highli…
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Merchants of all sizes and across categories have heard the call: to survive in an era of heightened expectations, they must empower consumers to buy anytime, anywhere and in any way they want. And oh yeah, they have to get those products to customers’ doorsteps faster. Companies like Feedonomics are making it a reality by ensuring product data is …
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My guest today is Alejandro Solé, chief investment officer of TechEnergy Ventures, the CVC unit for the energy transition division of Tecpetrol, an energy company that is part of Italian-Argentine industrial conglomerate Techint group, which has under its umbrella companies in areas like steelmaking, engineering and construction, and energy. The po…
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On this episode Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam discuss some helpful veterinary apps. There are tons of apps that make our everyday lives easier. So, we thought we would talk about a few interesting veterinary ones that we have found. Take a listen and learn about some useful veterinary resources in the palm of your hand! Thanks for tuning in and as always,…
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For his latest book, Gary Hawkins wanted to explore the gap between technology's rapid evolution and retailers' slow adoption of it. With Bionic Retail: How to Thrive in an Exponential World, he identifies what's holding retailers back, and how they can adapt their systems, processes and cultures to embrace innovation. During this Retail ThinkTank …
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What Needs to Be Done? Is Better Possible? Where do the seeds of change begin, and can entrepreneurs really solve society’s biggest challenges? Paolo Narciso is a Build Fellow at Stand Together Ventures Lab. STVL invests and builds to change society with founders and teams who are obsessed with showing that better is possible. Today, we talk about …
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The beauty and wellness industries are brimming with new trends and growth opportunities. Yuriy Boykiv and his team at Front Row are focused on helping brands in these dynamic markets adapt, innovate and drive growth. During this episode of Retail Remix, Yuriy outlines: How the growth of marketplaces has created new challenges for smaller brands; W…
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Investment is no longer the exclusive domain of investors. Increasingly sophisticated tools are coming on the market that are giving everyone access to investment capabilities that used to be confined to institutions and financial professionals. My guest today is Alokik Advani, managing partner of Fidelity International Strategic Ventures – or FISV…
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On this episode of Pawsit Dr. Sam has two very special guests join her while Dr. Robert is away at a veterinary conference, her two daughters, Charlotte and Nora! Nora and Charlotte give us a little insight into what it is like to have a mom that is a vet. Come and listen to this silly and special episode. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we tak…
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Bodegas are a fixture in local communities and large cities alike. Rachel Krupa has her own fond memories of local corner stores, which is why she’s leveraging her deep CPG experience to reimagine and elevate the experience. During this episode of Retail Remix, Rachel provides insight into why she founded The Goods Mart, and how she has: Created a …
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My guest today is Murat Arcan, managing director of Sabanci Climate Ventures, the CVC unit of Sabanci Climate Technologies, the international energy arm of one of Turkey’s largest conglomerates. The post Sabanci wants to invest $200m into renewables technology appeared first on CVC Unplugged.Di Mawsonia
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On today’s episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert are honored to be joined by a legend in the veterinary world, Dr. Terry Fossum. Dr. Fossum is a board certified surgeon, that very literally "wrote the book" on veterinary surgery that has become the text book and book of reference for veterinarians around the world. She is now helping pets in a …
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Dan Kihanya is the Director of REI’s Path Ahead Ventures, a $30 million fund aimed at supporting founders of color in the outdoor industry. Launched in 2021, this program focuses on providing resources, mentorship, and funding to help diverse entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses. They have multiple programs like Embark (for early-stage fo…
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The streaming era isn’t just giving households one-click access to a seemingly endless supply of content; it’s enabling brands and retailers to deliver relevant and impactful advertising to target consumers, making media moments shoppable. Walgreens Advertising Group is capitalizing on this opportunity by testing new connected TV (CTV) advertising …
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As companies are increasingly looking for faster innovation cycles and increased collaboration with startups, but don’t always want the risk associated with direct investment, venture clienting has grown massively in popularity in recent years. The post Venture clienting as an entry point for more risk-averse corporates appeared first on CVC Unplug…
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AI is everywhere, and we are starting to see it in vet med. On this episode, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discuss AI in veterinary medicine. Dr. Robert was just in Kansas City for the Veterinary Innovation Summit, which is a unique conference that offers a look into the future of veterinary medicine. While he was there he learned all about what is coming…
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Marcelo De Santis is a seasoned C-suite leader (former executive at Thoughtworks, Pirelli, and Mondelēz International), and his new book, Figure Eight, unlocks the secrets of leadership in our rapidly evolving world where technology and humanity converge. We talk about leadership in fast times, accelerating time to market, executive mountaineering …
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Consumers want to make more thoughtful decisions about what and how they buy. They don’t want to just minimize their environmental impact, though. They also want to purchase high-quality goods that are good for them and the individuals they love. Yes, that even includes their pets. During this episode of Retail Remix, we explore Nestlé Purina PetCa…
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Paradoxical though it may seem that an industry as extractive in nature as mining would be so important to making the world more sustainable, that’s exactly the case. Partly that’s because of the need to reduce its own impact – bringing down its emissions and reducing its waste – but also because most other energy transition technologies rely on me…
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On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert talk about specialists. Often, people expect that their veterinarian will know absolutely everything about what is going on with their pet. While we strive to know as much as possible, we often need to enlist the help of specialists. In veterinary medicine, just like in human medicine, there are doc…
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In this special re-release, we dive into the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence with Rudina Seseri, Managing Partner at Glasswing Ventures, as she reflects on AI investment and innovation. Rudina provides an analysis of the AI industry, addressing pressing questions on the technology's evolution and her assessment of its long-term poten…
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Have you ever walked into such a beautiful store, you couldn’t mutter another word other than, “dang”? Well, that was Nicki Gitlin’s inspiration when the time came to name her design and architecture business. With years of hands-on experience, including a stint at Theory when she designed stores worldwide, she focuses on “intersecting architecture…
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Historically, Latin American corporates, have been risk averse, wanting control, often family-owned, and that has been a barrier to innovation, but that is changing now, and they are more open to doing things in a new way, if for no other reason that it’s imperative to not being out-competed. The post LatAm is hungrier for venture service providers…
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On this episode, Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert discussed some differences between human medicine and veterinary medicine. It can be easy for us to assume that people know what to expect when bringing their fur babies in to be seen at the vet clinic, but sometimes things work a little differently then they do with our human counterparts. Listen to learn mo…
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Natalia Rodriguez-Hilt is the Senior Director of UnidosUS Affiliate Development and Small Business Strategies at Raza Development Fund. Natalia is a seasoned expert in economic and community development, with a passion for driving economic opportunity for entrepreneurs in underrepresented communities. We discuss how RDF unleashes unleash the power,…
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More than half of U.S. shoppers are concerned with the quality and legitimacy of the product discovery channels they use most, according to research from Reddit. And yes, that includes social media. That is why, rather than relying solely on social media ratings and reviews, brands need to connect with consumers in context, according to Bob Ferdman…
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On this episode of Pawsit, Dr. Sam an Dr. Robert discuss a list of common pet myths. Pet owners often ask these questions of veterinarians, or worse just assume they are true! So, take a listen and see if they bust any myths you have always thought were true! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we take questions for upcoming podcasts at podcast@myb…
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Elizabeth Bieniek, author of Cake on Tuesdays: 25 Lessons To Unlock Corporate Innovation, shares her blueprint for executing change within complex organizations. She co-founded Webex Hologram, the industry’s first holographic collaboration system, while at Cisco and here explores the intricacies of innovation and leadership, offering valuable insig…
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Although some use the words “membership” and “subscription” interchangeably, 64% of consumers believe there is a distinct difference in these types of programs. But what do consumers really expect from these commerce experiences? Retail TouchPoints and CI&T collaborated on a survey of 1,000+ consumers to find out. Melissa Minkow, author of the repo…
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The “typical” accelerator model as we know it – a cohort of young startups that go through some sort of curriculum and hopefully convince investors to back them at the end of it – sometimes offers mixed results. Founders may well find that the conversation they have at the end is an investor telling them to call them back when they have more revenu…
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Do you ever wish your vet would come to you? On today's episode Dr. Robert and Dr. Sam discuss the return of the house call. While we still see large and mixed animal veterinarians making house calls, it is rare to see your small animal veterinarian making a house call. This is starting to change. Small animal mobile veterinary services are becomin…
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Rebekah Kondrat has worked for brands known (and loved) for their incredible store experiences: Apple, Starbucks and Warby Parker, among others. She has taken these experiences to start Rekon Retail, a company that helps brands scale their retail operations and set them up for long-term success. During this RetailThinkTank Ideation Session, host Al…
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Milani Cosmetics has been around for more than 20 years. And although plenty of beauty trends have come and gone in that time, the brand has maintained relevance and even acquired new customers by staying true to its core value props — and its distinct marketing approach. During this episode of Retail Remix, we’re replaying an episode of Experience…
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The US healthcare market is a big, complicated one. It’s fragmented, it’s large, with long sales and feedback cycles, making it difficult to innovate and bring about change at scale, especially that which the venture model would be patient enough for. The post Innovating in an intractable healthcare system appeared first on CVC Unplugged.…
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On this episode of Pawsit Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert sit down with Dr. Rickey Walther the Chief Medical Officer of Pawlicy advisor. Dr. Walther is a fellow small animal veterinarian that knows first hand how helpful insurance can be for pet owners. Pawlicy advisor is a great resource if you are considering insurance for your pet. It allows you to compa…
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We are thrilled to announce the re-release of one of our more popular podcast episodes, featuring a captivating conversation on collaboration and growth with industry leaders from PepsiCo and the California Milk Advisory Board. Hosted by Fred Schonenberg, founder and CEO of VentureFuel, this episode delves deep into innovative strategies and real-w…
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In its early days, Birdy Grey was very much an “Instagram brand.” That means Grace Lee Chen, Monica Ashauer and their entire team looked to social communities (and especially Instagram) to gather feedback and determine what products they should sell in order to grow their business. Birdy Grey has relied on this community to grow and position itself…
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Every year lists of the most popular dog breeds are posted across the internet. On this episode Dr. Sam and Dr. Robert look at the top 5 breeds from the last two years (along with some honorable mentions). Listen to learn about the breeds people are bringing home, and what some common medical conditions are seen associated with those breeds. Is you…
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TikTok and Alibaba are just two of many tech juggernauts testing virtual influencers, and these AI-generated personalities are bringing immersive commerce experiences to a completely new level. What is happening in this space today…and what will the future hold? Most of all, what will the rapid evolution and maturation of this space mean for how we…
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GlobalWafers is a global leader in semiconductor technology, providing innovative, advanced silicon wafer solutions to integrated chip manufacturers worldwide. Brent Omdahl, Executive Vice President for Government Affairs, has over 20 years of deep experience counseling U.S. firms on international market entry strategies and advising foreign firms …
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Hearst is harnessing its expansive portfolio of brands and its highly credible editorial team to take a curated, content-driven approach to commerce. Robert Gash, the company’s CTO of Ecommerce, has played an integral role in this new, exciting era for the company, onboarding key partners to support the new experience. During this episode of Retail…
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