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E072: GTM Strategy & Storytelling – Why Stories Matter 30:25

منذ 21 يومًا30:25

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Jennifer Caleshu is a leadership communications expert, executive coach, and faculty director at the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute, with deep ties to the Haas School of Business. In this episode, Jennifer joins Jeff Eyet to dive into the power of storytelling in business, how leaders build trust, and practical strategies for authentic, memorable communication – whether pitching, presenting, or leading teams. In this episode, we explore: (05:55) Leading authentically through story (09:34) Tuning your message to the audience (12:10) Knowing and inspiring your audience (16:26) The hidden power of nonverbal cues (18:57) Simple strategies for better communication (23:08) Owning your expertise with confidence (24:03) How to know your audience and share with ease (28:21) Final insights on storytelling and connection Connect with Jennifer Caleshu on LinkedIn Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E71: Problem Framing & Opportunity Sizing – Unlocking Big Growth with Design Principles 41:44

منذ 28 يومًا41:44

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Dave Rochlin is a leading expert in design thinking, corporate innovation and entrepreneurship, blending practical experience with academic insight from teaching at HAAS. In this episode, Dave joins host Jeff Eyet to break down how to determine if an idea is worth pursuing, validate its potential, navigate pivots and avoid common innovation pitfalls – sharing hard-won strategies for real-world business growth. In this episode, we explore: (05:43) Customer-centric value creation (07:01) Navigating pivoting and sunk costs (10:07) Innovation strategy funnel (13:49) Beyond data, observing real behaviors (18:50) Focused discovery and validation process (20:16) Market sizing and validation steps (25:14) Creating effective problem-solving hypotheses (27:43) Embracing trial and error (29:16) Creative data-driven decision making (37:41) Startup pivot dynamics (39:08) Strategic pivoting explained Connect with Dave Rochlin on LinkedIn Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E070: DT Mindset & Process – Unlocking Big Growth with Design Principles 1:10:22

منذ 5 weeks1:10:22

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Clark Kellogg is a renowned design thinker, architect, and co-founder of Berkeley Innovation Group. With decades of experience in architecture, teaching and business strategy, Clark has pioneered bringing design thinking mindsets and processes to organizations and business schools. In this conversation, Clark unpacks the evolution of design thinking, what makes it so powerful and how leaders can apply it to drive meaningful innovation. In this episode, we explore: (00:00) Design thinking over technical skills (05:23) Beyond buildings: the birth of design thinking (11:41) Embracing vulnerability and empathy (18:03) Human ingenuity vs AI creativity (22:50) Are we asking the right question (27:23) Importance of user feedback (33:43) Research beyond people to materials (43:07) Reframing questions for better solutions (46:25) Ideation without self-censorship (52:17) Iterative prototyping for market readiness (54:59) Prototyping fuels design and feedback (01:01:54) Uncovering bias in storytelling (01:08:58) Enduring importance of design thinking Connect with Clark Kellogg on LinkedIn Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E069: Systems Thinking – What Space Research Teaches Us About Innovation 42:52

منذ 6 weeks42:52

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Miki Sode is a scientist and educator at Stanford’s d.school. She brings a unique mix of physics, aerospace and bioengineering expertise, including groundbreaking research on bone loss aboard the International Space Station. In this episode, Miki explores how systems thinking, innovation, and human-centred design intersect to tackle complex challenges, both in space and here on Earth. We explore: (05:36) Space research for drug discovery (08:04) Integrative thinking in design (11:30) Bone health, vitamins and athlete impact (13:50) Space-based research opportunities (18:19) Unexpected research on the ISS (21:54) Innovative strategies for growth (26:13) Space station plant research (27:27) Risks of returning space capsules (31:32) Shooting for the moon workshop (35:54) Plant changes in microgravity (37:42) System adaptation in space (41:19) Human-centered design education Connect with Mike Sode on LinkedIn Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E068: Wicked Problems – Design Thinking, Expertise and the Human Element in Modern Strategy 47:26

منذ 7 weeks47:26

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Jess Roberts, affiliate faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and the Minnesota Design Center, is a master at navigating complexity. With a background spanning design thinking, public health and systems change, Jess dives into the world of “wicked problems” – the messy, stubborn challenges that resist quick fixes. In this episode, he explores why traditional approaches fall short, and reveals how design-based thinking can unlock fresh solutions in business, health and even AI. In this episode, we explore: (00:58) Differences between wicked and traditional problems (04:47) Unlocking creativity through childlike curiosity (08:20) Framing problem-solving approaches (14:33) Navigating expertise and experience (16:41) Targeting Gen Z with agile strategies (20:49) How AI disrupts career progression (23:04) Reframing AI for better outcomes (27:45) Human-centered design in systems (30:12) Balancing professional and personal health (34:19) Design thinking: desirability vs viability (36:29) Map vs territory in design (40:40) Designing communication for togetherness (45:09) Rethinking problem-solving strategies Connect with Jess Roberts on LinkedIn By Design Website Doug Dietz Ted Talk Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E067: AI Strategy That Actually Delivers with Chinar Movsisyan 35:46

منذ 8 weeks35:46

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Chinar Movsisyan, founder of Feedback Intelligence, joins host Jeff Eyet to unpack the real-world impact of AI for business. Based in San Francisco, Chinar specializes in large language models and conversational AI, helping companies turn AI insights into solutions that truly meet user needs. She shows how AI isn't a threat – the real impact comes when we focus on solving real human problems, not just adding AI for the sake of it. In this episode, we explore: Why AI’s strategic value matters for business success How to define and measure efficiency when implementing AI The risks of overfitting models to benchmarks instead of real-world needs Domain-specific AI: building smaller, focused and accessible models Moving from point-and-click to natural language interactions How to measure and improve AI-powered user experiences The future of AI-human collaboration and designing for adoption Connect with Chinar Movsisyan on LinkedIn Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E066: The AI Healthcare Transformation with Artem Trotsyuk, Mike Snyder, and Ankur Samanta 50:24

منذ 9 weeks50:24

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Today we’re joined by three leading researchers in AI and digital health—Michael Snyder and Artem Trotsyuk from Stanford University, and Ankur Samanta from Columbia University to tackle one of the biggest questions of our time: How will AI change the way we live, age, and heal? From Stanford to Columbia, they’re already running the experiments. You’ll hear how wearable devices are uncovering hidden signals in our bodies, why AI could become your most trusted health coach, and the surprising role psychology plays in whether these breakthroughs actually change lives. In this episode, we explore: Personalizing health insights with genomic and wearable data The rise of AI-powered health assistants Trust, privacy, and AI-driven diagnostics AI’s promise and pitfalls in medical decisions Psychology and behavior: the toughest barriers Connect with Michael Snyder on LinkedIn Connect with Artem Trotsyuk on LinkedIn Connect with Ankur Samanta on LinkedIn Deep Medicine – Book The Advanced Drug Delivery and Regenerative Biomaterials (ADDReB) Laboratory Laboratory for Intelligent Imaging and Neural Computing Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E065: What US Presidents Teach Us About Wealth, Risk, and the American Dream with Megan Gorman 47:02

منذ 10 weeks47:02

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Author of All the Presidents’ Money , Megan Gorman is a wealth manager, tax expert, and author with a passion for U.S. presidential history, especially how presidents earned, managed, lost and grew their fortunes. In this interview, Megan joins host Jeff Eyet to discuss her book exploring the financial journeys, failures, and legacies of America’s leaders, distilling their personal money lessons for today’s listeners. In this episode, we explore: Money wins (and flops) of US presidents George Washington’s budgeting playbook for power and legacy How short-term vs. long-term thinking built legacies Modern money lessons in luck, risk and generational wealth Smart takeaways from presidents’ second acts and estate plans Connect with Megan Gorman on LinkedIn All the Presidents' Money – Book All the Presidents’ Money – Website Chequers Financial Management Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E064: Ecology-Inspired Strategy in Shifting Markets with Rob Dunn 43:31

منذ 11 weeks43:31

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Rob Dunn is the author of ‘ The Call of the Honeyguide ’, ecologist, evolutionary biologist, and professor at NC State. He joins the show to explore a powerful question: what if the answers to our biggest strategic challenges are hiding in nature? The conversation looks at why traditional business frameworks often fall short in a world shaped by systems and interdependence, and how leaders can borrow ideas from nature, like diversity, adaptability, and cooperation, to navigate change more effectively. In this episode, we explore: Why nature matters for business strategy Digital vs. physical and the growing disconnect Mutualism in action: dogs, crops and overlooked systems How low biodiversity shapes what we eat Balancing policy, profit and personal responsibility Nature as a source of resilience and innovation Connect with Rob Dunn on LinkedIn The Call of the Honeyguide – Book A Natural History of the Future – Book Delicious – Book Howard Marks – Author More of Rob Dunn’s Work Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E063: Harnessing Adversity – How Vulnerability Can Empower Leaders and Teams with Daria Burke 42:34

منذ 13 weeks42:34

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Daria Burke is an author, business executive, and advocate for authenticity whose memoir, Of My Own Making: A Mempoir , explores resilience, personal growth, and the transformative power of vulnerability. In this powerful conversation, Daria shares how reflective practices, neuroscience, and embracing her own story fueled a thriving career, inspiring others to rewrite generational narratives both personally and professionally. In this episode, we explore: Why vulnerability is a leadership strength, not a weakness Healing generational trauma and reframing inherited narratives The science of neuroplasticity and agency over our own stories Recognizing and breaking cyclical patterns in life and business Post-traumatic growth: moving beyond survival to thriving Balancing ambition with radical self-acceptance and grace Connect with Daria Burke on LinkedIn Daria Burke’s Instagram Daria Burke’s Website Of My Own Making – Book Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E062: The Cybernetic Society: Technology, Responsibility, and the Future of Human Agency with Amir Husain 50:05

منذ 14 weeks50:05

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Amir Husain, renowned entrepreneur, founder of Avathon (formerly SparkCognition), SkyGrid, and advisor to NATO, joins Jeff Eyet to discuss his forthcoming book The Cybernetic Society: How Humans and Machines Will Shape the Future Together . With a background spanning AI, robotics, and technology incubation, Amir offers insights into the collaboration between humans and machines and shares a bold vision for reclaiming technology's promise to empower society rather than divide it. In this episode, we explore: Three foundational theories shaping our technological society Cybernetics: a framework for human-machine collaboration The personal responsibility we carry as technology users How decentralization can empower individuals in a digital world Rethinking hierarchy and the Dunbar number with AI augmentation Connect with Amir Husain on LinkedIn Amir Husain’s Website The Cybernetic Society – Book Avathon (formerly SparkCognition) SkyGrid Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E061: Harnessing AI to Transform 1500 Pages Into a Bestseller with Harriet Whiting and Fred Flores 39:03

منذ 15 weeks39:03

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Leadership development expert Harriet Whiting and engineering strategist Fred Flores, co-authors of ‘ Unseen to Unstoppable ’, join Jeff Eyet to unpack their decade-long journey writing a business book, transformed by the integration of AI as a creative collaborator. The episode dives deep into co-authoring dynamics, synthesizing massive manuscripts, and harnessing AI to amplify the human experience of storytelling and strategy. In this episode, we explore: The role of AI in validating, editing, and structuring their manuscript Overcoming skepticism: Human authorship versus AI augmentation Real-world case studies refreshed and refined using AI guidance Essential prompting skills for leveraging AI as a creative companion Empowering aspiring authors – even without a massive first draft Unseen to Unstoppable – Book Connect with Harriet Whiting on LinkedIn ID360 Connect with Frederick Flores on LinkedIn Strategic Catalyst Solutions Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E060: Lessons from AI in College Writing and Communication with Sarah Clarke Stuart 50:48

منذ 16 weeks50:48

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On this episode of the BIG Strategy Podcast, Jeff Eyet speaks with Sarah Clarke Stuart, communication professor and AI advisor, about the importance of human-centred learning in an AI-driven world. They discuss how technology is reshaping education, creativity, and leadership, and why in-person connection and critical thinking are irreplaceable. Sarah shares her approach to integrating AI in the classroom without sacrificing conversation, reflection, and human judgment. In this episode, we explore: Why students need in-person educators more than ever How AI is reshaping writing, assessment, and critical thinking in classrooms The tension between tactical and strategic adoption of AI tools Authenticity and “voice” when using AI in creative writing and editing Rethinking educational assessment in the age of generative AI AI Goes To College – Podcast Sarah Clarke Stuart’s Website Sarah Clarke Stuart's Substack Connect with Sarah Clarke Stuart on LinkedIn Email Sarah Clarke Stuart: sarahclarkestuart@gmail.com Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E059: Building Global Businesses from India’s Startup Ecosystem with Kashyap Deorah 40:49

منذ 17 weeks40:49

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Kashyap Deorah is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author with over 25 years of experience building startups in both India and the US. In this conversation, Kashyap unpacks the evolution of India’s tech ecosystem, the two-way flow of capital and talent, and how emotional consciousness shapes more effective business leadership and investment decisions. In this episode, we explore: How India’s “copycat” tech market evolved into true innovation Indian entrepreneurs creating global category leaders from home What US investors miss about India’s middleman-driven markets Kashyap’s frameworks for conscious leadership and decision-making Actionable advice for entrepreneurs seeking cross-border success Connect with Kashyap Deorah on LinkedIn The Golden Tap – Book Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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E058: The “Aha” Moment – Realizing the Impact of AI in Traditional Industries with Fred Flores and Peter Swain 49:36

منذ 18 weeks49:36

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AI strategist Peter Swain and manufacturing leader Fred Flores join Jeff Eyet to unpack how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing traditional industries. With decades of experience in disruptive technology and operations at companies like Albertsons and Mary Kay, Peter and Fred share real stories, pitfalls, and strategies for executives looking to use AI for safety, productivity, and growth in manufacturing and beyond. In this episode, we explore: Real-world manufacturing safety improvements with AI-driven vision systems Why “aha” moments with AI disrupt traditional industry mindsets Common myths about AI as a mere tool versus an evolving intelligence Proven processes for building executive trust and frontline buy-in How AI slashes defects, downtime, and customer returns in factories The critical importance of pilot projects and learning by doing What CEOs must know before scaling AI for core business strategy Connect with Frederick Flores on LinkedIn Strategic Catalyst Solutions Connect with Peter Swain on LinkedIn Books by Peter Swain Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com…

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