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GlobalEdgeTalk is a podcast about Global entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators. In our episodes, we will be combining the best of storytelling with the richness of our guests' experiences in business, market-entry, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle. We strive to inspire, empower and transform entrepreneurs, businessmen, business owners, and all involved and determined around the world. Our episodes feature guests with global experiences, from CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to software developers, from healthcare workers to published authors!
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Send us a text What happens when a Division I athlete turns a gaming refuge into a playbook for inclusive growth and human-centered marketing? We sit down with Erin Ashley Simon to trace her path from family-fueled passion to industry leadership and explore what truly earns trust in a noisy digital world. Erin shares how her time at the University of Kentucky sharpened her storytelling instincts, why she helped create a scholarship that treats gaming as education, and how access—hardware, bro...
Send us a text Healthcare breaches aren’t news anymore—they’re routine. I sat down with IEEE’s Maria Palombini to unpack how connected devices multiply risk, where vulnerabilities hide, and how “security by design” can harden medical tech without slowing innovation. From pharma operations to launching a blockchain media venture to leading healthcare and life sciences at the IEEE Standards Association, Maria brings a rare 360° view of how to build safe, interoperable digital health. We trace t...
Send us a text What if the fastest way to innovate is to protect what matters most — people, trust, and purpose? That’s the thread in our conversation with product leader Josette Simon, who moved from global finance to a high-velocity AI startup to build tools that solve real customer pain and deliver measurable impact. We explore how large enterprises can modernize without losing their soul, and why the idea that “AI remembers what humans forget” captures the true power of augmentation. Jose...
Send us a text Stop waiting for a title to validate your value. Alex sits down with internationally recognized mentor and TEDx speaker Katrena Friel to map a 90-day path from layoff anxiety and plateaus to a market-ready expert brand. A painful early misstep forged her resilience and her done-for-you, book-first method: codify your philosophy in a short, publishable book; use that rigor to drive your brand, website, keynote, and premium signature program. We unpack the psychology most pros sk...
Send us a text Prices climb, promises hold, and the rules keep shifting—so how do we still deliver value? We bring together a tariff and compliance leader, a logistics operator, an e-commerce veteran, and an AI strategist to decode a market where volatility is normal and optionality wins. The discussion starts with the real pain points: retaliatory tariffs that wreck forecasts, currency swings that distort landed costs, and audit-ready compliance that separates resilient operators from the re...
Send us a text The story starts with a name and a camera, then crosses continents, kitchens, and boardrooms. Meet chef-turned-CMO Mariko Amekodommo — a career spanning broadcast journalism, Los Angeles supper clubs, and fractional marketing leadership for AI-driven companies across Vietnam, India, and now Prague. What unites it all is a relentless focus on audience—how people feel, what they need, and why every message must meet the moment. Mariko shares how she built a culinary brand on time...
Send us a text A packed hackathon, pizza boxes, and a room full of devs trading ideas—that’s where our conversation with Code & Coffee leaders Israel Santana and Charles Inwald begins. From there, we dive into what really moves a developer’s career forward today: community that shortens feedback loops, AI that accelerates but doesn’t replace judgment, and small public signals—talks, workshops, shipped demos—that compound into real opportunities. We trace Izzy’s pivot from law to software ...
Send us a text Boardrooms don’t have to look like a scene from a courtroom drama. Alex sits down with Breen Sullivan—former big-law IP attorney turned startup general counsel and founder of The Fourth Effect—to unpack why so many startups avoid boards, how that hesitation quietly limits growth, and what it takes to design advisory and governing structures that actually move revenue, fundraising, and product forward. Breen shares hard‑won lessons from scaling companies, why community and marke...
Send us a text Dive into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and heavily regulated industries with our expert panel representing government, healthcare, energy, insurance, and telecommunications sectors. This compelling roundtable explores how AI is fundamentally transforming traditional operational models while navigating the unique constraints of regulated environments. Our distinguished guests reveal startling realities about our AI readiness. For instance, did you kn...
Send us a text What happens when specialized human expertise meets artificial intelligence? That's the fascinating question at the heart of my conversation with Alex Khomyakov, founder of Productera and expert in the knowledge economy. For years, expert networks have connected investors and researchers with subject matter specialists who possess real-time insights not yet captured in public sources. While AI and search engines can tell you what happened yesterday, these networks connect you ...
Send us a text What separates successful leaders from fulfilled ones? According to recovering Wall Street executive Marla Bace, it’s not another mindset hack—it’s getting real about what coaching is (and isn't) in a world addicted to “high-ticket offers” and quick-fix transformations. In this sharp, refreshingly unfiltered conversation, Marla gets brutally honest about how coaching has evolved since 2020—and why so many high-achievers are still quietly miserable. With a career spanning finan...
Send us a text What drives an accomplished physicist with expertise in international banking to pivot toward healthcare, finance, and other science investments? For Konstantin Shvvarts, of Nordvik Investments, the answer is refreshingly straightforward: profitability. In this revealing conversation, Shvarts explains how declining bank valuations following the 2008 financial crisis prompted him to shift his focus to more promising sectors, including fintech, wellness technology, and arti...
Send us a text The race toward technological advancement often leaves us disconnected from our shared heritage. In this thought-provoking conversation with Justin Rosenthal, we explore why museums and physical collections remain vital touchstones in our increasingly digital world. Justin shares his fascinating journey from childhood museum visits to pursuing classical studies and archaeology in college, where hands-on work with historical objects revealed his true calling. While many of his ...
Send us a text The emotional connection between luxury brands and consumers has never been more critical than in today's complex global marketplace. Sharon Buntain, who brings experience from iconic houses like Gucci and Montblanc, joins Ana Varava, former editor-in-chief of L'Officiel Ukraine and Austria, to explore how fashion brands are reimagining their activation strategies. What makes a luxury consumer choose one brand over another? Our guests reveal that it's no longer just about prod...
Send us a text The worlds of healthcare and artificial intelligence (AI) are colliding in revolutionary ways. In this thought-provoking conversation, Alex Romanovich speaks with Isaac Chapa, CTO and co-founder of Simpl Healthcare, and Mihir Shah from NetWeb Software about how Agentic AI is transforming digital health platforms. We dive into the real-world implementation of AI in clinical settings and regulated segments, where Simpl Healthcare has created a guided approach that prioritizes ac...
Send us a text Tom Barnhardt of CEE Business Media takes us on a fascinating journey from his roots in Charlotte, North Carolina, to becoming a business builder in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). As the force behind Wolves Summit, he's creating vital bridges between Central European startups and global markets while challenging conventional startup thinking. "Startup sounds too much fun, too cool, too casual," Barnhardt declares with refreshing candor. His preference for the term "business ...
Send us a text What if the key to sustainable building lies in the fields of hemp growing across the countryside? Join us as we discover the groundbreaking work of Abhishek Kumar Devjibhai, the mastermind behind Ekotekt, a Finnish company reshaping the construction landscape with eco-friendly materials. Abhishek shares his remarkable journey from his architectural studies in India and Stockholm to working alongside visionaries like BV Doshi, leading to a passion for fusing sustainability with...
Send us a text Unlock the secrets of AI in enterprise technology with Ankit Shah, co-founder and Head of Growth at NetWeb Software, who brings 26+ years of entrepreneurial wisdom to the table. Ever wondered how to truly harness the power of agentic AI to revolutionize your business processes? Ankit takes us on a captivating journey through his experiences, discussing the evolution of NetWeb and his own growth in the software engineering industry. With a spotlight on enterprises' challenges in...
Send us a text Join us on Global Edge Talk as we welcome Ala Simms, a seasoned tariff and trade consultant who sheds light on the current turmoil in international trade. Have you ever wondered how the looming 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum might disrupt the automotive industry or why the 10% tariff on Chinese goods is causing ripples across North American borders? Let Ala guide us through the tangled web of negotiations between the US, Canada, and Mexico. As we unravel these complex topics...
Send us a text Alena Zhylich Brown, the visionary CEO of Positify, shares her incredible journey from being stranded in the U.S. during the war in Ukraine to becoming a trailblazer in the world of outsourcing. Elena's story is a testament to resilience and innovation, as she navigates personal transformations, including a recent marriage and a name change, while leading a business. Her dedication to transforming outsourcing into a catalyst for innovation highlights her passion for redefining ...
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