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This Week in InnovationFirst Thoughts on OpenAI’s WeekendOn 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.
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2023-11-2132 min
RETHINK RETAILTransforming the Retail Industry with Gautham Vadakkepatt, Ricardo Belmar and Jeff RosterThis episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast is guest hosted by RETHINK Retail Top Retail Influencer and "This Week In Innovation" Host Jeff Roster.
Over the last few months, George Mason University's Center for Retail Transformation has conducted several panel discussions with industry thought leaders on a myriad of key trends impacting the retail landscape, such as sustainability, the metaverse, frictionless retail and more. To explore these topics further, Jeff is joined by guests Gautham Vadakkepatt and Ricardo Belmar.
Ricardo is recognized retail industry thought leader and the Director Partner Marketing at Microsoft. Gautham is an Associate Professor of Marketing...
2022-08-2441 min
The Future OfThe Future Of RetailRetail is the process of selling goods or services to a consumer. Retail sales can be made directly to customers or via retail outlets. Recently, retail innovation has accelerated to a level never witnessed before. Due to the epidemic, retailers have developed a greater capacity for adaptability, creativity, and innovation.To understand the future of Retail, in this episode of "The Future Of" Jeff is joined by Gautham Vadakkepatt, an Associate Professor, a Dean's Scholar, and the Director of the Center for Retail Transformation at George Mason University, with additional insights from Sucharita Kodali, Vice President and Principal...
2022-07-2642 min
The Retail Razor ShowS1E13 Razor's Edge: The Season 1 FinaleS1E13 – Razor’s Edge: The Season 1 Finale!Welcome to Season 1, Episode 13 of The Retail Razor Show – the season one finale!It’s been an amazing opening season for the show, but now we have reached the Razor’s Edge – the end of our first season! Ready to finish with a bang? We’ve got a special guest host – yes, that’s right, guest host – Liza Amlani, principal and founder of Retail Strategy Group and The Merchant Life newsletter!Liza turns the tables on our regular hosts, R...
2022-07-1838 min
Jagged with Jasravee : Cutting-Edge Marketing Conversations with Thought LeadersEp 66 : Gautham Vadakkepatt on Retail Transformation,Sustainable Retailing, Responsible MarketingCan advertising benefit women’s development? Could you share few insights with our audiences from your paper?
How is 'Centre for Retail Transformation' supporting retailers esp. startups, SMBs. What is role of technology and data in retail transformation ?
What is the path forward for Sustainable Retailing ? Could you share with our audiences some actions, challenges as well as mechanisms retailers can utilize to enable this
What are the top two Retail Trends to watch out for in 2022?
Gautham answers the above questions, as he talks about transforming retail . Gautham V...
2022-03-0343 min
The Retail Razor ShowS1E5 - The Retail Avengers & The Sea of AcademiaS1E5 – The Retail Avengers & The Sea of AcademiaWelcome to Season 1, Episode 5, the fifth ever episode of The Retail Razor Show!I’m your host, Ricardo Belmar, a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Influencer for 2022 & 2021, RIS News Top Movers and Shakers in Retail for 2021, advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation, and lead partner marketing advisor for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft.And I’m your co-host, Casey Golden, CEO of Luxlock and slayer of retail frankenstacks!Tog...
2022-02-101h 13
RETHINK RETAILWelcome to 2022: Predictions for a New YearHello, Happy New Year, and welcome to 2022!
On today’s special episode, we’ll hear from retail thought leaders about their vision for the new year.
Today's guests include Oliver Banks, Guy Courtin, Marie Driscoll, Michael LeBlanc, Tom Litchford, Christine Russo, and Gautham Vadakkepatt.
We’ll also hear from innovative retail solution providers, such as Adam Gray with Tabs Analytics, which is a division of Blacksmith Applications.
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Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare
Produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller
2022-01-0317 min
Retail RetoldEP 106: Gautham Vadakkepatt (RTS #32) The Center For Retail TransformationIt's time for some more REAL TALK, with Gautham Vadakkepatt, Founding Director of The Center For Retail Transformation.
Learn all about how he's influencing his students to push the boundaries of retail.
2021-04-1427 min
RETHINK RETAILRetail Rundown: Academics and Next Gen Retail - Ricardo Belmar, Gautham Vadakkepatt & Jeff RosterIn this episode, RETHINK Retail advisor Ricardo Belmar sits down with guests Gautham Vadakkepatt and Jeff Roster to discuss the role of academics in retail and how they are helping to create "new knowledge" for the next generation of retail innovators.
Gautham Vadakkepatt is the Assistant Professor in Marketing and the Director of the Center for Retail Transformation at the School of Business at George Mason University.
Jeff Roster is the Chairman of the Retail Advisory Board at Apptricity Corporation and the former VP of Strategy at IHL Group.
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Hosted by Ricardo Belmar
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2021-04-0528 minRETHINK RETAILRetail Rundown - April 27, 2020 - with Ricardo Belmar and Gautham VadakkepattNo time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail.
April 27, 2020: Off-price retailers stay offline, COVID-19 and the adoption of new tech, retail working conditions and the branding of a hero.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller
2020-04-2734 min