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Impact PricingCOMPASS Framework: Rethinking Pricing Metrics in the Age of AI with Steven Forth and Michael MansardSteven Forth has been a frequent guest on Impact Pricing and is a co-creator of the COMPASS framework. Michael Mansard is the Principal Director of Subscription Strategy at Zora. He's an investor in and mentor to several startups, and he started his career in consulting at companies like Deloitte and SAP, so he knows a lot. In this episode, Steven and Michael dive deep into the COMPASS framework for evaluating pricing metrics in the age of AI and agentic systems, exploring how traditional SaaS economics are being turned upside down and why companies need to move away...2025-07-2836 min
Go To Masters ShowPricing Power Moves: From Tactics to Transformation with Karan SoodKaran Sood is the Senior Director of Sales Operations at Rakuten Kobo. On this episode of the Go To Masters Show, he shares how pricing has evolved from a passive, cost-plus function to a strategic revenue driver that shapes entire go-to-market strategies.Transforming pricing from "order-taking" to strategic value creation across different business modelsMastering the nuanced differences between PLG and sales-led pricing approachesUsing compensation as the ultimate behavior-change lever to drive pricing transitionsConnect with KaranFollow us: Linkedin | X2025-06-0623 min
The FP&A Guy NetworkThe Real Revenue Risk from 104% Tariffs for CFOs with Karan SoodIn this special episode of FP&A Tomorrow, host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) welcomes Karan Sood, a global pricing expert with over a decade of experience in revenue management and pricing strategies. Karan shares his knowledge on the impact of tariffs on global trade and pricing models. He talks about the complexities of tariffs, offering advice on how businesses can effectively manage the financial implications and adapt their pricing strategies during these uncertain times. Karan discusses the importance of collaboration across departments and creating flexible models that can quickly adjust to changing market conditions....2025-04-1744 minFP&A TomorrowThe Real Revenue Risk from 104% Tariffs for CFOs with Karan SoodIn this special episode of FP&A Tomorrow, host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) welcomes Karan Sood, a global pricing expert with over a decade of experience in revenue management and pricing strategies. Karan shares his knowledge on the impact of tariffs on global trade and pricing models. He talks about the complexities of tariffs, offering advice on how businesses can effectively manage the financial implications and adapt their pricing strategies during these uncertain times. Karan discusses the importance of collaboration across departments and creating flexible models that can quickly adjust to changing market conditions....2025-04-1744 min
The FP&A Guy NetworkThe Financial Fallout of Trump’s Tariffs for Pricing Teams with Karan SoodIn this episode of Future Finance, host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) welcomes Karan Sood, a global pricing expert with over a decade of experience in revenue management and pricing strategies. Karan shares his knowledge on the impact of tariffs on global trade and pricing models. He talks about the complexities of tariffs, offering advice on how businesses can effectively manage the financial implications and adapt their pricing strategies during these uncertain times. Karan discusses the importance of collaboration across departments and creating flexible models that can quickly adjust to changing market conditions.Karan Sood...2025-04-1642 minFuture FinanceThe Financial Fallout of Trump’s Tariffs for Pricing Teams with Karan SoodIn this episode of Future Finance, host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) welcomes Karan Sood, a global pricing expert with over a decade of experience in revenue management and pricing strategies. Karan shares his knowledge on the impact of tariffs on global trade and pricing models. He talks about the complexities of tariffs, offering advice on how businesses can effectively manage the financial implications and adapt their pricing strategies during these uncertain times. Karan discusses the importance of collaboration across departments and creating flexible models that can quickly adjust to changing market conditions.Karan Sood...2025-04-1642 min
The FP&A Guy NetworkThe Real Cost of Trump’s Tariffs for Pricing Teams with Karan SoodIn this special episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) welcomes Karan Sood, a global pricing expert with over a decade of experience in revenue management and pricing strategies. Karan shares his knowledge on the impact of tariffs on global trade and pricing models. He talks about the complexities of tariffs, offering advice on how businesses can effectively manage the financial implications and adapt their pricing strategies during these uncertain times. Karan discusses the importance of collaboration across departments and creating flexible models that can quickly adjust to changing market conditions....2025-04-1542 minFinancial Modeler's CornerThe Real Cost of Trump’s Tariffs for Pricing Teams with Karan SoodIn this special episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) welcomes Karan Sood, a global pricing expert with over a decade of experience in revenue management and pricing strategies. Karan shares his knowledge on the impact of tariffs on global trade and pricing models. He talks about the complexities of tariffs, offering advice on how businesses can effectively manage the financial implications and adapt their pricing strategies during these uncertain times. Karan discusses the importance of collaboration across departments and creating flexible models that can quickly adjust to changing market conditions....2025-04-1542 min
The Exit Five CMO Podcast (Hosted by Dave Gerhardt)#216: Website Teardown | How to Nail your B2B Pricing Page with Emily Kramer (Co-Founder & Advisor of MKT1), Bill Wilson (CEO & Founder of Pace Pricing), and Karan Sood (Director Sales Operations at Rakuten Kobo)Is there anything more terrifying for a marketer than having to work on the pricing page? How do you handle packaging, listing out features, and deciding whether to put the actual price, or “contact sales”?In this session from our Ultimate Roast of B2B Pricing Pages, Emily Kramer (Co-Founder & Advisor of MKT1), Bill Wilson (CEO & Founder of Pace Pricing), and Karan Sood (Director Sales Operations at Rakuten Kobo) share their secrets to a killer B2B pricing page. Then, they do a live teardown of real pricing pages that you can learn from.Emily, Bill...2025-02-0359 min
FP&A TomorrowWhy Your Pricing Model Is Costing You Millions With Nathan Kaemingk & Karan SoodWelcome to FP&A Tomorrow, where we discuss financial planning and analysis, examining its current state and future prospects, with your host Paul Barnhurst. In today’s episode, Paul engages in an insightful roundtable discussion with Nathan Kaemingk & Karan Sood on LinkedIn. In the episode, we discuss the nuances of strategic pricing and its immense impact on business profitability.Karan, a seasoned pricing professional, shares his extensive experience across various industries, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional alignment and value-based pricing.Nathan, with a unique ba...2024-06-131h 00The FP&A Guy NetworkWhy Your Pricing Model Is Costing You Millions With Nathan Kaemingk & Karan SoodWelcome to FP&A Tomorrow, where we discuss financial planning and analysis, examining its current state and future prospects, with your host Paul Barnhurst. In today’s episode, Paul engages in an insightful roundtable discussion with Nathan Kaemingk & Karan Sood on LinkedIn. In the episode, we discuss the nuances of strategic pricing and its immense impact on business profitability.Karan, a seasoned pricing professional, shares his extensive experience across various industries, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional alignment and value-based pricing.Nathan, with a unique ba...2024-06-131h 00
Street Pricing with Marcos RiveraMastering Consistency for Scalable Success | Karan Sood (Rakuten Kobo, Inc)Imagine navigating the complex terrain of pricing strategies with none other than Karan Sood of Rakuten Kobo, a virtuoso of sales operations. We peel back the layers of traditional cost-based models and reveal the intricate dance of value-driven pricing. As Karan recounts tales from his time in the automotive trenches, where static pricing was a missed opportunity, we're reminded that the price tag hanging off products isn't just a number—it's a story of market life cycles and competitive choreography.
With case studies in hand and compensation models flipped on their heads, Karan breaks down the...2024-04-0235 min
Pricing HeroesThe Evolution of Pricing — Going Beyond Pricing to Drive Innovation with Karan SoodGet in touch!Today's guest is Karan Sood, the Director of Sales Operations at Rakuten Kobo, a Canadian seller of ebooks, audiobooks, e-readers and tablet computers. Karan is a “Top Pricing Strategy Voice” on LinkedIn, recognized for his active contributions of insights and engaging content to the online pricing community. He has 16 years of experience in pricing, working for prominent global brands, including YellowPages, Mitsubishi and General Motors.In this episode, Karan discusses his professional journey as a pricing professional who's worked across several industries and facing some of the toughest challenges one might face in t...2024-03-2839 min
B2B ReimaginedEp 80 | Pricing Should Be at the Heart of Your OrganizationProfitability and customer experience are important. That’s about as noncontroversial a statement as you can make in B2B. So, pricing – which is perhaps the biggest driver of both – should be at the heart of every B2B company, right? “That is quite a controversial statement whenever I make it,” said Karan Sood, pricing expert and today’s guest on B2B Reimagined. “When I show people my spider chart of how pricing is the heart of the organization, some people are very supportive and some people are like, ‘You're smoking something.’ But I do believe pricing i...2023-11-0142 min
Impact PricingThe Strategic Role of Pricing in Business Operations with Karan SoodKaran Sood had the privilege of overseeing revenue management for over $6 billion in revenue across a diverse range of industries during the past decade. Throughout this experience, he gained a deep understanding of the critical role that pricing plays in business success. In this episode, Karan explains how to effectively map out touch points within organizations to help individuals understand the significant impact pricing can have on business success. Why you have to check out today’s podcast: Understand the challenges that come with the pricing role and learn how to strike a b...2023-10-0931 min
The revenue machine#11 Karan Sood, Rakuten Canada (vEN)Is everything a commodity, even something as basic as water or car rentals? Karan confidently asserts that with the right approach, anything can be transformed into a valuable brand asset. The perception of something as a mere commodity arises from a lack of perceived value and effective marketing strategies. That is said!
Karan is the undisputed reference of pricing strategies, dedicating his entire career to mastering this vital domain. He's left his mark across diverse industries, from automobiles to Yellow Pages and health products, and is currently at the helm of pricing excellence at Rakuten, overseeing the Kobo reader.
Here...2023-09-151h 34
MOVIE MorningSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - MOVIE REVIEW (Spoiler-Free)Hey everyone... WOW. I just saw Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and, still, hours later, I am at a loss for words and CANNOT stop thinking about this film. It is work of art on every level and is an indescribable and mind-blowing experience in every conceivable way. I don't even know where to begin with the experience I just had with Across the Spider-Verse. The first film is one of my favorite movies of all-time and DEFINITELY my favorite Spider-Man movie ever so I had high, HIGH expectations for the sequel. Listen to this SPOILER-FREE review to find out why...2023-06-0127 min
Inspiring Stories of Successful Brands (Motivational Podcast)EP 07 - Whatsapp | Kaise Bana Ek Messaging App Sabki Life KaIn this episode, it discovers the world's top app, WhatsApp and his triumphant story. Jan Koum and Brain Acton, two friends who had worked in the Yahoo company. With their meagre savings, they invested their entire lifetime income in making WhatsApp a reality. Despite being rejected by multiple app companies, Jan and Brain sought financial help from their former Yahoo colleagues to sustain their project. After much struggle and perseverance, WhatsApp launched in 2011 and became the most popular app. It took a little while for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to recognize the potential of this app and make a...2023-03-1506 min
Inspiring Stories of Successful Brands (Motivational Podcast)EP 09 - Starbucks | Duniya Ki Sabse Behtarin Coffee Kaise Bani Itni MehengiThis episode unravels the remarkable and inspiring story of the Starbucks brand. Established by three friends in 1971 in America, the company initially sold products other than coffee. However, the real success of the brand can be attributed to Howard Schultz, who took the helm of the company and began selling coffee. Starbucks shares suffered significantly during the 2007 financial crisis. Nevertheless, Howard turned the company around, eventually resigning in 2016 to make way for Kevin Johnson as the new CEO. Since then, the stocks of Starbucks have skyrocketed to 1600% by 2022. Join us on our free Hindi podcast show to discover more...2023-03-1506 min
Inspiring Stories of Successful Brands (Motivational Podcast)EP 10 - Faasos | Bharat Ki Sabse Mashoor Cloud Kitchen CompanyThis episode discovers the famous cloud kitchen brand Faaso's inspiring story in India; it was started in 2003 by two friends, Kallol Banerjee and Jaydeep Burden. They began with the humble start of selling the famous Katti Roll and named it "The Roll Store", which later became Faasos. After some years, Jaydeep went to France to complete his MBA and started a job at MACKENZIE COMPANY. Faasos tried to understand consumer behaviour carefully and saw that only 30% of people visited the store while 70% ordered online from Faasos. Jaydeep then opened one of his central cloud kitchens named Rebel Inside, which...2023-03-1506 min
Untether Your Life41: Excerpts from the SAAPRI Health Equity Project "Movember" Panel with Nikhil Torsekar, Karan Gowda, and Emmanuel RavichandarOne of the most rewarding aspects of The Shelly Story journey has been collaborating with organizations such as the South Asian American Policy and Research Institute (SAAPRI). SAAPRI is a non-profit nonpartisan organization established in 2001 with the mission to serve South Asian Americans in the Chicago area by using research to formulate equitable and socially responsible policy.
Nikhil appeared as a panelist on the SAAPRI Health Equity Project “Movember” panel held on IG Live. The topic of the discussion was men's health (in observance of the famous “Movember” movement), as well as mental health in the South Asian di...2022-11-1539 min
Jan Tak ShowKaran Gilhotra on being the Youngest Sarpanch, Philanthrophist and Starting Plaksha UniversityPlease follow us on all social media handles:
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Carpe ConsensusOPINIONATED: Is a Bitcoin Futures ETF Good for Bitcoin?The first bitcoin-linked ETF to ever hit U.S. markets has finally arrived. But what does that mean for bitcoin as an investment? For starters, hundreds of millions of dollars in speculative bets from traders whose brokerage accounts have never tasted crypto before. But are they betting on bitcoin? Not exactly…. They’re betting on bitcoin futures contracts. And it’s not quite the same. Karan Sood joins the “Opinionated” squad to break down crypto’s hot new investment trend. His investment company, Cboe Vest, was one of the first to wrap bitcoin futures in a traditional...2021-10-2734 min
CoinDesk ReportsOPINIONATED: Is a Bitcoin Futures ETF Good for Bitcoin?The first bitcoin-linked ETF to ever hit U.S. markets has finally arrived. But what does that mean for bitcoin as an investment?For starters, hundreds of millions of dollars in speculative bets from traders whose brokerage accounts have never tasted crypto before. But are they betting on bitcoin? Not exactly…. They’re betting on bitcoin futures contracts. And it’s not quite the same. Karan Sood joins the “Opinionated” squad to break down crypto’s hot new investment trend. His investment company, Cboe Vest, was one of the first to wrap bitcoin futures in a traditional...2021-10-2734 min
Bollywood TalksBollywood Talks - This Week July 3, 2021 Episode 31Want to enjoy and hear the latest news about your favorite stars & Bollywood movies? Our weekly podcasts will keep you up to date. Some sad news from Bollywood this week. Actress Mandira Bedi’s husband film director Raj Kaushal passed away 3 days after hosting a star studded party at his place. Versatile veteran actor Naseerudin Shah hospitalized due to pneumonia. Bollywood’s living legend Tragedy King Dilip Kumar hospitalized once again. Why did action actor Rajnikanth flew to USA during the pandemic and reaction from other actors. Why did dream girl Hema Malini reject some roles to act with Amit...2021-07-0323 min
Blunt BasterdsFunniest News of the Week — Sara's doobies, Angry Anupam, Hema's Havans and more [Episode 5]This week's funniest news:
1. Sara rolled doobies, I've smoked it with her: Rhea's alleged statement to NCB
2. In lovemaking scenes cut means cut: Parineeti Chopra
3. Daily 'havans' at home can keep COVID-19, other diseases at bay: Hema Malini
4. Lost 80k Twitter followers in 36 hrs, is it a glitch, or is something happening: Anupam
5. Sonu Sood's fan walks 700 km from Hyderabad to Mumbai barefoot to meet him
6. Instagram user asks Ankita about stereotype around marrying older men, she replies
7.I didn't recognize Yo Yo Honey Singh, felt li...2021-06-1316 minBollywood TalksBollywood Talks - This Week May 8, 2021 Episode 23Enjoy new entertaining podcast episode of Bollywood film industry’s news about your favorite stars. In this episode, listen to actor Sonu Sood’s message to Indian government to help COVID-19 victims. Cast of soon to be released film RRR, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn and director SS Rajamouli released a video message in various regional languages requesting Indian people to wear masks and get vaccinated. Listen to dancer and actor Rakhi Sawant talk to media about why she will not get corona. Bobby Deol candidly talks about making of film Apne 2 with Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Karan Deol...2021-05-0816 min
Socialist | Part 6Ep 12 Upasana Arya का Prophet Muhammad पर Hateful Video, Teej पर Sushmita Sinha के भद्दे बोल | Social ListIn this episode of Social List Ashish Mishra Talks about Sushmita Sinha and Upasna Arya. Journalist Sushmita Sinha’s video criticizing Hindu festival Hartalika Teej created an uproar with many calling for #ArrestSushmitaSinha While YouTuber named Upasna Arya was seen abusing Muhammad Sahab and many others #ArrestUpasnaArya trends. Sonu Sood, with the help of his friend Karan Gilhotra, provided smartphones to students of a government school in Morni, Haryana. #PostponeNEETJEE also trends on twitter.2021-03-2306 min
ETF PrimeCboe Vest’s Karan Sood Explains Target Outcome StrategiesKaran Sood, CEO & Co-Founder of Cboe Vest, spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.2020-07-1519 minETF Expert Corner Archives | ETF Prime PodcastCboe Vest’s Karan Sood Explains Target Outcome StrategiesKaran Sood, CEO & Co-Founder of Cboe Vest, spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.
2020-07-1519 minETF PrimeManaging Portfolio Risk Using ETFsETF.com’s Sumit Roy talks hedging stock market risk, including using tools such as gold ETFs, low volatility ETFs, and target outcome ETFs. SPDR’s Matt Bartolini also discusses gold ETFs, along with thematic ETFs and active management performance. Cboe Vest’s Karan Sood spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.2020-07-141h 09ETF Prime PodcastManaging Portfolio Risk Using ETFsETF.com’s Sumit Roy talks hedging stock market risk, including using tools such as gold ETFs, low volatility ETFs, and target outcome ETFs. SPDR’s Matt Bartolini also discusses gold ETFs, along with thematic ETFs and active management performance. Cboe Vest’s Karan Sood spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.
2020-07-141h 09ETF Prime PodcastManaging Portfolio Risk Using ETFsETF.com’s Sumit Roy talks hedging stock market risk, including using tools such as gold ETFs, low volatility ETFs, and target outcome ETFs. SPDR’s Matt Bartolini also discusses gold ETFs, along with thematic ETFs and active management performance. Cboe Vest’s Karan Sood spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.
2020-07-141h 09ETF Prime PodcastCboe Vest’s Karan Sood Explains Target Outcome StrategiesKaran Sood, CEO & Co-Founder of Cboe Vest, spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.
2020-07-1419 minETF Prime PodcastCboe Vest’s Karan Sood Explains Target Outcome StrategiesKaran Sood, CEO & Co-Founder of Cboe Vest, spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.2020-07-1419 min
ETF PrimeCboe Vest's Karan Sood Explains Target Outcome StrategiesKaran Sood, CEO & Co-Founder of Cboe Vest, spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.2020-07-1419 minETF PrimeManaging Portfolio Risk Using ETFsETF.com’s Sumit Roy talks hedging stock market risk, including using tools such as gold ETFs, low volatility ETFs, and target outcome ETFs. SPDR’s Matt Bartolini also discusses gold ETFs, along with thematic ETFs and active management performance. Cboe Vest’s Karan Sood spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.2020-07-141h 09ETF PrimeManaging Portfolio Risk Using ETFsETF.com’s Sumit Roy talks hedging stock market risk, including using tools such as gold ETFs, low volatility ETFs, and target outcome ETFs. SPDR’s Matt Bartolini also discusses gold ETFs, along with thematic ETFs and active management performance. Cboe Vest’s Karan Sood spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.2020-07-141h 09ETF Prime PodcastManaging Portfolio Risk Using ETFsETF.com’s Sumit Roy talks hedging stock market risk, including using tools such as gold ETFs, low volatility ETFs, and target outcome ETFs. SPDR’s Matt Bartolini also discusses gold ETFs, along with thematic ETFs and active management performance. Cboe Vest’s Karan Sood spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.2020-07-141h 09
CPQ PodcastInterview with Dr. Christian Cuske (Founder & CEO) and Karan Sood (CTO) from In Mind CloudIn this interview Christian shares why he likes Western Australia and Karan tells me why he is an “adventurous foodie”. They further talk about their Manufacturing X Platform, their recent funding round and the business plans they pursue now, their company growth, their relationship to System Integrators, Internet of Things, CRM and much more.
-LinkedIn Christian https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiancuske/
-LinkedIn Karan https://www.linkedin.com/in/karansood08/
-Website https://www.inmindcloud.co2019-12-0829 min
The Pardesi PodcastEp. 28: Simmba ReviewMovie review of the Hindi masala action film Simmba starring Ranveer Singh, directed by Rohit Shetty - by Melanie on Pardesi
Simmba (lit. Lion) is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Rohit Shetty and written by Yunus Sajawal and Sajid-Farhad. A spin-off of the Singham franchise, the film was produced by Shetty under his banner Rohit Shetty Picturez and Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar and Apoorva Mehta under the banner Dharma Productions. It stars Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan and Sonu Sood, with Ajay Devgn reprising his role of Bajirao Singham. The film follows Sangram "Simmba" Bh...2019-01-0400 min
Trading Tech TalkTrading Tech Talk 53: OIC 2016 Tech Panel Breakdown: Market Data, Startups and MoreLive (to tape) at OIC 2016, Mark and Henry are joined by: Jesper Alfredsson, President Americas at Itiviti Karan Sood, Founder & CEO, Vest Financial They discuss: Is there one clear path that people should take for disseminating data? Hitting the pause button your portfolio API vs. UI The double-edged sword of flexibility Market data and the ensuing revenues Getting to the point of regulation on fees AI as it applies to the industry Wrecking the market through good intentions The proliferation of trading venues and the impact on business 2016-05-2759 min
Trading Tech TalkTrading Tech Talk 51: Making Options Less Scary Through TechCTO Interview: Today, Mark and Henry are joined by Karan Sood,
CEO of Vest Financial. He discusses:
An overview of your background in the financial technology
space
What is Vest?
Who is the Vest target consumer?
Can users choose between custom portfolio overlays and
pre-designed protection packages?
Are these algorithmically generated or designed by humans
behind the scenes?
Does Vest charge commissions or is there an annual fee?
How does this platform differ from TradeLegs?
How did Vest become involved with the CBOE?
Vest also launched some targeted “buffer indexes” with the
CBOE, tell us about those.
Hot...2016-04-2959 min