Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Tomio Geron, a seasoned journalist turned tech insider and content lead at Bospar. With his extensive background in covering technology, venture capital, and startups, Tomio shares his unique insights on the challenges of communicating complex tech concepts. Discover the intricacies of startup life, the significance of clear messaging, and how to effectively connect internal narratives with external media perspectives. Tune in for a conversation that bridges the worlds of media and technology, providing invaluable knowledge for anyone navigating this dynamic landscape!Stay up to date with Tomio: https://x.com/tomiogeron & https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomiogeron/ 

In this episode, we dive into the diverse world of Jeff Wilser, a versatile journalist, author, and the curious mind behind the podcast "AI-Curious.”As the host of his podcast, Jeff brings his unique perspective to the rapidly evolving field of AI. With eight books under his belt and bylines in Time and GQ, Jeff shares insights on his unconventional path, his approach to demystifying complex topics, and how he balances his wide-ranging interests in today's media landscape.Join us for a fascinating conversation about curiosity, adaptability, and the future of journalism in the age of AI.Keep up with Jeff’s latest work: https://jeffwilser.com/JW/ Read his newest book: https://www.amazon.com/Explorers-Club-Journey-Through-Exploration/dp/1984859986 

According to Lydia Dishman, the ethics of AI is a played-out topic. As the senior editor of growth and engagement, Lydia can expect nearly 200 emails daily, still receiving pitches featuring exhaustive best practices and what-ifs. Nearly two years after the explosion of AI, theories won’t cut it anymore. In this episode of Politely Pushy, Lydia urges CTOs and leaders to go beyond that and advance the conversation.Keep up with Lydia’s latest work: https://www.fastcompany.com/user/lydia-dishman

Meet Todd Eury, the CEO of Pharmacy Podcast Network, the world’s largest network of podcasts dedicated to pharmacy professionals. In this episode of Politely Pushy, Todd, also known as the Rx Podfather, shares his passion for connecting pharmacists to new audiences and markets. Tune into the latest episodes spanning 30+ podcast shows: https://pharmacypodcast.com/shows/

In this episode, The Globe and Mail technology reporter Sean Silcoff discusses his fascination with the Canadian start-up scene and his decision to pursue a journalism career. Tune in as Sean recounts his origins in tech and venture capital journalism and his process for tracking down modern-day unicorns.Keep up with Sean’s latest work: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/sean-silcoff/

In this episode, ComputerWorld columnist Evan Schuman discusses his journey in tech and B2B journalism. Evan shares his insights on AI's over-promising in generative technology, the challenges of privacy compliance, and his prediction on the decline of cyber insurance for enterprises.He also discusses the importance of tailoring stories to the audience, especially when targeting the chief information security, chief security, or chief risk officers at 50 billion-dollar companies.Read Evan’s latest work: https://www.computerworld.com/profile/evan-schuman/

Award-winning freelance journalist Mary K. Pratt prefers to keep a low profile, giving her a unique opportunity to approach her work with a clean slate and unjaded by public opinion.In this episode, Mary and Eric discuss her career in journalism, including her latest venture, launching a community newspaper. Twenty-four years of experience has shaped more than Mary’s writing style; she’s followed the growth of information technology and cybersecurity and fostered new relationships with industry leaders along the way.Interested to learn about Mary’s approach to media relations? Tune into this episode of Politely Pushy as she shares her workflow as a freelance journalist and the importance of telling the whole story– not just the shiny, happy parts.Keep up with Mary’s latest work:https://www.techtarget.com/contributor/Mary-K-Pratthttps://www.cio.com/profile/mary-pratt/https://www.csoonline.com/profile/mary-pratt/

Jacob Robbins returns to Politely Pushy to share media relations wisdom as PitchBook’s venture capital reporter. Throughout the episode, Jacob shares his do's and don'ts when pitching and navigating the PR-to-journalist relationship.On a final note, Jacob discusses the role of AI leading up to the presidential election and the future of politics and technology post-election. Keep up with Jacob’s work: https://pitchbook.com/news/author/jacob-robbins

In this episode, Eric Chemi chats with GOBankingRates senior writer Nicole Spector about her journey from freelance writing across entertainment and pop culture to full-time journalism in the finance industry. Tune in as Nicole shares her insights into the evolving media landscape and how the current economic climate and upcoming election influence her work. Keep up with Nicole’s latest work here: https://www.gobankingrates.com/author/nicoleaudrey/

Freelance technology journalist Adrian Bridgwater sits down with Eric Chemi in this episode of Politely Pushy. Tune in as Adrian shares his experience publishing work with Computer Weekly, Forbes, Techzine, Techstrong, and other digital publications.Keep up with Adrian’s latest work here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adrianbridgwater/