Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi
Tech guru and veteran CNBC and Bloomberg journalist Eric Chemi takes on modern business and what it takes to break through from a journalist’s perspective. It’s all about being assertive (!!) in a way that wins friends and nurtures relationships – what we at Bospar have branded “Politely Pushy”. From CEOs, founders and investors, to IT experts, luminaries, and other interesting sorts, Eric delivers straight talk in a relaxed “let’s have coffee” conversation that’s interesting, fast-paced, and fun.
Latest episodes
Jan 13, 2022 • 34min
Michael Bourque Joins Politely Pushy
Michael Bourque, president and CEO of Kiavi, joins Eric to discuss the tech that sets Kiavi apart for its customers. Michael touches on the company’s recent rebrand, and how Kiavi is able to streamline the financing process for real estate investors.
Jan 11, 2022 • 32min
Brett Larson: The Intersection of Red and Blue Media
Brett Larson, Bospar’s newly appointed senior vice president of Media Strategies, joins Eric to discuss how to pitch a unified message across a conflicting media landscape. Brett discusses how he uses his experience at both Fox and CNN to help businesses create media strategies that leverage the best of both blue and red.
Jan 6, 2022 • 37min
Carol Kaufman: Backing Up Your Life
Entrepreneur Carol Kaufman joins Politely Pushy to discuss the story behind Pinventory and the critical need to create a home inventory.
Dec 29, 2021 • 32min
Tomás Puig Joins Politely Pushy
Tomás Puig, CEO of Alembic, joins Eric to discuss the intersection of marketing and technology, the age of the influencer, and what companies can expect moving into 2022.
Dec 20, 2021 • 39min
Going to New Heights with Franck Marchis
Franck Marchis, co-founder and chief scientific officer at Unistellar, joins Politely Pushy. Franck discusses how the Unistellar telescope can connect people from all over the globe and bring science directly into homes.
Dec 3, 2021 • 37min
Talking Lidar and Self-Driving Cars with Michael Oldenburg
Michael Oldenburg, head of communications at Aeva, Inc., joins Politely Pushy to discuss lidar technology, self-driving cars and the future of the auto industry. Oldenburg talks about being a disruptor in a crowded industry and how to effectively communicate highly technical topics.
Nov 12, 2021 • 35min
Always in Fashion
Sandra Campos, CEO of Project Verte, joins Politely Pushy to discuss the rapid evolutions of retail and e-commerce, her time as CEO of Diane Von Furstenberg, and the critical need to provide continuing education to employees across all industries.
Nov 4, 2021 • 32min
A Masterclass in Storytelling
Joya Dass, Founder of Women's Leadership Academy, joins Politely Pushy to discuss championing women in the workplace, the evolution of video in personal branding and offers a guide to setting personal boundaries.
Oct 28, 2021 • 36min
It's Not Just a Game Anymore
Doug Kennedy, founder of Studio Wildcard, joins Politely Pushy to tell his stories of entertainment marketing and video game development. From working on the original Guitar Hero to signing Vin Diesel to the ARK franchise, Doug discusses the importance of marketing and PR in gaming and gives advice to those wanting to break into a crowded industry.
Oct 7, 2021 • 30min
Politely Midwestern with Kimberly Barnes
Bospar Senior Vice President Kimberly Barnes discusses running communications from the ground level, the nitty gritty parts of PR that clients don’t see, and how her Midwest attitude brings a breath of fresh air to the tech industry.
