Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi
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.
Episodes
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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 • 33min
Is Tech the New Advertising? with Chris Matyszczyk
Technology commentator Chris Matyszczyk discusses his journey from working in advertising as a creative director to tech business owner and contributor. Listen in as he explains what he means when he says that “advertising then was like tech now”.
Oct 7, 2021 • 32min
There’s No Excuse for Inauthenticity with Anuj Nayar
Is there an overlap between financial health and communications? How do you ensure you’re being authentic to your brand? Anuj Nayar, financial health officer and head of communications at LendingHome, discusses the challenges of communications in tech and how the worst days for a business may be the best days for the comms team.
Oct 7, 2021 • 33min
A Celebration of Survivorship with Eric Brinker
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Eric Brinker joins Politely Pushy to discuss his family’s journey creating Susan G. Komen for the Cure; the importance of creating strong messaging around difficult topics; and the future of breast cancer equity.
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.
