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74&WEST Exclusives

11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

74&WEST (a boutique client- and employee-intelligence firm trusted by some of the biggest, most recognizable financial institutions in the world) speaks with journalists, executives, researchers, and other thought leaders to get the fascinating stories about topics such as how companies are named, corporate cultures, the economy of time itself, and so much more.

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Episodes

Revising Risk Assessment: How Happy Mango Is Creating More Equitable Access to Financial Services

December 14, 2021 19:47 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Banks and credit unions have traditionally relied on credit scores to determine the risk-level of individuals seeking loans and other financial services. But that's prevented banks and credit unions from serving those with little to no credit, such as immigrants, refugees, and others. After the financial crisis in 2008, Kate Hao left her job to change how things have done. Now, thanks to her company, Happy Mango, banks and credit unions can better serve their communities, and individuals are ...

Let’s Talk Marketing: A Conversation with David Reibstein

November 01, 2021 19:46 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

Take a fascinating journey into the world of marketing. In this episode, David Reibstein (professor, author, and all-around marketing expert) discusses metrics, brand values, and the concept of socially responsible marketing. Good marketing is good for business. But can great marketing be good for society? Find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONVERSATIONS: The 74&WEST Exclusives Podcast Trailer

September 13, 2021 20:28 - 2 minutes - 3.22 MB

We're known throughout our industry for our client intelligence work. Asking questions, having conversations, finding the story---it's what we do, and it's how we get our deep, actionable insights. We've taken that knack for asking thoughtful, unexpected questions and we've applied it to our podcast, featuring thought leaders and industry experts. Get a glimpse here with this teaser! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Economics Episode with Robert Shapiro

August 18, 2021 14:36 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

For this year, we’re looking at a budget shortfall of about $3 trillion, and a level of total government debt greater than 90% of GDP, a level we haven’t seen since WWII. Is this debt endangering the economy and the markets? Or are there other threats? 74&WEST Exclusives producer Derek Burnett spoke with economist Dr. Robert Shapiro, founder of Sonecon, Inc., which provides economic policy and market analysis to many Fortune 100 companies and leading nonprofit institutions. Dr. Shapiro also a...

Powerful: A Discussion about Energy and Equity with Donnel Baird

June 29, 2021 18:13 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

The American power grid is failing, and the climate is changing; meanwhile, access to heating and cooling is anything but equal. As Donnel Baird, founder and CEO of BlocPower explains, there's a cleaner and better way to keep people warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It's the intersection of efficiency, equity, and the environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demystified: The "E" in ESG with Leslie Harwell

May 19, 2021 14:31 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

Co-founder and managing partner of Alante Capital (a venture capital fund), Leslie Harwell takes us on a deep dive into the E of ESG. Alante is investing in companies that can revolutionize the apparel industry. Leslie explains how fashion can be stylish, sustainable, and profitable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demystified: The "G" in ESG with Luke Dixon

April 01, 2021 16:55 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

With about 20 years experience, Luke Dixon is an expert on ESG. In particular, the "G" of ESG, which stands for "governance." In this episode, he gives an overview of ESG, its evolution, why good governance is critical, and how economic conditions may have created the perfect environment for ESG to go mainstream. Plus: he tells his incredible firsthand and inside account of the Bernie Madoff scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demystified: Ad Tech with special guest, Crystal Eastman

February 19, 2021 15:47 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

Ad Tech is an industry that directly impacts nearly all of us. Yet, it's also shrouded in mystery. In this episode of the 74&WEST Exclusives podcast, we speak with Crystal Eastman, Head of Global Marketing for one of the biggest names in ad tech: The Trade Desk, the world’s leading independent demand side platform (DSP). In this enlightening interview, Crystal explains what ad-tech is, why the ads you see are surprisingly relevant to you, and how advertisers bid in real time for a coveted com...

Michael McDermott and the Importance of Place and Space

December 08, 2020 12:45 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB

Michael McDermott is a Director at the market-leading corporate real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield. In this fascinating discussion, he leverages his unique perspective to bring to light some of the less-pondered ramifications of the pandemic: why offices matter, what traditional physical workplaces offer to society at large, and why working from home might not be the best long-term solution. He also gives his outlook for the question on everyone's minds: when--and whether--we're likely to s...

Sarah Parkins and a New Culture of Caring

November 17, 2020 12:49 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

Sarah Parkins is the CEO and founder of Birch Cove, a company that partners with business to help them discover the intention, empathy, and a more humanistic path toward success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley Whillans and the Time Economy

October 20, 2020 15:04 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

Ashley Whillans is a time and happiness researcher and assistant professor at Harvard Business School. She's also the author of the new book TIME SMART: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life (Harvard Business Review Press, 2020). In this episode, she gives us an engaging look at her research, findings, and what they mean in the age of COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.