Between Data & Risk

In this episode of "Between Data and Risk", hosts Artur and Marian sit down with Allan Gray, Executive Director of Purdue DIAL Ventures. With a primary focus on enhancing digital innovation in the food and agriculture industries, Allan brings a wealth of knowledge and insights on how to create startups from scratch​.

DIAL Ventures, a venture studio at Purdue University, has developed a unique approach to startup creation. In this episode, Allan walks us through their transformative methodology. The process begins with hiring smart individuals, dubbed 'fellows', who are then tasked with engaging with businesses to understand their needs and challenges. From these conversations, a list of problems is generated, and the fellows work diligently to develop potential solutions​​.

However, the process doesn't end there. These solutions are then validated back with the businesses, ensuring that they genuinely address the identified issues. The chosen solutions are not just left as theoretical concepts but are further developed into full-fledged startups. This approach fosters an environment where innovation thrives, and meaningful startups are born​​.

If you're interested in the world of startups and how they can be developed from a mere idea into something tangible and impactful, this episode is a must-listen. Allan Gray offers invaluable insights into a unique approach to startup creation that you won't want to miss.

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In this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss the processes, innovation, and risk related to the food industry and food-related chemical manufacturing, with their guest, Keith Wolf, Executive Director at one of the global chemical producers.

Find out the reality behind the myths surrounding the chemical industry. Learn what are the most common misconceptions and what negative consequences they have on social perceptions.

Discover the connection between the chemical and food industries and what are the main risks associated with the chemical industry, especially in the context of food production.

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In this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian discuss continuous improvement and learning, with their guest, Paula De Santiago, President and CEO of Borderland Partners, and former educator.

Find out how educators measure the effectiveness of their teaching and the performance of educational efforts, and how businesses can learn from this to improve their own performance management practice. Learn about the latest trends that could be transferred to businesses to measure the effectiveness of business processes. Discover the true definition of the effectiveness or success of educational efforts, what should be assessed and what are the correct metrics.

Make sure that, in your organization, the educational spirit is not killed in a business environment.

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In this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian are talking about logistics management and innovative ways to automate a lot of the mechanical processes, with their guest, Joseph Sherry, Director of Operations at Caljan, a global force in developing highly engineered logistics automation solutions.

Find out how logistics is managed, how most processes are fully automated, and where human interaction is still required, and why. Learn about the complexity behind sending the right package to the right client on time, and how innovation can help make these processes even faster and more reliable.

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In this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian are talking about energy from photovoltaics, with their guest, Jeff Ellis, Director of Operations at Sunnova New Homes, who will describe the technology, the operations behind installing it, the economics of it, and the current and future trends.

Find out about the state of the PV market in the US, and how people are viewing PV as an investment, as their duty to the planet, or, sometimes, as a necessary evil?

Discover what operations are required for putting PV panels on the roof of the newly built houses,

what parameters are considered when planning where it makes sense to install PV, and what risks are related to installation and operation of PV installations on a large scale within a power network.

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In this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian talk about telecommunication infrastructure, which all modern businesses rely on, but most people rarely think about. To demystify this ubiquitous yet so important resource, they’ve invited Mike Gavin, former Senior Director, who worked for such companies as Samsung and Verizon.

Find out what main components our telecoms networks consist of, how the introduction of 5G is going, and what it has changed for businesses (and for remains the same).

Also, hear about the future potential and developments that will shape business communications in the future.

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In this episode of "Between Data and Risk", Artur and Marian talk about achieving a sustained Continuous Improvement Culture, looking specifically at Sales. Their guest is Craig J. Garner, Director of Operational Excellence at Ivoclar.

Find out what continuous improvement looks like in practice and how this concept, which originated in the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, can be applied across organizations, looking at Sales as one specific example. We'll also discuss the pitfalls to avoid if you don't want continuous improvement to become an excuse for no improvement.

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