On this episode of "This Changes Things," we talk to David Chandler, the man behind the Chandler Bat, about taking on the big hitters in the industry. He shares how he pivoted from making high-end furniture to making baseball bats for some of the world's top players.
Jason Nazar, CEO of Comparably, and Jared Lindzon, Writer at Fast Company, take a look at the best companies to work for. Google tops Comparably's list of large companies, but Lindzon says that other industries are gearing up to unseat the big tech companies. Nazar and Lindzon also discuss the things that put companies like Google at the top of the list, and what other companies can do to get themselves on the list in the future.
Plus, a look at the marketing trends for companies to focus on in 2018. Customer experience is at the forefront of business. If companies want to build brand recognition and customer loyalty, they have to look beyond the product and tap into customers' emotions.
The Live Nation ruling is in. Diana Moss of the Progressive Policy Institute joins us to unpack what it means for competition, consumers, and live music.
Madison Air CEO Jill Wyant on taking a century-old HVAC giant public and what the IPO means for the industry, investors, and the future of the company.
Global Gaming League's founder Clinton Sparks and chairman Jeff Hoffman on their mission to bridge competitive eSports with mainstream celebrity culture.
AEVEX CEO Roger Wells joins to discuss the company's IPO and what it means for the future of autonomous defense systems in an era of rapid military innovation.
What does AI actually mean for the US economy? Andrew Husby of BNP Paribas breaks down the macro signals, risks, and opportunities hiding in plain sight.
Dominick Passanante of Panasonic Connect breaks down the innovations behind TOUGHBOOK and why rugged tech is more relevant than ever in today's mobile workforce
