On this week's episode of "This Changes Things" we get a preview of the big stories coming out of CES in Las Vegas. Our own Jon Steinberg says it's the year of the voice assistant.
Monty Sharma, CEO of both Jenny Craig and Curves, shares what it takes to successfully turn a company around in a rapidly-changing industry like health and fitness. He says it all starts with the right team.
Then Pranav Yadav, CEO of neuromarketing firm Neuro-Insight, and George Slefo, Tech Reporter at Ad Age, take a look at innovations in the advertising industry. They discuss how new technology like brain mapping are improving the way companies target customers.
Plus, a look at some of the top female entrepreneurs to watch in 2018.
President Donald Trump is talking up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. The new entity, Stargate, will start building out data centers and the electricity generation needed for the further development of the fast-evolving AI in Texas, according to the White House. The initial investment is expected to be $100 billion and could reach five times that sum. While Trump has seized on similar announcements to show that his presidency is boosting the economy, there were already expectations of a massive buildout of data centers and electricity plants needed for the development of AI.
Chris Ruder, Spikeball Founder and CEO, explains how he and his friends put roundnet on the global map, plus, how Spikeball helps people "find their circle."
J.W. Roth, CEO of Venu Holding Corporation, discusses the company's IPO and plans to redefine live music entertainment with their fan founded, fan-owned model.
Variety's Clayton Davis discusses why more than just the 1% are struggling after the LA fires. Plus, how awards shows will pivot to help victims. Watch!
Emily Hosie, CEO of Rebelstork, explains the concept of Returns Recommerce, plus how her company raised $18M to address the industry-wide issue of returns.
