Beste Becker Drive podcaster (2024)

Today’s guest is Alan Boehme, Former Chief Technology Officer at H&M. Alan has also served at a number of Fortune 500 companies, assisting them through their digital transformations, including Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble. Alan returns to the program today to discuss his pet peeves regarding the ‘Enterprise Deep State’ – or what he sees as those …

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April 29, 2024 | EV price wars taking toll on BYD; Amazon Web Services’ Wendy Bauer 17:47

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A Morocco Masterclass with Amazigh Overland Founder Mark White 1:52:19

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All you need to know about overlanding Morocco with overland guide Mark White. In this podcast from the field, Mark and host Ashley Giordano take an in-depth look at Moroccan geography, languages, border procedures, road rules, camping, and seasons relevant to the overland traveler.Av Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott

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This week the boys start off by talking about some more race cheating! They wish that NASCAR was still cars we could go buy, they’re afraid of the used car market in the future, and Brent updates Jake on F1 going ons. Brent wants to champ car race! Are reality shows a good way to get people into watching racing?…

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Automation and Augmentation in Development Tools - with Tsavo Knott of Pieces 17:51

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Today’s guest is Tsavo Knott, Co-founder and CEO of Pieces. Pieces is an AI-driven software company that builds a platform to enable software developers to work more efficiently. Tsavo joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella for the first in a special two-part conversation on the challenge for software developers as GenAI drives greate…

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April 27, 2024 | Weekend Drive: GM North America Chief Marissa West profile 22:36

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April 26, 2024 | AutoNation earnings drop; M5 Management Services CEO Lee Harkins 11:31

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April 25, 2024 | Good, bad and ugly of Ford’s earnings; Honda’s massive EV investment in Canada 17:58

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Driving Partnerships and Prioritization Strategies for AI in Financial Services - with Julie Winkler of CME Group 26:09

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Today’s guest is Julie Winkler, Chief Commercial Officer of the CME Group. CME Group is a Chicago-based financial services firm that operates derivative exchanges including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade. Julie joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella on today’s program to pull apart new trends in AI adoption…

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April 24, 2024 | Tesla’s subpar earnings; investor talks AI in auto industry 19:20

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Tracing AI and Natural Language Processing’s Journey to the Mainstream - with Matt Berseth of NLP Logix 22:57

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Today’s guest is Matt Berseth, Co-founder and Chief Information Officer of NLP Logix. NLP Logix is a fast-growing AI services firm based in Florida that serves both the public and private sectors. Matt joins us on today’s program to talk about the last decade in AI development and how natural language processing became such a central driver of adop…

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April 23, 2024 | Tesla drags down EV market; GM posts encouraging earnings 18:16

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Solving Human Resource and Client Services Challenges with AI - with Bill Armstrong of Moss Adams 24:13

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Today’s guest is Bill Armstrong, Chief Innovation Officer at Moss Adams. Moss Adams is one of the 15 largest public accounting firms in the US, providing accounting, tax, and consulting services to public and private middle-market enterprises across industries. Bill joins Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello on today’s program to discuss the impact …

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April 22, 2024 | UAW’s landslide win in Chattanooga; a labor expert reacts 16:46

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April 20, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Elon Musk’s compensation package; PACE Awards finalists 24:04

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This week the boys get excited about 7 speed manual transmission. They talk about the manual cars that are left on the market in 2024. Jake wants a GR86 so bad that Brent starts to think it’s a good idea too. Is this the last real generation of sports cars?! Jake breaks the news to Brent that the new Z is lame, then he explains that the 135i is sen…

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April 19, 2024 | Nissan issues profit warning; importance of service and parts inspection videos 17:41

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April 18, 2024 | Stellantis avoids plant closures; five-figure EV discounts 22:46

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Kingsley Holgate Shares His Lifetime of Overlanding Africa and Giving Back 1:39:13

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April 17, 2024 | VW workers in Chattanooga speak out as unionization vote begins 24:10

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Guidance for Procurement Leaders in Recovering Supply Chains - with Edmund Zagorin of Arkestro and Len DeCandia of Johnson & Johnson 38:20

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Today’s guests are Arkestro Founder & Chief Strategy Officer Edmund Zagorin and Johnson & Johnson Chief Procurement Officer Len DeCandia. Arkestro is an AI-driven startup in the procurement space with broad partnerships across the automotive, construction, and manufacturing sectors, including Johnson & Johnson and Koch Industries. Together, the two…

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April 16, 2024 | UAW President Shawn Fain Part 2; F-150 Lightnings shipping again 23:49

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Tires and Data Collection for Autonomous Vehicles - with Chris Helsel of Goodyear 20:16

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Today’s guest is Chris Helsel, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Despite the disparity in the predictions about self-driving cars that were made a decade ago, the era of automated transportation is close at hand. Chris joins the podcast today to discuss the enormous implic…

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April 15, 2024 | UAW President Shawn Fain Part 1; Tesla job cuts 22:13

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GenAI for CX, Cybersecurity, Fraud Detection, and Marketing Workflows in Insurance - with Dr. John Almasan of TIAA 24:49

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Today’s guest is Dr. John Almasan, Head of AI & Emerging Technologies at TIAA. TIAA, or the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund, is a US-based insurance provider specializing in retirement services in areas like academia, research, healthcare, and government. Dr. Almasan joins Emerj CEO and Head of…

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April 13, 2024 | Weekend Drive: What to expect from UAW’s Chattanooga vote 22:48

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If You Ain’t Cheating, You Ain’t Tryin’ 1:26:57

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This week the boys start out talking about military drugs. Jake explains to Brent that racing is the art of cheating. Jake talks about an Alfa Romeo hood fix that cracks him up. The boys fall in love with the slept on BMW M8. Is leasing or owning the way to go?Av BrokeDownGarage

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April 12, 2024 | Key GM plant to go off line for retooling; more women in service and parts 17:33

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April Overland News: The Lexus GX, Ford Ranger, Ducati DesertX Rally, and More 1:04:01

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Scott Brady and Brian McVickers discuss the new Lexus GX550, Ford Ranger, and Ducati DessertX Rally. Additional conversation includes the Africa crossing, Eezi-Awn, and more.Av Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott

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April 11, 2024 | CarMax income drops; dealership construction shines light on retail trends 17:59

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April 10, 2024 | Laura Burstein talks EV design, Buick’s new look; GM rethinks marketing 22:24

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April 9, 2024 | New EV buyers are out there, but can automakers afford to reach them? 20:59

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Cloud Theory’s Rick Wainschel joins the show to talk about new data that suggests there is an untapped market for EVs. BMW gives dealers a look at new products and its retail strategy. Plus, Cruise is putting vehicles back on the road in Phoenix.Av Automotive News

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AI for Supply Chain Challenges in Life Sciences - with Shreyas Becker of Sanofi 20:34

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Today’s guest is Shreyas Becker, Head of AI & Data Products, Manufacturing & Supply at Sanofi. Shreyas joins Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello on today’s podcast to talk about alleviating pain points for supply chain leaders in life sciences spaces. From building systems that deliver “real world evidence” to the subject matter experts and manager…

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April 8, 2024 | Soft pricing on used cars; EV interest wanes 19:21

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Crossing Africa: Ethiopia with Bryon Bass and the Grenadier 1:29:46

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Scott Brady and Bryon Bass discuss their recent trip through Kenya and into Ethiopia. As part of the crossing of Africa with the Ineos Grenadier, the team share their insights on the challenges with temporarily importing the vehicle into Ethiopia, along with the required bureaucracy process. Their conversation also shifts to the places they visited…

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April 6, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Tesla isn’t luxury or mass-market, says J.D. Power’s Tyson Jominy 27:22

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It Really Ties The Room Together 1:19:23

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This week the boys discuss Brent getting back injections, watching tape, and if going to a dealer for service is a good idea. Jake thinks making an engine pretty is silly. Brent shares his discovery that EV cars are chewing through tires. Finally some F1 talk! Will there be a Chicago Grand Prix? Did they do Cadillac dirty?…