Business Lab podcast

Business Lab

The Business Lab is a sponsored podcast produced by Insights, the custom content division of MIT Technology Review. The Business Lab podcast features a 30-minute conversation with either an executive from the sponsor partner or a technologist with expertise in a relevant technology area. The discussion focuses on technology topics that matter to today’s enterprise decision-makers. Laurel Ruma, MIT Technology Review’s custom content director for the United States, is the host.

The Business Lab is a sponsored podcast produced by Insights, the custom content division of MIT Technology Review. The Business Lab podcast features a 30-minute conversation with either an executive from the sponsor partner or a technologist with expertise in a relevant technology area. The discussion focuses on technology topics that matter to today’s enterprise decision-makers. Laurel Ruma, MIT Technology Review’s custom content director for the United States, is the host.

 

#97

Fighting forever chemicals and startup fatigue

What if we could permanently remove the toxic “forever chemicals” contaminating our water?... more

22 Jul 2025

18 MINS

18:05

22 Jul 2025


#96

Building community and clean air solutions

When Darren Riley moved to Detroit seven years ago, he didn’t expect the city’s air to cha... more

15 Jul 2025

15 MINS

15:06

15 Jul 2025


#95

Building an innovation ecosystem for the next century

Michigan may be best known as the birthplace of the American auto industry, but its innova... more

08 Jul 2025

26 MINS

26:29

08 Jul 2025


#94

Building customer-centric convenience

In the U.S., two-thirds of the country’s 150,000 convenience stores are run by independent... more

27 May 2025

27 MINS

27:35

27 May 2025


#93

Fueling the future of digital transformation

Our topic today is digital transformation, from back office operations to infrastructure i... more

15 Jan 2025

38 MINS

38:07

15 Jan 2025


#92

Cloud transformation clears businesses for digital takeoff

In an age where customer experience can make or break a business, Cathay Pacific is embrac... more

16 Oct 2024

28 MINS

28:19

16 Oct 2024


#91

Transforming the energy industry through disruptive innovation

Our topic today is disruptive innovation in the energy industry and beyond. We use energy ... more

17 Jul 2024

22 MINS

22:46

17 Jul 2024


#90

Purpose-built AI builds better customer experiences

Successfully improving customer satisfaction through AI means becoming data-driven, priori... more

02 Apr 2024

24 MINS

24:27

02 Apr 2024


#89

Scaling customer experiences with data and AI

Integrating data and AI solutions throughout the customer experience journey can enable en... more

01 Apr 2024

28 MINS

28:40

01 Apr 2024


#88

Conversational AI revolutionizes the customer experience landscape

AI can create seamless customer and employee experiences but it’s important to balance aut... more

26 Feb 2024

23 MINS

23:10

26 Feb 2024


#87

Data at the center of business

Operationalizing data allows enterprises to optimize decision-making, deliver growth, and ... more

21 Feb 2024

22 MINS

22:03

21 Feb 2024


#86

Providing the right products at the right time with machine learning

Amid shifting customer needs, CPG enterprises look to machine learning to bolster their da... more

14 Feb 2024

29 MINS

29:01

14 Feb 2024


#85

Building innovation with blockchain

Deploying blockchain technology can bolster innovation and create a more secure way to ban... more

06 Feb 2024

20 MINS

20:51

06 Feb 2024


#84

Start with data to build a better supply chain

Successful digital transformation starts with the right team, an agile mentality, and a st... more

17 Jan 2024

20 MINS

20:32

17 Jan 2024


#83

Deploying high-performance, energy-efficient AI

Investments into downsized infrastructure can help enterprises reap the benefits of AI whi... more

10 Jan 2024

29 MINS

29:09

10 Jan 2024


#82

Developing climate solutions with green software

Deploying sustainable software practices can reduce emissions and infuse greater efficienc... more

18 Dec 2023

26 MINS

26:12

18 Dec 2023


#81

Augmenting the realities of work

Immersive AR/VR technologies can add greater value across workplaces and customer interact... more

29 Nov 2023

26 MINS

26:43

29 Nov 2023