Send us a text What separates successful leaders from fulfilled ones? According to recovering Wall Street executive Marla Bace, it’s not another mindset hack—it’s getting real about what coaching is (and isn't) in a world addicted to “high-ticket offers” and quick-fix transformations. In this sharp, refreshingly unfiltered conversation, Marla gets brutally honest about how coaching has evolved since 2020—and why so many high-achievers are still quietly miserable. With a career spanning finance, ...
Jun 30, 2025•38 min
Send us a text What drives an accomplished physicist with expertise in international banking to pivot toward healthcare, finance, and other science investments? For Konstantin S hvvarts , of Nordvik Investments , the answer is refreshingly straightforward: profitability. In this revealing conversation, Shvarts explains how declining bank valuations following the 2008 financial crisis prompted him to shift his focus to more promising sectors, including fintech, wellness technology, and artificial...
Apr 28, 2025•28 min
Send us a text The race toward technological advancement often leaves us disconnected from our shared heritage. In this thought-provoking conversation with Justin Rosenthal , we explore why museums and physical collections remain vital touchstones in our increasingly digital world. Justin shares his fascinating journey from childhood museum visits to pursuing classical studies and archaeology in college, where hands-on work with historical objects revealed his true calling. While many of his pee...
Apr 25, 2025•18 min
Send us a text The emotional connection between luxury brands and consumers has never been more critical than in today's complex global marketplace. Sharon Buntain , who brings experience from iconic houses like Gucci and Montblanc , joins Ana Varava , former editor-in-chief of L'Officiel Ukraine and Austria , to explore how fashion brands are reimagining their activation strategies. What makes a luxury consumer choose one brand over another? Our guests reveal that it's no longer just about prod...
Apr 24, 2025•41 min
Send us a text The worlds of healthcare and artificial intelligence (AI) are colliding in revolutionary ways. In this thought-provoking conversation, Alex Romanovich speaks with Isaac Chapa, CTO and co-founder of Simpl Healthcare, and Mihir Shah from NetWeb Software about how Agentic AI is transforming digital health platforms. We dive into the real-world implementation of AI in clinical settings and regulated segments, where Simpl Healthcare has created a guided approach that prioritizes accura...
Apr 24, 2025•38 min
Send us a text Tom Barnhardt of CEE Business Media takes us on a fascinating journey from his roots in Charlotte, North Carolina, to becoming a business builder in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). As the force behind Wolves Summit, he's creating vital bridges between Central European startups and global markets while challenging conventional startup thinking. "Startup sounds too much fun, too cool, too casual," Barnhardt declares with refreshing candor. His preference for the term "business bui...
Apr 24, 2025•18 min
Send us a text What if the key to sustainable building lies in the fields of hemp growing across the countryside? Join us as we discover the groundbreaking work of Abhishek Kumar Devjibhai , the mastermind behind Ekotekt , a Finnish company reshaping the construction landscape with eco-friendly materials. Abhishek shares his remarkable journey from his architectural studies in India and Stockholm to working alongside visionaries like BV Doshi, leading to a passion for fusing sustainability with ...
Feb 25, 2025•31 min
Send us a text Unlock the secrets of AI in enterprise technology with Ankit Shah , co-founder and Head of Growth at NetWeb Software , who brings 26+ years of entrepreneurial wisdom to the table. Ever wondered how to truly harness the power of agentic AI to revolutionize your business processes? Ankit takes us on a captivating journey through his experiences, discussing the evolution of NetWeb and his own growth in the software engineering industry. With a spotlight on enterprises' challenges in ...
Feb 24, 2025•20 min
Send us a text Join us on Global Edge Talk as we welcome Ala Simms, a seasoned tariff and trade consultant who sheds light on the current turmoil in international trade. Have you ever wondered how the looming 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum might disrupt the automotive industry or why the 10% tariff on Chinese goods is causing ripples across North American borders? Let Ala guide us through the tangled web of negotiations between the US, Canada, and Mexico. As we unravel these complex topics, w...
Feb 21, 2025•25 min
Send us a text Alena Zhylich Brown, the visionary CEO of Positify, shares her incredible journey from being stranded in the U.S. during the war in Ukraine to becoming a trailblazer in the world of outsourcing. Elena's story is a testament to resilience and innovation, as she navigates personal transformations, including a recent marriage and a name change, while leading a business. Her dedication to transforming outsourcing into a catalyst for innovation highlights her passion for redefining ind...
Jan 24, 2025•33 min
Send us a text Discover the transformative power of modern public relations with industry leader Bob Geller, as he uncovers the secrets to thriving in an ever-evolving landscape. Expect a masterclass in adapting to technological advances and social media's impact on PR strategies. Learn how to break free from traditional media approaches and embrace innovation, leveraging AI and content marketing to captivate audiences. Bob's journey from tech startups to founding Fusion PR offers an inspiring n...
Jan 21, 2025•21 min
Send us a text Join us as we journey into the rapidly evolving world of recruitment with insights from our distinguished guest, Matt Mann. Explore how the post-COVID landscape has reshaped hiring practices, with larger corporations grappling to strike a balance between in-office and remote work, while smaller and mid-sized companies embrace a more flexible, global approach. Matt shares his expertise on the growing demand for tech-savvy candidates and the need for analytical skills across roles, ...
Jan 13, 2025•34 min
Send us a text In this episode of GlobalEdgeTalk, Alex interviews Mike Linton , a renowned CMO with an impressive career spanning over 25 years. Mike shares insights into his experience as a C-level marketing executive at major companies like Best Buy and eBay. He discusses his view of marketing as a combination of immediate sales and long-term brand building, describing it as "sales overnight, brand over time." The conversation then shifts to the rise of fractional CMOs and the benefits they of...
Feb 16, 2024•31 min
Send us a text Talila Millman is the founder and CTO of MillmanTech, a management advisory service helping CEOs grow revenue and scale, and a co-founder of the Continuous TRIUMPH Leadership Institute, focusing on leadership and executive coaching. Her book TRIUMPH, a guideline totransforming organizations and leading them to new heights of profit and growth, is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2024. With over 25+ years of leadership experience, Talila has held executive and senior leade...
Feb 16, 2024•42 min
Send us a text In this episode, join Alex Romanovich and Ana Varava for an in-depth conversation about Ana's remarkable career in the fashion industry. With over 15 years of experience, Ana has made significant contributions to fashion magazines and brand development across various countries. Ana eventually rose to become the editor-in-chief and brand developer for L'Officiel in Ukraine, where she played a pivotal role in enhancing the fashion industry. In 2019, Ana successfully launched L'Offic...
Nov 08, 2023•42 min
Send us a text In this podcast episode, Alex Romanovich and Marla Bace engage in a stimulating discussion on the topic of executive coaching. Alex introduces Marla, a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background as a CPA, CMO, and CXO for renowned brands. Marla sheds light on her journey into coaching and shares her experiences in guiding individuals through career transitions, emphasizing the power of disruption as an opportunity for personal growth. Amidst the challenges posed by...
Nov 08, 2023•36 min
Send us a text In this episode of GlobalEdgeTalk, host Alex Romanovich welcomes guest Nicholas Zeisler to discuss the topic of customer experience (CX) on a global scale. Nicholas, a fractional and former full-time Chief Customer Officer who has worked with major brands like Dell and HP, is now a principal of Zeisler Consulting, where he consults on CX worldwide. He is also the author of a book on the topic of CX, titled "W're Doing CX Wrong and How to Do It Right." Nicholas's diverse background...
Nov 07, 2023•33 min
Send us a text Katrina Klier is a Global B2B Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Digital Officer. She has extensive experience leading digital transformation, brand optimization initiatives, and new product launches at five Fortune 500 companies, including two of the world’s most recognized technology players, a top-10 global professional services firm, and a leading SaaS company. In this episode, join Alex and Katrina as they engage in a captivating discussion about the pivotal role artificial ...
Oct 17, 2023•26 min
Send us a text As a senior marketing executive & thought leader, Muriel Lotto solves business problems through the power of marketing to deliver sustainable growth for DTC & B2B companies. She is a full-funnel, full-stack performance and growth marketer with a holistic view of customer acquisition & retention. Over the years, Muriel has honed my talent for weaving together compelling stories and performance marketing to drive business outcomes by leveraging deep analytical skills to ...
Apr 10, 2023•42 min
Send us a text Katrina Klier is a Global B2B Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Digital Officer. She has extensive experience leading digital transformation, brand optimization initiatives, and new product launches at five Fortune 500 companies, including two of the world’s most recognized technology players, a top-10 global professional services firm, and a leading SaaS company. She is currently seeking a full-stack CMO role and is open to corporate board positions. Listen to our latest podcas...
Apr 10, 2023•40 min
Send us a text In today's episode, Alex is talking to Peter Watts , CEO & Co-Founder of Solutionize . Peter is a serial entrepreneur in global IT and automation who leverages emerging technologies. His operations have spanned 30+ countries on 5 continents, operating from bases in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australia – and, for 30 years, the USA. From system integration services to software, to information-sharing networks, Peter has funded, founded, built and successfully exited 4 b...
Nov 21, 2022•43 min
Send us a text Helena Verellen is co-Founder of QelviQ , a beautifully designed personal digital sommelier that brings every type of wine to its ideal serving temperature. QelviQ is controlled by a smart wine app, containing a database of over 350,000 wines, that sends the optimal serving temperature to your QelviQ, keeps your wine inventory and advises on the perfect food pairing. She is also a results-oriented global marketing and business development executive with expertise in creating innov...
Oct 27, 2022•44 min
Send us a text In this episode of GlobalEgdeTalk, Alex meets Emmanuel Laroche in a beautiful Italian restaurant in the middle of Manhattan. Emmanuel Laroche is VP of Marketing and Consumer Insights at Symrise and an inspiring host of the " Flavors Unknown " podcast, which helps him identify new ways to get inspired and turn ideas into concepts. Over the 20 years of his professional career, Emmanuel has worked internationally, and through the work, he's provided pragmatic and forward-thinking cre...
Sep 07, 2022•39 min
Send us a text In this episode of GlobalEdgeTalk, Alex is talking to Philip Morgan . Philip Morgan is a Chief Executive Officer at Pirum Systems Ltd . Pirum, a secure, centralized automation and connectivity hub for global securities finance transactions based in London, United Kingdom. The company, founded in 2000, enables complete automation of the post-trade and collateral lifecycle and delivers highly innovative and flexible services. Morgan joined Pirum in 2016 as a Chief Commercial Officer...
Jul 18, 2022•28 min
Send us a text Today Alex is chatting with Mariana Khomitska , the Head of Talent Development at the Acadamy DTEK, specializes in Management Development and Executive Education, Life-Long Learning, and EdTech. Listen to the episode on all major platforms now! Support the show...
Jun 29, 2022•47 min
Send us a text In this episode, Alex is talking to Tamara Nelson , founder of Barometer , a platform that empowers organizations to extract data-driven insights from their text data quickly and consistently. Tamara Nelson is a human-computer interaction researcher and machine learning engineer. She enjoys researching problems at the intersection of human-computer interaction and health. Tamara graduated from UCSD with a B.S. in Cognitive Science, specializing in machine learning and neural compu...
Jun 03, 2022•41 min
Send us a text Today Alex is talking to Tatiana Zheltomirska, Global CMO, Chief Strategist, Marketing Advisor, Business Integrator, Change Catalyst and Leadership Lecturer. Tatiana is a Senior Executive with 20+ years of accomplishment in strategic marketing, general management, consulting, international marketing and advertising, and consumer research. Change manager who leads to continuous improvement in all areas of the business to enhance revenue and streamline internal systems. Focused on b...
Jun 03, 2022•45 min
Send us a text Today Alex is talking to Christine Khariv, an "accidental" entrepreneur with a background in linguistics and IT. From Christine: I started my professional journey as a content manager, later working in several little firms and start-ups in mixed roles, with responsibilities ranging from copywriting, SEO, translation, and SMM to customer support and project management. Eventually, I landed my dream job as a computational linguist but had to quit for maternity leave. Since around 20...
May 20, 2022•38 min
Send us a text A serial entrepreneur, and Competera co-founder, Alex Galkin has 12+ years in auditing and consulting retail enterprises globally. Having created and sold an outsourcing company, Alex has had a C-level role in different tech companies. A Forbes contributor. Listen to Alex's story now on all major podcasting platforms! Support the show...
May 10, 2022•31 min
Send us a text Listen to the story of Pavlo Kobzar , a logistics entrepreneur from Ukraine, where he tells us about the story of Logity – a company that he founded back in 2011. The motto of the company: “Every day we manage the movement of hundreds of goods in the United States – this is how we make the business work. We are sure that the main value of any company is a community of like-minded people who want to be the first in everything. And we create conditions for you to achieve your goal.”...
Apr 29, 2022•33 min
