
SLU International Business Now: Conversations That Matter
This podcast series has been developed by the Boeing Institute of International Business in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University to extend the impact of our programs. In this series, critical thought leaders from around the world address current key business issues. Series guests share their expert perspectives on a variety of topics ranging from post-Brexit Europe to Covid Market Recovery, Geo-Economic Strategies, the Green Deal, and much more. Through the Podcast format, these unique business conversations will reach beyond the classroom to a global audience. Academic and business listeners will have immediate access to first-hand insights and assessments, with the aim of promoting future discussion across these listener communities and encouraging community action. To learn more about the Boeing Institute of International Business and international business academic programs in the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University, please visit biib.slu.edu.
Episodes
31 episodes
Episode 30: Franchising: Navigating Political and Ethical Minefields with Peter Smith and Dr. Mamoun Benmamoun
Join guest host Matthew Wilcox with guest Peter Smith, former VP of GlobalFranchising at Enterprise Mobility, and Dr. Mamoun Benmamoun, SaintLouis University, IB professor, as they discuss international franchising andthe many chall...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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23:05

Episode 29: St. Louis Agtech Ecosystems: Accelerating Solutions Through Global Connectivity with Elzandi Oosthuizen
Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Elzandi Oosthuizen, Senior VP and Head of Corn Product Team at Bayer as they discuss Elzandi’s path to Bayer and keeping the world’s farmers connected in an everchanging field. This con...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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37:56

Episode 28: Reissue - International Business Resilience Under Global Disruptions with Arnold Donald
In celebration of the 2024 Bayer International Business Converence, we revisit the Fireside Keynote Chat from our 2023 edition of the conference. A conversation with Arnold Donald, Retired Vice Chairman and CEO of Carnival Corporation, on facin...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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52:08

Episode 27: Digital Farming and Commercial Ecosystems
Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Jeremy Williams Ph.D., Head of Climate LLC, Digital Farming, and Commercial Ecosystems at Bayer, as they discuss how Climate LLC is working toward its mission of optimizing yields, maximizing efficiency, and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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25:29

Episode 26: AIB-SE and Planning an Annual Conference
Join host Chris Carril and guest Wendy Ritz Ph.D., AIB-SE Conference Chair, and Dr. Brittney Bauer, Ph.D., AIB-SE Marketing Chair, as they discuss planning the annual AIB-SE conference, the history of X-Culture, and defining a successful intern...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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30:08

Episode 25: Balancing Organic and Inorganic Growth
featuring Greg Gorman Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Greg Gorman, Chief Growth Officer with Nidec Motor Corporation, as they discuss Nidec’s focus on organic growth, adapting to the everchanging world of motor application pro...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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18:36

Episode 24: Reissue – Meds & Food for Kids: An International Social Enterprise
This episode is a reissue from February 2023. Join host, Todd Hovermale as he leads a discussion with Dr. Patricia Wolff and Chris Greene from Meds & Foods for Kids, a nonprofit organization based in Haiti. This episode dives in...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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31:40

Episode 23: Reissue - Sustainability Efforts in Global Businesses: Carol O'Neill
This episode is a reissue from October 2021.As businesses worldwide increasingly focus on reducing their own environmental impact, it is important to examine how industries are evolving to embrace more sustainable practices. In episode ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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35:19

Episode 22: Watlow - Growing Internationally with Chad Merryman
Introduction by Todd HovermaleJoin host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Chad Merryman, Chief Commercial Officer with Watlow as they discuss the recent growth of the thermal product manufacturer. Approaching 19 yea...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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20:17

Episode 21: International Business Resilience Under Global Disruptions with Arnold Donald
Foreword by Todd HovermaleIntroduction of Arnold by John LydayJoin host Gene Cunningham and guest Arnold Donald, Retired Vice Chairman and CEO of Carnival Corporation as they discuss the challenges Arnold faced as CEO and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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52:08

Episode 20: Reissue – International Business Strategies: Enterprise Mobility
In October, Enterprise Holdings announced a name change to Enterprise Mobility to honor their business’ 65-year history and mark the beginning of the next chapter.This episode is a reissue from December 2021. Join hos...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:00

Episode 19: Improving Global Access to Educational Materials
featuring Dr. Paul BeamishJoin host Todd Hovermale and guest Dr. Paul Beamish, Professor of International Business at the Ivey Business School and founder of the 39 Country Initiative, as they discuss the case study accessibility, gettin...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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42:31

Episode 18: Reissue - Responding to Global Crisis with Christine Duffy
Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, as they discuss how Carnival overcame the challenges of the Covid pandemic and the creation of opportunities to propel the company safely into the future.&n...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:53

Episode 17: Expanding Health Data Access & Fighting Sepsis
Join host Gene Cunningham for a special roundtable conversation with Eric Doherty, Dr. Ted Conklin, and Dr. Joseph Colorafi about PERSOWN’s mission to transform global health and health data access. Eric is the President of PERSOWN...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:28

Episode 16: Revolutionizing Agrifood Systems
Join host Todd Hovermale for a special conversation with Thad Simons to hear how The Yield Lab is investing in and accelerating high-impact early-stage companies in agrifood systems, around the world.Thad is the Managing Direct...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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39:17

International Franchising: Al Jomaih and Enterprise Holdings
Featuring Ahmed Al Lawendy Franchising can help a business successfully enter new markets by leveraging the market knowledge, and expertise of the franchise partners. At the same time, compatibility is seen as ...
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Season 2
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19:31

Meds & Foods for Kids: An International Social Enterprise
Join Boeing Institute of International Business Advisory Board member Todd Hovermale as he leads a discussion with Dr. Patricia Wolff and Chris Greene from Meds & Foods for Kids, a nonprofit organization based in Haiti. This episode dives i...
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Season 2
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31:40

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency with Brian Dixon: Part Two
Join SLU's Chaifetz School of Business professors Dr. Naresh Bansal and Dr. Norman Guo as they discuss the world of Bitcoin with industry expert Brian Dixon. In part two of this two part seri...
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31:11

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics with Brian Dixon: Part One
Join SLU's Chaifetz School of Business professors Dr. Naresh Bansal and Dr. Norman Guo as they discuss the world of Bitcoin with industry expert Brian Dixon. In part one of this two part seri...
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32:24

Benson Hill: A Recent IPO Grows Internationally
Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and his guest Andres Martin as they delve into how a recent IPO, Benson Hill, is growing internationally. Andres is the Executive Vice President and General Manager, International for Benson Hill. Benson Hill i...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:10

Blockchain and Modern Supply Chains: Larry Wigger
Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Larry Wigger as they dive into blockchain and implications for the modern supply chain. Larry is a supply chain economist who has both practical experience and academic excellence.Larry Wigge...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:00

Leading During Chaotic Times: A.C. Marchionne, Greiner Bio-One
International Business Disruptions: Leading During Chaotic Times with A.C. MarchionneThe international business landscape has been disrupted by COVID-19 for nearly 2 years, and now a war in Europe is creating chaos. Joi...
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27:47

International Business Strategies with KPMG: Dr. Andries Terblanche
Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Dr Andries Terblanché who is the Global Lead of Dynamic Risk Assessment with KPMG’s network of member firms. Risk assessment is a real concern for any global business manager. Dr Terblanché goes beyond theo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:54

Responding to Global Crisis with Christine Duffy: Carnival Cruise Line
Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, as they discuss how Carnival is overcoming the challenges of the Covid pandemic and the creation of opportunities to propel the company safely into the futu...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:22

International Business Strategies: Enterprise Holdings
Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Peter Smith, VP of Global Franchising at Enterprise Holdings, as they dive into the strategy and decision processes used by Enterprise as it expanded from its very successful domestic rental car market to the...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:22
