Beyond Insights: Shaping Business Decisions and Strategy with Vijay Raj

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Discover what separates a 'wow' insight from a great insight, and why commercial acumen is key. Join Stan Sthanunathan, CEO of i-Genie.AI, as he chats with Vijay Raj, EVP of Consumer and Market Insights at Unilever. Learn how insights can drive business decisions at the C-suite level, shape your career, and transform the trajectory of a brand. Vijay shares valuable perspectives on the future of the insights industry, the role of AI, and essential advice for aspiring insights professionals.00:00 Introduction to Wow Insights00:13 Welcome to the Podcast00:57 Meet Our Guest: Vijay Raj02:08 Vijay's Career Journey03:40 The Pyramid of Insights06:31 Leadership and Influencing Skills09:44 Advice for Aspiring Professionals19:51 Opportunities and Challenges in Insights20:47 The Role of Technology and AI28:03 Future of Insights Functions30:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Discover what separates a 'wow' insight from a great insight, and why commercial acumen is key. Join Stan Sthanunathan, CEO of i-Genie.AI, as he chats with Vijay Raj, EVP of Consumer and Market Insights at Unilever. Learn how insights can drive business decisions at the C-suite level, shape your career, and transform the trajectory of a brand. Vijay shares valuable perspectives on the future of the insights industry, the role of AI, and essential advice for aspiring insights professionals. 00:00 Introduction to Wow Insights 00:13 Welcome to the Podcast 00:57 Meet Our Guest: Vijay Raj 02:08 Vijay's Career Journey 03:40 The Pyramid of Insights 06:31 Leadership and Influencing Skills 09:44 Advice for Aspiring Professionals 19:51 Opportunities and Challenges in Insights 20:47 The Role of Technology and AI 28:03 Future of Insights Functions 30:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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