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AI Heroes

by ONE Strategy Studio

AI Heroes is a podcast by ONE Strategy Studio that explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence through candid conversations with pioneers in marketing, insights, and innovation. Each episode features industry leaders who share their authentic experiences navigating the AI revolution. We cover the spectrum - from early skepticism to breakthrough successes.Episodes go beyond typical tech discussions to uncover the human side of AI adoption. Guests reveal personal journeys, practical challenges, and real-world outcomes they've achieved for global brands and consumers.

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Episodes

  1. AI Heroes: Kyle Papanikolas - Episode 20

    In this episode, Kyle Papanikolas, Insights Leader at McDonald's, shares a provocative theory about how AI is fundamentally dividing the insights profession into two camps—and why only one will thrive in the AI era. With 20 years of experience spanning supplier-side research to leading insights…

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  2. AI Heroes: Sarah Siddiqui - Episode 19

    Sarah Siddiqui leads portfolio strategy and innovation for Unilever Food Solutions in North America. With 13.5 years at Unilever spanning six categories and three markets, she brings a rare blend of retail consumer goods and B2B2C food service expertise to the AI conversation. In this episode,...

  3. AI Heroes: Jenna Beglin - Episode 18

    Beyond Speed and Efficiency - When AI Should Unlock New Possibilities When Jenna Beglin evaluates AI tools for consumer research, she's not asking "can this make us faster?" She's asking a more fundamental question: "Does this enable us to do something we couldn't do before?" As a research and...

  4. AI Heroes: Lucy Richardson - Episode 17

    AI Heroes: Lucy Richardson on Insight-Led Brand Growth, Boutique Agency Strategy, and Using AI Responsibly for Innovation 🎙️ In this episode of AI Heroes, host Dave sits down with Lucy Richardson, Managing Director of Brand Legacy, to explore how insight-led strategy helps brands grow — and what...

  5. AI Heroes: Elle Park - Episode 16

    AI Heroes: Elle Park, Market research & CI Lead at Arcutis Biotherapeutic, on Building Pharma-Ready AI for Insights, Trust, and Real Business Impact 🎙️ In this episode of AI Heroes, host Dave Carruthers speaks with Elle Park, a pharmaceutical insights leader, about the real-world application of…

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  6. AI Heroes: Jason Hauer - Episode 15

    AI Heroes: Jason Hauer on Agentic AI, Predictive Insight and Compounding Innovation ⚡ In this episode, Dave sits down with innovation veteran Jason Hauer, founder of The Garage Group and now builder of a portfolio of AI native companies, to unpack how enterprise teams can move beyond experiments...

  7. AI Heroes: Didem Molay - Episode 14

    AI Heroes: Didem Molay on AI, B2B Marketing, and Driving Innovation at Unilever Food Solutions 🎙️ In this episode of AI Heroes host Dave sits down with Didem Molay, Regional Marketing Director at Unilever Food Solutions, to explore how AI is transforming marketing in the B2B space and what it...

  8. AI Heroes: Tina Tonielli - Episode 13

    AI Heroes: Tina Tonielli on Growth Mindset, AI in Healthcare, and the Future of Insights 🎙️ AI Heroes Podcast In this episode of AI Heroes, we sit down with Tina Tonielli, a legendary leader in consumer healthcare insights, to explore how AI is reshaping one of the world’s most regulated and…

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  9. AI Heroes Live From Cannes: Nendra‑Van Wielink - Episode 12

    AI Heroes: Nendra‑Van Wielink on Media, AI & the Future of Integrated Insights 🎙️ Live from Cannes – AI Heroes Live In this episode of AI Heroes Live, recorded at Insights Lighthouse during the 2025 Cannes Lions Festival, we sit down with Nendra‑Van Wielink, a media leader with over 20 years of...

  10. AI Heroes Live From Cannes: Dawn Cummins - Episode 11

    AI Heroes: Dawn Cummins on Organisational Clarity, AI-Driven Productivity & the Power of Transparent Insights 🎙️ Live from Cannes – AI Heroes Live In this episode of AI Heroes Live, recorded at Insights Lighthouse during the Cannes Lions Festival, we sit down with Dawn Cummins, former Unilever…

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  11. AI Heroes Live From Cannes: Rodrigo Milanez - Episode 10

    AI Heroes: Rodrigo Milanez on GenAI, Digital Behavior & Embracing the Unexpected in Consumer Insights 🎙️ Live from Cannes – AI Heroes Live In this episode of AI Heroes Live, recorded at Insights Lighthouse during the Cannes Lions Festival, we sit down with Rodrigo Milanez, Director of Consumer...

  12. AI Heroes Live From Cannes: Dawn Farren - Episode 9

    AI Heroes: Dawn Farren on Being Comfortably Uncomfortable, Democratising Data & Shaping the Future of Insights 🎙️ Live from Cannes – AI Heroes Live In this episode of AI Heroes Live, recorded at Insights Lighthouse during the Cannes Lions Festival, we sit down with Dawn Farren, Head of Insights...

  13. AI Heroes Live From Cannes: Thor - Episode 8

    AI Heroes: Thor Olof Philogène on Infrastructure, Insight, and the Future of AI-Powered Decision Making 🎙️ Live from Cannes – AI Heroes Live In this episode of AI Heroes Live, recorded at Insights Lighthouse during the Cannes Lions Festival, we sit down with Thor Olof Philogène, CEO and…

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  14. AI Heroes Live From Cannes: Michael Nevski - Episode 7

    AI Heroes: Michael Nevski on Trust, Agentic AI & the Future of Consumer Insights 🎙️ Live from Cannes – AI Heroes Live In this episode of AI Heroes Live, recorded at Insights Lighthouse during the Cannes Lions Festival, we sit down with Michael Nevski, Director of Global Insights at Visa, to...

  15. AI Heroes Live From Cannes: Emese Pinter - Episode 6

    AI Heroes: Emese Pinter on Youth, Agility & the Democratization of Insights 🎙️ Live from Cannes – AI Heroes Live In this episode of AI Heroes Live, recorded at Insights Lighthouse during the Cannes Lions Festival, host Dave Carruthers sits down with Emese Pinter, Global Insights Manager at Sahi...

  16. AI Heroes Live From Cannes: Flemming - Episode 5

    AI Heroes: Flemming on Insights, Strategy & the AI-Powered Future 🎙️ Live from Cannes – AI Heroes Live In this episode of AI Heroes Live, recorded at Insights Lighthouse during the Cannes Lions Festival, we sit down with Flemming, a seasoned insights veteran whose 37-year career has spanned…

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  17. AI Heroes Live From Cannes: Tony Costella - Episode 4

    AI Heroes: Tony Costella on Embedding Culture into AI at Heineken 🎙️ Live from Cannes – AI Heroes Live In this episode of AI Heroes Live, recorded at Insights Lighthouse during the Cannes Lions Festival, we sit down with Tony Costella, Global Head of Insights at Heineken, to explore how one of…

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  18. Humanizing AI - The People Side of AI Transformation

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Anneke Quinn de Jong, founder of AI & U and former Philips insights veteran with over 14 years of experience. After working with 30+ technology and FMCG brands, Anneke now focuses on guiding organizations through the human side of AI transformation. In...

  19. Transformational AI: How Global Brands are Reshaping Insights

    Join us for an enlightening conversation with transformational change agent, Nick Graham, former Insights & Analytics Lead for Mondelēz International and PepsiCo. Nick shares his firsthand experience experimenting with and implementing AI solutions at Mondelez, and the valuable lessons learned...

  20. Expert Strategists + 100% AI Automation The Insights + Innovation Agency

    Join host Dave Carruthers for an illuminating conversation with ONE Strategy Studio's veteran strategistsCamilla Pugh and Charlotte White. With over five decades of combined experience across agencies and global brands, they share candid insights about their journey into the world of AI-driven...

  21. Introducting our AI Role Models podcast

    Welcome to AI Role Models, a podcast from ONE Strategy Studio that goes beyond the hype to explore how real leaders are transforming their businesses with artificial intelligence. Dave Carruthers is your host. In each episode, he sits down with pioneers from the world's leading brands who are...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

AI Heroes is a podcast by ONE Strategy Studio that explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence through candid conversations with pioneers in marketing, insights, and innovation. Each episode features industry leaders who share their authentic experiences navigating the AI revolution. We cover the spectrum - from early skepticism to breakthrough successes.Episodes go beyond typical tech discussions to uncover the human side of AI adoption. Guests reveal personal journeys, practical challenges, and real-world outcomes they've achieved for global brands and consumers.

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AI Heroes is a podcast by ONE Strategy Studio that explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence through candid conversations with pioneers in marketing, insights, and innovation. Each episode features industry leaders who share their authentic experiences navigating the AI...

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