What’s Next: The Ruder Finn Podcast

In this episode, Kathy Bloomgarden speaks with Tejas Totade, Chief Technology Officer and Head of AI at Ruder Finn, about the shift from AI experimentation to real business impact. As organizations move beyond pilots, Tejas shares a sharp perspective on what it takes to operationalize AI across an organization, from identifying where it can drive measurable ROI, to upskilling teams and leadership, to embedding into everyday workflows in ways that deliver real value. They also reflect on Ruder Finn’s evolution as a tech-forward agency and the agency’s philosophy on true AI integration internally and for clients. For any inquiries about the podcast, or to connect with Kathy, please email [email protected]. 

What happens when one of the world’s leading technologists redefines the future of AI through a human lens? In this episode, Kathy Bloomgarden sits down with Yvette Kanouff, Emmy Award–winning engineer and Partner at JC2 Ventures, to explore how AI is becoming the next essential utility for business and life. Together they discuss how curiosity, collaboration, and generosity drive innovation and how technology, when grounded in human connection and purpose, can transform the way we live, learn, and lead. For any inquiries about the podcast, or to connect with Kathy, please email [email protected].

When science and storytelling collide, real change happens. In this powerful conversation, Kathy Bloomgarden and Ed Harnaga, healthcare marketer and former Pfizer CCO, explore how transparency, authenticity, and empathy are redefining the future of healthcare. Together they reflect on lessons from one of history’s most high-stakes moments and discuss how AI, micro-influencers, and human connection are transforming the way we build trust and bring science to life. For any inquiries about the podcast, or to connect with Kathy, please email [email protected].

We’re standing at the edge of the great leap, a moment where technology and humanity move forward together. In this episode, Kathy Bloomgarden sits down with Zack Kass, Global AI Advisor and Former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, for a conversation that blends innovation with purpose. Together, they explore how intelligence can become an abundant resource for good and what it means for the future of work, creativity, and human connection. Their discussion goes beyond technology to consider the moral imagination, empathy, and optimism needed to guide the next industry shift, one where progress is not just measured in data, but in how deeply it serves people. For any inquiries about the podcast, or to connect with Kathy, please email [email protected].

What’s Next is a new podcast hosted by Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn. Listen along for candid conversations with the innovators, leaders, and visionaries as they explore the trends, technologies, and ideas that are redefining what comes next for integrated marketing communications. For any inquiries about the podcast, or to connect with Kathy, please email [email protected].