Anshul Dubey - Coaching Human Potential
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Note: Anshul Dubey participated in his personal capacity. The views expressed are his own and do not represent PepsiCo. Welcome to AigoraCast. Conversations with industry experts on how new technologies are impacting sensory and consumer science. Anshul Dubey joins John Ennis to discuss practical AI adoption, helping skeptical teams, and using AI as a coach to strengthen human thinking and skills.
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Hank Margolis - In the Trenches
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Former Zevia COO Hank Margolis joins John Ennis to discuss the practical work of building a beverage company. They explore formulation improvements, culture shaped by employees, the risks of rigid strategy, and the relationships that help a small brand grow. Hank also reflects on making time for family and his work at Flavorchem's The Bench.
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Rasto Ivanic - It Always Starts with Humans
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Hi, I'm Dr. John Ennis, CEO at Aigora. In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Rasto Ivanic, Co-Founder and CEO of GroupSolver. Rasto and I talked about where AI belongs in consumer research and why the answers still have to come from people, focusing on why he stopped his engineers for six months to fix survey data quality, and why he does not believe a synthetic panel can tell you what a person actually wants. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and remember to subscribe to AigoraCast to hear more conversations like this one in the future! Social Links &...
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Thorsten Guksch - Asking the Right Question
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Hi, I’m Dr. John Ennis, CEO at Aigora. In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Thorsten Guksch, International Head of Data Science at SAM Sensory and Consumer Research. Thorsten and I share a lot of common interests, and I loved taking a deep dive with him on turning open-ended consumer feedback into structured sensory insight. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and remember to subscribe to AigoraCast to hear more conversations like this one in the future! Short Bio Thorsten Guksch is International Head of Data Science at SAM Sensory and Consumer Research in Zurich, where...
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Roberto Salas - Plan the Plan
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In this episode, I’m speaking with Roberto Salas, a Global Consumer and Sensory Insights Executive based out of Princeton, New Jersey. With over two decades in the FMCG industry, his career has spanned the globe, starting in Mexico and taking him through South Africa, the UK, Latin America, and eventually to his current work at IFF. We had a fantastic conversation about bridging technical sensory science with deep consumer understanding, and how he translates complex human behavior into actionable commercial growth strategies. Please join me in welcoming Roberto Salas. Roberto Salas is a...
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Paula Varela Tomasco - Don't Forget to Think
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Hi, I'm Dr. John Ennis, CEO at Aigora. In this episode, I enjoy speaking with Dr. Paula Varela. Paula and I shared a fascinating conversation regarding the role and risks of AI in consumer research, before discussing how sensory science can help drive healthier and more sustainable food choices. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and remember to subscribe to AigoraCast to hear more conversations like this one in the future. Social Links & Resources LinkedIn: Organizations: Nofima & Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Expertise Areas: Sensory &...
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Michael Nestrud - Taming the Dragon
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"In this episode, I’m speaking with Michael Nestrud, a dedicated researcher of the human experience who uniquely bridges the gap between rigorous sensory science and the culinary arts. Based in Chicago, Michael is currently with First Position Training and Consulting, where his driving mission is to make 'product evaluation and sensory science for everyone.' We had a fantastic conversation about how his culinary background informs his research, and why democratizing product evaluation is so critical for modern food innovation. LinkedIn: Company: First Position Training and Consulting...
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Greg Fodor - Opening Portals
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Hi, I’m Dr. John Ennis, CEO at Aigora. In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Greg Fodor, an innovator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Greg and I had a fascinating conversation about the future of immersive experiences, the limitations of current VR hardware, and how headset-free technology could completely transform the way consumers interact with digital environments and products. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and remember to subscribe to AigoraCast to hear more conversations like this one in the future! Social Links & Resources LinkedIn: ...
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Nicolas Pineau - Making Sense of AI
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Hi, I’m Dr. John Ennis, CEO at Aigora. In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Nicolas Pineau of Data Insights. Nicolas shared a lot about his experiences both applying and teaching AI within sensory and consumer science, and I heartily agreed with his perspective that we are just at the beginning of an exciting change in our field. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and remember to subscribe to AigoraCast to hear more conversations like this one in the future! Social Links & Resources LinkedIn: Company: Data Insight (Founder) Expertise Areas: *...
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Josh Cook - Agents Do Work
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Hi, I’m Dr. John Ennis, CEO at Aigora. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Josh Cook of FlowAltDelete, a Microsoft MVP and true master of M365 Copilot. Many of our clients and students use copilot as their daily driver, so it was great to have an expert on Copilot on the show to share his excitement about the powerful new way of working it enables. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and remember to subscribe to AigoraCast to hear more conversations like this one in the future! Josh Cook is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and a...
info_outlineCarlos Gómez–Corona is the Director Human Insights & Sensory at Firmenich. His main responsibilities are to understand the future consumption of proteins, and the perception of natural and sustainable flavors and ingredients. He has conducted research both in academia and the industry, as well as teaching in the area of sensory and consumer science, collaborating with several research groups worldwide. His publications focus mainly on consumption experience, product perception and representation, and social responsibility. He obtained his master’s degree in Sensory & Consumer Research from the University of Burgundy in France, followed by a Ph.D. in Consumer Research at UAM-Mexico, in collaboration with the Centre des Sciences du Gout and ISA Lille. Carlos was awarded the Rose Marie Pangborn Sensory Science Scholarship in 2014 and is part of the editorial board of Food Research International, and editor at Cogent Business & Management.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-gomez-corona-424b22109/
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Carlos_Gomez-Corona
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlosXOOC
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