Rephonic
Artwork for Catalyst
Ownership Mentality
Data-Driven Decision Making
Frictionless Enterprise
Workplace Leadership
Customer Experience
User Experience
Digital Experience
Digital Transformation
NTT Data
Generative AI
Tokyo Auto World
CES
Sustainability
Community Engagement
Digital Products
Agile Methodology
Innovation
Healthcare Technology
Fantasy Sports
Vehicle Automation

Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s podcast hosted by Tammy Soares, puts humans at the heart of transformation. Each week, visionary leaders and changemakers share how creativity, technology and human insight are reshaping business, culture and the future of work. From platform innovation to AI and design leadership, Catalyst isn’t just about what’s next in tech — it’s about shaping business, technolog... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes519Founded10 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Society & CultureTechnology

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Catalyst

Latest Episodes

In this episode from the archives Tammy sits down with Keena Patel-Moran, the Healthcare and Lifesciences Industry Lead at Launch by NTT DATA. Keena and Tammy discuss ways to improve the industry and give patients the support they need and deserve. T... more

This week on Catalyst, Tammy recaps her favourite moments from the past year. She recaps the key themes that came up time and time again across conversations with almost 50 leaders across various industries - the human side of AI, authentic leadershi... more

This week on Catalyst Tammy speaks with Namee Oberst, co-founder of LLMWare about her unique journey into AI. Namee spent years as a corporate attorney and is now developing small language models for legal and financial organizations. She’s solving f... more

This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Jamie Sermon, the Vice President of Engineering, Robotics and Automation at UPS. Jamie has been at UPS for over 15 years and knows the company intimately. He also knows that you can't solve logistics problems... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Channels with Peter Kafka
Channels with Peter KafkaVox Media Podcast Network
Huberman Lab
Huberman LabScicomm Media

Recent Guests

Nimesh Mehta
Chief Information and Strategy Officer at National Life Group
National Life Group
Episode: Five themes that defined 2025: With Tammy Soares
Jessica Hartley
Firm-wide talent lead for product and experience at JP Morgan Chase
JP Morgan Chase
Episode: Five themes that defined 2025: With Tammy Soares
Brant Beard
CEO of Elevate
Elevate
Episode: Five themes that defined 2025: With Tammy Soares
Donald Chestnut
Chief Design Officer at Candescent
Candescent
Episode: Five themes that defined 2025: With Tammy Soares
Sean Janssen
VP of Applications Development at UPS
UPS
Episode: Five themes that defined 2025: With Tammy Soares
Deanna Seale
CIO at Allied Universal
Allied Universal
Episode: Five themes that defined 2025: With Tammy Soares
Kainoa Horkejo
Cultural consultant and storyteller
Episode: Five themes that defined 2025: With Tammy Soares
Namee Oberst
Co-founder of LLMWare, former corporate attorney
LLMWare
Episode: Building trust in AI with small language models: With Namee Oberst
Jamie Sermon
Vice President of Engineering Robotics and Automation at UPS
UPS
Episode: How to automate without leaving people behind: With Jamie Sermon

Host

Tammy Soares
Host of Catalyst, focusing on the human aspects of technology and transformation in business.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 222 ratings
  • Wow this got bad. Really bad.

    We tried to recreate the magic of the Postlight podcast, but we couldn’t find people who speak in anything other than nonsense buzzwords.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jdma3
    United Statesa year ago
  • Clinton likes to listen to Clinton talk

    And clearly the more meaningless buzzwords, the better. Just look at the incoherent name of the podcast: Catalyst by Launch by NTT Data.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jdma3
    United States2 years ago
  • Downfall

    This show has become such a train wreck. I could get the same result - complete with tech bro deliver - by asking ChatGPT to create a nonsensical script filled with nothing but buzzwords.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jdma3
    United States2 years ago
  • Sometimes change is good, sometimes it is bad

    I started listening to this podcast because of listening to Paul Ford. I then fell in love with his dynamic with Rich. When they moved on from it, Chris and Gina did a great job, even if I felt less connected and not as enthralled (I can even blame my own bias for that without taking away from what they’ve done). Since that went fine, I trusted them when Clinton joined, and continued with it. However since July I have felt the quality of the podcast degrade to the point of being unrecognizable. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Siffery
    United States2 years ago
  • Ugh new techbro cohost

    LOVED the original version of this podcast. So much great insight and I regularly used the advice to improve my approach to product management. And then Clinton joined. What an intro by claiming “people want plain, non-MBA speak”, and then he proceeded to attempt to sound more intelligent than he is by overdoing the MBA speak and cringe corporate slang. And perhaps even more fitting, his first solo episode was about, of course, NFTs, the biggest scam ever.

    This is a podcast about product. A u... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jdma3
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some negative feedback has emerged regarding perceived over-reliance on buzzwords and a dip in quality in recent episodes, reflecting dissatisfaction with changes in hosting dynamics.
Overall, the podcast is recognized for its authenticity and the ability to resonate with professionals involved in tech and digital transformation.
Listeners praise the engaging discussions and insightful content, often highlighting the practical takeaways from each episode.

Top Technology Podcasts

Acquired
AcquiredBen Gilbert and David Rosenthal
Hard Fork
Hard ForkThe New York Times
Tomorrow, Today
Tomorrow, TodayShekhar Natarajan
The Digital Executive
The Digital ExecutiveCoruzant Technologies
Shell Game
Shell GameiHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From the archives: On empowering design teams with Dani Snyder
Q: What would you say your leadership style or one of the most important tenets of your leadership style is?
Trust that at some point in leadership, you do not know everything and your team is smarter than you.
Identifying and placing creative tech talent: With Andy Wardlaw
Q: What was that pivot point that early in your career?
I ended up working for a publishing business who was starting to drive online content in its first iteration, which hooked me on the speed of change and working with smart people driving that change.
From the archives: Leading with humility on a global scale with Abhijit Dubey
Q: What helps you combat imposter syndrome?
He discusses the importance of asking questions, leveraging a network, and how to surround himself with capable leaders to compensate for his own weaknesses.
From the archives: Leading with humility on a global scale with Abhijit Dubey
Q: Can we talk a little bit about imposter syndrome?
Abhijit shares his experience with imposter syndrome and how it affected him when transitioning from consulting to being a CEO.
From the archives: Leading with humility on a global scale with Abhijit Dubey
Q: How do you balance being a global CEO while maintaining your values?
Dubey explains the challenges of instilling company values across a large organization while emphasizing the importance of co-creation and living those values every day.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Catalyst

What is Catalyst about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Centered around the intersection of technology, creativity, and human insight, this podcast offers a platform for visionary leaders and changemakers to discuss how they are reshaping business and culture in today's fast-evolving landscape. The main focus is on the human aspect of transformation, addressing topics such as digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and design leadership. A unique feature of this content is its emphasis on diverse narratives and experiences, which helps listeners gain a broader understanding of how to integrate empathy and human elements into technological advancements and organizational practices.

Where can I find podcast stats for Catalyst?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Catalyst. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Catalyst and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Catalyst get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Catalyst, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Catalyst?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Catalyst, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Catalyst have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Catalyst has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Catalyst?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Catalyst:

1. Channels with Peter Kafka
2. Huberman Lab

How many episodes of Catalyst are there?

Catalyst launched 10 years ago and published 519 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Catalyst?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Catalyst?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Catalyst from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Catalyst?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Catalyst. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Catalyst?

Recent guests on Catalyst include:

1. Nimesh Mehta
2. Jessica Hartley
3. Brant Beard
4. Donald Chestnut
5. Sean Janssen
6. Deanna Seale
7. Kainoa Horkejo
8. Namee Oberst

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days