
"What Next?" explores the evolving landscape of business, leadership, advertising, and the future of work. Hosted by Rishad Tobaccowala, the podcast dives into how globalization, technology, and demographic shifts reshape how we create, consume, and communicate. Rishad Tobaccowala engages with CEOs, creative leaders, and visionaries to discuss innovative strategies, technology’s impact on media, a... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 142 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

Brian Solis, futurist and digital anthropologist on his bestselling book Mindshift: Transform Leadership, Drive Innovation, and Reshape the Future. The Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, and a special advisor to the United Nations Global Innova... more
Rei Inamoto, founder of global innovation firm, I&CO and former chief creative officer at AKQA, on the shift from storytelling to trusted differentiation as a core brand strategy. The author of "Brand Shift" says that the rise of short videos, person... more
Natalia Zacharin, founder of Zacharin Consulting, on her journey from corporate life to scaling her firm to $3 million in six years. The Inc 5000 honoree who specializes in fractional CFO services and strategic financial planning, argues the importan... more
Rebecca Hinds, author of "Your Best Meeting Ever" on the principles for designing effective meetings. The founder of Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean, emphasizes the importance of applying product design principles to m... more
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What Next? with the always insightful Rishad Tobaccowala offers listeners a valuable perspective on work, strategy, marketing, building company culture, and how to navigate a rapidly changing world. As someone who has followed the host for years, I deeply appreciate his wisdom and sharp insights on change—both its challenges and opportunities—and how business leaders can and should adapt.
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The show features in-depth conversations with top leaders across marketing, technology, and business, exploring how AI, hybrid work, leadership, and storytelling reshape organizations. Episodes highlight practical frameworks for redesigning meetings, leveraging AI as a collaborative partner, and aligning leadership and culture during digital transformations. Noteworthy are the host's focus on human-centric leadership, the tension between automation and people, and a consistently pragmatic, strategy-driven lens on the future of work and brand building.
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What Next? launched 4 years ago and published 142 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on What Next? include:
1. Brian Solis
2. Rei Inamoto
3. Natalia Zacharin
4. Rebecca Hinds
5. Jason P. Carroll
6. Damien Wassel
7. Betsy Kauffman
8. Hannah Bauer
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