The CSI Chat podcast is for folks who want to learn about trending business topics and will have a few laughs along the way as we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Why should you listen, well…I will give you two reasons:
1. You will learn about a new business related topic.
2. You will have a few laughs along the way.
It is a simple objective, to ”Laugh and Learn”. I hope we can do both!
You can find us at our website (csichat.com) and our LinkedIn (group called ”CSI Chat”).
We aim to release the episodes on a monthly basis.
We are joined on CSI Chat by Professor Ron Adner to talk about "Disruption". Ron is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and the author of two terrific books on disruption, The Wide Lens: What Successful Innovators See that Others Miss and Winning the Right Game: How to Disrupt, Defend, and Deliver in a Changing World.
During our "CSI Chat" with Ron, we discuss:
- How do companies recognize that they are being disrupted before it is too late? Why is it so important to understand all of the elements of a business unit's "value architecture" so that you can respond accordingly. How did "Tom Tom" GPS respond when their "in-car" GPS was being replaced with phones? How did Lexmark respond when companies were moving away from printing? Ron provides some colour on these terrific case studies.
- Kodak - the story of Kodak and their collapse is misunderstood. Kodak's business model was, "Capture", "Produce", "View" and "Share" and the reality is that they managed to get most of these elements right in the "Digital Age" (including inventing the digital camera). Which element did Kodak fail at and what can we learn? Ron explains.
- Microsoft - Microsoft is a great example of a company who reinvented themselves under current CEO Satya Nadella. What did Satya Nadella do differently as compared to the previous CEO Steve Ballmer? Ron explains why Microsoft is a great example of the importance of leadership during times of disruption.
I hope everyone enjoys our "CSI Chat" with Ron Adner!
8 Sept 2026
#56 - Madhavan Ramanujam
We are joined on CSI Chat by pricing expert and AI investor, Madhavan Ramanujam. Madhavan is currently a GP at 49 Palms Ventures and previously he was a Managing Partner at Simon-Kucher & Partners, a global pricing strategy firm. Madhavan is also the author of two terrific books on pricing, Monetizing Innovation and Scaling Innovation.
During our "Chat" with Madhavan, we touch on a number of areas:
- The current "lay of the land" of Artificial Intelligence and what it means for technology companies. What are the key characteristics of tech companies who will thrive in this new environment?
- The importance of pricing new products in the AI age. What are the key elements of pricing AI related products in order to drive both customer adoption and revenue growth?
- What are some great examples of companies who have priced products extremely well (such as Apple) and companies who have managed disruption (Microsoft). What can we learn from both of these companies?
I hope everyone enjoys the " CSI Chat" with Madhavan!
11 Aug 2026
#55 - Scott Anthony
We are joined by Scott Anthony who is a professor of strategy at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth where his research and teaching focus on the adaptive challenges of disruptive change. Scott is also the author of the terrific book, "Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations that Shaped our Modern World".
We have a terrific "CSI Chat" with Scott whereby we discuss the concept of "Disruption" and touch on:
- A few specific case studies from his book, including Bethlehem Steel (a company that was disrupted) and Apple (a company that was the disruptor). What can we learn from both of these examples?
- What are the core characteristics of leaders and a workforce that can withstand disruption?
- Generative AI and its impact as a "Disruptive Technology".
I hope everyone enjoys the "CSI Chat" with Scott!
Who has been a guest on CSI Chat
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Dan Levy
Richard Zeckhauser
Peter Warmka
Robert Mazur
Dr. Kristy Goodwin
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
3,678
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
10
Social presence
0
YouTube
74
Engagement
68
Host of CSI Chat?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
